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<p>The Missouri high school district playoffs kick off this coming Thursday. There are seven teams who made it through their regular seasons unbeaten heading into the playoffs. Here is a look at them. </p>
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<p><strong>CBC Cadets</strong> <br>9-0 <br>Top players: [player_tooltip player_id='284043' first='Nick' last='McClellan'] (6'0" 185) QB Sr.- Dual threat who has made himself into a legit D1 prospect at this position with his work on his skills. Has thrown for almost 2,000 yards and 24 TDs and rushed for over 800 yards with 15 more scores. Committed to K-State as a DB. Has 20 tackles and 2 picks playing there this season. Vic Williams (5'8" 170) RB Sr. - Big play back with track speed who can score on any given play. Has rushed for over 1,100 yards and 12 scores. [player_tooltip player_id='1130088' first='Jayden' last='Reed'] (6'0" 175) WR Sr. - Sure-handed receiver has been the top target and leads the team with 37 catches for 660 yards. [player_tooltip player_id='1324012' first='Cole' last='Rivers'] (5'10" 185) LB Jr. - Teams leading tackler who makes plays sideline to sideline and is very tough against the run.</p>
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<p><strong>Blue Springs South</strong><br>9-0<br>Top players: [player_tooltip player_id='1127268' first='Ayden' last='Wilhelm'] (6'1" 175) QB Sr. - A dual threat with most 2,000 yards passing with 29 touchdowns, Can also beat you with his legs. Committed to Rice. [player_tooltip player_id='1127263' first='Gary' last='Hill'] (6'1" 185) WR Sr. - 53 catches 612 yards for the Jaguars top receiving target in one of the best receiving corps in the state. Is also a talented defender. [player_tooltip player_id='1587367' first='Prince' last='Goldsby'] (6'4" 210) OLB/EDGE) Having a breakout season as a junior. Tall, fast defender who looks like he is shot out of a cannon with his speed chasing quarterbacks or running down plays. Leads the team in sacks. Picked up his first two D1 offers recently. Look for his continued rise. </p>
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<p><strong>Nixa</strong><br>9-0<br>Top Players: [player_tooltip player_id='1587352' first='Adam' last='McKnight'] (6'4" 200) QB Jr. - One of the top quarterback prospect in the junior class who is picking up college interest. Very athletic and poised for his age with a strong, accurate arm, but who can also score using his legs. [player_tooltip player_id='849700' first='Jayden' last='McCaster'] (5'9" 190) RB Sr. - Transfer from De Smet has had a monster senior season and has helped the Eagles not only not miss a beat from last season but improved it. Runs hard with power and speed. [player_tooltip player_id='392779' first='Jackson' last='Cantwell'] (6'8" 300) OT Sr. - The top player in the state and nation by national fan sites. A once in a generation type athlete with his combination of size, speed, strength and mobility. Is a tough match up for high school defensive linemen. [player_tooltip player_id='1129733' first='Randy' last='Flint'] ( 6'1" 185) Sr. -One of the more underrated players in the state except with PRZ. Flint is likely the faster player on the field in any given game and has the skill to dominate on defense as well as offense this season. </p>
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<p><strong>Jackson</strong><br>9-0<br>Top Players: Drew Parson (5'11" 180) Sr. - Three year starter at QB is a talented athlete with a big arm, but also makes plays with the ball in his hands when needed running. [player_tooltip player_id='1131009' first='Jaylon' last='Hampton'] (5'8" 175) Jr. - Quick and elusive runner with breakaway speed who has big a big part of the Indians offense since he was a freshman. Brycen Wessell (6'5" 280) Sr. - Recent Mizzou commit is one of the most athletic offensive lineman in the Midwest. Helps keep the offensive run game rolling along with strong pass protection. [player_tooltip player_id='1669358' first='Brayden' last='Harris'] (6'7" 280) Jr. - Another D1 offensive tackle for the Indians who helps make their high powered offense so productive. Great size and tenacity as well as athleticism. </p>
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<p><strong>Lafayette</strong><br>9-0<br>Top Players: <strong>Brady Micek</strong> (5'11" 180) QB Sr. - One of the top senior quarterbacks in the St. Louis area this season. Having a breakout year primarily as a passer, but athletic enough to beat yo with his legs and has over 300 yards rushing. <strong>Tim Washington </strong>(5'10" 160) WR/DB Sr. - Talented two-way player on both offense as a receiver and at defensive back. Leading receiver who is also a playmaker with great ball skills at DB. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1130130' first='Terance' last='Bills']</strong> (6'0" 187) WR/DB Sr. - Speedy receiver who is also a threat in the Lancers run game. Dangerous with the ball in his hands and one of his teams top scorers. <strong>Baron James</strong> (6'4" 230) OL/DL Sr. - Two way lineman who anchors the O-line at one tackle spot and who is also the sack leader on the team from his defensive end position. </p>
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<p><strong>Helias</strong><br>9-0<br>Top Players: <strong>Austin Weaver</strong> (6'0" 185) Sr. - Dual threat who is very dangerous as a runner. In his third season of playing QB for the Crusaders and scored five TDs on the ground in his last regular season game. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1681864' first='Jordan' last='Sykes']</strong> (5'11" 175) WR Sr. - When the Crusaders do throw the ball then the talented receiver is the main target. Runs good routes and finds space to get open and showcase his reliable hands. Good speed. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1130121' first='Alex' last='Wood']</strong> (6'5" 240) TE Sr. - A very talented blocker in the Helias offense. Has great size and is also a solid receiving target when they throw the ball. Has received a lot of interest from colleges. </p>
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<p><strong>St. Dominic</strong><br>9-0<br>Top Players: <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='213079' first='Brennan' last='Czeschin']</strong> (6'3" 195) Sr. - One of the top quarterbacks in the 2025 class who has D1 offers. Has a big arm and really does a great job running the offense and reading defenses. Good accuracy and can get the ball downfield in a hurry. <strong>Hayden Bolinger</strong> (6'1" 210) HB Sr. - Strong, impressive runner who runs downhill and is a load to stop between the tackles. Good speed and can take off in the open field. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1642513' first='Jaxsun' last='Nixon']</strong> (6'0" 190) LB Sr. - Leading tackler for the team is physical and can cover a lot of ground. </p>
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The Missouri high school district playoffs kick off this coming Thursday. There are seven teams who made it through their regular seasons unbeaten heading into the playoffs. Here is a look at them.
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