Eagles
| 11/14/25 vs Joplin | 42-28 |
| 11/07/25 vs Ozark | 42-6 |
| 10/23/25 vs Glendale | 62-21 |
| 10/17/25 @ Ozark | 56-7 |
| 10/10/25 vs Waynesville | 55-14 |
| + 6 more games |
Nixa had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They strolled past Joplin with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 42-28. Nixa's victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Nixa was led to victory by Jayden McCaster and Adam McKnight. McCaster rushed for 138 yards and a pair of TDs on only 14 carries, while McKnight rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. That's the most rushing yards McKnight has posted since back in September. Randy Flint got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Nixa was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 247 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 247 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Nixa didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Flint and Reed Wilson. Wilson also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with 21. Flint got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Joplin's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Traevian McCadney, who rushed for 183 yards and two scores, and Trenton McCadney, who gained 82 total yards and two touchdowns.
Nixa's win bumped their record up to 11-0. As for Joplin, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
Coming up, Nixa will face off against Helias at 7:00 p.m. on the 22nd. The Crusaders' defense has only allowed 12.9 points per game this season, so the Eagles' offense will have their work cut out for them. Joplin does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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