Kickapoo had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against the Joplin Eagles, falling 31-7. While losing is never fun, the Chiefs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri football rankings (they are ranked 62nd, while the Eagles are ranked 20th).
Traevian McCadney had an outrageously good game for Joplin as he rushed for 205 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry.
Coming up, Kickapoo will host Neosho at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Joplin, they are taking a road trip to challenge Lebanon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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