BOYS
Benton 61, Raytown South 53
Bishop LeBlond 61, West Platte 34
GIRLS
Lathrop 41, Bishop LeBlond 23
Category: High School
Missouri State High School Football Playoff Results
CLASS 6 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Kirkwood 31, Blue Springs 14
CLASS 5 SEMIFINALS
Vianney 34, Staley 31
Ft. Zumwalt North 28, Battle 25
CLASS 4 SEMIFINALS
Kearney 14, Ladue Horton Watkins 10
Harrisonville 32, Parkway North 15
CLASS 3 SEMIFINALS
Maryville 42, Miller Career Academy 9
Monett 42, McCluer South 0
CLASS 2 SEMIFINALS
Trinity Catholic 45, Lawson 29
Lamar 62, Brentwood 19
CLASS 1 SEMIFINALS
Hamilton 33, Valle Catholic 19
Monroe City 34, Lincoln 28
8-MAN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
North Andrew 50, Stanberry 22
Lafayette’s Bennett officially signs letter of intent to play basketball at Lehigh
Click to listen to Caleb Bennett talk about signing with Lehigh
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Lafayette high school Senior Caleb Bennett officially signed his letter of intent Thursday to play basketball at Lehigh University.
Bennett led the Fighting Irish in scoring, rebounding, steals and blocks last season as a junior. He averaged 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, and also had 62 steals and 19 blocked shots. Bennett shot 49.2% from the field, 40.2% from the three-point line and 73.2% from the free throw line.
Bennett helped Lafayette go 28-4 last season as they finished as the state runner-up in Class 4, losing in the state championship game to Vashon. He and the Fighting Irish also won their fourth consecutive MEC title.
Lehigh is a Division I University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and they’re a member of the Patriot League. Last year they finished 17-15 and were 13-5 in conference play.
Missouri Western track & field signs Central’s Jordan Garr to letter of intent
Missouri Western track and field coach Marc Beirbaum signed St. Joseph Central senior Jordan Garr to a letter of intent Wednesday.
Garr will compete in the shot put and discus at Western as he qualified for the state meet in both events last year as a junior. He finished fourth at state in the shot put after winning the district championship.
Garr set the shot put school record at Central last year with a throw of 57 feet 3 inches.
Garr is the first athlete from St. Joseph to sign with the newly formed track and field team at Missouri Western. The Griffons will begin competing next season during the 2017-2018 school year.
Area High School District Football Scores – Friday, October 28
CLASS 5 DISTRICT 8
4 Liberty North 14 (4-7)
@ 1 Staley 25 (8-2)
3 Central 7 (4-6)
@ 2 Liberty 34 (7-3)
CLASS 4 DISTRICT 8
4 Lafayette 7 (7-4)
@ 1 Kearney 59 (10-1)
3 Smithville 14 (8-3)
@ 2 Platte County 39 (8-3)
CLASS 3 DISTRICT 8
4 St. Pius X 7 (7-4)
@ 1 Maryville 45 (11-0)
3 Chillicothe 18 (9-2)
@ 2 Richmond 21 (11-0)
CLASS 2 DISTRICT 8
5 Trenton 13 (7-4)
@ 1 Lexington 56 (10-1)
