2018 Cat Clash

THE EXAMINER

September 20, 2018— Blue Springs/Blue Springs South Showdown — The Examiner — Page 1

Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018

CROSSTOWN SHOWDOWN

CAT CLASH ’18 Tristan Roper, left, and the Blue Springs South Jaguars will face off against Austin Stuller and the Blue Springs Wildcats in Friday’s 27th meeting between the rivals.

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Cat Clash: Blue Springs/Blue Springs South Showdown 2018 JAGUARS SPOTLIGHT

Gaining confidence College offers grow as Jaguars offensive lineman Tristan Roper grows in size, ability

By Michael Smith michael.smith@examiner.net

Blue Springs South senior offensive lineman Tristan Roper has gone from When Austin Stuller was a youngster, being unsure if he enjoyed football to a sought-after college recruit. Special his family would circle the date of the to The Examiner/DAVID M. RAINEY

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Cat Clash: Blue Springs/Blue Springs South Showdown 2018 WILDCATS SPOTLIGHT

Stuller: ‘A throwback to the old days’

Blue Springs’ all-state ‘mauler’ linebacker eager to return to field to face rival Jaguars

By Bill Althaus

Senior all-state linebacker Austin Stuller, off to a slow start this season because of a concussion, is expected to be back on the field when the Wildcats play host to the Jaguars Friday. Special to The Examiner/DAVID M. RAINEY

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When Austin Stuller was a youngster, his family would circle the date of the annual Blue Springs-Blue Springs South football clash.

“It was the biggest day of the year for me,” said Stuller, an all-state linebacker who has spent much of his time on the sidelines after suffering a concussion early in the season. “When I was watching from the stands I dreamed about playing in the game.

“I knew I was going to go to Blue Springs and I dreamed about wearing the Wildcats uniform and making a big play in the game.

“Now, I’m playing in my last one and I can’t wait for next Friday. We’re here at home, it will be my first game back since my concussion and I’m ready to go. When you play at Blue Springs, every game is a big game, but all of us, the one game we look for on the schedule is Blue Springs South because we know all those guys.

“I went to Delta Woods, so I went to school with a lot of them. Then we were at the Freshman Center together. I knew it was a big game when I was a little kid, but now that I’m playing, it’s even bigger than I ever thought about.

“Our class has never lost to South and we’re going to do everything we can Friday to keep that streak going.”

While he has been out with the concussion, Stuller has prowled the sidelines like a caged animal. At practice sessions, minus a helmet and shoulder pads, he is in the middle of everything the defense does so he will primed and ready for Friday’s

return to action.

“Players like Austin, who is such a great kid, well, that’s the reason you get into this profession,” Wildcats coach Kelly Donohoe said. “He’s a throwback to the old days – a 6-foot-1, 240-pound linebacker who is just a mauler.

“And he can run for a big guy. We might go through an entire season and he doesn’t say two or three words, but all you have to do is see his motor running, watch him at practice and on Friday nights, and you know what this team means to him.”

“And we all know what this game, and his return to action, means to all of us.

I’ll admit it, that our defense is different without him. He has a presence out on the field and we’re going to be a better football team with Austin Stuller back at linebacker.”

Stuller broke through last season, leading the Wildcats to a second straight appearance in the Class 6 Show-Me Bowl state championship. He tallied 82 tackles, nine tackles for loss, four sacks to earn first-team Class 6 all-state honors.

Defensive coordinator Derek Wilson, who is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the premier defensive minds in the metro area, just grins when asked about Stuller’s return.

“We love Stuller,” Wilson said. “He’s a special young man. He has so much passion for the game, his teammates and this school. He hasn’t missed a practice since the concussion. We’re all excited to see him get back on the field, but I know no one is going to be as excited as Austin when he gets back out there against South.”

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Cat Clash: Blue Springs/Blue Springs South Showdown 2018

ROPER From Page 3 “I was just so-so. I didn’t like it back then,” Roper said. “I wasn’t very physical back in the day. My mom really took care of me a lot when I was a kid. I was kind of soft.”

That’s no longer the case for the Blue Springs South 6-foot-5, 280-pound offensive tackle. He’s made a name for himself as one of the best offensive lineman in the state and he’s being recruited or has received offers from multiple FCS programs.

