After flying high against Willard last Friday, Neosho came back down to earth. The Wildcats fell just short of the Joplin Eagles by a score of 31-28 on Friday. Despite 224 more yards than the Eagles, the Wildcats couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Keisean Rhone
| 10/10/25 vs Joplin | 151 |
| 10/03/25 @ Willard | 190 |
| 09/26/25 vs Webb City | 232 |
| 09/19/25 @ Waynesville | 277 |
| 09/12/25 vs Lebanon | 211 |
| + 2 more games |
Blayne Patterson and Keisean Rhone certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Patterson rushed for 126 yards and two TDs, while Rhone rushed for 151 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. Rhone is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 101 every time he's taken the field this season.
It was another big night for Traevian McCadney, who rushed for 207 yards and three touchdowns for Joplin.
Neosho's loss dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Joplin, their victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Neosho will head out to square off against Republic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Joplin, they will venture away from home to face off against Willard at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will be up against the Tigers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 45.57 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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