Reeds Spring traveled to Lamar for the first time in program History on Friday Night. A hard hitting game saw the Wolves lead for the majority, but in the end fell to the Tigers 27-23.
Reeds Spring took the opening kickoff and drove the length of the field, capped off by a Matt Allison to Caden Wiest touchdown strike.
Just like a heavyweight fight Lamar would answer in just 18 seconds. Case Tucker kept the ball and broke away for a 79 yard score. A blocked extra point allowed the Wolves to keep a 7-6 lead.
The teams would continue to throw punches back and forth. Reeds Spring would again break through. This time, Allison got the score from a yard out. It appeared that 14-6 would be the halftime score after a big defensive stand. However, the Wolves turned the ball over deep in their own territory and like a Championship team, Lamar jumped on it. A 25 yard scoring strike brought the Tigers back to within 14-12 by the half.
Lamar would take their first lead of the game after the first drive of the second half but it would only last 1:29. Reeds Spring would answer with not only a safety, but also a 45 yard Colton Cramblett TD run.
Another miscue, though, would really end up costing the Wolves. They attempted to punt out of their own territory but were unable to get it off, allowing the Tigers to again have a short field. Once again, the program with seven state championships to their name, knew how to take advantage. Tucker scored from seven yards out and Lamar had only their second lead of the game, 27-23.
The Wolves drove the field and got into scoring territory before bogging down. From there, Lamar was able to run the clock out.
It was a hard fought game. It was ugly at times with numerous penalties, but a game that both sides will walk away with a lot of things to be proud of.
Reeds Spring drops to 1-1 on the season and will travel to Mt Vernon next week, I will again have the call on 100.1 KOMC. Lamar remains unbeaten at 2-0.
It was not a good night for the other area teams. Hollister made the long trip to Nevada and fell 31-6. Branson lost to Ozark 16-16. And, Forysyth was shutout at Buffalo 49-0.