According to 247sports.com, Roper is ranked as the 177th best offensive tackle in the nation, No. 40 in Missouri and is rated as a two-star recruit. So far, the senior has received offers from Southeast Missouri State, Lindenwood, Minnesota State, Kent State, Southern Illinois, Eastern Illinois Northern Iowa, Illinois State, Missouri State, North Dakota State and South Dakota.

All the offers started flooding in for the senior when he had a strong showing at a

football camp at Lindenwood University earlier this year.

“I went to both days and that’s when I started popping up on the map,” Roper said. “That’s when I got my third big offer from SEMO. I started doing really good and coaches started hitting me up.

“My physicality and my run blocking has improved a lot. I always have been good with my pass blocking because I am good with my footwork.”

A once “soft” football player has become a staple of the Jaguars football program. Last season, Roper helped the Jaguars accumulate 1,923 yards in 12 games (160.3 rushing yards per game), including 1,230 yards from star running back Austin Terry.

Over the years, Roper has become more and more physical. When he started in the fourth grade, there were many other players that were larger than him. Today, there are not many players that can claim to be bigger than the senior tackle.

“My freshman year is when I started growing a lot and getting bigger,” Roper said. “You would pick me out of all of the offensive lineman because I am big now.”

And he has the confidence to go with the size. South head coach Jon Oyler said

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“He’s worked really hard to make himself a really good player,” Oyler said. “For his size, it’s really impressive how athletic he is.

“His confidence is way up. He’s much more sure of himself this year taking care of his responsibilities.”

Added Roper: “I’ve been working on not letting everything getting to my head and being more confident in my abilities.

“When those (colleges) started looking

at me, that’s when I started getting a lot of confidence. The coaches told me how good I can be and where I can be. They told me I can be as good as I want to be.”

Before the end of the season, Roper said he hopes to get a few more offers, maybe even some from FBS schools. But for right now, he’s pretty happy with where he’s at.

“I just want to be the best I can be for my team,” Roper said. “I wouldn’t be mad or anything if I didn’t get any (FBS offers).

I am ready to show out.”

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Cat Clash: Blue Springs/Blue Springs South Showdown 2018 MARCHING BANDS

‘Different angle’

Blue Springs’ Golden Regiment band to add twist to show things in ‘a different way’

GOLDEN REGIMENT

By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net

With the Cat Clash game taking place at Peve Stadium this year, Blue Springs High School’s Golden Regiment will be performing for the halftime show.

The mostly original show, called “From a Different Angle,” is arranged in part from a symphonic band song called “Asphalt Cocktail,” and also includes the familiar Louis Armstrong tune “What a Wonderful World,” though the latter will sound different because it’s played in a minor key instead of a major key.

“Everything in the show has been arranged for us, though there is a familiar piece of music,” said Tim Allshouse, Blue Springs High School director of bands. “When you see the show, everything is on an angle. The tarps on the field are at an angle. The whole prem-

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Cat Clash: Blue Springs/Blue Springs South Showdown 2018

Game Day

PHOTOS BY DAVID M. RAINEY / Special to The Examiner

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Cat Clash Showdown History Blue Springs 16, Blue Springs South 10 Year: Score Highlight 1994: BS South 38, Blue Springs 13 Eddie Brooks’ 3 TDs lead Jaguars in first clash.

1996: Blue Springs 7, BS South 6, OT Ladell Betts’ 155 second-half yards help Wildcats even series.

1997: Blue Springs 20, BS South 6 Joe Kinder’s 3 TD passes stop Jaguars.

1998: BS South 35, Blue Springs 28 Jeff Keele’s 2 interceptions, 2 sacks spark Jag upset.

1999: BS South 32, Blue Springs 13 David Harris’ TD catch and key interception powers Jags.

2000: Blue Springs 20, BS South 10 Wildcats rally from 10-6 deficit.

2001: Blue Springs 15, BS South 14 Andrew Tuggle gets winning TD with broken shoulder.

2002: BS South 21, Blue Springs 10 South sparked by Brandon Beecher TD run, key interception 2003: Blue Springs 21, BS South 12 Cats get four interceptions, one for a touchdown.

2004: Blue Springs 14, BS South 13 Jordan Pellock blocks Jags’ last-second FG attempt.

2005: BS South 28, Blue Springs 21 Jeremy Mack’s 2 TD catches, 3 interceptions lift Jags.

2006: BS South 34, Blue Springs 3 Jags QB Blaine Dalton and stellar defense prevail.

2006: BS South 28, Blue Springs 24 Dalton throws 4 TDs, including winner to Kellen Bartlett.

