The Benton football team won its first St. Joseph city jamboree in four years as the Cardinals went 3-0 in scrimmages against their cross-town rivals.

Central finished 2-1, Lafayette went 1-2 and Bishop LeBlond finished 0-3.

Each team played the other three city schools and had 12 plays beginning at the 35 yard line.

Benton opened up with Central and the two teams were scoreless until the final play of the scrimmage, when Trevor Peters threw a touchdown pass to Lucas Powers to give them the victory over the Indians.

The Cardinals then scored three touchdowns against Lafayette and allowed only one, and Benton finished off the night by defeated Bishop LeBlond three touchdowns to none.

Central went 2-1 as they bounced back after losing to Benton with victories over LeBlond and Lafayette.  They gave up two TDs to the Eagles, but scored six in their 12 plays.  The Indians then scored twice against the Fighting Irish and allowed just one score.

Corey Jackson led Central with three touchdowns on the night.

The regular season kicks off this coming Friday night.  The game of the week on ESPN 1550 will be Central playing at North Kansas City.  Benton travels to Kansas City Northeast.  Lafayette plays host to Kansas City East, and Bishop LeBlond will entertain Savannah.  All games kickoff at 7:00 p.m.