3 Bishop LeBlond 37 (5-6)
@ 2 Lawson 67 (9-2)
CLASS 1 DISTRICT 7
4 Plattsburg 23 (5-6)
@ 1 Wellington-Napoleon 18 (9-2)
3 Mid-Buchanan 7 (5-6)
@ 2 East Buchanan 34 (7-4)
CLASS 1 DISTRICT 8
5 Putnam County 0 (5-6)
@ 1 Hamilton 52 (11-0)
6 Princeton 46 (4-7)
@ 2 Maysville 22 (8-3)
8-MAN DISTRICT 1
5 Albany 32 (4-7)
@ 1 Rock Port 78 (9-1)
3 Stanberry 68 (9-2)
@ 2 Worth County 38 (6-4)
8-MAN DISTRICT 2
4 St. Joseph Christian 6 (6-4)
@ 1 North Andrew 54 (10-0)
3 Mound City 26 (7-4)
@ 2 South Holt / Nodaway Holt 58 (9-1)
8-MAN DISTRICT 3
5 North Shelby 14 (5-6)
@ 1 Southwest Livingston 66 (9-1)
3 Stewartsville 14 (6-5)
@ 2 King City 72 (7-3)
8-MAN DISTRICT 4
4 Northwest Hughesville (4-5)
@ 1 Greenfield (7-0) FORFEIT
3 Norborne / Hardin Central 0 (5-5)
@ 2 Sacred Heart 67 (6-3)
Area District High School Football Scores – Friday, October 21
CLASS 5 DISTRICT 8
1 Staley (7-2) BYE
2 Liberty (6-3) BYE
3 St. Joseph Central (4-5) BYE
5 Oak Park 6 (0-10)
@ 4 Liberty North 42 (4-6)
CLASS 4 DISTRICT 8
8 Savannah 0 (1-9)
@ 1 Kearney 55 (9-1)
5 Excelsior Springs 62 (6-4) 2OT
@ 4 Lafayette 63 (7-3)
7 Winnetonka 14 (1-9)
@ 2 Platte County 52 (7-3)
6 Benton 0 (4-6)
@ 3 Smithville 17 (8-2)
CLASS 3 DISTRICT 8
8 Cameron 6 (0-10)
@ 1 Maryville 70 (10-0)
5 Pembroke Hill 18 (6-4)
@ 4 St. Pius X 38 (7-3)
7 Central Academy 6 (3-7)
@ 2 Richmond 42 (10-0)
6 Lincoln Prep 7 (6-4)
@ 3 Chillicothe 63 (9-1)
CLASS 2 DISTRICT 8
8 Carrollton 0 (4-6)
@ 1 Lexington 48 (9-1)
5 Trenton 28 (7-3)
@ 4 Lathrop 13 (7-3)
7 Lafayette County 12 (5-5)
@ 2 Lawson 45 (8-2)
6 Brookfield 7 (5-5)
@ 3 Bishop LeBlond 19 (5-5)
CLASS 1 DISTRICT 7
8 Concordia 0 (0-10)
@ 1 Wellington-Napoleon 46 (9-1)
5 West Platte 14 (1-9)
@ 4 Plattsburg 42 (4-6)
7 North Platte 16 (2-8)
@ 2 East Buchanan 48 (6-4)
6 Orrick 14 (2-8)
@ 3 Mid-Buchanan 64 (5-5)
CLASS 1 DISTRICT 8
8 South Harrison 0 (0-10)
@ 1 Hamilton 75 (10-0)
5 Putnam County 16 (5-5)
@ 4 Gallatin 14 (6-4)
7 Milan 26 (1-9)
@ 2Maysville 42 (8-2)
6 Princeton 51 (3-7)
@ 3 Polo 32 (6-4)
8-MAN DISTRICT 1
1 Rock Port (8-1) BYE
2 Worth County (6-3) BYE
5 Albany 66 (4-6)
@ 4 East Atchison 8 (3-7)
6 North-West Nodaway 12 (2-8)
@ 3 Stanberry 70 (8-2)
8-MAN DISTRICT 2
1 North Andrew (9-0) BYE
2 South Holt / Nodaway Holt (8-1) BYE
5 Platte Valley 6 (1-9)
@ 4 St. Joseph Christian 54 (6-3)
6 DeKalb 22 (0-10)
@ 3 Mound City 66 (7-3)
8-MAN DISTRICT 3
1 Southwest Livingston (8-1) BYE
2 King City (6-3) BYE
5 North Shelby 58 (5-5)
@ 4 Pattonsburg 22 (2-8)
6 Braymer 56 (1-9)
@ 3 Stewartsville 60 (6-4)
8-MAN DISTRICT 4
1 Greenfield (7-0) BYE
2 Sacred Heart (5-3) BYE
3 Norborne / Hardin Central (5-4) BYE
5 Chilhowee (1-7) SATURDAY 1PM
@ 4 Northwest Hughesville (3-5)
Bishop LeBlond boys’ soccer team wins first district title in four years
The Bishop LeBlond boys’ soccer team earned their first district championship since 2012 as they defeated Northland Christian Thursday night at Eagles Stadium 6-0 in the title game of the Class 1 District 8 Tournament.