2007: BS South 24, Blue Springs 14 Dalton rides again with 3 TDs (2 passing, 1 running).

2008: BS South 42, Blue Springs 15 Dalton stars again to pummel undefeated Wildcats.

2009: Blue Springs 42, BS South 0 Blue Springs’ Darrian Miller rushes for six touchdowns.

2010: Blue Springs 42, BS South 35, 2OT Miller leads Wildcat comeback from 28-6 third-quarter deficit.

2011: Blue Springs 26, BS South 21 Despite injury, Kyle Brown leads Cats with 2 TD runs, TD pass.

2012: Blue Springs 35, BS South 14 DB Donte Watkins, defense spark Wildcats in rout.

2013: Blue Springs 35, BS South 0 Kaleb Prewett’s two touchdowns help boost Wildcats.

2013: Blue Springs 40, BS South 0 Dalvin Warmack rushes for 234 yards, 4 TDs in district win.

2014: Blue Springs 31, BS South 21 Special teams scores help Wildcats hold off Jags’ upset bid.

2015: BS South 27, Blue Springs 24 Jake Roark’s late FG helps Jags hold on, halt skid in series.

2016: Blue Springs 31, BS South 17 Pick-6s by Jackson Blauw, Stephen Benson boost Wildcats.

2017: Blue Springs 20, BS South 3 Chase Donohoe throws 2 TD passes, runs for one in Cats win.

2017: Blue Springs 35, BS South 17 Wildcats get little of everything to win Class 6 District 3 final.

2018: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, Peve Stadium, Blue Springs High School

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Blue Springs Wildcats No. Name

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5’4” 5’10 6’1 5’11 6’1 6’1 5’10 5’7 5’7 5’8 6’1 5’9 6’ 5’7 5’10 5’6 5’10 6’3 6’ 6’2 5’8 6’2 6’ 6’2 5’8 5’8 5’7 6’ 5’4 5’7 5’11 6’1 6’ 5’11 5’6 5’9 5’6 5’7 6’ 6’2 5’10 6’ 5’10 6’1 5’8 5’9 5’8 5’9 5’10 5’9 5’8 6’3 5’8 6’ 6’ 5’10 5’7 5’6 6’ 5’11 5’10 5’8 5’10 5’8 5’10 6’1 5’9 6’2 6’5 6’4 6’1 5’11 5’11 5’10 6’4 6’ 6’ 5’5 6’1 5’11 6’3 6’ 6’3 6’1 6’3 6’1 6’6 5’10 6’ 5’9 5’11 5’9 6’4 6’2 5’11 5’11 6’2 6’4 5’10 6’1 5’11 6’6 5’11 5’11 5’10 5’10 5’9 6’ 6’2 6’1 5’11 6’ 5’11 5’9 6’1 6’4 6’2

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Noah Ewing Patso Tapusoa Matt Van Hoecke Aveion Bailey Austin Stuller Koby Mansfield Danny Wheeler Nick Wood Jelani Miles Matt Marzolf Ethan Zipsie Ray-Ray Horton Jacob Schnakenberg Daveon Andes Brandyn Fleming Milan Pollock Ziggy Afo Collin DeShazo Jacob Dodge Brennan Davis Jonathan Mullins Michael Schon Dominic Harkness Alex Hughes Micah King Cooper Willich Brett LaVar Quin Ensor Alan Lamas Lunden Taylor Fredy Romero Landon Kreissler Elijah Simpson Jaxsen Clay Jastin Robertson William Zappelli Quentin Fontenot Joaquin Rivera Isaac Harkness Eli Stewart Patrick Maloney Skyler Bush Charlie Jantzen SteFan Black II Jordan Worley Erek Via Cooper Quigg David Horton Logan McMillan Robert Woodcock Kevin Roberson II Eddie Cockerham Mason McCarter Christian Mendez Nikko Manning John Pittman Jayden Williams DeAndre Thomas Justice Petkoff Tanner Rose Jaden Ploeger Michael Palmentere Jack Jobe Jayden Harris Kaleb Starr Tyler Boudreaux Riley Burrus Nicholas Henderson Patrick Robinson Conrad Rowley T’Andre Forbush Jose Ramos Jordan Irwin Jackson Boyd Andrew Fonua Zohn Wheeler Cody Wheelbarger Jacob Emberton Galutatu Stowers Bethel Glin Daniel Wright Daman Brownheim Braeden Bechenbach Troy Fischer Braiden Rosen Jack Johnson Beau Stephens Austin Hedberg Sean Opalka Jordan Misenhelter Antonio Joaquin Jonathon Sams Wyatt Borchers Jessup Leakey Xavier Loyd Cade Bissell Clay Crosby Dallas Allen Daveon Raneti Dylan Fontenot Ben Nettleton Devon George Liam Hammett Jayden Redman Xavier Cooper Conner Foreman Jason Gross Brandon Hull Luca Corazzo Brody Everett Robert Hamilton III Dakota Long Keynan Hergins Brendan Bledsoe Landon Smith Simeon Sullivan Ethan Seibold

