Willard @ Ozark -- Ozark...Willard lost a ton, and Ozark is ALOT better this year. Still not a top tier team, but good enough to beat Willard
Carthage @ Waynesville -- Carthage... By a lot. Waynesville will be lucky to win a game this year, despite them returning starters.
Neosho @ Glendale -- Neosho... They will be better than last year (at least offensively). Glendale will still be fresh to the new system, and I imagine that inexperience will show through.
Joplin @ Kickapoo -- Joplin..Just look at the history of these two teams, and you should have your answer. Plus Kickapoo didn't look great in their Jambo. Jasper is a great coach, and I'm sure he will have Joplin playing better than expected. Despite their losses from last year.
Webb City @ Lebanon -- Webb City... Webb is going to be "down" this year, but Lebanon had a big injury at their Jambo. COC experience wins here. I do feel like Lebanon could upset, but I think even a down Webb group rolls here.
Republic @ Nixa -- Nixa... I don't think this one will be as much of a blowout as everyone is predicting. Republic always plays them well upfront and they have their entire Dline back and all but 2 of their Oline back this year. Nixa has everything to lose and nothing to gain, if they win, they should have. If they lose then everyone will be talking about whether they are truly worthy of all the hype surrounding them this year. They are a great team, but just like in years past I don't think Republic is shaking in their boots too much. It's just too bad this isn't a late-season matchup. Regardless, I think Nixa gets it done.
