The Vashon Wolverines enjoyed a big opening night last Friday as they ventured down South and came away with a 34-32 victory at Cape Girardeau Central, a team what played for the state championship last season.
Although low on numbers, the Wolverines displayed some quality athletes in knocking off the Tigers in dramatic fashion overtime. Trailing 32-26, quarterback Clifton Dickens connected with 6’7” 250-pound junior Levi Stockard on a 7-yard touchdown pass to tie the score. Vashon then won the game on a two-point conversion by Charvon Lewis.
Lewis was one of the offensive standouts of the game for Vashon with 160 yards on 12 carries and two touchdowns to go along with his game-winning two-point conversion. Dickens had two rushing touchdowns on the evening.
Vashon will face Miller Career Academy in an early Public High League showdown on Saturday at Sumner. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.
Sophomore standouts
The St. Louis area has some very impressive sophomores playing high school football around town. Many of them enjoyed prime-time debut seasons as freshmen last year. Some of the area’s top individual performances from the opening weekend came from the Class of 2018.
Pattonville’s Kaleb Eleby was 19 of 24 for 345 yards and six touchdowns in the Pirates’ 55-7 victory over Seckman.
Vianney’s Tionne Harris rushed for 140 yards and passed for 171 yards and had three touchdowns in the Golden Griffins’ 43-21 victory over Francis Howell North.
Lutheran South’s Cody Schrader rushed for 275 yards on 15 carries and scored four touchdowns in the Crusaders’ 56-28 victory over DuBourg.
Eureka’s Hassan Haskins rushed for 275 yards on 41 carries to lead the Wildcats past rival Lafayette 35-13.
John Burroughs’ Tyler Foote passed for 182 yards and a touchdown in the Bombers’ 33-6 victory over Cardinal Ritter. JBS teammate Jake Bain rushed for 198 yards and two touchdowns, including a 90-yard romp in the first quarter. It was the varsity debut for both players.
Lutheran St. Charles’ Bryce French rushed for 167 yards on just 10 carries in the Cougars’ 60-3 victory over Principia.
Westminster’s Evan Johnson passed for 265 yards and two touchdowns in the Wildcats’ 27-7 victory at Festus.
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McCluer North opened its season with a 64-34 loss to perennial state power Jefferson City, but senior wide receiver Harry Ballard stole the show with a glittering five-touchdown performance that included one big play after another. The 6’3” 200-pound senior caught five passes for 83 yards and three touchdowns. He also had five carries for 156 yards and two touchdowns on runs of 72 and 67 yards.
Clark runs wild
Hazelwood Central’ Demontez Clark also enjoyed a big opening night as he rushed for 203 yards and scored three touchdowns in the Hawks’ 40-6 victory at DeSmet. Clark scored on runs of 78, 28 and 81 yards.
Top Games this Week
Jefferson City (1-0) at CBC (1-0), Friday, 7 p.m.
Nixa (1-0) at Francis Howell (1-0), Friday, 7 p.m.
McCluer North (0-1) at Kirkwood (1-0), Friday, 7 p.m.
Fort Zumwalt West (1-0) at Fort Zumwalt North (1-0), Friday, 7 p.m.
Hazelwood Central (1-0) at Lafayette (0-1), Friday, 7 p.m.
Collinsville (0-0) at Belleville Althoff (0-0) at Lindenwood-Belleville, Friday, 7 p.m.
East St. Louis (0-0) vs. Chicago Simeon (0-0) at Gateley Stadium, Saturday, 3 p.m.
Ladue (0-1) at Jennings (1-0), Saturday, noon
Vashon (1-0) vs. Miller Career Academy (1-0) at Sumner, Saturday, 1 p.m.