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Head Coach: Kelly Donohoe; Assistant Coaches: Derek Wilson, Matt Marble, Ryan Luethje, Nolan Hochgrebe, Damon Alsup, Tim McElligott, Jim Johnson, Jed Paulsen, Donte Watkins, Joel Page, Michael Moss, Ty Butler, Dave Pollard.

Senior running back Aveion Bailey is the linchpin of the Blue Springs rushing attack, totaling 441 yards and four touchdowns in the first four games of the season.

2018 Schedule (2-2, 0-1 Big Six)

Date Opponent Aug. 24 William Chrisman Aug. 31 at Rockhurst Sept. 7 Lee’s Summit North Sept. 14 at Lee’s Summit Sept. 21 Blue Springs South Sept. 28 at Raymore-Peculiar Oct. 5 Liberty North Oct. 12 at Lee’s Summit West Oct. 19 Park Hill Oct. 26 First round of district

W-L Score/Time W 39-0 L 0-17 L 27-28 W 27-23 — 7 p.m.

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▼ WHEN THE WILDCATS HAVE THE BALL BLUE SPRINGS OFFENSE

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FB

TB 3 Aveion Bailey 5-11, 210, sr.

25 Fredy Romero 5-11, 155, jr.

17 Mike Schon 6-2, 180, sr. or Nick Wood 6 5-7, 185, sr.

QB 5 Koby Mansfield 6-1, 200, sr.

WR 7 Matt Marzolf 5-8, 160, sr.

RT 54 RG 76 Patrick Robinson Jessup Leakey 6-5, 265, sr.

6-2, 270, sr.

DT 3

CB

51 Ben Bryan 6-0, 220, soph.

C 69 Jack Johnson 6-1, 285, sr.

21 WR Cooper Willich 5-8, 145, jr.

LG 55 Conrad Rowley 6-4, 290, sr.

NG 63 Gabe Ehindero 5-11, 230, jr.

LT 70 Beau Stephens 6-6, 320, soph.

TE

32 Eli Stewart 6-2, 220, jr.

DE 65 Aden Birdwell 6-3, 205, soph.

CB 6 Darrion Booker 6-0, 150, sr.

Trey Vaval 6-0, 150, sr.

OLB 2 Brady Strickert 6-0, 200, sr.

ILB 9 Anthony Orlando 6-0, 195, sr.

FS 18 Luke Fellers 6-2, 180, soph.

P

33 Skyler Meyers 6-3, 215, sr.

ILB 33 Skyler Meyers 6-3, 215, sr.

OLB 44 Jake McCubbin 5-10, 180, sr.

SS

7 Myles Opdahl 6-0, 180, sr.

BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH DEFENSE

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Defensive tackle Ben Bryan sacks the Raymore-Peculiar quarterback during the Aug. 31 home game. The Jaguars lost 35-34 in overtime.

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2018 Schedule (0-4, 0-2 Big Six)

Date Aug. 24 Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26

Opponent at Raytown Raymore-Peculiar at Lee’s Summit West Rockhurst at Blue Springs William Chrisman at Park Hill Park Hill South at Lee’s Summit North First round of district

W-L Score/Time L 34-41 L 34-35 (OT) L 13-41 L 0-35 — 7 p.m.

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▼ WHEN THE JAGUARS HAVE THE BALL BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH OFFENSE

TB 28 Dakoda Kenig 5-9, 165, sr.

WR 84 Isaiah Tauai 6-1, 170, soph. or Noah Storr 17 5-10, 155, jr.

WR 21 Ryan Dycus 5-8, 160, sr.

11 Max Conard 6-2, 180, jr.

RG 67 Nathan Walker 6-1, 270, sr.

DE 43 Niko Manning 6-0, 260, sr.

