Outstanding State Championship Game Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Show-Me Bowl games saw a lot of outstanding performances besides the record setting one in the Class 6 game. Here are a few of the top ones that helped make the 2025 games memorable. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1265525' first='Carter' last='Temple'], Kearney 2027 QB<br>- 6'3" 215 - One of the top dual threat quarterbacks in the junior class in the Midwest. Temple showcased those skills in helping his Bulldogs win a Class 4 championship. Ran the ball 13 times for 127 yards Also threw the ball completing 9 of 14 times for 62 yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1188295' first='Kade' last='Hoskins'], Hannibal 2027 S/RB<br>- 6'0" 190 - Talented two-way player has been a big part of the Pirates run game to help lead them to the Class 4 state championship showdown. While he carried the ball 12 times for 41 yards, it was at his defensive back position that he stood out with his 10 tackles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1127256' first='Tyler' last='Bax'], Blair Oaks 2026 QB <br>- 6'3" 200 - Another outstanding dual threat quarterback who really stepped up and carried his team to the Class 2 championship win. Bax went 16 of 22 for 179 yards and 2 touchdowns and rushed for 86 yards on 12 carries and 2 more touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1127280' first='Adam' last='Gisler'], Platte County 2026 RB<br>- 5'9" 185 - The speedy running back continued his great play he displayed in the playoffs and finished strong to end his senior season with a second state championship in two seasons. Gisler carried the ball 12 times for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns to finish his high school career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1128395' first='Jay'Veon' last='Scott'], Lift For Life 2026 RB<br>- 6'3" 205 - While coming up short in the Class 3 championship game, Scott went out in style with a big performance using his size and speed to power his way to a 128 yard, 2 touchdown game on 19 carries in the lost. Next up is South Dakota State for the talented running back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roman Miller, Seneca 2026 RB <br>- 5]10" 210 - Miller capped off a great high school career winning the Class 3 state championship with his outstanding play on both sides of the ball. At running back he carried the ball 30 times for 199 yard and 2 touchdowns, while also recorded 6 tackles on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Landon West Carthage 2026 RB <br>- 5'8" 190 - The powerful workhorse running back carried the load for the Tigers yet again in the championship game against Platte County carrying the ball 37 times for 181 yards and a touchdown in the Class 5 loss. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->