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| 09/05/25 - Home | 41-21 W |
| 09/06/24 - Away | 37-7 W |
| 09/01/23 - Home | 40-0 W |
| 09/02/22 - Away | 49-20 W |
| 09/04/20 - Home | 55-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Odessa won the last time they faced Clinton and things went their way on Friday too. The Bulldogs were the clear victors by a 41-21 margin over the Cardinals. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Bulldogs' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Missouri football rankings (they are ranked 78th, while the Cardinals are ranked 216th).
A big part of Odessa's victory came down to the chemistry between Michael Scott and his top target Jackson Whitaker. Scott threw for 424 yards and three TDs while picking up 11.8 yards per attempt while Whitaker picked up 252 receiving yards and one touchdown. Whitaker's longest reception was for an incredible 80 yards. Amaury Powell was another key player, picking up 90 receiving yards and one score.
Odessa's run defense was locked in: Clinton could only muster 3.4 yards per carry. While three picked up at least three total tackles, Whitaker stood above the rest. He picked up 252 receiving yards and one touchdown. Odessa's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.8.
Clinton's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Markus Oliver, who rushed for 75 yards and one TD.
Odessa has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 34.5 points this season. As for Clinton, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Odessa is headed away from home for the first time to face off against Mexico at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 975 yards in their previous games. As for Clinton, they will square off against Summit Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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