While it was all tied up 0-0 at halftime, Willard was not quite Carl Junction's equal in the second half on Thursday. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was the Carl Junction Bulldogs who were credited with the victory. The Carl Junction Bulldogs got it done in the shootout by posting three goals to the Willard Tigers' two. Willard was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Carl Junction apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Willard's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Carl Junction, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-1.
Willard will take on Neosho at 2:00 p.m. in their first game on Friday. As for Carl Junction, they will head out on the road to face off against Marshfield at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Missouri (Marshfield is ranked 28th, while Carl Junction is ranked 46th).
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