The Webb City Cardinals will head out to challenge the Kickapoo Chiefs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Webb City is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Missouri's top teams: Nixa, who was ranked third in their home state at the time (Webb City was ranked 17th). Webb City was dealt a 55-21 loss at the hands of Nixa on Friday. The Cardinals have struggled against the Eagles recently, as their contest on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
The losing side was boosted by Jackson Lucas, who rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns. He got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible 69 yards. Isaiah Tela also helped out as he racked up 101 rushing yards.
Meanwhile, Kickapoo came up short against Neosho on Friday and fell 40-27.
Webb City's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1. As for Kickapoo, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 0-2.
Everything came up roses for Webb City against Kickapoo in their previous meeting back in September of 2020 as the squad secured a 38-10 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Webb City since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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