LeBlond improves to 11-8 this season and they advance to the Class 1 Quarterfinals where they’ll play St. Paul Lutheran. The Saints are 20-4 this season and they beat Barstow 3-1 in the championship of the Class 1 District 7 Tournament.
Bishop LeBlond’s quarterfinal game with St. Paul Lutheran will take place a week from Saturday, October 29, at a site and time to be determined.
Lafayette rallies past Chillicothe to win first district volleyball title in school history
The Lafayette volleyball team became the second St. Joseph High School to win a district championship this week as they defeated Chillicothe Wednesday in three sets in the Class 3 District 16 title game at Cameron.
The Fighting Irish lost the opening set to the Hornets 25-15 before rallying to win the next two, 25-17 and 25-22. It’s the first district championship in school history for Lafayette.
LHS improves to 20-13-1 this season and they move on the Class 3 Sectionals on Saturday against Pleasant Hill. The game will take place at St. Pius X in Kansas City as Pleasant Hill comes into the match with a 32-2-1 record.
Bishop LeBlond won the Class 2 District 16 championship on Tuesday as they’ll play their sectional game Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran in Concordia. The Eagles, who are 26-7-2, will take on Holden (24-5-4) with a trip to the quarterfinals on the line.
Saxton Thuston named Benton’s winner of the Wendy’s High School Heisman
St. Joseph, Missouri (October 19, 2016) – There are some students who set the bar. They work harder, show more passion and lead by example—in the classroom, on the field and within the community. Wednesday, Wendy’s High School Heisman recognizes Saxton Thuston from Benton High School and his dedication to never cutting corners by naming him Benton High School’s Winner.
“Saxton is known by his teachers and friends for his commitment to excellence. We are excited and honored that a program like Wendy’s High School Heisman is also recognizing his hard work,” said Principal, Beery Johnson, of Benton High School.
Since 1994, Wendy’s and the Heisman Trophy Trust have been running the same play to perfection: honoring more than 600,000 of the nation’s most esteemed students. This year, Wendy’s will celebrate the accomplishments of thousands of the best high school seniors, awarding winners in five phases.
Both School Winners and State Finalists were announced Wednesday. School Winners will receive a School Winner certificate and a Wendy’s High School Heisman Patch. State Finalists will receive a bronze medal, a Wendy’s High School Heisman State Finalist patch and a $25 gift card. From the group of State Finalists, one senior male and female will be selected from each state and announced as State Winners on October 20.
For more information or to track a student’s progress through the competition, please visit www.WendysHeisman.com.
— Wendy’s Heisman Press Release —
LeBlond wins district volleyball title; Lafayette advances to championship
Three high school volleyball teams in the city were in action Tuesday as the district tournament semifinals took place around the state.
In the Class 2 Distrcit 16 tournament at Lawson, the semifinals and championship all took place Tuesday and the Bishop LeBlond Golden Eagles won the district title.
LeBlond swept Lawson in the semifinals 25-22, 25-19 and then played top-seeded Mid-Buchanan in the championship. The Dragons defeated East Buchanan in their semifinal game, 25-21, 23-25, 25-23. Bishop LeBlond rallied in the title game after losing the first set 25-20 to win the next two 25-22 and 25-17.
The Eagles improve to 25-7-2 and they’ll play in the Class 2 Sectionals on Saturday. St. Paul Lutheran in Concordia will host the Sectional, but LeBlond will play the winner of the Class 2 District 13 tournament. That tournament will be completed Wednesday as they play the semifinals and championship on the same night.
At Cameron in the Class 3 District 16 semifinals Tuesday, the Lafayette Fighting Irish advanced to the championship game with a win over Savannah in three sets, 25-20, 21-25, 25-22. Lafayette will play Chillicothe for the district title as the Hornets outlasted Benton in three sets, 25-19, 20-25, 25-22, in the other semifinal.
The first serve of that district championship for the Irish and Hornets is at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday.