Carthage football defeats Lebanon in home opener at David Haffner Stadium

Carthage secured its first victory of the 2026 season with a 49-12 win over the Lebanon Yellowjackets on September 4 at David Haffner Stadium. The Tigers built a 28-12 advantage by halftime before pulling away in the second half. Quarterback Blake Stiffler contributed significantly to the offense, including a touchdown run that extended the lead to 35-12. Following that score, Landon West added another touchdown during the third quarter to seal the result. With this performance, Carthage improves its overall record to 1-1. The game marked the program's home opener for the current season.

• 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — The Tigers dominate the Yellowjackets in their home opener