Standouts Eliminated in the Semifinals: Class 1,2 and 3
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Here are some of the standouts in Class 1, 2 and 3 who were eliminated in the state semifinals last week. Bleyne Bryant Bleyne Bryant 6'2" | 190 lbs | ATH Bowling Green | 2024 State MO 2024 RB/ATH Bowling…
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Continue ReadingHere are some of the standouts in Class 1, 2 and 3 who were eliminated in the state semifinals last week.
Bleyne Bryant Bleyne Bryant 6'2" | 190 lbs | ATH Bowling Green | 2024 State MO 2024 RB/ATH Bowling Green The Wyoming commit did everything in his powers to help lead his team to the state championship game with his play on both sides of the ball. The big-time athlete was one of the more prolific runners in 2023, but his Bobcats came up just short against Lamar
Kellen Lair Kellen Lair 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Fair Grove | 2025 State MO 2025 RB Fair Grove The junior all-everything offensive scoring weapon scored 37 rushing touchdowns, 10 receiving touchdowns and 2 more touchdowns on returns.Lair was one of the most explosive players in he state in 2023.
Brady Kerperin Brady Kerperin 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Blair Oaks | 2024 State MO 2024 LB Blair Oaks The Air Force commit had a great senior season as the Falcons defensive leader. A tremendous athlete with speed, agility and who likes to hit, is a playmaker who will take his talents to the next level.
Tyler Bax Tyler Bax 6'3" | 175 lbs | QB Blair Oaks | 2026 State MO 2026 QB Blair Oaks A real playmaker at quarterback who took over for a record setting QB this season and led his team to the semis with his running and passing ability. A talented runner who has a promising future as a QB himself as he continued to get better as a passer as the year went on.
Charles Ross III Charles Ross III 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB St. Pius X | 2025 State MO 2025 St. Pius X This junior big-time athlete could really rise in the offseason with his recruiting profile as schools have started to take notice of him. He has the talent to play multiple positions but excelled at defensive back this year, and can play running back and receiver.
Hudson Bailey Hudson Bailey 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB St. Pius X | 2026 State MO 2026 QB St. Pius X One of the top passers in the Kansas City area as a sophomore. The 6’1″ Bailey threw for over 2,000 yards and 34 touchdowns while completing 68% of his passes.
Cruz Reitzel 2025 RB St. Vincent is a talented junior running back who scored over 20 touchdowns for his Indians in helping led them on their playoff run to the semifinals