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| Congratulations Keeston, Jordan and Darrian! |
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On Tuesday December 8, these three Wildcats attended the Simone Award Ceremony at Olathe North High School. The Simone Awards celebrate the best football players in the Kansas City Area. Keeston Terry was named the winner of the Otis Taylar Award as the area's best Reciever. Jordan Chrisman was received the Buck Buchanan Award as Kansas City's best Defensive Lineman/Linebacker. Darrian Miller was the runner-up for the Simone Award, which is given the best overall player in the Kansas City area. Congratulations to these Wildcats and their teammates. |
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| Six Wildcats Receive All-State Honors |
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Jordan Chrisman
Senior
1st Team
Defensive Line |
Drew Kerber
Senior
1st Team
Offensive Line |
Josh Padley
Senior
1st Team
Linebacker |
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Keeston Terry
Senior
1st Team
Receiver |
Darrian Miller
Junior
1st Team
Running Back |
Jared Lanpher
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2nd Team
Quarterback |
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| "Win at Everything We Do!" - Slade Morlang 1968-2009 |
Recently Blue Springs High School lost a very special person in Slade Morlang. Slade was a 1986 graduate of Blue Springs High School where he played football and ran track. Slade also taught and coached at Blue Springs and then became an Associate Principal. In his honor, the Wildcats dedicated the Columbia-Rock Bridge football game to him. Slade's son, Ty (#7) was an honorary captain for  the game. Ty is a sophomore at Blue Springs High School. The #7 was the jersey number his dad wore at Blue Springs.
For the remainder of the season, the Wildcats will wear a special "SM" sticker on their helmets in memory of Mr. Morlang. Fittingly, the sticker will be worn on the front of their helmet next to the word "TEAM". Slade will forever be remembered as a true Wildcat and one of the most special people ever to have walked the campus of Blue Springs High School. |
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| State Finals vs Hazelwood Central - Summary |
Cats scratched in title game
Hazelwood Central's speed turns Wildcats upside down
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, November 28, 2009
Jordan Chrisman didn’t know what to do or say. “I’m numb,” the Blue Springs senior defensive end said after the speedy Hazelwood Central Hawks downed his Wildcats 35-24 in the Class 6 Show-Me Bowl state championship game Friday night at the Edward Jones Dome. read more... |
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| A pass from Blue Springs quarterback Jared Lanpher bounces free of wide receiver Keeston Terry's grasp in the end-zone during the Wildcat's 25-24 loss to the Hawks in the Class 6 Championship game.
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| Blue Springs running back Darrian Miller breaks free of Hazelwood Central linebacker Alonzo Chappelle during the Wildcat's 25-24 loss to the Hawks in the Class 6 Championship game.
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| Blue Springs running back Darrian Miller stands with his teammates waiting to receive their second place trophy after losing to Hazelwood Central in the Class 6 Championship game.
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| Blue Springs quarterback Jared Lanpher stands with the second place trophy after losing to Hazelwood Central 35-24 in the Class 6 Championship game.
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| Blue Springs running back Darrian Miller dives over the Hazelwood Central defense for a first down during the Wildcat's 25-24 loss to the Hawks in the Class 6 Championship game.
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Title game loss stings seniors
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, November 28, 2009
For as long as he could remember, Jordan Chrisman has dreamed of winning a state championship at Blue Springs High School. The same could be said of fellow seniors Keeston Terry, Jared Lanpher and the rest of the 41 seniors on the Wildcats football team. read more... |
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Blue Springs Senior Drew Kerber walks off the field after losing to Hazelwood Central in the Class 6 Championship game. Kerber was a two-time All-State offensive linemen and also starred for the Wildcats on defense.
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Blue Springs can’t match Hazelwood Central’s speed
From KC Star, November 28, 2009
The Blue Springs Wildcats started this season No. 1, trampling over Suburban Big 7 opponents on their way to the Edward Jones Dome. But it wasn’t force and strength necessary here in St. Louis. read more... |
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Blue Springs quarterback Jared Lanpher looked to throw as Blue Springs faced Hazelwood Central for the MSHSAA Class 6 State Football Chamipionship on Friday, November 27th, at Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Blue Springs fans still cheered for their team after Blue Springs faced Hazelwood Central for the MSHSAA Class 6 State Football Chamipionship.
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Blue Springs' Keeston Terry was wrapped up by a pair of Hazelwood Central defenders as Blue Springs faced Hazelwood Central.