SSLB 8 Ethan Zipsie 6-1, 200, sr.

P 5 Koby Mansfield 6-1, 200, sr.

FB 26 Walker Goebel 5-9, 205, sr.

QB

WR 27 RT 71 Tony Roach Tristan Roper 6-2, 185, sr.

6-4, 280, sr.

CB 4 Stefan Black 6-1, 170, jr.

K 45 Shane Harper 6-0, 175, jr.

C 56 Peyton Valentine 5-11, 205, sr.

LG 54 Chase Terry 5-10, 200, sr.

NG 99 Simeon Sullivan 6-4, 280, sr.

Will LB 10 Jake Schnakenberg 6-0, 195, jr.

SS 9 Ray-Ray Horton 5-9, 175, sr.

LT 50 Sam Brown 6-1, 230, sr.

DE 53 Nick Henderson 6-2, 220, jr.

4 Sam LB Austin Stuller 6-1, 230, sr.

TE 4 Brett Shelton 6-3, 200, sr.

CB 6 Jelani Miles 5-7, 155, jr.

WSLB 15 Collin DeShazo 6-3, 175, sr.

FS 2 Matt VanHoecke 6-1, 185, sr.

BLUE SPRINGS DEFENSE

BS South Jaguars

No. Name Hgt. 1 Kaleb Jeffries 5’7 2 Brady Strickert 6’ 3 Trey Vaval 6’ 4 Brett Shelton 6’3 5 Grant Geren 5’10 5 Micah Storey 5’7 6 Darrion Booker 6’ 7 Myles Opdahl 6 8 Jermiah Vasquez-Gray 5’5 9 Anthony Orlando 6’ 10 Adam Connors 6’2 10 Rex Regier 5’10 11 Max Conard 6’2 12 Matthew Grisafe 6’1 13 Caleb Burris 6’ 14 Stephen Swingle 6’3 15 Jaylon Johnson 5’11 16 Isaiah Frost 5’9 17 Noah Storr 5’10 18 Luke Fellers 6’2 19 Connor Edmondson 5’8 20 Gavin Watson 6’ 20 Dylan Reed 5’8 21 Ryan Dycus 5’8 22 Gage Shrout 6’ 23 Saige Enfield 5’10 24 Justin Kennedy 6’1 25 Darrell McGee 5’5 25 Ethan Watson 5’11 26 Walker Goebel 5’9 27 Tony Roach 6’2 28 Dakoda Kenig 5’9 29 Nahshon Rick 5’10 30 Chandler Davis 6’ 30 Noah Meyer 5’8 31 Braxton Chocholousek 6’ 32 Tyler Golden 5’9 33 Skyler Meyers 6’3 34 Austin Terry 5’10 36 Brandon Curry 5’6 37 Joe Ward 6’ 38 Devon Schwieso 5’10 39 Cooper Doolin 5’8 40 Hunter Hoke 5’7 41 Ashton Lovelace 5’10 42 Jayden Steele 5’8 43 Cole Wagner 5’8 44 Jacob McCubbin 5’10 45 Layton Heitman 5’10 45 Shane Harper 6’ 46 Jeff Soloman 5’11 47 MJ Overstreet 5’10 48 Dylan Rogers 5’9 49 Anthony Deleon 5’6 50 Sam Brown 6’1 50 Evan Heishman 5’10 51 Ben Bryan 6’ 52 Kendall Outlaw 5’5 53 Czhaire Roberson 6’ 54 Chase Terry 5’10 55 Caden Keener 5’10 55 Russell Baker 5’5 56 Peyton Valentine 5’11 57 Gage Campbell 5’7 58 Gadiid Mohamed 6’4 59 Hayden Engman 6’2 60 Juan Contreras 5’11 61 Ben Allen 6’1 62 Jordan Maze 5’7 63 Gabe Ehindero 5’11 64 Kole Collins 6’1 65 Aden Birdwell 6’3 66 Grant Shields 6’ 67 Nathan Walker 6’1 68 Trenton Crook 6’4 69 Evan Thielen 5’10 70 Chris Walters 6’1 71 Tristan Roper 6’4 72 Charvez Carter 6’ 73 Gabe Wiles 5’11 74 Brayden Turner 6’4 75 Ben Clark 6’2 77 Sebastian Wolfenbarger 6’2 78 Dallas Lee 6’5 79 Isaac Pena 6’ 80 Cortes Essex 6’3 81 Qarnayn Lanier 5’9 82 Isaac Schaedel 5’9 84 Isaiah Tauai 6’1 85 Logan Hecker 5’9 85 Tristin Craig 5’9 87 Luke Seib 6’3 88 Gabe Billingsley 6’4 89 Ovi Johnson 5’10 90 Victor Fuentes 5’10 91 Ryan Cummingham 5’9

