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Despite not having star junior running back Ramone Greene Jr. due to injury, Nixa is still a serious contender in the Central Ozark Conference — and in the state of Missouri.
Even there were some scares throughout Nixa's 21-10 win over Republic on Friday night, the Eagles still found a way to win and show why they're still one of the elite teams in southwest Missouri.
Green, recovering from a broken collarbone, could be back sometime this season, but the Eagles are finding their way wiHere are three things that still make the Eagles legit even without one of the best running backs in the state:
The Eagles adapt and overcome
The first half did not go well for the Eagles.