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Blue Springs' Nick Halterman (right) consoled teammate Jonathan Williams after Blue Springs faced Hazelwood Central for the MSHSAA Class 6 State Football Chamipionship.
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Dejected Blue Springs players headed to the sideline after Blue Springs lost to Hazelwood Central for the MSHSAA Class 6 State Football Chamipionship.
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Blue Springs' Joshua Padley was consoled by Coach Matt Marble after Blue Springs faced Hazelwood Central for the MSHSAA Class 6 State Football Chamipionship.
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Senior quarterback Jared Lanpher holds the state runner-up trophy above his head as Blue Springs players stoically handled their loss after Blue Springs faced Hazelwood Central for the MSHSAA Class 6 State Football Chamipionship on Friday, November 27th, at Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. Blue Springs lost 24 - 35.
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Blue Springs' Darrian Miller went vertical while trying to score as Blue Springs faced Hazelwood Central for the MSHSAA Class 6 State Football Chamipionship.
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Blue Springs' Mitch Perry wrapped up Hazewood Central's Jawayne Thomas as Blue Springs faced Hazelwood Central for the MSHSAA Class 6 State Football Chamipionship.
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Blue Springs players were dejected, but still held their heads up high after Blue Springs faced Hazelwood Central for the MSHSAA Class 6 State Football Chamipionship on Friday, November 27th, at Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. Blue Springs lost 24 - 35. Pictured are Wylson Lamb (5), Dalton Broyles (66), D'Eric Woods (16) and Bernard Thomas (right).
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Big plays hurt Wildcats in title game loss
By Stephen Bubalo, Blue Springs Journal, November 28, 2009
Despite controlling the ball a majority of the game, Blue Springs wasn't able to overcome an uncharacteristic second half and fell 35-24 to Hazelwood Central in the MSHSAA Class 6 state title game Friday night at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. read more... |
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Hawks stay perched on top
By Nate Latsch, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 28, 2009
Hazelwood Central did it again. The Hawks successfully defended their Missouri Class 6 title on Friday night, using two fourth-quarter touchdowns and a stingy defense in the final 10 minutes to earn a 35-24 victory over Blue Springs at the Edward Jones Dome and claim the school's fifth state title. read more... |
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Hawks impress with title defense
By Joe Lyons, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 29, 2009
Blue Springs' senior Keeston Terry knew the Hazelwood Central football team was fast, but he didn't expect the Hawks to be that fast. Wildcats' coach Kelly Donohoe expected the Hawks to be tough, but not that tough. read more... |
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| State Finals vs Hazelwood Central - Preview |
Wildcats ready for the ‘big’ time
Their big three offensive weapons hope to deliver state championship for Blue Springs
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, November 27, 2009
“For the past three or four weeks, so many people have asked me if this is the biggest game I’ve ever played, and I’ve told them it is – until our next game." read more... |
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Senior quarterback Jared Lanpher leads the Blue Springs Wildcats into tonight's Class 6 state championship game in St. Louis.
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Blue Springs running back Darrian Miller hopes to hold off Hazelwood Central defenders like he did against Rockhurst in the quarterfinals.
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Five keys for the Wildcats to win the state title
By Toriano L. Porter, The Examiner, November 27, 2009
It’s been six years since tradition-rich Blue Springs last lay claim to a state championship in football. Tonight, the Wildcats go for the program’s fourth overall title in school history against Hazelwood Central in the Class 6 Show-Me Bowl at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. read more... |
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Blue Springs star avoids the course set by his father
By Candice Buckner, KC Star, November 26, 2009
Before the start of Blue Springs’ late afternoon trip to the Chiefs’ indoor practice facility — one of those perks that local, championship-bound football teams receive by advancing to the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis — Blue Springs senior Keeston Terry boarded the bus and never allowed his mind to wander. read more... |
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Gibson is leader for Hawks
By Nate Latsch, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 27, 2009
Hazelwood Central quarterback Kerry Gibson was the last of the Hawks players still on the field following their 38-8 victory over visiting Oakville in the Class 6 semifinals on Saturday afternoon. read more... |
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Hazelwood Central preps for a tough game from Blue Springs
By Mike Elder, Suburban Journals
John Pukala would like to forget the 2003 Class 6 state championship game when Hazelwood Central last faced Blue Springs, the Hawks' opponent in Friday's Class 6 title game at the Edward Jones Dome. The Wildcats thoroughly manhandled the Hawks, coached by Pukala, 53-0 that year. read more... |
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Football excitement builds at Blue Springs
By Candice Buckner, KC Star, November 24, 2009
Championship week has returned to the Blue Springs football team, and with it comes the media obligations, ticket requests and a host of other headaches thrown at Wildcats coach Kelly Donohoe. read more... |
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Small stature, big heart
Blue Springs' Padley makes a big impact despite his lack of size
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, November 25, 2009
Josh Padley likely will never play another football game after Friday night’s Class 6 state championship game in the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. The Blue Springs High School senior linebacker was a defensive standout in last Friday’s 35-5 victory over visiting DeSmet and will play his last game against defending state champion Hazelwood Central this Friday. read more... |
Blue Springs senior Josh Padley high-fives fans after the Wildcats’ state quarterfinal win over Rockhurst. Friday’s state title game will be his last as a player.
