Show-Me State Stat Monsters: Week 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week two of the Missouri high school season saw some exciting games and big performances by teams and talent across the state. Here are some of the stat monster standouts from it. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1117665' first='Kellen' last='Lair'] | RB/WR/DB | Fair Grove |</strong><br>The speedy 6'0" 175lb playmaker Lair contributed to his teams win on offense and special teams. Kellen had 15 carries for 178 yards and 5 rushing touchdowns. He also had 4 catches for 46 yards and a touchdown. He had a 72 yard kick return for a score that would have given him 6 touchdowns in the game but it was called back on a penalty. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='285152' first='Travon' last='Pankey'] | RB | Oak Park |</strong><br>One of the top backs in the state in the 2025 class, Pankey has picked up where he left off as a sophomore. The powerful and speedy Pankey carried the ball 12 times for 194 yards and 4 touchdowns in his teams 44-0 win over Ruskin. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aiden Ryan | RB | Rockhurst </strong>|<br>Ryan was a workhorse for the Hawklets in 2022, and has continued early this year in helping his team to a 2-0 start. On Friday the 5'11" 190 senior ran the ball 14 times for 160 yards and 4 touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jayden Barnett | QB | Ritenour | </strong><br>A talented senior dual QB who had a hand in 5 touchdowns on the night in the Huskies win over Webster Groves. Barnett had 300 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns through the air, and another 130 yards rushing and two more touchdowns on the ground in a big win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OTHERS WHO STOOD OUT</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='245487' first='Sam' last='Boydston'] QB 2025 Parkway North</strong> - 12 of 15 for 194 yards and 4 touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='810480' first='Adrian' last='Fox'] QB 2024 Jackson </strong>- 318 yards and 2 touchdowns passing- 150 yards rushing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='669411' first='Brady' last='Davidson'] QB 2025 Rock Bridge</strong> - 8 of 9 for 161 yards and 2 touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='590658' first='Tillman' last='Martin'] QB 2025 Liberty North</strong> - 13 of 16 for 211 yards and 3 touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1125489' first='Will' last='Travers'] QB 2026 Webster Groves</strong> - 15 of 28 for 257 yards and 4 touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='326611' first='Preston' last='Brown'] QB 2025 Hillsboro</strong> - 10 of 17 for 150 yards and 3 touchdowns - 11 carries for 113 yards rushing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Luke Ferranto QB 2026 Ste. Genevieve </strong>- 6 of 7 for 220 yards and 4 touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>James Hollins QB 2024 Riverview Gardens</strong> - 9 of 10 for 224 yards and 3 touchdowns </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sam Wyrick QB 2024 Helias</strong> - 13 of 16 for 173 yards and 3 touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='402111' first='Brennan' last='Czeschin'] QB 2026 St. Dominic</strong> - 13 of 18 for 144 yards and 3 touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='810635' first='Tristan' last='Graham'] QB 2024 Francis Howell Central</strong> -11 of 17 for 204 yards and 3 touchdowns -6 carries for 71 yards rushing </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='126209' first='Marco' last='Sansone'] QB 2024 SLUH </strong>- 10 of 15 for 167 yards and 4 touchdowns </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='313703' first='Ayden' last='Sullivan'] QB 2024 Hol</strong>t - 13 of 18 for 207 yards and 3 touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='284039' first='DeZephen' last='Walker'] RB 2026</strong> <strong>Raymore Peculiar</strong> - 31 carries for 2017 yards and 2 touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='691331' first='Jaylen' last='Thomas'] RB 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1218336' first='Capital' last='City']</strong> - 17 carries for 191 yards and 3 touchdowns </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ty Williams RB 2024 Grain Valley</strong> - 15 carries for 164 yards and 2 touchdowns </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='185385' first='Jacorey' last='Love'] RB 2024 Liberty North</strong> - 13 carries for 160 yards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='179185' first='Corey' last='Simms'] WR 2025 CBC</strong> - 9 receptions for 171 yards and 2 touchdowns </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='177946' first='Jobe' last='Bryant'] WR 2024 Park Hills Central</strong> - 5 receptions for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='185414' first='Keelan' last='Smith'] WR 2024 Liberty North</strong> - 7 receptions for 126 yards and 2 touchdowns </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Clark Bias Jr WR 2024 Webster Groves</strong> - 5 receptions for 126 yards and 2 touchdowns</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lincoln Stephenson WR 2024 Blue Springs</strong> - 10 receptions for 150 yards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->