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Fair Grove Eagles, Springfield Catholic Irish clash in unbeaten showdown

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 3:14 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Fair Grove Eagles, Springfield Catholic Irish clash in unbeaten showdown

Summary

The Fair Grove Eagles and Springfield Catholic Fightin' Irish meet in Springfield on Friday for a key Class 2 District 3 matchup. Both teams enter the game undefeated with 4-0 records, averaging 42 points per game. The outcome will have significant implications for district seeding, with the winner gaining an edge in the Class 3 District 2 Tournament. Irish Head Coach Wes Page describes the game as a major test, while Eagles Head Coach Joshua Evans emphasizes treating every play with importance. The rivalry has historical significance, with the winner taking a series lead of 5-4.

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By the Numbers

•Both teams are 4-0 this season.
•Game is scheduled for Friday in Springfield.
•Fair Grove ranked higher than Springfield Catholic.
•Victory secures crucial head-to-head advantage.
•Winner leads series 5-4.

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3:14 AMYahoo Sports — Game of the Week Preview: Unbeated Eagles, Irish clash in Class 2 District 3 showdown

What they're saying

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SPRINGFIELD–Between the Fair Grove Eagles and Springfield Catholic Fightin’ Irish football teams, one of them will suffer their first blemish of the 2026 season, after they’ve collided for 48 minutes, on Friday. Both teams sport 4-0 records and average 42 points per game, but their attitude’s toward the tilt is the separating factor. “This is […]
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