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Hazelwood Central has the experience
State championship games are nothing new to HC coaching staff
By Stu Durando, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 26, 2009
Head Coach Rich Nixon didn't feel anxious as he arrived 45 minutes late. "It was business as usual," Nixon said. "We have such a quality staff that I don't have to be there. I walk on the field 45 minutes late and there was a lot of good coaching and teaching going on. Make no mistake, that was one of the biggest reasons I applied for and accepted this position." |
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| State Semifinals vs De Smet - Summary |
Blue Springs crushes De Smet and reaches Class 6 final
By Ryan Young, KC Star, November 20, 2009
Junior running back Darrian Miller found no obstacle in a De Smet defense that had allowed a mere 12 points over its first two playoff games. Miller rushed for 159 of his game-high 217 yards in the first half, scoring on a 14-yard run late in the second quarter and sending the Wildcats into halftime with a 28-0 lead. read more... |
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Wildats roll on to state
Miller, defense bulldoze DeSmet to lift Blue Springs into state championship game
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, November 21, 2009
“Do you know where we’re going?” asked a grinning Keeston Terry, the all-state wide receiver who scored the opening touchdown on a 12-yard run out of the Wildcat formation. “We’re going to the Dome!” The 12-1 Wildcats will play Hazelwood Central at 7:30 p.m. next Friday at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. read more... |
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Blue Springs running back Darrian Miller, left, and wide receiver Jordan Nubine celebrate a 95 yard touchdown run by Aaron Peola after he recovered a De Smet Jesuit High School fumble to give the wildcats a 21-0 lead in the first half.
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Blue Springs running back Darrian Miller stiff arms De Smet Jesuit High School defensive back Josh Monroe during the Wildcats semi-final win over the Spartans.
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Blue Springs wide receiver running back Darrian Miller crosses into the end-zone for the Wildcat's second touchdown of the night during their semi-final win over the De Smet Jesuit High School Spartans.
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Blue Springs running back Darrian Miller tries to break free of De Smet Jesuit High School defensive back Malcolm Agnew during the Wildcats semi-final win over the Spartans.
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Blue Springs wide receiver Keeston Terry breaks for the sideline during the Wildcats semi-final win over the De Smet Jesuit High School Spartans.
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Blue Springs wide receiver Keeston Terry jogs into the end-zone for the Wildcat's first touchdown of the night during their semi-final win over the De Smet Jesuit High School Spartans.
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Peola, defense provide huge spark for Wildcats
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, November 21, 2009
Aaron Peola was part of one of those memorable plays he’ll be telling his grandkids about someday. With his Blue Springs High School football team leading visiting DeSmet 14-0 Friday night in a Class 6 state semifinal contest, he picked up a fumble and returned it 95 yards for a touchdown that served as the knockout punch for the previously undefeated Spartans. read more... |
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Wildcats roll past Spartans and into title game
By Stephen Bubalo, Blue Springs Journal, November 21, 2009
For the first time since 2003, Blue Springs High School will have a chance to play for the state title after dominating previously undefeated DeSmet 35-5 on its home turf Friday night. “It’s the best feeling I’ve ever had,” senior lineman Drew Kerber said. “We’ve been dreaming about state since my freshman year. Now, it’s here. The time has come.” read more... |
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Blue Springs High School wide receiver Keeston Terry runs for yardage against Desmet Jesuit High School Nov. 20 during the state semifinal game at Peve Stadium.
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Desmet Jesuit High School wide receiver Durron Neal is tackled by Blue Springs defensive back Mitch Perry Nov. 20 during the state semifinal game at Peve Stadium. The Wildcats won 35-5.
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Blue Springs High School running back Darrian Miller runs for yardage with a block from teammate Keeston Terry against Desmet Jesuit High School Nov. 20 during the state semifinal game at Peve Stadium.
