Missouri High School Football Class 4 Playoffs Third Round Update
Written by Charlie Beuttel
Twitter: @charlie_cds3
There were 16 games in the second round of the Missouri Class 4 playoffs and half of them were really exciting games including seeing 5-time defending champion Webb City barely getting by Carl Junction 14-7 and St. Dominic squeaking past Riverview Gardens 3-0. An upset in the second round happened when Vashon beat Gateway STEM 6-0.
Among the 16 teams that are still alive in the bracket, there are many star players trying to lead their teams to a trip to the state quarterfinals including Kearney linebacker Cale Garrett (Navy), Hannibal offensive lineman Dylan Powell (Purdue) and athlete Jerry McBride III (Bowling Green), Center High School tight end Robert Gillum, and Webb City offensive lineman Trystan Castillo (Missouri).
During the eight games this weekend there are several story lines fans should pay attention to including whether or not Kearney and Webb City are on a collision course to face each other in the semifinals for a second straight year? Can anyone take down Webb City? Can any of the four remaining undefeated teams run the table for a perfect season?
Some exciting games to watch this weekend include West Plains at Webb City, Center at Harrisonville, and Mexico at Hannibal.
Who will survive this tough bracket in Class 4 and advance one step closer to state? Only time will tell.
Third Round Missouri High School Games and Second Round Scores
Cape Girardeau Central (9-4) @ Farmington (7-5)
Cape Girardeau Central blew out Sikeston 41-12 while Farmington blew out Hillsboro 40-14.
Vashon (9-3) @ Affton (12-1)
Vashon upset Gateway STEM 6-0 while Affton destroyed Lutheran South 38-7.
West Plains (12-1) @ Webb City (13-0)
West Plains blew away Bolivar, 48-12, while Webb City avoided the upset against Carl Junction, 14-7.
Center (12-1) @ Harrisonville (13-0)
Center dominated Grandview 49-6 while Harrisonville shutout Raytown South 41-0.
St. Dominic (8-5) @ University City (8-5)
St. Dominic shutout Riverview Gardens 3-0 while University City shut out MICDS 21-0.
Borgia (10-3) @ Westminster (13-0)
Borgia escaped past Union 35-28 while Westminster blew out Priory 49-10.
Mexico (12-1) @ Hannibal (12-0)
Mexico defeated Warrenton 38-14 while Hannibal defeated Helias 35-14.
Platte County (10-3) @ Kearney (12-1)
Platte County defeated Smithville 23-7 while Kearney destroyed Savannah 42-6.
Photo credit: The Joplin Globe; Webb City offensive lineman Trystan Castillo (55) blocks a Willard defender