From what I've seen this year with my own eyes, Carthage (with Gall) should win Class 5 easy. Nixa should have a really good chance of winning Class 6 (Joplin, no so much - they are always a paper tiger in class 6). Both Carthage and Nixa are outstanding in the COC this year. Once again, Jasper County dominates in Class 5 (sadly, not in Class 6, but we've gotten used to that. Maybe that will change if Webb or Carthage ever moves up to Class 6.)