Class 5 undefeated teams
There are seven undefeated team remaining in Missouri Class 5, including the defending state champion Vianney. Six Star Football takes a quick look at each team.
(1) VIANNEY GRIFFINS (4-0)
def Pattonville (42-28)
def Cahokia (Cahokia, IL) (49-6)
def Providence Catholic (III.) (New Lonex, IL) (35-14)
def Battle (52-32)
About
Team has wins over Pattonville (42-28), Cahokia (49-6), Providence Catholic (35-14), and Battle (52-32). Their next game is this week at Chaminade (2-2). As the defending class 5 state champions, Vianney has a plethora of six star caliber players across the board on both sides of the ball.
The most interesting thing about Vianney is their ability to make something positive occur on nearly every down on offense. It doesn’t matter if WR Zach Zerwig is fully covered or there isn’t a hole for RB/WR Kyren Williams or QB Tionne Harris –– Vianney will get a first down.
Players to watch: Tionne Harris (5’9, 180, 2018, QB); Nate Thurman
(6’2, 225, 2019, DE); Tayvian Weary (5’11, 290, 2018, DT), Thomas Willett (6’3, 295, 2018, OL); Kyren Williams (5’10, 190, 2019, WR/RB); Zach Zerwig (6’, 175, 2018, WR).
(6’2, 225, 2019, DE); Tayvian Weary (5’11, 290, 2018, DT), Thomas Willett (6’3, 295, 2018, OL); Kyren Williams (5’10, 190, 2019, WR/RB); Zach Zerwig (6’, 175, 2018, WR).(2) STALEY FALCONS (4-0)
def Liberty North (50-27)
def North Kansas City (44-6)
def Platte County (62-27)
def Blue Springs South (41-37)
About
Team has wins over Liberty North (50-27), North Kansas City (44-6), Platte County (62-27), and Blue Springs South (41-37). Their next game against undefeated Fort Osage (4-0) is the most talked about game of the week. The anticipation is high as only one team will keep their perfect record.
Players to watch: JD Benbow (6’3, 220, 2018, TE/FB); Rod Criss (6’2, 193, 2018, WR); Zach Elam (6’5, 215, 2018, TE/DE); James Gore
(6’1, 285, 2020, DT); Aaron Keast (5’9, 176, 2018, RB); Tyler Miller (6’3, 225, 2018, DE); John Raybourn (2018, QB).
(6’1, 285, 2020, DT); Aaron Keast (5’9, 176, 2018, RB); Tyler Miller (6’3, 225, 2018, DE); John Raybourn (2018, QB).(3) FORT ZUMWALT NORTH (4-0)
def Ladue Horton Watkins (42-21)
def Fort Zumwalt West (45-35)
def Troy-Buchanan (42-7)
def Fort Zumwalt East (54-14)
About
The team has wins over Ladue Horton Watkins (42-21), Fort Zumwalt West (45-35), Troy-Buchanan (42-7), and Fort Zumwalt East (54-14).Their next game will be against Washington (0-4) who are still looking to get their first win.
Fort Zumalt North is coming off a big week where the high scoring habits of their well-rounded roster once again led them to a victory. So far, Zumalt North has yet to score under 42 points in any four games. Seems like they are doing just fine after losing star standout Cade Brister.
Players to watch: Grant Latina (5’10, 145, 2019, K/SB); Mareon Lowery (5’10, 190, 2018, OLB/RB); Jaylin Vaughn
(6’0, 250, 2019, MLB/RB); Logan Williams (6’1, 190, 2018, WR).
(6’0, 250, 2019, MLB/RB); Logan Williams (6’1, 190, 2018, WR).(4) LIBERTY BLUE JAYS (4-0)
def Central (St. Joseph) (48-3)
def Belton (43-17)
def Liberty North (42-7)
def Raytown (55-35)
About
Liberty dominated Central (48-3), Belton (43-17), Liberty North (42-7), and Raytown (55-35). Their next game will be against Olathe East. The Blue Jays are coming off a 7-4 season and appear to be taking a big step forward this season. They have a well-rounded team with several talented players on both sides of the ball.
Players to watch: Joe Barnes (5’8, 175, 2018, SS/FS); Gibson Brown (6’1, 170, 2018, WR/DB); Josh Corf (6′, 175, 2018, WR/SS); Thomas Heinrichs (6’4, 215, 2018, QB), Robert Rawie (6’, 180, 2018, RB).
(5) FORT OSAGE INDIANS (4-0)
def Kearney (20-15)
def Truman (48-7)
def Lee’s Summit (35-14)
def Ruskin (45-25)
About
Fort Osage has taken care of buisness this year with wins over Kearney (20-15), Truman (48-7), Lee’s Summit (35-14), and Ruskin (45-25).Their next game will be against the undefeated Staley (4-0). The odds favor Staley in this one, but Fort Osage has a chance is their defense can slow down Staley’s offense from the start.
Players to watch: Ty Baker
(6’2, 178, 2019, QB); Isaiah IIoilo (6’2, 225, 2018, RB); Ky’von Smith (6′, 165, 2018, CB/WR); Ikani Tuiono (6’2, 265, 2020, OL); Otto Ulberg (6’3, 305, 2018, NG/DT)
(6’2, 178, 2019, QB); Isaiah IIoilo (6’2, 225, 2018, RB); Ky’von Smith (6′, 165, 2018, CB/WR); Ikani Tuiono (6’2, 265, 2020, OL); Otto Ulberg (6’3, 305, 2018, NG/DT) (7) WILLIAM CHRISMAN BEARS (4-0)
def Oak Park (22-9)
def Ruskin (28-7)
def Truman (20-0)
def Grandview (28-16)
About
The team has wins against Oak Park (22-9), Ruskin (28-7), Truman (20-0) and Grandview (28-16). Their next game will be against Raytown South (2-2) on Friday. Chrisman scores less per game than the rest of the remaining undefeated teams. However, they’ve proven winning teams don’t have to score as often as you think to remain at the top of their conference.
The team has arguably the best DE in the state with Daniel Carson. If you happen to watch them play this week, you’ll proboly see why.
Players to watch: Daniel Carson (6’5, 260, 2018, DE); James Hicks (6′, 170, 2018, WR/SS); Kelvyn Mason
(6′, 165, 2019, FS/QB); Jaden Thomas (5’7, 216, 2019, RB), Lovelle Williamson (6’6, 340, 2018, OL/DL).
(6′, 165, 2019, FS/QB); Jaden Thomas (5’7, 216, 2019, RB), Lovelle Williamson (6’6, 340, 2018, OL/DL).(NR) NIXA EAGLES (4-0)
def Willard (41-27)
def Branson (21-19)
def Central (38-0)
def Republic (31-26)
About
So far, Nixa has wins over Willard (41-27), Branson (21-19), Central (38-0), and Republic (31-26), which was their most competitive game of the season to this point. Their next game will be against Neosho. Nixa still has a way to go before they become a ranked team. But they may have the lineup and the matchups to continue their undefeated record.
Players to watch: Alex Allen (6’6, 220, 2018, TE); Alec Deveney (5’8, 195, 2018,FB/OLB); Evan Deveney (5’8, 180, 2018, WR/CB); Oswaldo Garcia; Sean Sample
(6’, 175, 2019, WR/K).
(6’, 175, 2019, WR/K).