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It's a torrent for Blue Springs
By Joe Harris, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 21, 2009
The first play of the second quarter summed up DeSmet's Class 6 semifinal football game at Blue Springs on Friday night. With a 7-0 lead, Blue Springs had taken its second drive to the DeSmet 12. Darrian Miller fumbled the ball, but before a DeSmet defender could grab it, the ball bounced right back into Miller's arms and he ran it in untouched to give the Wildcats a 14-0 lead. read more... |
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Friday nights the right time for Blue Springs' Miller
By Candice Buckner, KC Star, November 20, 2009
Before the big rushing seasons and the touchdowns and before anyone would call Friday night at 7 “Miller Time,” Darrian Miller was a sophomore running back on the Blue Springs High School varsity football team. read more... |
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Pancakes: Kerber delivers them for Wildcats
Offensive tackle helps pave way for Blue Springs' high-powered offense
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, November 19, 2009
“We pretty much live in anonymity,” Kerber said, grinning, “and we kind of like it. There really aren’t any stats in a box score for a lineman – but the first thing we check is to see if Darrian had a big night. That’s how we can measure our success.” read more... |
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Blue Springs High School offensive lineman Drew Kerber's pancake blocks have helped lead the Wildcats to the state semi-final game at Blue Springs Friday night.
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| State Quarterfinal at Rockhurst - Summary |
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Best foot forward
Kicker delivers in clutch against Rockhurst to send Wildcats to semis
By Toriano L. Porter, The Examiner, November 14, 2009
Cody Best was mentally prepared for what would become the biggest field goal attempt of his life. Best and the rest of the visiting Blue Springs Wildcats were down 21-20 to the Rockhurst Hawklets with just two seconds left in a Class 6 state quarterfinal game Friday when Best lined up to attempt a 21-yard field goal. read more... |
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Blue Springs kicker Cody Best makes the winning field-goal giving the Wildcats a 23-21 win over Rockhurst.
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Blue Springs wide receiver Keeston Terry makes a move around the Hawklets defense in the Wildcats 23-21 win over Rockhurst.
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Santoro Leone (left) and Caleb Brauner celebrate with their teammates after the thrilling victory over Rockhurst.
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Blue Springs wide receiver Nick Halterman makes a dive for the Wildcats first touchdown in their 23-21 win over Rockhurst.
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Blue Springs running-back Darrian Miller gives Rockhurst corner Dexter McDonald a stiff arm to pick up some extra yardage in the Wildcats 23-21 win.
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Blue Springs running backs coach Eric Neff celebrates with his 6 year old son, Riley on the field after the Wildcat's victory.
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Last second field goal lifts Blue Springs past Rockhurst
By Ryan Young, KC Star, November 14, 2009
Blue Springs running back Darrian Miller was quickly met by the Rockhurst defense near the line of scrimmage, but he just kept churning his legs, trying to drive himself forward as the momentum of the play carried him toward the sideline. The Wildcats’ season depended on it. read more... |
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Blue Springs kicker Cody Best got the ball up and through as time expired in the game and on Rockhurst as Blue Springs advanced Friday night.
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Blue Springs Aaron Peola jumped into the arms of teammate Nick Halterman after Blue Springs knocked off Rockhurst to advance to the state semifinals.
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Blue Spring quarterback Jared Lanpher was the first to celebrate as Blue Springs knocked off Rockhurst Friday night.
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Blue Springs corner Aaron Peola tackles Rockhurst running back Sal Belfonte as Rockhurst hosted Blue Springs Friday night.
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Rockhurst's Noah Pearl ran the ball hard as Blue Springs Aaron Peola (left) and Jordan Brown tried to get him down as Rockhurst hosted Blue Springs Friday night.
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Blue Spring back Darrian Miller ran the ball hard all night as Rockhurst hosted Blue Springs Friday night. Miller carried the ball 36 times for 189 yards and a touchdown.
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| State Sectional vs Lee's Summit - Summary |
Blue Springs rolls into next round
Miller bulldozes Lee's Summit for 190 yards rushing in Class 6 sectional victory
By Dion Clisso, The Examiner, November 7, 2009
Another Friday night, another dominating Blue Springs performance at Peve Stadium. It’s been almost two months since the Wildcats have scored less than 42 points and Friday's Class 6 sectional playoff against Lee’s Summit was no different. read more... |
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Blue Springs running back Darrian Miller (7) breaks through the Lee’s Summit line for a first down with the help from a block by Brady Letchworth in Friday’s 45-12 Class 6 sectional win at Peve Stadium.
