For the first time since 2023, the Moberly Spartans got the better of Kirksville on Friday night. The Tigers fall to 2-5 with the 21-6 loss on the road. Moberly improves to 6-1 and improves its chances to have a bye in Class 4 District 5. Warrensburg is also 6-1.
Friday was another strong defensive performance for the Tigers until running out of steam in the fourth quarter. After Moberly scored first to take a 7-0 lead, the Tigers blocked a punt and Blake Nesbitt ran it in from 25 yards out midway through the third quarter. Kirksville missed the ensuing extra point, but made it a 7-6 game.
Moberly’s next two scores came on long, sustained drives as the Tiger defense simply wore down after spending so much time on the field throughout the night.
The Spartans finished with 242 yards while holding Kirksville to 135.
The Tigers head for Macon (5-2) next week.
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