Top standouts, best performances in Week 9 of the Missouri high school football season

By Cody Thorn

Listed below are some of the top standouts and performers from Week 9 high school football games throughout the Show-Me State: 

Jack Ahlbrand, QB, Marquette

In the Mustangs’ 38-14 win over Pattonville, he ran for touchdowns of 11 and 27 yards, while throwing a touchdown pass as well.

Xavier Arambula, QB, Mid-Buchanan

He scored on offense, defense and special teams in a 63-6 win over Plattsburg. Arambula threw two touchdown passes, ran for another, returned a punt return for a touchdown and then had a 100-yard pick-six.

Deion Brown, RB, Kirkwood

Though it wasn’t another record-setting day, Brown did well in limited action in Kirkwood’s 61-0 win over Hazelwood West. He scored three touchdowns in two quarters, accounting for all three in only 14 minutes of game time, and rushed for 140 yards on just nine carries.

Kai Crowe, WR, Jackson

The sophomore had six receptions for 173 yards and accounted for two scores in a 52-0 win over Festus. He had a 59-yard touchdown catch and also ran for a score.

Jadason Davis-Maxey, WR, Carthage

The senior scored twice in the Tigers’ 55-14 win over Willard that locked up a share of the Central Ozark Conference title. Davis-Maxey had a 28-yard touchdown catch and returned the second-half kickoff back 85 yards for as core.

Sam Drury, WR, Valle Catholic

Drury caught four touchdown passes from Chase Fallert as the Warriors defeated Kennett 46-16 to finish the regular season at 9-0.

Franky Erxleben, RB, Sullivan

Scored three second-half touchdowns in a 34-13 win over North County on Thursday night. 

Dylan Hair, QB, Blair Oaks

After his team fell behind 6-0 early, Hair helped the Falcons to surge back and beat Southern Boone County, 63-6. Hair had three passing touchdowns and ran for two more to help his team secure a conference title.

Steven Hall, RB, MICDS

The Rams scored 22 points in the fourth quarter to rally for a 44-33 win against Duchesne. Hall had four touchdowns and two of those came in the fourth quarter.

Cameron Harris, RB, Parkview

Harris had a record-setting night as he carried 35 times for 356 yards and four touchdowns in a 40-33 win over Hillcrest. 

Omari Jackson, RB, Webb City

Jackson ran for 100 yards and tallied three touchdowns on just six carries in a 56-14 win over Branson.

Jude James, WR, Francis Howell

James caught three touchdown passes as the Vikings defeated visiting Rock Bridge 59-21 to finish the regular season at 9-0.

Keith Johnson, WR, Francis Howell Central

The 6-foot-2 receiver hauled in two touchdown passes from Nick Ortinau – the latter coming with 26 seconds left – in a 30-27 win for the Spartans over Washington.

Cole McKey, QB, Christian Brothers College

A junior, McKey completed 19 of 26 passes for 270 yards and four touchdowns in CBC's 44-17 win over visiting Edwardsville (Ill.).

Tae’Sean McShane, RB, Springfield Central

The Bulldogs wrapped up the regular season with a 57-11 win over Forsyth, finishing with a 7-2 mark. McShane led the way with four scores on the ground and helped the revitalized Bulldogs keep building after snapping a 55-game losing streak last year.

AJ Raines, QB, Timberland

Raines tossed three touchdowns and ran for two more for the Wolves, in a 42-35 loss to Holt.

Preston Rash, RB, Smithville

The Warrior running back scored three times to help the defending Class 4 champions beat Grandview, 50-8. The win was the sixth in a row for Smithville.

Quin Renfro, RB, Joplin

The junior ran for 314 yards and scored a school-record eight touchdowns in a 68-43 win over Neosho in Central Ozark Conference action. Renfro scored four touchdowns in each half and broke a record held by current South Dakota State running back Isaiah Davis.

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Jamal Roberts, RB, St. Mary’s

The Missouri commit finished with five total touchdowns in a 51-33 win at Lutheran North. He had runs of 1, 4, 36 and 30 yards, while adding a 65-yard touchdown catch as well.

Jordan Rowe, QB, St. Charles

Back from injury, the sophomore quarterback tossed seven touchdowns and ran for another as the Pirates hammered Wentzville North Point, 55-20.

Cole Ruble, QB, Seckman

The Jaguars closed out the regular season with a 48-6 win over Webster Groves. Ruble finished with 225 yards rushing and four touchdowns – he had TD runs of 71, 63, 42 and 16 yards – and added 85 yards passing. 

Sam Sailors, QB, Parkway Central

Connected with Jacob Padratzik for a 17 pass with 32 seconds left to help Parkway Central rally for a 32-30 win over Parkway North. Earlier in the game, Sailors had a 58-yard touchdown pass.

Brett Smith, RB, Troy Buchanan

He accounted for four touchdowns and 143 yards on the ground on 10 carries in a 70-13 win over Liberty Wentzville.

Marcus Starks, RB, Bowling Green

The Bobcats closed out the regular season with a victory and a 9-0 record. The senior running back scored six times, pushing his season total to 45. The Bobcats beat North Callaway, 61-12.

Zai’Aire Thomas, RB, Cape Girardeau Central

A sophomore running back, Thomas tallied 166 yards and two scores and added a third score on a reception to lead the Tigers to a 34-27 win over Potosi.

Stone Wetlaufer, QB, St. Joseph Central

Tossed four touchdown passes and helped the Indians pick up a 42-7 victory over Truman. The win helped St. Joseph finish 5-4, after going 1-9 last year.

Caden Wiest, DE, Reeds Spring

In a shootout that went into overtime, Wiest got an interception on a 2-point conversion to help the Wolves beat Mount Vernon, 35-34. The win locked up the Big 8 East title for Reeds Spring.

Ty Williams, RB, Grain Valley

The Eagles picked up a 28-14 win over Raytown to secure the Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference White Division title. Williams scored three times, running for 160 yards on 11 carries.

Wyatt Woods, QB, Republic

Passed for one score and ran in for three more as Republic picked up a 35-17 win over Carl Junction. The Tigers finished the regular season 6-3

Dylan Zimmerman, QB, Platte County

In a 42-14 win over William Chrisman, Zimmerman tossed four touchdown passes – two to Tennessee commit Chandavian Bradley – and ran for another.

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