This game is a game between the only two schools in Kansas City that share the same school colors. Center is an inner city public school and St. Pius X is a private school. Due to rain and thunderstorms all day, the game was delayed by about an hour. The weather played a huge part in what the final attendance was, as Center’s Athletic Director was expecting several thousand people at the game. However, all 305 people in attendance were very loud and vocal in supporting Center to a 35-0 win. A huge pregame carnival was canceled due to the weather as well.

MVP

Norvell Trent
Center

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Rasheed Henderson

Center

A four year starter for the Center Yellowjackets, Alex played some of his finest games vs. The St. Pius Warriors. On defense, Alex averaged 10 tackles each game and also racked up two interceptions and two forced fumbles during the rivalry. On offense, his junior and senior year Alex combined for over 250 yards rushing and scored three touchdowns. Center’s 2010 Homecoming King. Alex graduated with a Major in Psychology and a minor in communications from Northwest Missouri State University in the spring of 2015 and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in education from Northwest Missouri State University. With hopes to someday be the Superintendent of Schools at Center!
Sam Martino

St. Pius

HALL OF FAME

Alexander Taylor

Center

A four year starter for the Center Yellowjackets, Alex played some of his finest games vs. The St. Pius Warriors. On defense, Alex averaged 10 tackles each game and also racked up two interceptions and two forced fumbles during the rivalry. On offense, his junior and senior year Alex combined for over 250 yards rushing and scored three touchdowns. Center’s 2010 Homecoming King. Alex graduated with a Major in Psychology and a minor in communications from Northwest Missouri State University in the spring of 2015 and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in education from Northwest Missouri State University. With hopes to someday be the Superintendent of Schools at Center!
Nick Kelliher

St. Pius

Nick played in the St. Pius X vs. Center rivalry in his sophomore, Junior and Senior years. He was Captain of the 2015 team and lead the Warriors to a Series and Homecoming 23-13 win. He rushed for 177 yds on 25 carries, with ITD. His 74 yard run in the 4th quarter broke the game open. Also, as Middle linebacker he recorded Il tackles.

GAME SUMMARY

After much waiting to get the game started, it didn’t take Center long to score as they took the opening kickoff to the house! From the opening kickoff it was obvious that this game was going to be a rout. Center came into this game 4-0 and St. Pius X came into it the opposite 0-4. Norvell Trent came away with the MVP after an impressive three touchdown performance for Center. St. Pius was overmatched throughout this whole game as was evident in the final score, Center 35 – St. Pius 0.

GAME GALLERY