Another year of high school football begins this weekend in the state of Missouri. Here is a look at some of the top players to watch in 2016.
Tony Adams (SLUH): Excellent two way performer at wide receiver and defensive back. Had six interceptions as a junior. Committed to Illinois.
Kamryn Babb (CBC): Outstanding junior prospect at wide receiver who had 41 receptions for 902 yards and 12 touchdowns for Class 6 state runners-up.
Jake Bain (John Burroughs): Junior running back who rushed for 2,172 yards and 31 touchdowns for the Class 3 state champions.
Andrew Clair (SLUH): Senior running back who rushed for 1,303 yards and 21 touchdowns as a junior.
C.J. Coldon (Althoff): Excellent senior wide receiver who had 64 receptions for 1,347 yards for Illinois Class 4A state runners-up.
Dyllan Conway (Westminster Christian): Excellent wide receiver who had 48 receptions for 790 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Dallas Craddieth (Hazelwood Central): Outstanding junior prospect at wide receiver and defensive back. Had seven touchdowns on offense and four interceptions on defense.
Reggie Crawford (Chaminade): A 6’4” senior wide receiver who had 28 receptions for 613 yards and nine touchdowns for Class 5 state runners-up.
Kaleb Eleby (Pattonville): Talented junior quarterback who passed for 2.047 yards and 22 touchdowns. Has been a starter since his freshman year.
A.J. Epenesa (Edwardsville): One of the top-rated defensive ends in the country returns for his senior year. Has committed to Iowa.
Tyler Foote (John Burroughs): Junior quarterback who passed for 2,141 yards and 35 touchdowns for the Class 3 state champions.
Aqeel Glass (Lutheran North): A 6’5” senior quarterback who passed for 2,811 yards and 32 touchdowns. He committed to Florida International.
Reece Goddard (Kirkwood): Senior dual threat quarterback who passed for 1,878 yards and rushed for 970 yards. Accounted for 30 touchdowns.
Marquis Hayes (Pattonville): A 6’6” 320-pound offensive tackle who emerged as a top college prospects. He’s committed to Oklahoma.
Tionne Harris (Vianney): Excellent junior dual-threat quarterback who passed for 1,979 yards and 18 touchdowns while rushing for 890 yards.
Cody Schrader (Lutheran South): Talented two-way performer who rushed for 2,441 yards and 36 touchdowns an recorded 158 tackles.
Tahj Telfair (Kirkwood): Excellent 6’5” two-way performer at tight end and defensive end is back for the Class 6 state semifinalists.
Jeff Thomas (East St. Louis): A four-year starter who is one of the nation’s top-rated prospects at wide receivers. Has run a 4.38 40-yard dash.
Michael Thompson (Parkway North): A 6’5” 270-pound junior lineman who has already received several major Division I offers.
Steve Webb (Westminster): Senior running back who rushed for 1,874 yards and 25 touchdowns for the Class 4 state semifinalists.
Prep Football Games of the Week
Friday, August 19
Chaminade at Kirkwood, 7 p.m.
Vianney at Pattonville, 7 p.m.
Ladue at Fort Zumwalt North, 7 p.m.
CBC at Miller Career Academy, 7 p.m.
Hillsboro at Affton, 7 p.m.
Lutheran North at Clayton, 7 p.m.
Gateway STEM at SLUH, 7 p.m.
Festus at Vashon, 7 p.m.
Fort Zumwalt West at Eureka, 7p.m.
Saturday, August 20
Cardinal Ritter at Soldan, 1 p.m.
DeSmet at Hazelwood Central, 1 p.m.
Hazelwood East at University City, 1 p.m.
St. Charles West at MICDS, 1 p.m.
