Jamboree is in the books

Well, the final tuneup before the high school football season was the annual Jamboree.  For Reeds Spring and Branson that took place Friday night at Pirate Stadium.

The Wolves and Pirates were joined by Springfield Kickapoo and Aurora.  If last year was any indication this was among the best Jamborees in the state.  Aurora and Reeds Spring met for a district title before the Houn Dawgs eventually fell in the state semi-finals.  Kickapoo was one of the best class 6 teams in the state.

This season’s event had some competitive football on what turned out to be a very nice night.  The rain had stopped by the time the teams took the field and the temperatures were very nice.

The Wolves-Pirates matchup did not show a lot of offense with Reeds Spring scoring the only touchdown of the scrimmage session.

The Wolves scoring wise came out on top of all three of their match-ups.  But, Jamborees are really about more than who scores more or who scores less. Close position battles were either decided or at least the coaches were given some more to think about.

Now, a few days of practice is all that separates the teams from opening night.  That opener will take place this Friday Night.

Reeds Spring will host Mt Vernon

Branson will travel to Neosho

Hollister will host Pleasant Hope

Reeds Spring vs Branson
Reeds Spring vs Branson
Reeds Spring defense with the stop against Aurora.
Reeds Spring defense with the stop against Aurora.

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