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CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — The fall sports season got underway in fiery fashion on Monday as the Carl Junction Bulldogs hosted neighboring rival Webb City in an intense late-afternoon showdown, outlasting the Cardinals 7-5.
With first whistle at 4:30 PM under blistering late-August temperatures, the season and home opener served as an immediate endurance test for both squads. Beyond the rivalry bragging rights, the matchup provided a high-stakes, early-season non-conference measuring stick for both programs looking to find their rhythm out of the gate.
Both teams battled through the grueling conditions to deliver an electric start to the new campaign. When the final whistle blew, it was Carl Junction that executed down the stretch to hold off a resilient Webb City squad and lock up the hard-fought 7-5 victory.
Matchup at a Glance:
Final: Carl Junction 7, Webb City 5
Event: Non-Conference Season Opener
Location: Carl Junction High School
Matchup: Carl Junction Bulldogs vs. Webb City Cardinals