On Friday, the Kickapoo Chiefs came up short against the Neosho Wildcats and fell 40-27.
Neosho was led to victory by Cade Spiva and Denver Welch. Spiva rushed for 96 yards and four touchdowns, while Welch rushed for 163 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Spiva a new career-high in rushing yards.
Kickapoo's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 0-2. As for Neosho, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Kickapoo will look to defend their home field on Friday against Webb City at 7:00 p.m. As for Neosho, they will head out to challenge Lebanon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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