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Cubs, Cassville ready for encore in prep playoffs

Those plays went Monett’s way in the first meeting, Large recalled.

“They had a couple of big plays, an interception in the end zone (one of two for Wilson on the night) and a touchdown pass (sophomore Chris Eimer).

“In a defensive struggle, you’re playing field position, with a lot of punts ... just trying to hit a big play or two.”

Cassville was one big play away at the end, driving into Monett territory before the threat ended on a fourth-down sack in the game’s final minute.

Spencer doesn’t expect much to change for the second meeting.

“That’s the thing ... it’s always difficult to play somebody twice,” he said. “And we already have a tremendous rivalry.”

Spencer, again, agreed.

“We’ve kind of been a thorn in their side,” he noted of the teams’ recent histories. “They’d love nothing better than to beat us and go on to the next round.”

The Cassville offense has evolved as the season progressed. Early, the Wildcats relied on the passing of veteran quarterback Jake Nolan. But senior Jon Haney and junior Joseph Gouvion have picked up the pace in the run game behind a maturing offensive line.

Gouvion had 120 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns in a 27-14 victory over Mount Vernon to start the playoffs. Haney, the season rushing leader, had 80 yards and another TD.

“He’s trying to find point production and has a good offensive mind,” Spencer said of Large and the Cassville offense. “He’s going to use some misdirection. And I think, in the first game, he called three or four halfback passes.”

Cassville defensive leaders Ethan Couch and J.R. Woodruff split time at fullback, Large noted. Couch leads the Wildcats’ defense with 125 tackles and Woodruff has 90.

“Monett’s defensive line is really tough,” Large said. “They gave us fits (in the first meeting) with protection up front.”

The Cubs, who allowed just 41 points in 10 regular-season games, received a shock early in their playoff opener. They fell behind, for the first time all season, before recovering for a 42-7 victory over Springfield Catholic.



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