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
“My first thought was my dad’s voice. He always tells me to start warming up the second the person in front of you goes down. I was really praying that (Ward) wasn’t hurt, but once I realized that he was I was just like, just go to fundamentals, and trust God and trust that if we’re going to win this game, we’re going to win this game.” Summit Christian freshman Noah McConnell who stepped in for injured starter Michael Ward got hurt and led the Eagles to a 24-21 win over University Academy
Stat line of the night
Tate Nagy, quarterback, Blue Valley West – The Senior had his best game of the season going 18 of 23 for 285 yards and four touchdowns in the Jaguars 42-35 over previously undefeated Blue Valley Northwest. Nagy led West to its fourth straight win after opening the season with a 25-21 loss to undefeated St. Thomas Aquinas.
Highlight of the night
Tonganoxie already led 7-0 and had the ball on the Bonner Springs 10-yard line. Quarterback Tolan Langford called his own number and looked to be stopped about 3 different times but when the play ended he was in the endzone and the Chieftains had scored again on their way to a 45-0 win. Tonganoxie Sports Live’s Dillon Funk was on the call.
Langford with the extra effort
Team of the night
Park Hill – The Trojans once again found themselves in a close game this time with Liberty. Park Hill ended on the good side with a 21-17 victory to move to 4-2 on the season. It was the fourth game decided by one score or less. Park Hill has won three of those tight games,
Big Winner (s)
Blue Springs – The Wildcats beat Rockhurst 30-13. It was the school’s first win over the Hawklets since 2019 and the first win over Rockhurst Jed Paulsen who took over before the 2022 season.
