Breaking down Springfield area Week 7 high school football action

Week 7 high school football played out with several close finishes around the Springfield area on Friday, Oct. 9. Hillcrest improved to 2-4 with a 34-13 home win over Marshfield, sparked by a 70-yard rushing touchdown by Xavier Garnett on the first play. Jordan Whrill scored three times for the Hornets, including two receiving touchdowns from QBs Nolan Skelton and Dylan Kirby, plus a fumble recovery TD in the end zone. Donte Pierce added a 41-yard rushing score to cap the night. Logan-Rogersville remained unbeaten at 7-0 after stunning West Plains 36-30, scoring the go-ahead touchdown with 52 seconds left. QB Kasimir Manczuk’s pass to Cole Evans for a 61-yard TD sealed it, with Joe Roche totaling four touchdowns. The report also looks ahead to Week 8, noting Glendale’s Oct. 16 visit to Ozark and Glendale’s 35-6 win over rival Kickapoo.