Suburban Conference high school football: Week 6 review
Here is a Week 6 review of football games in the Suburban Conference:
SUBURBAN GOLD CONFERENCE
1. Blue Springs (4-2, 2-0)
Last week: Lost to Rockhurst 14-13
The Wildcats missed an extra point and had a pair of field goals blocked in the one-point loss.
2. Lee's Summit (4-2, 2-1)
Last week: Defeated Lee's Summit West 44-38
How's this for a bounce-back performance? The Tigers knocked off The Star's No. 1 big-class team.
3. Lee's Summit West (5-1, 1-1)
Last week: Lost to Lee's Summit 44-38
The Titans tasted defeat for the first time in Class 6 despite 132 receiving yards from Brenner Clemons.
4. Blue Springs South (2-4, 1-1)
Last week: Lost to Raytown 30-7
Noah Nigro threw three touchdowns in the Jaguars' most complete performance of the season.
5. Raymore-Peculiar (4-2, 1-1)
Last week: Defeated Lee's Summit North 29-6
The Panthers finish the regular season with games against the top three teams in the conference.
6. Lee's Summit North (1-5, 0-3)
Last week: Lost to Raymore-Peculiar 29-6
The Broncos were effective in the running game but completed only 10 of 32 pass attempts.
SUBURBAN RED CONFERENCE
1. Park Hill (6-0, 3-0)
Last week: Defeated Ruskin 52-14
Matt Harris, Jeremiah Benson and Dorian Clayton ran for touchdowns in the victory.
2. Park Hill South (2-4, 1-1)
Last week: Defeated Truman 21-20
Shaefer Schuetz found Mitch Henderson for the game-winning touchdown in the final minute.
3. Truman (3-3, 3-1)
Last week: Lost to Park Hill South 21-20
Jordan Salima neared 200 rushing yards, but the Patriots' snapped a three-game winning streak.
4. St. Joseph Central (1-5, 1-1)
Last week: Defeated Liberty 42-39
The Indians picked up their first win of the season thanks to their best offensive output of the fall.
5. Ruskin (1-5, 0-2)
Last week: Lost to Park Hill 52-14
The Golden Eagles have a chance to earn a second victory when they play host to St. Joseph Central.
6. Liberty (0-6, 0-3)
Last week: Lost to St. Joseph Central 42-39
The Blue Jays can't finish off a victory. Their last two came by a combined six points.
SUBURBAN WHITE CONFERENCE
1. Fort Osage (6-0, 3-0)
Last week: Defeated William Chrisman 49-14
Jesse McBee ran for three touchdowns and caught another in the blowout win.
2. Staley (4-2, 3-1)
Last week: Defeated North Kansas City 55-18
The Falcons are set to play host to a Kansas foe when Mill Valley travels across the state line.
3. Liberty North (4-2, 2-1)
Last week: Defeated Oak Park 42-6
In their four victories this season, the Eagles have allowed a total of six points.
4. Raytown (2-4, 2-2)
Last week: Lost to Blue Springs South 30-7
The Bluejays have averaged 12 points in their four losses and 51.5 points in their two victories.
5. Oak Park (2-4, 1-2)
Last week: Lost to Liberty North 42-6
The rushing game struggled without injured Marquis Caldwell, failing to reach 100 yards.
6. William Chrisman (1-5, 1-4)
Last week: Lost to Fort Osage 49-14
The offense showed improvement — with D'Vontae Brown running for 95 yards — but it wasn't enough.
7. North Kansas City (0-6, 0-3)
Last week: Lost to Staley 55-18
It's been an unexpectedly long season for the Hornets, whose average margin of defeat is 23 points.
SUBURBAN BLUE CONFERENCE
1. Platte County (6-0, 2-0)
Last week: Defeated Belton 40-8
The Pirates claim the top spot. Are they worthy of it? A trip to Kearney will answer that.
2. Winnetonka (4-2, 1-1)
Last week: Defeated Kearney 17-14
The Griffins rejoined the league championship picture with a win against previously-unbeaten Kearney.
3. Kearney (5-0, 1-1)
Last week: Lost to Winnetonka 17-14
No time to sulk. The Bulldogs take on unbeaten Platte County on Friday.
4. Raytown South (4-2, 1-1)
Last week: Defeated Grandview 64-27
Don't forget about the Cardinals in the Suburban Blue Conference. They're averaging 38 points per game.
5. Belton (3-3, 1-1)
Last week: Lost to Platte County 40-8
The schedule only toughens from here. Belton is set to face Raytown South, Kearney and Winnetonka.
6. Grandview (1-5, 0-2)
Last week: Lost to Raytown South 64-27
A long season continues for the Grandview defense, which has allowed 28-plus in five straight weeks.
This story was originally published October 2, 2014 at 3:30 PM with the headline "Suburban Conference high school football: Week 6 review."