RECORDS: Carthage 3-0, Branson 2-2
LAST WEEK: Carthage DNP (COVID); Branson 49, Neosho 15
LAST YEAR: Carthage 16, Branson 7
OUTLOOK: Carthage is coming off a bye week after being forced to cancel its game with Webb City due to COVID-19. In the Tigers’ Week 3 win over Neosho, QB Patrick Carlton completed 7-of-8 passes for 201 yards and a touchdown, while rushing 11 times for 57 yards, four touchdowns and a fumble. Hudson Moore led Carthage with 82 yards receiving and a touchdown on two receptions.
In the Pirates’ win over the Wildcats in Week 4, QB Tristan Pierce completed 14-of-21 passes for 281 yards and three touchdowns. Christian Berumen rushed 12 times for 53 yards and two touchdowns, while Ethan Jones and Colsen Conway each picked up rushing scores. Brady Blackwell caught seven passes for 203 yards and three touchdowns.
HOW TO WATCH: The Carthage Tiger Sports Network