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Blue Springs' Joshua Padley pursues Lee's Summit quarterback Corbin Berkstresser at he looks down field for an open teammate in the first half of Friday's Class 6 sectional playoff against Blue Springs.
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Blues Springs defensive end Brady Letchworth runs for a touchdown after picking off a lateral by Lee's Summit in the first half of Friday's Class 6 state sectional playoff. Blue Springs won 45-12.
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Blue Springs sails past Lee’s Summit 45-12
By Rustin Dodd, KC Star, November 6, 2009
The whispers started before Blue Springs could even make it back to its locker room on Friday night. The Wildcats had thumped Lee’s Summit 45-12. They’d clinched a spot in the Missouri Class 6 quarterfinals. And now, the Wildcats could finally look ahead to the team that looms on their schedule next week. read more... |
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Wildcats roll past Tigers 45-12
By Stephen Bubalo, Lee's Summit Journal, November 7, 2009
Since a week three loss to Rockhurst in which they scored just three points, the Blue Springs football teams offense has been close to unstoppable, scoring 42 or more points in seven straight games. Lee’s Summit was the Wildcats’ latest victim Friday night in Class 6 sectional playoff action at Blue Springs High School as a 45-12 defeat ended the Tigers season and moved the Wildcats into the state quarterfinals next Friday against Rockhurst. read more... |
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Blue Springs High School wide receiver Keeston Terry runs for yardage against Lee's Summit Friday, Nov. 6 at Peve Stadium.
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Lee's Summit High School tail back Zachary Stark runs for yardage pressured by Blue Springs' Tim Supplee.
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Blue Springs High School teammates Aaron Peola, left, and James Schuberth, right, celebrate after the Wildcats scored a touchdown against Lee's Summit.
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Blue Springs High School defensive back Aaron Peola prevents the reception by Lee's Summit's McKinley Duke.
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| Game 10 - Rock Bridge - Summary |
Cats finish off district title
Miller surpasses 2,000 yards rushing for playoff-bound Blue Springs
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, October 31, 2009
Darrian Miller’s 171-yard, four-touchdown performance – which enabled the junior back to surpass the 2,000-yard rushing mark for the Blue Springs High School football team – was little more than an afterthought Friday. read more... |
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Blue Springs running back Darrian Miller breaks a Rockbridge tackle for a first down Wildcats win at home.
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Blue Springs quarterback Jared Lanpher attempts to throw for a touchdown in the first half of the Wildcats win at home.
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Blue Springs wide receiver Keeston Terry returns a Rockbridge punt in the Wildcats Senior Night victory.
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Blue Springs wide receiver Keeston Terry finds an opening in the Rockbridge defense in the first half of the Wildcats win at home.
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Wildcats too much for Bruins
Close game turns into an easy win
By Steve Walentik, Columbia Daily Tribune, October 31, 2009
The cruelest part about the Rock Bridge football team’s 49-14 loss at the hands of third-ranked Blue Springs was that the Bruins convinced themselves — and at least a few people in the stands — that they had a chance with how well they performed in the first half here last night. read more... |
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| Game 9 - Liberty - Summary |
Wildcats are Terry-fic
Terry is terrific as Blue Springs routs Liberty to clinch spot in playoffs
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, October 24, 2009
When Blue Springs downed crosstown rival Blue Springs South 42-0 to open district play last Friday, Keeston Terry could have felt like the forgotten man. read more... |
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Blue Springs wide receiver Keeston Terry gets past Liberty free safety Antonieo Bynes on his way to a 48 yard touchdown reception on the second play from scrimmage. Running back Darrian Miller rushed for 31 yards on the first play.
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Blue Springs running back Darrian Miller barrels into Liberty's Garrett Ragland.
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Blue Springs wide receiver Keeston Terry gets past Liberty's Matt Searcy , right, and linebacker Derek Strickland for a first down.
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Cats’ Chrisman delivers big on promise
By Bill Althaus, The Examner, October 24, 2009
Before each game, Blue Springs defensive end Jordan Chrisman and Wildcats ballboy Chase Donohoe have a little ritual. “I always tell Chase I’m going to get a big hit on the quarterback, and that it’s just for him,” Chrisman said, grinning. “Tonight, I got him five big hits.” read more... |
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Blue Springs defensive end Jordan Chrisman gets the first of three sacks of Liberty quarterback Kevin VanEgdom in the first half.
