Neosho entered their contest against Republic on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Neosho Wildcats took a blow against the Republic Tigers, falling 40-0. The Wildcats have struggled against the Tigers recently, as their game on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Blayne Patterson threw for 66 yards on six of 17 attempts.
Kaymen Rhone was his top target, picking up 50 receiving yards.
Republic was led to victory by Izaiah Hull and Trenten Coleman. Hull rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, while Coleman rushed for 49 yards and two touchdowns. Hull's longest rush was for an impressive 67 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Neosho's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-3. As for Republic, they pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats takes on Carthage at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. They will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Neosho surely won't give up without a fight. As for Republic, they will take on Willard at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Republic is facing Willard at the right time seeing as Willard is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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