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Back to Back Wildcat Attack!

Cassville wins back to back state titles with a 24-7 win over previously undefeated Bowling Green.  I’ll have a full recap & analysis tomorrow.  The Wildcats become the first Big 8 team to win consecutive titles, and join Aurora, Monett, and Mt. Vernon with two apiece.  Great job by Coach David Large, his staff, and the [...]

Dome Sweet Dome!

We’re off to St. Louis later to cover the Cassville Wildcats in the class 3 state championship game.  I’ll have a full report on the game posted after I return.  Remember, you can catch the game online at MSHSAA.tv.  Here’s the scores from yesterdays action in St. Louis.

8-Man

  • Mound City 50, St. Joseph Christian 8

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Class 3 Show-Me Bowl Preview

I know that many of you would love to crown Cassville state champions right now.  After going through Seneca, Rogersville, and KC O’Hara, they’ve done enough to deserve it.  But there’s still one game left to play.  And it’s against a team that deserves to be mentioned with those three.  So let’s take a few moments to get to know Cassville’s opponent, and break down what we may see in St. Louis on Saturday.

Bowling Green Bobcats

  • Record: 14-0
  • Colors: Red & black
  • Playoff appearance: 6 (’81, ’83, ’86, ’91, ’08, ’09)
  • Playoff record: 4-5
  • PPG: 38.1
  • APG: 8.5
  • Offense: Spread
  • Defense: 4-3
  • Road to the Dome:

Semifinal Football Report

CLASS 2

  • Maryville 21, Lamar 7
    • The Tigers were in it all the way until Maryville scored with just over 2 minutes remaining to secure the victory.  The story was the Maryville defense as Lamar threw everything but the kitchen sink at them in an attempt to generate offense.  Lamar was only able to rush for 128 yards on the day, and had just under 250 yards total.  But Lamar’s defense was just as good shutting down the Spoofhounds offense for all but their last scoring drive.   Continue reading Semifinal Football Report

Semifinal Football Scores

Only 1 Ozarks team moves on as one defending champ wins, one loses, and a underdog finally is taken down.

CLASS 2

Maryville 21, Lamar 7

The Tigers couldn’t overcome deficits of 7-0 at the half, and 13-7 in the fourth as the Spoofhound defense was just too much.

CLASS 3

Cassville 23, KC O’Hara 7

O’Hara scored in the second to [...]

Quarterfinal Football Review

A great Saturday of football.  Some great performances, a couple of fantastic finishes, and three area teams took a step closer to state titles.  The Big 8 had a big day.  And a future high school legend took his last trip to the end zone.

CLASS 1

  • Valle Catholic 42, Miller 6
    • Just a dominant effort by the Valle line and by QB Michael Greminger.  The Warriors scored on all five of their first half possessions.  Greminger had a part in the last four as he threw for 197 yards and 3 TDs, and rushed for 62 and a TD in the half.  Justin Jack lead Miller with 59 yards rushing and threw for 129 yards and finally got Miller on the board as time expired with a 7 yard TD pass to Tyler Hinshaw.  The Cardinals see a fine season come to a disappointing end.

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Quarterfinal Football Scores

And then there were three.  As we move to the semifinals, three area squads march on.  Here’s the scores.  Lot’s to review coming up tomorrow.

CLASS 1

  • Valle Catholic 42, Miller 6

CLASS 2

  • Lamar 42, Fair Grove 14

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Quarterfinal Preview

Alright folks.  Quarterfinal Saturday.  Here’s what to look for.

CLASS 1

  • Valle Catholic (12-0) at Miller (10-2)
    • After getting the past their recent nemesis, Thayer, the Cardinals come up against an even more formidable challenge in Valle Catholic.  The Warriors have scored an astonishing 125 points in their first two playoff games.  And average over 45 ppg on the season.  They run a spread offense triggered by senior QB Michael Greminger who passes well, runs well, and causes havoc for opposing defenses.  The Warriors also have athletes all over the field for him to hand off & pass to.  Defensively, they use their speed to attack & force turnovers.  The key for Miller will be to contain Greminger, force him to throw to beat them, and close on receivers quickly to minimize gains.  If they try to cover man-to-man, Greminger has the arm strength to go deep.  If they try to blitz to bring pressure, he read the field very well and will hit his check down receivers.  A balanced, consistent, defensive approach is needed.  Derek Jack and Damon Dempster having big days would help also.  They will score points, just keep it from being too many.  Offensively, Miller has the horses to open some holes, and the speed to exploit them.  But Valle brings great speed also.  Justin Jack needs to use a variety of receivers, Daniel Parscal needs to use his speed to make some plays on the ground, and the Miller offense needs to keep the Warrior defense on the field as much as possible.  A big challenge, but not out of reach.

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Quarterfinal schedule

It’s getting real serious now.  Only one game left in each class.  We know that at least three teams will move on as three of the five games are matchups of area squads.  All games are Saturday at 1:30 PM.

CLASS 1

  • Valle Catholic (12-0) at Miller (10-2)

CLASS 2

  • Lamar (6-6) at Fair Grove (12-0)

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Sectional review

CLASS 1

  • Adrian 28, Greenfield 25 (OT)
    • After Jamie Gray gave Greenfield the fourth quarter lead, Adrian got a TD and 2 point conversion with 2 seconds left to send the game to overtime.  Greenfield had the ball first, was held, and Jordan Bryant converted a 37 yard FG to give them some points.  But Adrian’s Skylar Kariker caught his second TD pass of the night to give the Blackhawks the win and eliminate Greenfield.  Bryant had 2 TD runs for Greenfield going in from 25 and 62 yards and finished with 160 yards rushing.  But it’s the Blackhawks avenging last years sectional defeat and moving on.
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