And then there was one.
After seven weeks, the Hazelwood Central Hawks now stand alone as the only undefeated team in Missouri Class 6. The Hawks continued their roll with a 54-18 victory over Pattonville last weekend.
The talented Hawks have been led by senior quarterback Antonio Triplett Jr., who has passed for 934 yards and eight touchdowns while running for 562 yards and 11 touchdowns. Running back Raphael Bell has rushed for 688 yards and seven touchdowns while Paul Sullivan and Dallas Craddeith are the team’s top two receivers.
Defensively, the Hawks are led by senior linebacker Jordan Carey and junior linebacker Javon Kirk and Craddeith, who has received numerous Division I scholarship offers. Hazelwood Central will host Hazelwood West on Saturday afternoon.
The UndefeatedsÂ
Hazelwood Central is joined by eight other undefeated teams in the St. Louis metro area as we head into October. They include Trinity (6-0), St. Dominic (7-0), Hillsboro (7-0), Owensville (7-0), East St. Louis (6-0), Althoff (6-0), Breese Central (6-0) and Columbia (6-0).
Metro Catholic vs. Mid MissouriÂ
Some of the most exciting action this season has been when a team from the Metro Catholic Conference takes a trip to the middle of the state. The latest example was last Friday night when CBC defeated Jefferson City 65-59 in one of the wildest games of the season. The score was actually tied at 51-51 in the fourth quarter, when the Cadets put two scores on the board to take the victory. Junior Kamryn Babb had 10 receptions for 220 yards and two touchdowns, Justin Williams rushed for 220 yards and two touchdowns while quarterback Brett Gabbert passed for 340 yards and two touchdowns.
On August 26, DeSmet travelled to Columbia Rock Bridge and pulled out a dramatic 32-27 victory. The Spartans trailed 27-13 before scoring three touchdowns in the last three minutes to take the victory. On September 9, Vianney ventured Columbia to take on top-ranked Battle. The two teams staged another impressive shootout with Battle coming away with a 55-52 victory.
Earl’s Pick Game of the WeekÂ
Miller Career Academy at Gateway STEM, Friday, 7 p.m. – The Public High League championship will be on the line in this showdown between two teams that are riding big winning streaks. Miller Career Academy has won six consecutive games after dropping its opening contest against powerful CBC. Gateway Tech started the season with two consecutive losses, but the Jaguars rebounded to win its last five games. Career Academy is lead by running back Kerel Barnett, who has rushed for 951 yards and 12 touchdowns. Gateway Tech features two-way performer Miqueal Pillow-Smiley, who has nine touchdowns on offense and 11 quarterback sacks on defense.
Top Games of the WeekÂ
Rockhurst at CBC, Friday, 7 p.m.
Pattonville at Ritenour, Friday, 7 p.m.
Lafayette at Fox, Friday, 7 p.m.
Parkway Central at Parkway West, Friday, 7 p.m.
Kirkwood at Summit, Friday, 7 p.m.
Fort Zumwalt North at Fort Zumwalt South, Friday, 7 p.m.
Francis Howell at Francis Howell Central, Friday, 7 p.m.
Lutheran North at Mater Dei, Friday, 7 p.m.
St. Dominic at MICDS, Saturday, 1 p.m.
Trinity at John Burroughs, Saturday, 1 p.m.
East St. Louis at Belleville East, Saturday, 1 p.m.
McCluer at Hazelwood East, Saturday, 1 p.m.
