Last
Friday night’s action was “Wake-Up Call Night” as several unbeaten
teams went down to defeat in what was truly an exciting night of
football.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>The biggest surprise of the evening came at Parkway Central when the host Colts knocked off Webster Groves 34-13. It was the Statesmen’s first loss in regular-season play in three years. The Colts clinched the Class 5, District 2 title and forced Webster Groves into a winner-take-all game against Parkway North on Friday night for the second playoff spot out of that district.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Fort Zumwalt West ventured into Mid-Missouri and handed No. 1-ranked Jefferson City a shocking 49-21 defeat at Atkins Stadium in Jefferson City, handing the Jays their first loss of the season.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>A tremendous season by the Ritenour Huskies was derailed momentarily when they were edged by Hazelwood Central 14-8 in a Class 6 district game. The Huskies were 8-0 before being tripped up by the Hawks, who are in a rebuilding season.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>St. Charles West knocked St. Dominic from the ranks of the unbeaten 21-0 as tailback Marcus Taylor rushed for 157 yards and two touchdowns in a Class 4, District 8 game.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Finally, a surging SLUH team rallied from a two-touchdown deficit in the fourth quarter to stun Metro Catholic Conference rival DeSmet 37-31 in a double-overtime thriller at DeSmet. SLUH senior quarterback Trevon McDonough threw five touchdown passes. “font-family: Verdana;”>
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Jefferson
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“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>A couple of talented young athletes are putting in some work in Jefferson County in leading their respective teams to the upcoming playoffs.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Senior Jared White of De Soto has been a standout on both sides of the ball. On offense, White has amassed 1,325 yards of total offense and scored 21 touchdowns. On defense, he has 66 tackles, two interceptions and a one sack. White has already committed to Southeast Missouri State on a basketball scholarship.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Senior Stacey Thornton of Crystal City is also enjoying a big season. An excellent tailback and receiver, Thornton has 883 yards of total offense and 14 touchdowns. On defense, Thornton has a team-high four interceptions as a defensive back. The Hornets are going for a Class 2 district title on Friday night against Herculaneum. “font-family: Verdana;”>
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Newsom is back “font-family: Verdana;”>
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>After missing several weeks with a knee injury, Parkway North standout Donavin Newsom is back to try to lead the Vikings final charge into the state playoffs. Newsom rushed for 149 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Vikings past Chaminade 45-31 last Friday night. Newsom also had nine tackles and two assists on defense. “font-family: Verdana;”>
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Out with ankle sprain “font-family: Verdana;”>
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Ladue High’s Deavin Edwards suffered a sprained ankle in the Rams’ victory over Clayton last weekend. He could miss this weekend’s game against University City, which will decide a Class 4 playoff berth. Edwards entered the game with 1,579 yards and 26 touchdowns, including a 368-yard, six touchdown performance against MICDS in a 56-55 loss. Hopefully, the young man can get back into action. “font-family: Verdana;”>
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>From Burroughs to South Bend “font-family: Verdana;”>
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Standout junior running back Ezekiel Elliott of John Burroughs recently made an unofficial visit to Notre Dame. The 6’0” 195-pound junior has rushed for 1,080 yards and 26 touchdowns in leading the Bombers to a 8-1 record.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>What’s on tap this weekend “font-family: Verdana;”>
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Parkway North (5-4) at Webster Groves (7-1), Friday, 7 p.m. – The winner earns a spot in the Class 5 playoffs. The loser goes home. “font-family: Verdana;”>
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>McCluer North (8-1) at Ritenour (8-1), Friday, 7 p.m. – The Suburban North Conference title is also on the line in this Class 6 district game.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Lindbergh (6-3) at SLUH (6-3), Friday, 7 p.m. – SLUH will try to clinch the Class 6, District 2 title while Lindbergh is still trying to get into the playoff picture. “font-family: Verdana;”>
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Eureka
(7-2) at
Oakville (5-4), Friday, 7 p.m. – The Class 6, District 1
championship will be on the line. Both teams have qualified for the
playoffs.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Pattonville (4-5) at Francis Howell (6-3), Friday, 7 p.m. – A showdown for the Class 6, District 5 title. Both teams have qualified for the playoffs.
