The passing combination of quarterback Daylen Austin-Harey and Kingston McPike propelled CBC to a 36-6 victory over Kirkwood in the Class 6, District 2 championship game on Friday night at Kirkwood.

Austin-Harvey and McPike connected on three touchdown passes in the first half as the Cadets took control of the game with a 30-6 lead at halftime. The three touchdown passes were from 36, 52 and 53 yards.

CBC wide receiver Kingston McPike (13) reaches for a pass as a Kirkwood defender falls to the turf during the Class 6 District 2 championship game Friday night at Kirkwood. McPike finished with four receptions for 175 yards and three touchdowns, helping the Cadets secure a 36-6 victory.

Photo by Lawrence Bryant | The St. Louis American

Austin-Harvey, a talented dual-threat quarterback, completed 11 of his 17 passes for 272 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed for 96 yards. McPike had four receptions for 175 yards and three touchdowns.

CBC (6-4) advances to the state quarterfinals where they will host Jackson next Friday night. Jackson is currently undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the Class 6 state poll. 

It will be a rematch of last year’s state quarterfinals when Jackson defeated then No. 1 CBC 45-42 in a thriller down in Southeast Missouri.

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