Wgt. 145 200 150 200 165 145 150 180 155 195 180 175 180 170 150 195 160 170 155 180 135 195 160 160 180 160 175 140 170 205 185 165 175 155 165 150 150 215 185 180 190 145 140 170 175 145 170 180 155 175 180 170 160 140 230 170 220 160 260 200 200 160 205 150 240 240 210 250 250 230 245 205 245 270 270 205 240 280 245 200 300 245 265 305 245 190 150 135 170 145 135 170 175 180 210 140

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It doesn’t get much bigger for two area high schools, or Independence radio station Real Country 1030 AM, than Friday’s annual Cat Clash, between crosstown rivals Blue Springs and Blue Springs South high schools.

This will be the 22nd year KCWJ will broadcast the game that features two of the most historic and successful programs in the state.

“We’ve never missed a broadcast,” said KCWJ spokesman Tony Wrisinger, who has brought Northwest Missouri State University football and mens and womens basketball, Omaha Storm Chasers baseball and area football, basketball, baseball and softball to Real Country 1030 AM. “When the schedule is announced, the first game you look to see is the Blue Springs-Blue Springs South game. It just doesn’t get any bigger in Eastern Jackson County and we are so proud to bring fans our broadcast.”

This will be the fourth year Rob Evans will be behind the microphone. Evans has won the past three Missouri Broadcasters Association Play by Play Award.

“It’s one of the big games in the area and one of the biggest – if not the biggest

– games for each of these teams,” Evans said. “And what I like about it is that it is a great rivalry, but when a player knocks an opponent down, he can reach down and help him back up. These two teams have a lot of respect for each other – and that’s how it should be between two great programs.”

Wrisinger, who created Vision Sports along with Brian Johnston, said the memories of the annual Cat Clash are too many to mention.

“Every game has those special moments,” Wrisinger said, “but what I do remember are the players. And there have been so many great players over the years. Players like Blue Springs South’s Connor Harris – who did it all in their state championship win a few years back – and Noah Nigro and Adam Cofield.

“For Blue Springs, players like Andrew Tuggle and Elijah Lee, who will play at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday with the San Francisco 49ers, and the Davis twins (Carlos and Khalil). There are so many, you hate to leave them out. And there are great coaches like (former South head coach) Greg Oder and (Blue Springs coach) Kelly Donohoe and the school ADs and district AD Mark Bubalo.

“They make our job easy, and fun.

We’re counting the days, the hours and the minutes until Friday night.”

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Cat Clash: Blue Springs/Blue Springs South Showdown 2018 BLUE SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

Friendly competition means many benefits for the community

By Sophie Mermelstein Blue Springs High School Student Senate president

Beyond the highly anticipated football game and friendly can food drive competition, Community Unity Week serves to unite our town on the very trait that represent us best: service.

For more than a decade, our city has come together to raise money and non-perishable food items for our local Community Services League in a weeklong endeavor.

CSL provides immediate services to people in need, which is so essential. The CSL covers needs from food and clothing to transportation and utility assistances, which is exactly why crosstown rivals like Blue Springs and Blue Springs South see no better way to come together and help our beloved community.

Organizing an event such as this is no easy task, and requires the work of the entire Student Senate to pull off. To raise funds while giving back to our city, each senator goes into the community and gets a donation from a local business. In return, these businesses are widely recognized across the district and city as Community Unity Week Sponsors in hopes to promote and reward their generosity (see page 8 for a full list of local businesses who have been able to help out).

While challenging to coordinate,

it is very exciting to see businesses in Blue Springs so eager and willing to give back to the CSL for the betterment of our town.

The weeklong can food drive gives our student body a chance to not only help donate, but engage in a friendly competition between our high school and Blue Springs South High School.

In addition to bragging rights, Student Senate encourages our classmates to participate through a bingo sheet and by giving a food party to the No. 1 donating class room. These incentives combined, result in a large donation to CSL that the Senate delivers personally.

