Carthage edges Webb City 10–7 to reach district semifinals

Carthage kept its championship hopes alive with a 10–7 victory over Webb City on October 30 in the Class 5 District 6 quarterfinals.

The three-point win improved Carthage’s season record to 7–3 and earned a place in the district semifinals against Republic on November 6. Webb City’s record stood at 6–4 after the game.

For Carthage players and supporters, the victory means another week of postseason football and another opportunity to keep moving forward. The next challenge is the district semifinal, not the state championship game.