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Suburban Conference football: Week 4 review


Mike McNair of Platte County scores a touchdown on a one-yard run on Friday night against Park Hill South as teammate Justin Mitchell (No. 1) celebrates.
Mike McNair of Platte County scores a touchdown on a one-yard run on Friday night against Park Hill South as teammate Justin Mitchell (No. 1) celebrates. 810 Varsity

Here’s the Suburban Conference Week 4 high school football recap, including team’s overall record, conference record, last week’s result, this week’s opponent and a comment.

Suburban Gold Conference

1. Blue Springs South (4-0, 1-0)

Beat Ray-Pec 28-0; Fri. at Rockhurst

The Jaguars have held three of their four opponents to single digits.

2. Lee's Summit West (4-0, 0-0)

Beat Rock Bridge 27-19; Fri. vs. LS North

Mario Goodrich returned an interception for a touchdown for the third time this year.

3. Lee's Summit (3-1, 1-0)

Beat LS North 32-27; Fri. vs. Blue Springs

Dalton Hill threw a game-winning touchdown to Zach Mitchell with 12.3 seconds left.

4. Lee's Summit North (3-1, 0-1)

Lost to Lee's Summit 32-27; Fri. at LS West

The failure to hold a 14-point halftime lead cost the Broncos a fourth straight win.

5. Raymore-Peculiar (2-2, 0-1)

Lost to BSS 28-0; Fri. vs. St. Joseph Central

The Panthers are allowing 30 points per game this season.

6. Blue Springs (0-4, 0-0)

Lost to SJ Central 49-31; Fri. at Lee's Summit

While the offense has increased its output every week, the Wildcats are allowing 36.5 points per game.

Suburban Red Conference

1. Park Hill (3-1, 1-0)

Beat Liberty 20-10; Fri. at PH South

Devin Haney capped a fine defensive performance with a interception for a touchdown.

2. Truman (3-1, 2-0)

Beat Ruskin 35-12; Fri. at Liberty

Despite an opening-night shutout loss, the Patriots are 3-1 for the first time in 21 years.

3. St. Joseph Central (1-3, 0-1)

Beat Blue Springs 49-31; Fri. at Ray-Pec

After blowing second-half leads in back-to-back weeks, the Indians claimed their first win.

4. Liberty (0-4, 0-1)

Lost to Park Hill 20-10; Fri vs. Truman

The Blue Jays' first four opponents have combined for a 12-4 record this season.

5. Park Hill South (0-4, 0-0)

Lost to Platte County 37-7; Fri. vs. Park Hill

The Panthers actually led 7-3 at halftime before being shut out in the second half.

6. Ruskin (0-4, 0-1)

Lost to Truman 35-12; Fri. vs. Kearney

The Eagles have given up 169 points through four weeks.

Suburban White Conference

1. Fort Osage (4-0, 1-0)

Beat North KC 42-7; Fri. at Staley

The Indians compiled a 35-0 lead only 16 minutes into the game.

2. Staley (4-0, 2-0)

Beat Liberty North 21-0; Fri. vs. Fort Osage

This impressive feat remains: Staley's first-string defense has yet to allow a touchdown.

3. Liberty North (2-2, 1-1)

Lost to Staley 21-0; Fri. at Grandview

The offense is still searching for answers and has been held to 10.3 points per game.

4. William Chrisman (2-2, 2-1)

Beat Oak Park 26-6; Fri. vs. North KC

The Bears can move over the .500 mark for the first time since Sept. 10, 2010.

5. Raytown (2-2, 1-2)

Beat Winnetonka 30-0; Fri. at Raytown South

That's back-to-back shutouts for a Raytown defense that intercepted three passes.

6. North Kansas City (1-3, 0-1)

Beat Fort Osage 42-7; Fri. at Chrisman

A late score from Damon Whitmill was all the Hornets' offense could muster.

7. Oak Park (0-4, 0-2)

Lost to Chrisman 26-6; Fri. at Belton

It's been a frustrating season for the Northmen, who have six points in the last three games.

Suburban Blue Conference

1. Platte County (4-0, 0-0)

Beat PH South 37-7; Fri. at Winnetonka

The Pirates outscored Park Hill South 34-0 after halftime for another comeback win.

2. Kearney (3-1, 1-0)

Beat Raytown South 53-15; Fri. at Ruskin

Marcus Harris ran for three scores, and Kearney scored the final 43 points.

3. Belton (2-2, 1-0)

Beat Grandview 42-26; Fri. vs. Oak Park

Zach Willis ran for five touchdowns and topped 250 yards rushing.

4. Grandview (2-2, 0-1)

Lost to Belton 42-26; Fri. vs. Liberty North

After allowing six points in two weeks, the Bulldogs have given up 77 over two straight losses.

5. Raytown South (1-3, 0-1)

Lost to Kearney 53-15; Fri. vs. Raytown

The Cardinals' run defense had no answer for Kearney, which topped 400 yards.

6. Winnetonka (1-3, 0-0)

Lost to Raytown 30-0; Fri. vs. Platte County

The Griffins' passing game is struggling, and they've scored only seven points in three weeks.

This story was originally published September 15, 2015 at 6:17 PM with the headline "Suburban Conference football: Week 4 review."

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