When Lutheran North and Lutheran South get together on the football field, there is a good chance that the scoreboard is going to get a good workout.
In 2002, Lutheran South defeated Lutheran North 62-52. In 2013, Lutheran North returned the favor by defeating South 44-33 in a “low-scoring” game.
Last Saturday, the two rival schools outdid themselves on offense as Lutheran North came away with a 72-65 victory in one of the most entertaining games of the year. Not only did the two teams combine for 137 points, but they also amassed a total of 1,243 yards.
Some of the individual performances were brilliant. For North, Donovan Mitchell rushed for 278 yards on 31 carries and two touchdowns, while teammate Cortez Simmons rushed for 252 yards on just 13 carries and four touchdowns. The North duo’s production offset a spectacular day from South’s Cody Schrader, who rushed for 383 yards on 34 carries and scored a total of eight touchdowns.
Earl’s Pick Game of the Week
Gateway STEM (6-0) vs. Vashon (5-1) at Sumner, Friday, 6:30 p.m. – Friday night’s showdown will go a long way towards deciding the championship of the Public High League, although Miller Career Academy is still in the hunt. Gateway Tech’s defense has given up only 26 points this season with four consecutive shutouts. The Jaguars are led by Fabian Harris, who has three sacks, three interceptions and four fumble recoveries. Miquel Pillow-Smiley has recorded seven sacks while Kenjon Robinson has a team-high 50 tackles. The offense is led by the talented trio of quarterback Antonio Cunningham, running back Dominique Holman and receiver Donnell Williams.
Vashon is enjoying one of its best seasons in recent years. Quarterback Clifton Dickerson has thrown for 1,135 yards and eight touchdowns. Running back Charvon Lewis is the leading rusher while Anthony Durant and Dahlen Jones are capable receivers. On defense, big Levi Stockard has recorded eight sacks.
Metro League title on the line
John Burroughs will visit Westminster Christian on Saturday afternoon in a game that will decide the championship of the Metro League. Both teams enter the contest with 6-0 records. John Burroughs is led by the sophomore duo of quarterback Tyler Foote (13 TD passes) and running back Jake Bain (13 TDs). Seniors Chris Booker and Ronald Smith form an explosive pair with a combined 20 touchdowns. Westminster will counter with its standout junior tailback Steve Webb who has scored 12 touchdowns and junior receiver Dyllan Conway. Both teams shared the Metro League title last season along with Lutheran North. Kickoff is at 2 p.m.
Other Top Games this Week
CBC (6-0) at SLUH (5-1), Friday, 7 p.m.
Kirkwood (5-0) at Ritenour (4-1), Friday, 7 p.m.
Ladue (4-2) at Parkway West (3-3), Friday, 7 p.m.
Marquette (5-1) at Eureka (5-0), Friday, 7 p.m.
Althoff (5-0) at Marion, Friday, 7 p.m.
Edwardsville (5-0) at East St. Louis (3-2), Friday, 7 p.m.
Clayton (4-2) at Parkway Central (4-2), Friday, 7 p.m.
Belleville West (3-2) at Belleville East (3-2), Saturday, 1 p.m.
Hazelwood East (4-2) at Hazelwood Central (4-2), Saturday, 1 p.m.
MICDS (3-3) at Lutheran North (2-4), Saturday, 2 p.m.
