The senior standout enjoyed a dominant performance in the Pirates’ victory over Fort Zumwalt North in the Class 5 state semifinals.
The 5’10”, 170-pound Ellison rushed for 174 yards on 25 carries and three touchdowns in Pattonville’s 26-7 victory. On defense, Ellison also had nine tackles and one interception.
For the season, Ellison has rushed for 945 yards and scored 16 touchdowns. At defensive back, he has recorded 109 total tackles along with 10 interceptions, which is among the best in the St. Louis metro area.
Pattonville will face Staley for the Class 5 state championship on Saturday night in Columbia at 7 p.m.
