There was plenty of excitement for area football fans at last weekend’s district championship games.
There were high scoring games, fantastic finishes and multiple overtime games on what was a wild Friday night. The highlight game of the evening was played at CBC, where the host Cadets and Lafayette staged one of the highest scoring games in the history of the Missouri playoffs. CBC outlasted Lafayette 77-62 in a battle of undefeated teams in the Class 6, District 2 championship game. The two teams played to a 34-34 tie at halftime and did not slow down in the second half.
There were also three games that were decided in overtime. Fort Zumwalt North defeated Parkway West 21-20 when the Panthers stopped West on a two-point conversion in the overtime to win it. Sullivan defeated Vianney 29-28 as the Eagles converted a two-point conversion for the win. In the third game, Fort Zumwalt West edged Troy 34-31 on a game-winning field goal.
East St. Louis advances to the state semifinals
The East St. Louis Flyers continued their dominant postseason run as they defeated visiting Chicago Simeon 49-0 in the IHSA Class 6 quarterfinals at Clyde C. Jordan Stadium. In their three playoff victories, the Flyers have outscored their opponents by a combined score of 165-21.
Quarterback Reece Shanklin completed 11 of his 17 passes for 254 yards. Senior wide receiver Kortez Rupert had five receptions for 106 yards and two touchdowns.
The Flyers will be on the road for the state semifinals on Saturday where they will face Burbank (St. Laurence). Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
District Championship Standout Performers
Senior running back Manny Ellis of Cardinal Ritter rushed for 321 yards on 31 carries and three touchdowns in the Lions’ 36-3 victory over Ladue.
Senior running back Vic Williams of CBC rushed for 182 yards and scored four touchdowns, including a 75-yard kickoff return in the Cadets’ 77-62 victory over Lafayette.
Senior quarterback Nic McClellan of CBC rushed for 200 yards, passed for 125 yards and a touchdown and had an interception in the Cadets’ 77-62 victory over Lafayette.
Junior defensive lineman D’Anton Berry of Kirkwood had eight tackles and a sack in the Pioneers 21-10 victory over Eureka.
Junior running back Kingston Miles of St. Mary’s rushed for 247 yards and four touchdowns in the Dragons’ 35-12 victory over Lutheran North.
Senior wide receiver Jacob Eberhart of Kirkwood had eight receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown in the Pioneers’ 21-10 victory over Eureka.
Senior running back KJ Burns of Parkway North rushed for 103 yards on 21 carries in the Vikings’ 17-14 victory over Orchard Farm.
Senior quarterback Brady Micek of Lafayette passed for 384 yards and three touchdowns in the Lancers’ 77-62 loss to CBC.
Junior running back Jayden Burleson of Fort Zumwalt South rushed for 218 yards on 27 carries and two touchdowns in the Panthers’ 21-20 overtime victory over Parkway West.
Junior quarterback Phoenix Isaiah of Lift for Life completed 18 of 23 passes for 189 yards and three touchdowns in the Hawks’ 48-34 victory over Valle Catholic.
Senior wide receiver Tim Washington of Lafayette scored three touchdowns, including a 98-yard kickoff return in the Lancers’ 77-62 loss to CBC.
Photo Cut Line
Senior running back Vic Williams of CBC rushed for 182 yards and scored four touchdowns in the Cadets’ 77-62 victory over Lafayette in the Class 6, District 2 championship game last Friday night at CBC. He’s shown here running against Vianney earlier this season. The Cadets will visit Jackson on Friday night in the state quarterfinals.
Photo courtesy of CBC High School