Standouts Eliminated in the Semifinals: Class 1,2 and 3
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<p>Here are some of the standouts in Class 1, 2 and 3 who were eliminated in the state semifinals last week. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='668864' first='Bleyne' last='Bryant']</strong> 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 </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1117665' first='Kellen' last='Lair']</strong> 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. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1112410' first='Brady' last='Kerperin']</strong> 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. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1127256' first='Tyler' last='Bax']</strong> 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. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1117632' first='Charles' last='Ross III'] </strong>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. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1127298' first='Hudson' last='Bailey']</strong> 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. </p>
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<p><strong>Cruz Reitzel </strong>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 </p>
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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.
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