RECORDS: Joplin 3-4, Branson 3-4
LAST WEEK: Carthage 41, Joplin 20; Branson 48, Willard 14
LAST YEAR: Joplin 55-7
OUTLOOK: Joplin is coming off a loss against area rival Carthage, where the Tigers controlled the pace of play with a strong rushing attack. Joplin trailed 28-7 at the half but rallied with a scoring drive out of the locker room, which was followed by a defense three-and-out and an 80-plus yard punt return score by Nathan Glades to get within one score of the lead before Carthage pulled away. Glades rushed for 70 yards and added 56 yards receiving to his long punt return. Always Wright completed 19-of-28 passes for 218 yards, a touchdown and an interception.
Cristian Berumen and David Hadaller were a rushing force against Willard last week. Berumen had touchdown runs of 45 yards, 36 yards and 9 yards. Hadaller added a 56-yard rushing score to go along with a 6-yard rushing touchdown. The Pirates also got a defensive score on a 20-yard pick-6 by Elijah Orris.
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