Welcome to Five From Friday our weekly feature that highlights some of the best quotes, notes, stats and performances of the games Friday night.
Quote of the night
“That kid put us on his back tonight. Our kids were dropping like flies. It's hot as heck out here. Both teams. That kid is the only one that didn't tap his helmet, didn't put his head down. Just toughed it out. He had a great night.” Center coach Rob Powell-Deppe talking about Montrell Moore who had a 64-yard run on offense that set up a score and a 65-yard pick six in the Yellowjackets’ 20-7 win over St. Joseph Lafayette.
Stat line of the night
Ty Williams, running back, Grain Valley – The senior 224 yards and four touchdowns on 20 carries helping the Eagles earn a 46-42 come from behind win over Fort Osage.
Call of the night
It was the game everyone circled heading into week one. Lee’s Summit North hosted Liberty North in a battle of Missouri Class 6 powers. The Broncos led throughout but the Eagles stayed on their heels all night. In the third quarter Lee’s Summit North scored to make 21-10 but Liberty North’s Jacorey Love answered in a big way.
Spectrum Sports Kevin Wike is on the call.
Team of the night
Lee’s Summit North – The Broncos ended a 3-game losing streak to Liberty North holding off the Eagles for a 27-20 win. Lee’s Summit North avenged their only regular season loss the last two seasons.
Big Winner (s)
Grandview – The Bulldogs blanked William Chrisman 35-0 to open their season. With 14 starters back, eight of those on offense including its entire offensive line, Grandview could be a team on the rise in Missouri Class 4 and the Suburban Blue Conference.
