Seneca and Lamar return to field at Webb City Football Jamboree

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:33 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Summary

Seneca Indians and Lamar Tigers participated in the Webb City Football Jamboree on Friday night at Cardinal Stadium. Both teams faced Class 6 Joplin and Class 5 Webb City in separate scrimmages, as they are in the same Big 8 Conference and did not compete directly. Head coaches Cody Hilburn and Jared Beshore expressed the importance of facing larger schools to identify weaknesses ahead of their upcoming matchup on September 4. Overall performances were analyzed, with both coaches noting areas for improvement.

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  • Seneca won the Class 3 state championship last season.
  • Lamar handed Seneca their only loss last year.
  • Both teams will compete in Week 2 on September 4.
  • Seneca opens the season at home against East Newton.
  • Lamar plays at Aurora on the same night.
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After earning a Class 3 state championship last season, the Seneca Indians appeared eager to get back on the field in 2026. The Lamar Tigers, who handed the Indians their only loss of the season last year, looked equally enthusiastic. Both teams took to the field during the Webb City Football Jamboree on Friday night at Cardinal Stadium. Because they both play in the Big 8 Conference, they did ...

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