Here are the updated scores from friday's games. After Friday it seems we have 2 teams clearly at the top. Joplin a few notches below them. And at this point everyone else seems to be pretty even is in the distance which will make for some difficult picks for games not involving the 3 top teams.
And my picks for the games this week:
Carthage at Neosho: Carthage took care of business with Joplin while Neosho had a painful reality check. Neosho has played Carthage very tough in a few games over the last season, more so than many teams but unless Carthage stumbles over their own feet they should roll on.
WC at Branson: WC obvious favorite on the road at Branson.
Willard at CJ: This is a tough call. CJ's only win basically fell into their lap at Republic. I only pick CJ because they are at home and it seems like teams have a hard time winning there.
Ozark at Nixa: Again no clue.
Republic at Joplin: Joplin is probably feeling pretty deflated from being in the discussion for top billing and now in a hangover from 2 tough losses. How they play at Republic may define the rest of their season and if they are going to fade back into mediocrity or get up and make a serious run for their C6 district.
And my picks for the games this week:
Carthage at Neosho: Carthage took care of business with Joplin while Neosho had a painful reality check. Neosho has played Carthage very tough in a few games over the last season, more so than many teams but unless Carthage stumbles over their own feet they should roll on.
WC at Branson: WC obvious favorite on the road at Branson.
Willard at CJ: This is a tough call. CJ's only win basically fell into their lap at Republic. I only pick CJ because they are at home and it seems like teams have a hard time winning there.
Ozark at Nixa: Again no clue.
Republic at Joplin: Joplin is probably feeling pretty deflated from being in the discussion for top billing and now in a hangover from 2 tough losses. How they play at Republic may define the rest of their season and if they are going to fade back into mediocrity or get up and make a serious run for their C6 district.