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The matchup is at historic Junge Field and is scheduled for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
Neosho enters the game with a 5-1 record and is coming off a bounceback win over Willard.
The Wildcats rushed for six total touchdowns in the win.
“Local rivalries are always fun, so it’s exciting for our kids to get to play a local team and get to play in Junge Stadium, where the atmosphere is always good,” Neosho coach Brandon Taute said to NewsTalk KZRG. “We’re excited for the opportunity. They’re a good team and well coached.”
Cade Spiva led the way with 127 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries.
Denver Welch led the way in touchdowns with 12 carries for 112 yards and a touchdown.
Bostyn Patterson added seven carries for 65 yards and a touchdown. Also scored for Neosho was Trey hardin, and Chase Kivett.
Defensively for Neosho, Jaxon Ertel had 10 tackles (seven solo), while Kanten Smith picked off a pass as well as causing and recovering a fumble.
Joplin is 3-3 this season and is looking to erase a two-game losing streak after falling 23-20 in overtime against Carthage last week.
“We’ve played two really good opponents really close the last two weeks but couldn't get over the hump,” Joplin coach Curtis Jasper said. “We’re just looking to continue to get better and are excited to be back at home in front of our fans with the opportunity to get a big victory against a good opponent.”
Daniel Rose completed 9-of-22 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown, while Toryn Jones rushed 17 times for 141 yards and a touchdown to lead the Eagles on the stat sheet.
Davin Thomas hauled in five passes for 82 yards and a touchdown.
Defensively, Jumond Burrell had 19 total tackles (11 solo) to lead Joplin. Jariah Clark added 13 total tackles and Andrew Snider finished with 10.