The Willard Tigers will take on the Neosho Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Willard has given up an average of 41.8 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Tigers on Friday. Willard was beaten by Carthage 59-14. While losing is never fun, Willard can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri football rankings (they are ranked 120th, while Carthage is ranked 19th).
Meanwhile, Neosho didn't have quite enough to beat Webb City on Friday and fell 46-43. The loss was the Wildcats' first of the season.
Willard will have to contain Keisean Rhone as he made an impact in Neosho's last game. He rushed for 232 yards and four scores while picking up 14.5 yards per carry. Rhone's longest rush was for an incredible 72 yards. Blayne Patterson was another key player, rushing for 58 yards and one touchdown.
Having lost for the first time this season, Neosho fell to 4-1. As for Willard, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-4.
Willard took a serious blow against Neosho in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 49-14. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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