Welcome to Blue Springs Stadium in Blue Springs, Missouri, where the 35th meeting of the infamous “Cat Clash” is set to take place between the Blue Springs High School Wildcats and the Jaguars of Blue Springs South. This Missouri high school football rivalry embodies passion, grit, and community pride, delivering unforgettable moments since its inception in 1994. This storied matchup will be featured in the 22nd season of the Great American Rivalry Series. 

The two schools have squared off 34 times, with Blue Springs holding the all-time series lead at 21–13. However, momentum currently favors the Jaguars, who are coming off a thrilling 30–20 win last season and have won five straight in the rivalry. 

Mark your calendars for October 17th, when 6,000 fans will pack the stands, their pride split down the middle, for one of the most intense high school football rivalries in the state. Will the Jaguars extend their streak to six, or will the Wildcats reclaim control of the series? 

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MVP

Ayden Wilhelm
Blue Springs South

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Lincoln Herring

Blue Springs

Lincoln is a senior member of the Blue Springs High School football team, which he has been a part of for the past four years. In addition to football, he competes for the high school basketball and track & field teams and serves as a member of Student Senate. Lincoln enjoys volunteering in his community, especially in the role of coaching younger kids. After graduation, Lincoln plans to attend college, continue competing as a student-athlete, and pursue both academic and athletic success at the next level.
Braden Stauffer

Blue Springs South

Braden is a 2x Academic All State Football and 3x Varsity letterman in track. He got a 31 on the ACT, has a 4.35 GPA with AP scholar with distinction, and has been a part of the football leadership council for the past 2 years. After High School, Braden plans on attending medical school at the University of Missouri.

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