Two football powerhouses in Missouri’s 6th Class, at least one of these two programs have played in the state final the past five years, combining for four championships. These division foes play yearly, and often find themselves in a rematch in the postseason. Just last season, the Christian Brother College Cadets took down the De Smet Spartans in both matchups, on the way to their fourth state championship, in a season where they only lost once. This season, De Smet looks to get back on track and take down their division rival while working to make it back to the state final that they played in the two years before. There is always a lot at stake when these two teams take the field, and it will be no different story when they meet this season.

 

MVP

Jeremiyah Love
Christian Brothers College

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Eric Byas Jr.

DeSmet

Eric is a 3-year letterman in football and a 2-year letterman in track. He is a founding member of the DeSmet Jesuit Black Student Union, where he currently serves as President. He is a great example on and off the field, and his teammates, as well as other students, look up to him.
Tyler Gant

Christian Brothers College

Tyler is a well-rounded individual that excels on and off the field. On the field, he is a preseason All-Metro player that was voted unanimously to be a captain by his peers, off the field he is an inquisitive young engineer. Tyler is polite and kind to everyone he meets. His charisma brightens everyone's day. Post-graduation, Tyler plans on attending Northwestern University.

GAME SUMMARY

Christian Brothers College shows off in the first quarter with score 14-0. DeSmet came back strong with a 71 yd TD pass and extra point, 14-7. CBC scored twice, sending the game into halftime with a score of 28-7, with DeSmet leaving points on the field after two red zone chances. CBC comes back stronger after halftime, with a 67 yd TD, 35-7. DeSmet retaliates, scoring two back-to-back touchdowns within the third quarter, one of which converted a fake punt, 35-21. CBC refused to lose ground, scoring again to make it 41-21. Final score 41-28 as CBC takes the win!