To wrap up the week, a classic rivalry football game will be held at Blue Springs High School’s Peve Stadium. Beyond seeing who has the better football team, our students also see this game as a competition of which team has the best school spirit and student section. In the spirt of competition and community service both high schools raise money during halftime during a Miracle Minute fundraiser. Senators collect spare change from the crowd for 60 seconds to give additional funds to CSL. This amazing tradition will always be a highlight of Student Senate for me because it allows my competitive side to come out while I lead my school as we all race to donate as much as we can to an organization who needs it the most.

BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

Two schools come together to help those less fortunate

By Courtney Cook Blue Springs South High School Student Senate president

Every year, the Blue Springs School District excitedly participates in Community Unity Week. This is the week we put aside our rivalry and come together to focus on giving back to our community.

Our generous students and staff members are encouraged to donate canned goods and nonperishable items. And we all accept this challenge willingly. These donations benefit many local families through the Community Services League.

During Community Unity Week, the competition definitely heats up – in a friendly way, of course. Classrooms are more than determined to have the highest number of items brought in. Last year we exceeded our goal, and this year we are ready to do it again!

The whole Blue Springs School District is ready to work together to help provide relief to anyone who needs it.

The Community Services League is all about providing for our community, and the Blue Springs School District shares that purpose. Our stakeholders are more than ready to serve others.

On Sept. 21, the bleachers will be shaking. Both Blue Springs High School and Blue Springs South will unite in one stadium. The whole city will have arrived. Everyone will be pumped to celebrate the big finale to Community Unity Week (Go JAGS!).

A huge THANK YOU to the numerous local businesses that have already donated and will continue to give generously. Your kindness and generosity are second to none.

Though we are passionate about the rivalry between our schools, our schools will always remain united and undivided when it comes to being a part of something bigger than ourselves.

We are so honored to take part in such a worthwhile service project.

When it comes to helping others, we will always root for each other. Go Wildcats AND Jags!

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Cat Clash: Blue Springs/Blue Springs South Showdown 2018 COMMUNITY UNITY WEEK

Community Unity is more than a football rivalry Fall is often associated with football. In 1996, when BSHS and BSSHS joined the same conference, the schools and community joined together to make the event more meaningful than a crosstown rivalry on the field. Instead, the game became a weeklong opportunity for students, parents and community members to join together to show good sportsmanship and demonstrate outstanding community support through giving.

Since then, Community Unity Week has been an annual event that challenges our students, staff, parents and community to raise funds and food items for those in need. The communities served by our district remain steadfast and united in their commitment to providing all students a quality educational experience and a healthy and supportive environment. Out of this desire came the creation of Community Unity Week.

The week of Sept. 17-21 will include events that transcend a football game between our two high schools – opportunities to demonstrate to our youth the importance of giving. Community Unity Week is a way for the entire community to work together in providing items and donations for those in need.

During the week, our 22 schools will be encouraging students, staff and parents to bring in items and monetary donations will also be collected. Our district and community have strong traditions of generosity that I am sure will continue. We are asking for help from our entire community to make this year even more successful than in the past. Community members may bring in items or monetary donations to any of our schools or directly to the Community Services League at 200 S.W. 10th Street in Blue Springs. Donations will help those families who would otherwise suffer hardships paying bills and providing basic necessities.

Our high school football teams will meet on the field

TALE OF THE TAPE

Blue Springs Wildcats PASSING Name Koby Mansfield

Comp Att Yds TD Int 15 40 135 1 0

RUSHING Name Aveion Bailey Koby Mansfield Nick Wood Quinton Fontenot DeAndre Thomas

Att 66 53 27 24 5

RECEIVING Name Cooper Willich Patso Tapusoa Michael Schon Alex Hughes Quinton Fontenot

Rec Yds Avg TD 7 63 9.0 0 3 56 18.7 1 3 12 4.0 0 1 9 9.0 0 1 8 8.0 0

Yds 441 203 172 118 36

Avg TD 6.7 4 3.8 5 6.4 1 4.9 2 7.2 0

SCORING Name TD 2pt FG PAT Pts Koby Mansfield 5 0 0 0 30 Aveion Bailey 4 0 0 0 24 Quinton Fontenot 2 0 0 0 12 Fredy Romero 0 0 1 6 9 Nick Wood 1 0 0 0 6 Patso Tapusoa 1 0 0 0 6 PUNTING Name Koby Mansfield

P Yds Avg Lg I20 6 232 38.7 49 2

Stats through 4 games/ Source: bshsfootball.com

PAUL KINDER Friday, Sept. 21 at Peve Memorial Stadium at Blue Springs High School. The game will once again highlight two proud football programs, but more importantly, it serves as a culmination of a great week of our communities coming together to show true spirit while helping those in need. Community Unity Week demonstrates a tradition of commitment and caring that exemplifies our support of residents, neighbors, friends and students.