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Miller, Terry power Blue Springs to 51-21 win over Liberty
By Nate Taylor, KC Star, October 23, 2009
Darrian Miller and Keeston Terry looked at one another and just smiled. The two had just put together what is becoming another typical performance for Blue Springs. In a 51-21 impressive win Friday night against the Liberty Blue Jays, the Wildcats offense continues to get better as the season goes on. And with the way coach Kelly Donohoe is using his duo — both as decoys for one another — the Wildcats are playing a level of football that has to be noticed with the playoffs two weeks away. read more... |
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Blue Springs' quaterback Jared Lanpher, airborne, and the offensive line celebrate after junior Darrian Miller ran for a third quarter touchdown, his second of three touchdowns in the third quarter. Blue Springs led Liberty High 44-14 at the end of the third quater at William Jewell College in Liberty Friday.
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Blue Spring's Keeston Terry (left) beats Liberty's Jack Bissonnette (right) to make the first touchdown in the first quarter. Blue Springs led Liberty High 17-7 at the half.
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A facemask was called on Blue Springs Derrick Potter during the first quarter.
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Liberty's Garrett White (36) was stopped near the goal on this attempt but made it in to score on a later play for the first touchdown for Liberty in the first quarter.
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Blue Springs junior Darrian Miller (right, #7) runs for a third quarter touchdown, his third of three touchdowns in the third quarter. Blue Springs led Liberty High 44-14 at the end of the third quater.
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Blue Spring's Keeston Terry (left) beats Liberty's Jack Bissonnette (right) to make the first touchdown in the first quarter.
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Blue Springs roars past Liberty 51-21
Wildcats score seven touchdowns against Blue Jays
By Kevin Goodwin, Liberty Tribune, October 23, 2009
Blue Springs' offensive weapons were on full display Friday night. The Liberty Blue Jays were buried in the second half as the Wildcats scored four third-quarter touchdowns in a 51-21 Class 6 District 8 loss Oct. 23 at Greene Stadium. The Wildcats rumbled for 542 yards of total offense, including 350 in the second half. read more... |
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| Game 8 - Blue Springs South - Summary |
Miller time for Wildcats
Miller’s huge first half helps Wildcats manhandle Jaguars
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, October 17, 2009
Kelly Donohoe is not one to boast about his football team. But after watching his Blue Springs Wildcats dominate all phases of the Class 6 District 8 opener Friday night against visiting archrival Blue Springs South, the veteran coach simply said, “In 10 years at this high school, I’ve never had a team do what this team did tonight." read more... |
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Blue Spring's running back Darrian Miller breaks free of the grasp of Blue Spring's South linebacker Ryann Williams on his way to score his third touchdown of the first quarter. Miller scored five touchdowns in the first half of the Wildcats home win over their cross-town rivals.
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Blue Spring's defensive back Joshua Padley grabs onto Blue Spring's South running back Cameron Davis as defensive-end Jordan Chrisman closes in during the Wildcat's home win over their cross-town rivals.
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Blue Spring's quarterback Jared Lanpher tries to get around Blue Spring's South defensive back A.J. Mack during the Wildcats home win over their cross-town rivals.
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Blue Spring's quarterback Jared Lanpher scrambles to gain a yard after being pressured by the Blue Spring's South defense.
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Blue Spring's running back Darrian Miller gets run out of bounds by Blue Spring's South linebacker Parker Sexton, left, and defensive back Max Williams. Miller had five touchdowns in the first half.
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Blue Spring's South quaterback Calvin Jacobs tries to find a gap in Blue Spring's defense.
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Blue Spring South's Dominique Wright tries to break free of Blue Spring's Joshua Padley on the opening kick-off.
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Line basks in praise from star back
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, October 17, 2009
“This is a night none of us will ever forget,” added senior tackle Drew Kerber. “The way Darrian was running the ball tonight, we could miss an assignment and he’d still get 18 yards. But you know if you really make a great block, he’s going to take it all the way.”read more... |
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Long after most of the Wildcats had left Peve Stadium’s field, members of the offensive line were posing for photos.
Back row: Coach Sterling Edwards, Boston Higgins (77), Dillon Poole (68), Riley Hamilton (53), Cory Phillips (66), Drew Kerber (78), Coach Joe Cusack. Front Row: Brady Letchworth (82), Coach Kelly Donohoe, Pat Mouse (60).
