Sophomore quarterback Rhylan Moore threw three touchdown passes to lead Cardinal Ritter to a 30‑22 victory over Lift for Life in a Thursday night football game at Ritter.

Cardinal Ritter sophomore Brelyn West leaps for a pass against Lift for Life defensive back Dorian Johnson on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at Cardinal Ritter. Davis caught two touchdown passes in the Lions’ 30 to 22 victory. Lawrence Bryant | The St. Louis American.

Moore’s favorite target was fellow sophomore Terrell Davis Jr., who caught touchdown passes of 20 and nine yards. Davis also had a 60‑yard catch and run that set up another score in the fourth quarter — a one‑yard run by Amir Tillman.


Cardinal Ritter senior Malahn Green reaches for a pass as a Lift for Life defender contests the catch Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at Cardinal Ritter. Green caught a touchdown pass in the Lions’ 30 to 22 victory. Lawrence Bryant | The St. Louis American.

Moore connected with senior Oklahoma commit Malahn Green on a 26‑yard touchdown pass in the third quarter to give the Lions a 22‑14 lead.

Lift for Life’s highlight came in the first quarter when Seven Jackson returned a kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown.

Lift for Life’s Seven Jackson stiff arms Cardinal Ritter’s Dayon Ross, No. 11, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at Cardinal Ritter. Jackson returned a kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown in the Hawks’ 30 to 22 loss. Lawrence Bryant | The St. Louis American.

Cardinal Ritter (3‑4) will visit CBC next Friday night at 6 p.m. Lift for Life (2‑5) will visit Chaminade next Friday night at 6 p.m.

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