Booneville has won six straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Ozark has won six straight on the road also dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Booneville Bearcats will host the Ozark Hillbillies at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Booneville beat Poteau 14-10.
Meanwhile, Ozark strolled past Clarksville with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 31-13.
Ozark's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Caeden Rosson, who rushed for 81 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. Another signal caller making a difference was Koby Wilbanks, who rushed for 46 yards and two touchdowns.
Booneville was able to grind out a solid win over Ozark in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, winning 48-35. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Wilbanks, who rushed for 251 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry, and also threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns on only 16 passes. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Booneville still be able to contain Wilbanks? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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