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3 things that will keep Carthage as a contender in the Central Ozark Conference

Special to the News-Leader

OZARK — Carthage won the Central Ozark Conference for six straight years before Webb City took it back in 2020.

With a 49-14 win over Ozark in Week 1, the Tigers appear to be a contender in the Central Ozark Conference yet again, despite losing some key pieces from its recent dominance.

Here are three things that can propel Carthage back to its familiar spot atop the COC:

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