Records: NMCC 5-3, Caruthersville 6-2 Series History: NMCC leads 21-14 Last Meeting: 2018, Caruthersville won 34-8 Last Week: NMCC lost to Sikeston 28-20; Caruthersville lost to Hayti 26-16 Notes: After a loss on senior night, NMCC has another tough test ahead in Week 9. The Eagles travel to Caruthersville for a matchup with the Tigers and are looking to get back on track before district play begins. Junior running back Quazavion Jackson did what he usually does against opponents in Week 8 — eat up yards. He added 139 yards to his season total, on 29 carries, and scored twice. He now has 1,234 yards this season, on 158 carries, and 13 touchdowns. Senior Christen Phillips will also need to be sharp on Friday night if the Eagles want to win. Last week, Phillips threw for 169 yards on 16 of 26 passing but had two interceptions. He did throw one touchdown pass to Kenyon King. His favorite target, fellow senior Austin Davis, had seven receptions for 144 yards and was the only Eagles’ receiver to top 100 yards. Devin Russell heads the Tigers’ attack at quarterback. This season, Russell is 56 of 97 passing for 1,149 yards and 14 touchdowns. Additionally, he can also beat you on the ground, rushing 56 times for 300 yards and seven touchdowns. His favorite target is Dundi Hamilton, who has had an impressive season in his own right. Hamilton has 25 receptions for 645 yards and 11 touchdowns. Another lethal runner for the Tigers is JaMarion Rodgers. Rodgers has 73 carries for 608 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. Jermaine Alexander also serves as a runner in some instances. He has 15 carries for 198 yards and two touchdowns, while also catching 17 passes for 230 yards and one score.