On the outskirts of Kansas City, two schools that are separated by only 4 miles have an intense rivalry that is roaring into the season. Last year, this game was a slugfest that had no shortage of points, as the Blue Springs Wildcats took down the Blue Springs South Jaguars 49-35. This game is always a fight, but the Wildcats have owned the Jaguars as of late and have the advantage in the series with a record of 19-7. As always, this game will be a slugfest on the gridiron, as Blue Springs South hopes to reverse their luck and takedown their rivals, and Blue Springs hopes to continue their reign of dominance.
MVP
Jack Lapour
Blue Springs South
SCHOLAR ATHLETES
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Tyler Fiala
Blue Springs
Tyler is a 2 year starter at wide receiver for Blue Springs. He has developed into a leader on and off the field. Tyler is a 3 year track letterman. He was all conference 2 times as a pole vaulter. Tyler is in the A+ program, a member of the National Honor Society and an active member of FCA.
Zayden and Zevin Sanchez
Blue Springs South
Zevin and Zayden are both tied for 4th out of 491 in their senior class with identical GPAs of 4.405. The Sanchez brothers are both varsity football and baseball lettermen. Their work ethic both on and off the field as well as their team first mindsets make them great players and teammates. We are proud to recognize Zevin and Zayden as outstanding representatives of BSSHS and incredibly deriving of this scholarship from the Great American Rivalry Series!
GAME SUMMARY
A 78 yd touchdown from #40 for South started this game off with a bang with just over 8 minutes left in the 1st quarter. The Jags followed up with a field goal to end the first ahead 9-0. The Wildcats with the QB keeper brought the game to 9-7 with just over 6 minutes left in the half. South blocked a punt and scored with 2 minutes left in the half 16-7. The Wildcats threatened South’s lead with a TD with only 18 seconds left on the clock before halftime, sending the game into the half 16-14. In the 3rd, South completed a TD run plus a scoop and score to jump ahead 30-14 with 6 and a half left in the third. Another two touchdowns from the Jaguars secured their victory with a final score of 44-21.
