The high school football season is approaching its climax stage as the regular season concludes this weekend in the state of Missouri. Teams have one final chance to improve upon its seeding for the upcoming district playoffs, which will begin the following weekend on October 24-25. Several teams are still trying to complete undefeated regular seasons, which is so small accomplishment. Those teams include CBC, Hazelwood Central, Kirkwood, Francis Howell, Ladue, Miller Career Academy, Affton, Borgia and Brentwood.
All-American Calen
Standout running back Calen Taylor of CBC has been selected to participate in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl, which will be held on December 14 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The All-Star game will feature top senior players from across the country. Taylor was selected as one of the 90 to play in the game. The 5’7” 160-pound Taylor is one of the many offensive stars for the Cadets, who are currently 8-0 heading into the final week of the regular season. Taylor has rushed for 530 yards and scored 12 touchdowns while averaging seven yards a carry.
Four in a row
Vianney is riding a four-game winning streak heading into its regular season finale against Fort Zumwalt South. One of the big reasons for the Golden Griffins’ surge is the emergence of freshman Tionne Harris at quarterback. Harris moved from running back to quarterback due to an injury when Vianney was 1-3. The Golden Griffins have lost since Harris has become a starter. For the season, Harris has rushed for 679 yards and five touchdowns. He has also passed for 721 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Shout outs
Amonte Mason of Kirkwood caught six passes for 125 yards and a touchdown in the Pioneers’ 41-19 at Pattonville.
Drew Lauer of St. Charles West rushed for 218 yards and three touchdowns in the Warriors’ 49-31 victory over Festus. Lauer also caught three passes for 68 yards and had an interception on defense.
Jaylen James of Miller Career Academy rushed for 154 yards and passed for 157 yards in the Phoenix’ 41-6 victory over Gateway STEM.
Andrew Rund of Priory rushed for 138 yards and passed for 240 yards and accounted four touchdowns in the Rebels’ 56-18 victory over Cardinal Ritter.
Demonte Morris of McCluer North passed for 223 yards and two touchdowns in the Stars’ 46-0 victory over McCluer.
Top Games of the Week
Ladue will try to complete an undefeated regular season when it pays a visit to a surging St. Charles West on Friday night. The Rams are currently 8-0 and in second place in the Class 5, District 2 standings. St. Charles West is on a six-game winning streak after dropping its first two games. West is led by senior standout tailback Drew Lauer.
Miller Career Academy will be seeking its second consecutive undefeated regular season when they visit top 10 ranked Class 5 Jackson on Friday night. It should be the biggest test of the season for the Phoenix before they begin the Class 4 district playoffs.
Undefeated Kirkwood will close its season against 6-2 SLUH in a big nonconference game on Friday night. Unbeaten CBC will head to the middle of the state on Friday night to take on Columbia Rock Bridge.
Other Games of Note
McCluer North at Lafayette, Friday, 7 p.m.
Westminster at Borgia, Friday, 7 p.m.
Fort Zumwalt North at Timberland, Friday, 7 p.m.
Clayton at Festus, Friday, 7 p.m.
Belleville East at O’Fallon, Saturday, 1 p.m.
East St. Louis at Belleville West, Saturday, 1 p.m.
Soldan at Roosevelt, Saturday, 4:30 p.m.
