The Nixa Eagles are taking a road trip to challenge the Kickapoo Chiefs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Nixa has five straight victories, Kickapoo has six straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Thursday, Nixa took their contest with ease, bagging a 49-14 win over Lebanon. The Eagles' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Jayden McCaster
| 09/25/25 vs Lebanon | 144 |
| 09/19/25 vs Carthage | 193 |
| 09/12/25 @ Joplin | 176 |
| 09/05/25 vs Webb City | 110 |
| 08/29/25 @ Republic | 215 |
Jayden McCaster continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 144 yards and five touchdowns on only 15 carries. McCaster is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 110 every time he's taken the field this season. Adam McKnight was another key player, throwing for 137 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 87.5% of his passes.
Meanwhile, Kickapoo scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 38-29 hit to the loss column at the hands of Glendale.
Nixa's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Kickapoo, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Everything came up roses for Nixa against Kickapoo in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 48-13 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the squad 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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