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Nov 16, 2008 Check Out previous Blogs
Charms...superstitions...luck...whatever...here are a couple to make you think about it....
Derrion Thomas, son of former KC Chief Derrick Thomas, was a standout swimmer last year at Blue Springs South. This year he moved to the football field. Using some connections, Derrion was able to secure some shoulder pads worn by his father. Derrion's absolutely ferocious pass rush was a major factor in the BSS win over Rockhurst 14-9. Thomas kept all-state QB Nathan Scheelhaase on the run all night as the Rockhurst QB went 2 for 11 for 28 yards in this contest. " I felt like he was with me the minute that I put them on. I just felt different going into this game. I can't explain it, it was just different" said the pumped-up Thomas after the game. Bad news for the other Missouri HS teams. Thomas intends to keep wearing the pads for the next 2 weeks! your feelings
Coach David Allie had indicated all week that his Raytown South Cardinals (11-1)had to get the gorilla off their back and finally beat Ft Osage(9-3) (who had beaten them 4 straight games). Allie drove home the point so well that after his Cardinals had whitewashed the Indians 6-0, he was given a picture of a gorilla as he and his team enjoyed the minute by "getting rid of that gorilla off our back". Your feelings about these settings and situations ?.click here bryan@prepcasts.com
All year, we write and talk about the prolific scores being launched onto the scoreboards each week. It is FUN to watch those games....we like points, unpredictable plays, long runs, sharp passes, dazzling moves with the ball, QB who can wing it all around BUT....at this time of the year, when the cream rises to the top....things change. NOW it is DEFENSE that we crave for (even more than that turkey) as we hope to advance.
Maplewood (12-0) has the glitz of Bryant Allen, who consistently rings up long returns and a bevy of TD's, and Les Williams, QB, who leads the offense. But it is the special (I should say "very special") teams as well as a shut-down defense. Consider this...the Blue Devils have scored 21 TD's WITHOUT their offensive team on field. The Defense has 6 shutouts after handling Caruthersville 44-0 while forcing 6 fumbles (all in the first half) in the STATE quarterfinals.
The Ray-Pec Panthers (11-1) held the Lee Summit West Titans(9-4) to just 11 offensive yards for the game as they whipped the Titans for the 2nd time this year at West 20-14. Panthers MLB, Andrew Wilson leads the way for this very strong defense. Wilson, by the way, has a verbal commitment to Mizzou.
Some Missouri High School post-season titans fell this week as new teams strong programs pop out into the fresh, clean, crisp air of semifinal football.
Blair Oaks (two-time defending champion) lost a heart-breaker 19-18 to unbeaten Clark County Team. The Falcons graduate 11 seniors, most of whom played a vital roles in the 06 and 07 championships.
MICDS Rams (state champion in 9 different years) was knocked off by another traditional power, the Helias Crusadors 30-14 on Saturday. Helias, used a 4 man rush, excellent pass coverage (save 2 long pass completions) to throttle the Rams offense. Helias will be taking on the up- and-coming, Gateway Tech team that pummeled the Farmington Knights 53-0 in the semis. thoughts on these teams bryan@prepcasts.com
Class 1 powerhouse, the Valle Catholic Warriors (10-2)were bounced by the Thayer Bobcats(11-1) 30-0. Valle has been a frequent visitor over the years into the final four teams of Class ! other "power" teams who were "shorted out" last week ? bryan@prepcasts.com
Vince Lombardi probably smiles down as he watches the unbeaten Chillicothe Hornets grind out yardage. The Hornets 29-13 win over PLeasant Hill was typical of their style. Using an unbalanced, run-oriented offense that generally churns out 300+ yards, the Hornets took the 2nd half KO leading 16-7 and plowed through five 3rd down conversions during their 17 play drive that culminated as Clint Dysart scored on a 6 yard run. The drive chewed up 7:45 seconds ! Ball control or what ?
How about the Fox Warriors ? Fox lost the district championship to the Oakville Tigers on the 10th week. Last Friday was a different story..Levi Terrell raced around for 400+ yards as Fox advances to the semis for the first time EVER with 39-27 win over the Tigers. Fox fans, let's hear from ya bryan@prepcasts.com
Jackson is off the mat! Learning through the early weeks and dropping games to the point that they were under .500, the Jackson Indians were looking down the road. Their FG in the waning seconds to edge Eureka sends them into the STATE semis! This win avenged an earlier season loss to the Wildcats. Should more teams do this? bryan@prepcasts.com
This week the Prepcasts Broadcasting Network will have the STATE soccer semifinals on Friday. Then, on Saturday the soccer Championships may be viewed on the MSHSAA Internet Network on PPV. Football action on Friday and Saturday--check our listings on www.prepcasts.com to stay fully apprised.
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