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Friday Night Football Roundup:
Offensive line serves up Miller Time
By Joh Neaudoin, Blue Springs Journal, October 16, 2009
Anyone following football in Blue Springs, no matter what side of 40 Highway you live on, knows the name Darrian Miller. But do the fans know names like Dillon Poole, Boston Higgins, Riley Hamilton, Drew Kerber, Cory Phillips or Patrick Mouse? read more... |
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Blue Springs South receiver Dominique Wright is grabbed from behind by Joshua Padley in the first half Friday at Blue Springs High School. Blue Springs won the cross-town rivalry game 42-0.
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Blue Springs defensive back Jordan Brown intercepts the ball in the endzone over the back of Blue Springs South's Logan Moon during the second half.
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Blue Springs receiver Keeston Terry is wrapped up from behind by Blue Springs South defenders Blake Horne, left, and Ryann Williams during the first half.
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Brett Valentine of Blue Springs South is brought down by a pile of Blue Springs defenders in the second half.
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Darrian Miller, left, celebrates his second of six touchdowns with teammate Jordan Nubine during their 42-0 victory against Blue Springs South.
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Blue Springs running back Darrian Miller beats Blue Springs South's Parker Sexton around the corner on his way in to score one of his six touchdowns.
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Blue Springs linebacker Jon Trocosso brings down Blue Springs South quarterback Calvin Jacobson as Jacobson gets rid of the ball for an incomplete pass in the second half Friday at Blue Springs High School.
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| Game 7 - Lee's Summit North - Summary |
Blue Springs rolls over Lee's Summit North 45-14
By Nate Taylor, KC Star, October 10, 2009
Keeston Terry was a bit upset. He had just watched Lee’s Summit North’s Aaron Sorrell return a kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown. With the Broncos down just 14 and starting to gain some momentum from the score, Terry wanted to respond immediately. He didn’t let the Broncos’ momentum last long. read more... |
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Blue Springs' Darrian Miller fights of a Lee's Summit North defenders before crossing the goal line for a touchdown Friday.
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Blue Springs' Nick Halterman makes a touchdown reception against Lee's Summit North Friday.
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Terry gives Wildcats a boost
Senior answers North kickoff return with one of his own in win over Broncos
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, October 10, 2009
The final score might not indicate it, but for a brief moment or two Friday night at Lee’s Summit North High School, the Blue Springs High School football team was in need of a boost. They got it from Keeston Terry. read more... |
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Miller still amazing his Blue Springs teammates
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, October 10, 2009
“Five hundred yards in two weeks!” called out a massive Blue Springs offensive lineman as he walked off the field Friday night at Lee’s Summit North High School, following a 45-14 Blue Springs victory that further enhanced the Darrian Miller legend at Blue Springs High School. read more... |
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Wildcats roll past Broncos
By Stephen Bubalo, LS Journal, October 9, 2009
Lee’s Summit North was coming off one of its biggest wins in school history a week ago against Blue Springs South and were hoping to use that momentum Friday night against fourth-ranked Blue Springs. The Wildcats quickly killed that momentum. read more... |
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| Game 6 - Park Hill South - Summary |
Miller runs wild for Wildcats
Junior back runs over Panthers for 337 yards, 5 TDs in Blue Springs victory
By Shawn Garrison, The Examiner, October 3, 2009
Darrian Miller’s final stat line looked like something you’d see in a video game, not an actual game of football. The junior running back finished with 337 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 20 carries in the Blue Springs’ 42-14 victory over Park Hill South. read more... |
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Friday night brights:
Blue Springs Miller puts on an electrifying show
KC Star, October 3, 2009
Darrian Miller’s 15-yard, third-quarter touchdown run for Blue Springs was something of a letdown. But that’s only because Miller, who gashed Park Hill South for 337 yards in 20 carries, was so spectacular the rest of the game. Miller already had a 29-yard touchdown run and two 55-yard gallops to the end zone in the Wildcats’ 49-14 win at Park Hill South. He added a 25-yard touchdown later in the third quarter. read more... |
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| Game 5 - Raymore-Peculiar - Summary |
Wildcats have extreme focus in rout
Blue Springs scores on first seven possessions to thrash Ray-Pec
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, September 26, 2009
With homecoming providing a world of opportunities to distract his football team, Blue Springs High School coach Kelly Donohoe wanted to make sure his team was focused heading into its Suburban Big Seven contest Friday night against Raymore-Peculiar. “I think this is a focused as we have ever been,” quarterback Jared Lanpher said. read more... |
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View video highlights of Ray-Pec game
By Jeff Cooper, MaxPreps.com, September 26, 2009
MaxPreps is America's Source for High School Sports. They are proud to be involved with America's hometown heroes – the young men and
women working hard to improve their skills, place team above self, and serve as inspirations to their local communities. With 8 extra points and 9 kickoffs averaging 56.8 yards per kick, Cody Best was chosen the MaxPreps.com player of the game. Click here to see the video highlights and the interview with Cody. |
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Blue Springs wide receiver Keeston Terry cuts past Ray-Pec defensive back Daniel Breit for a first down in the first quarter of the Wildcats homecoming win over the Panthers.