Dr. Paul Kinder is superintendent of the Blue Springs School District.

Blue Springs South Jaguars PASSING Name Max Conard Adam Connors

Comp Att Yds TD Int 48 88 499 1 3 2 9 17 0 0

RUSHING Name Austin Terry Dakoda Kenig Max Conard Skyler Meyers

Att Yds Avg TD 72 499 6.9 5 56 236 4.2 3 27 31 1.1 1 2 18 9.0 0

RECEIVING Name Isaiah Tauai Dakoda Kenig Grant Geren Ryan Dycus Noah Storr Austin Terry

Rec Yds Avg TD 12 176 14.7 1 11 109 9.9 0 3 52 17.3 0 4 46 11.5 0 5 43 8.6 0 10 32 3.2 0

SCORING Name Austin Terry Dakoda Kenig Shane Harper Isaiah Tauai Max Conard PUNTING Name Skyler Meyers

TD 2pt FG PAT Pts 5 0 0 0 30 3 1 0 0 20 0 0 0 7 7 1 0 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 6 P Yds Avg Lg I20 16 435 27.2 51 2

Stats through 4 games/Source: MaxPreps.com

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Cat Clash: Blue Springs/Blue Springs South Showdown 2018

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The Blue Springs Coed Varsity squad includes, from left to right, front row: Allie Talbott, Jordyn Williams, Cheyenne Shepherd, Summer Sterling, Bri Hampshire, Ana Gross; middle row: Tori Davidson, Katelyn Keefer, Ellie Leaver, Kaylee Largent, Halle Galloway, Cheyenne Grimes, Grayson Sprecher, Kristen Wheeler; back row: Shelby Tiffin, Kaitlin Johnson, Evan Randoph, Jon Romero, Nolan Rice, Nathan Andrade, JJ Dickens, Vincent Vo.

COED The Blue Springs Purple Squad includes, from left to right, front row: Kara Horton, Adrienne Looker, Americis Sawyers, Ashtyn Doran; back row: Makeera Hughes, Cali Horton, Jessie Patrick, Eliah Weldon, Alaina Scarborough, Abby Cullen, Christine Nguyen, Tylin Nolin.

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Cat Clash: Blue Springs/Blue Springs South Showdown 2018 The Blue Springs South Varsity Squad includes, from left to right, front row: Sydney Frederick, Giuliana Biscari, Sofie Wagner, Courtney Blachford, Izzy Roberts, Makayla Ross, Brooke Schaefer, Delaney Teevan, Ella Miller; middle row: Abby Riechers, Jordan Drawl, Kailyn O’Donnell, Lizzie Tritsch, Taryn Davis, Clair Nunnenkamp, Avery Roehler, Kristin Kirwin; back row: Ally Sharp, Cristina Wisdom, Caroline Foley, Bailey DeVore, Taylor Nicholson, Maggie Gouldsmith, Alexis Cox.

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BANDS From Page 6 ise is that people see things in a different way; people look at things from different angles.”

Friday’s halftime show will be the first portion of the show.

“We just add a little bit each week,” Allshouse said. “I’ve been pleased with the kids’ dedication and perseverance. We’re pretty methodical in how we put it out there.”

Next Saturday, the Golden Regiment will participate in the Lee’s Summit North Festival. In the last two weekends of October, the band will be at the Bands of America Mideast Regionals in Indianapolis, then the Midwest Regionals in St. Louis.

In November, the Golden Regiment heads back to Indianapolis for the BOA Grand Nationals, where the band earned a top-10 finish two years ago.

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To our son Isaac Peña, Your Dad and I are beyond proud of you on the field and off the field.

You have worked hard in football since you were 5 years old. Your hard work, dedication, leadership and work ethic makes us proud. You have given us so much joy over the years watching from the sidelines and we can’t thank you enough! We love you and are so proud of you!

Dad, Mom and Little Sis

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Ryan, It’s been so much fun watching you compete in football from Kindergarten through your Senior year. All the great friends, life lessons and hard work have helped build you into the fine young man you’ve become.

Your Biggest Fans: Mom, Dad, Nana and Pappa

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