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Carthage football defeats Joplin 42-14 in home game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 10:31 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

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Summary

Carthage secured a 42-14 victory over Joplin on September 28, 2026, at David Haffner Stadium. Quarterback Slade Stiffler contributed significantly, rushing for 120 yards and scoring three touchdowns, including a key 25-yard run early in the game. Joplin's Trent McCadney initially tied the game with a touchdown, but Carthage retook the lead before halftime and maintained it through a scoreless second half for Joplin. The win improved Carthage's record to 4-1 as they prepare to face No. 1 Webb City next week.

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By the Numbers

•Carthage scores four touchdowns in the second half.
•Both teams were tied at 14 at halftime.
•Carthage rushed for a total of 443 yards.
•Trent McCadney led Joplin with 150 rushing yards.
•Carthage improves to 4-1 and will face No. 1 Webb City next.

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CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage quarterback Slade Stiffler ran for 120 yards and two touchdowns and threw for another in a 42-14 win over the Joplin Eagles Friday night at David Haffner Stadium. Stiffler logged his first touchdown on a 25-yard run to the left pylon on the Tigers' first possession to put CHS up 7-0 with the PAT. A 58-yard run by JHS quarterback Trent McCadney set up a 1-yard McCadney ...
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