The West Plains Zizzers looked to end their season with more wins than losses as they took on the Waynesville Tigers in their last regular season game on October 20, 2023.
The game started well for the Zizzers with two unanswered touchdowns in the first quarter. The second quarter started well as well for West Plains with a 70-yard interception touchdown return with 7:32 on the game clock. The Tigers would be the next on the scoreboard with a touchdown, only to be answered by two more touchdowns by the Zizzers. The half ended on a competitive note and a score of 35 to 7, West Plains leading.
The third quarter was controlled by the Waynesville Tigers. While the Zizzer defense continued to hold Waynesville at bay, the Tigers were the only team to score during the third with a touchdown with 1:43 left in the quarter. The fourth quarter saw the Zizzer offense put two more touchdowns and the Tigers added another seven points.
The West Plains Zizzers defeated the Waynesville Tigers 49 to 21 and go to 5 wins and 4 loses for the season. The West Plains Zizzers will next play at home at 7 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2023.
