The calendar still said August, but the intensity on the field between the Nixa Eagles and Kickapoo Chiefs felt a lot like October.

The two rivals played a tight, thrilling soccer match at Eagle Stadium Aug. 23, with a pair of first-half goals pushing Kickapoo to a 2-1 victory.

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