It was a proper cat-fight when Waynesville challenged Neosho on Friday. The Tigers were dealt a 72-21 defeat at the hands of the Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri football rankings (they are ranked 182nd, while the Wildcats are ranked 48th).
Leading Neosho to victory were Keisean Rhone and Blayne Patterson. Rhone rushed for 277 yards and four scores on only ten carries, while Patterson rushed for 112 yards and one touchdown. Patterson's longest rush was for an incredible 92 yards. Haven Plummer also helped out with an impressive 97 receiving yards.
Waynesville's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Neosho, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Coming up, Waynesville will head out to take on Ozark at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Waynesville is facing Ozark at the right time seeing as Ozark is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Neosho, they will host Webb City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats will be up against the Cardinals' rather soft defense (which has allowed 26 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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