Lutheran North and MICDS have been two of the top football programs in the area for several decades.
These two conference foes will meet on Saturday afternoon in a Metro League showdown at MICDS. Kick-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. Both teams are once again enjoying very successful seasons.
Lutheran North enters the game with a 4-1 record, with its only defeat coming on the road against Phenix City Central (AL). In their four victories, the Crusaders are averaging a whopping 64 points a game.
The Crusaders’ offense is led by dual-threat quarterback Jonathan Moore, who has rushed for 352 yards and three touchdowns while passing for 730 yards and 15 touchdowns. Martez Stephenson has rushed for 501 yards and eight touchdowns while Jevon Blackman has rushed for 352 yards and five touchdowns. The top receivers are Trey Bass and Mike Clark, who have combined for 24 receptions and eight touchdowns.
While Lutheran North has been explosive on offense, MICDS has been stout on defense as it has surrendered only seven points a game. The defense is anchored by defensive lineman Lucas Allgeyer, an Iowa commit who has 20 tackles and three quarterback sacks. Senior Brian Gould also has three sacks to go along with 26 tackles.
Gould is also a stalwart on offense with 392 total yards and six touchdowns. Sophomore Noah Menneke has passed for 589 yards and seven touchdowns. Receivers Gabe Weaver and Henry Rohan both have three touchdown receptions.
Standout performers from Week 5
Running back Jayden McCaster of DeSmet rushed for 108 yards on six carries and three touchdowns in a 62-14 victory over Vianney.
Running Devin Hollins of Marquette rushed for 144 yards on 27 carries and two touchdowns in a 28-6 victory over Hazelwood Central.
Quarterback Jayden Ellington of Althoff completed 14 of 20 passes for 176 yards and six touchdowns in a 49-0 victory over Alton.
Running back Jamarion Parker of Cardinal Ritter rushed for 136 yards on 23 carries and three touchdowns in a 50-16 victory over Lift for Life.
Running back Madden Irving of Chaminade rushed for 202 yards on 29 carries and two touchdowns in a 22-15 victory over St. Mary’s.
Running back Larevious Woods of East St. Louis rushed for 108 yards on six carries and three touchdowns in a 55-0 victory over O’Fallon.
Defensive back Phines Douglas of Lutheran-St. Charles had two interceptions in a 27-26 victory over Miller Career Academy.
Quarterback Will Powers of Westminster completed 18 of 25 passes for 339 yards and five touchdowns in a 47-13 victory over Priory.
What’s on tap for Week 6
Thursday, October 3
Marquette at Hazelwood East, 6 p.m.
Friday, October 4
DeSmet at Chaminade, 6 p.m.
Rolla at St. Mary’s 6 p.m.
Summit at Eureka, 7 p.m.
Collinsville at Althoff, 7 p.m.
Francis Howell at Troy, 7 p.m.
Fort Zumwalt East at Fort Zumwalt North, 7 p.m.
St. Charles at St. Charles West, 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 5
Parkway West at Lindbergh, 11 a.m.
Miller Career Academy vs. Lift for Life at Gateway Tech, noon
O’Fallon at Belleville East, 1 p.m.
Belleville West at East St. Louis, 1 p.m.
John Burroughs at Priory, 1 p.m.
Earl’s World:
*St. Louisan Napheesa Collier added to her impressive postseason resume when she was named the Defensive Player of the Year in the WNBA. The former Incarnate Word Academy star was also named to the WNBA’s All-Defensive First Team…Very sad to learn of the passing of former NBA great Dikembe Mutombo at the age of 58. Not only was he a great player, but he was also a humanitarian. A legend. I had the opportunity to interview Dikembe three years ago when he was in St. Louis to promote his coffee brand. He was a kind and warm individual and it was an honor to be in his presence…The Lafayette High girls volleyball team continues to have one of the state’s top units. After winning a state championship last season, the Lancers have entered the week with a 19-1 record. Two of the top players are 5’11” senior Maya Witherspoon and 6’3” sophomore Shaye Witherspoon. Maya, an outside hitter, has 185 kills on the season. She recently broke the school record for kills. Shaye has a team-high 242 kills along with 35 blocks…Congratulations to Alishea Usery-Wright and the late Rodney Dotson on their upcoming induction to the Missouri Track and Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame in December. Usery-Wright was one of the top sprinters in the history of the state during her career at McCluer South-Berkeley, where she won 12 individual state championships. Dotson was a tremendous coach at multiple North County schools as well as the Blues Track Club during summer track.
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