High School Football Playoff Recap from Kansas City

This week in Kansas City, high school football playoffs brought some thrilling games as teams vied for a spot in the next round. Friday night kicked off with Class 6 quarterfinal action that saw some close contests. Notable was Nixa’s narrow win over Lee’s Summit North with a final score of 21 to 20, showing just how intense these playoff games can be. On the other hand, Kirkwood defeated Jackson 45-35 in another exciting game.

Looking ahead, Saturday’s Class 6 quarterfinals will feature Park Hill taking on Liberty and De Smet facing Columbia Rock Bridge, both at 1 p.m.

In Class 5, Platte County made a strong statement by dominating Webb City with a score of 35 to 0. MICDS followed up with a decisive victory against Fort Zumwalt West, winning 49 to 3. Saturday’s contests will see Lafayette (Wildwood) play against Cardinal Ritter, and Helias Catholic compete with Republic, both scheduled for 1 p.m.

In Class 4, Kearney triumphed over Warrensburg with a score of 49 to 14. This week’s action continues with several other quarterfinal matches including Lutheran North at Parkway North and Festus at Gateway STEM.

In 8-man football district championships, Bishop LeBlond edged out Rock Port with a nail-biting score of 60 to 54. Looking forward, further matches will take place Saturday including Lockwood with Golden City at Archie.

As the playoffs progress this weekend, fans can look forward to more thrilling games across classes. Stay tuned for more updates as teams continue their quest for the championship in this exciting season of high school football!