Joplin faced Nixa in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Joplin took a hard 28-14 fall against Nixa. The defeat continues a trend for Joplin in their meetings with Nixa: they've now lost six in a row.
Traevian McCadney
| 09/12/25 vs Nixa | 2 |
| 09/05/25 @ Lebanon | 5 |
| 08/29/25 vs Kickapoo | 2 |
Joplin's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Traevian McCadney, who gained 118 total yards and two touchdowns, and Trenton McCadney, who rushed for 74 yards. Traevian is also crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season.
Leading Nixa to victory were Jayden McCaster and Adam McKnight. McCaster rushed for 176 yards and one touchdown while picking up 10.4 yards per carry, while McKnight threw for 129 yards and three TDs. That's the most passing touchdowns McKnight has posted since back in October of 2024.
Joplin now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Nixa, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Looking ahead, Joplin will head out to challenge Glendale at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Nixa, they will host Carthage at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will need to watch out since the Tigers have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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