Trinity Catholic is in the middle of a dominating season with an undefeated record and several key players receiving scholarship offers from many of the nation’s top collegiate football programs.
Last week, three of Trinity’s top players received special recognition as juniors Isaiah Williams, Marcus Washington and Shammond Cooper were selected to play in the 2019 Under Armour All-American Game.
All three players are enjoying huge seasons for the Titans, who are 7-0 entering their regular season finale against St. Charles on Friday night. In his third year as the starting quarterback, Williams has passed for 1,560 yards and 21 touchdowns. Washington has 19 receptions for 472 yards and eight touchdowns with two interceptions on defense. Cooper is a ferocious middle linebacker who has 37 solo tackles with one sack and one interception.
Miller Career Academy wins PHL championship
Miller Career Academy unseated Gateway STEM as the champions of the Public High League. The Phoenix completed their undefeated PHL slate with a hard-fought 8-7 victory over Gateway STEM last Saturday afternoon. Miller Career Academy is currently the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Class 3, District 2 playoffs, which will begin in two weeks.
Standout Performances
- Pattonville’s Kaleb Eleby passed for 341 yards and three touchdowns in the Pirates’ 34-14 victory over Ritenour.
- Darrione Stewart of Parkway South rushed for 298 yards and three touchdowns in the Patriots’ 42-40 victory over Marquette.
- Hassan Haskins of Eureka rushed for 174 yards and four touchdowns in the Wildcats’ 41-10 victory over Lindbergh.
- Jameson Williams of Cardinal Ritter had four receptions for 121 yards and two touchdowns in the Lions’ 26-6 victory over Priory.
Pick Game of the Week
Vianney (8-0) at CBC (7-1), Friday, p.m. – The Metro Catholic Conference showdown is the Game of the Year in the regular season. Vianney is currently the No. 1 team in the state in Class 5 while CBC is the No. 1 team in Missouri in Class 6. Both have powerful offenses led by talented quarterbacks. Vianney is led by senior Tionne Harris, who has 2,236 yards of total offense and 23 touchdowns. CBC’s Brett Gabbert has passed for 1,690 yards and 21 touchdowns.
Vianney’s other top offensive weapon is junior Kyren Williams, who has more than a 1,000 total yards of rushing and receiving while scoring 25 touchdowns. CBC’s top rusher is Bryan Bradford, who has 860 yards and 13 touchdowns. Receiver Cameron Brown has 43 receptions for 593 yards and seven touchdowns while Tyler Walton has 35 receptions for 583 yards and six touchdowns.
Other Top Games of the Week
St. Mary’s (7-1) at Cardinal Ritter (7-1), Friday, 7 p.m.
Rock Bridge (6-2) at Francis Howell (6-2), Friday, 7 p.m.
Lindbergh (7-1) at Marquette (xx), Friday, 7 p.m.
Parkway North (4-4) at Pattonville (5-3), Friday, 7 p.m.
Timberland (5-3) at Fort Zumwalt North (8-0), Friday, 7 p.m.
Edwardsville (4-3) at Belleville West (5-2), Friday, 7 p.m.
Hillsboro (6-2) at MICDS (6-2), Saturday, 1 p.m.
Riverview Gardens (6-2) at Hazelwood Central (7-1), Saturday, 1 p.m.
Confluence (5-2) at McCluer South-Berkeley (6-0), Saturday, 1 p.m.