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Blue Springs running back Darrian Miller tries to get around the Ray-Peck defense before being pushed out of bounds. Miller would score on the series with a 5 yard touchdown pass form Jared Lanpher.
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Blue Springs wide receiver Keeston Terry brings down a pass for a first down during the Wildcats homecoming win over thew Ray-Pec Panthers.
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Blue Springs running back Darrian Miller drags Ray-Peck defensive back Nico Shelly into the end-zone for the Wildcats first touchdown of the night.
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Blue Springs has its way from opening play
By Jayson Jenks, KC Star, Sepember 25, 2009
On the first play of the game, Blue Springs wide receiver Keeston Terry caught a pass from quarterback Jared Lanpher in the flat. Terry spun, side-stepped back inside and squirmed through Raymore-Peculiar’s defense for a 25-yard gain. That only foreshadowed the rest of the night. read more... |
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Blue Springs running back Darrian Miller found giant holes in the defense during a 56-14 defeat of Raymore-Peculiar.
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| Game 4 - Lee's Summit - Summary |
Miller does a little bit of everything to help Wildcats rebound
Running back runs, blocks Blue Springs to rout of Lee’s Summit
By Toriano L. Porter, The Examiner, September 19, 2009
The most impressive play from Blue Springs running back Darrian Miller during the Wildcats’ 54-17 thumping of Lee’s Summit on Friday was quite simply the least noticeable play on a night the junior running back scorched the Tigers for 213 yards and four touchdowns on 22 carries. read more... |
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Wildcats back in win column, beat Tigers 54-17
By Stephen Bubalo, Lee's Summit Journal, September 18, 2009
The Blue Springs football team got a little bit of its swagger back on Friday night, beating Lee’s Summit 54-17. “That was our goal was to just get back to having a good practice week and erase from their minds that game,” Wildcats head coach Kelly Donohoe said of last week’s 17-3 loss to Rockhurst. read more... |
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Blue Springs quarterback Jared Lanpher unloads a pass with Lee's Summit linebacker Blake Stancil in pursuit during the first half Friday at Lee's Summit High School.
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| Zachary Stark of Lee's Summit plows his way through the Blue Springs defense for a touchdown in the first half Friday at Lee's Summit High School.
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| Blue Springs receiver Nick Halterman catches a pass for a touchdown in the first half against Lee's Summit Friday at Lee's Summit High School.
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Lee's Summit receiver is brought down by Blue Springs defenders Aaron Peola and Joshua Padley in the first half Friday at Lee's Summit High School.
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Lee's Summit cornerback Richard Chungong, right, breaks up a pass to Keeston Terry of Blue Springs in the second half Friday at Lee's Summit High School.
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Blue Springs receiver Nick Halterman outruns the Lee's Summit defense for a gain in the second half Friday at Lee's Summit High School.
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Lee's Summit running back breaks away from Blue Springs defender Aaron Peola for a gain in the first half Friday at Lee's Summit High School.
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Blue Springs running back Darrian Miller pushes past Lee's Summit defender Richard Chungong for a touchdown in the first half Friday at Lee's Summit High School.
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| Alumni Follow-Up - Jaron Baston (BSHS Class of 2005) |
What it means to be a Missouri Tiger, by Jaron Baston
Blue Springs grad shares his feelings for Mizzou
The Examiner, September 8, 2009
Game day at Faurot Field. Is there anything better? I grew up in a great football environment at Blue Springs High School, where every home game was sold out and some had three or four thousand more fans than the stadium could hold – especially when we played our rivals like Rockhurst and Blue Springs South. read more... |
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Missouri junior nosetackle Jaron Baston, center, celebrates after dropping Nebraska’s Joe Ganz for his first career sack in MU’s 52-17 victory last season in Lincoln, Neb.
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| Game 3 - Rockhurst - Summary |
Rockhurst bounces back and beats top-ranked Blue Springs
By Lorenzo Butler, KC Star, September 11, 2009
“Coach (Tony Severino) just told us we have to bounce back and go back to the basics,” said Pearl, who added a touchdown as the Hawklets improved to 2-1. “It was a lot of embarrassment. We had to show we had more than that.” read more... |
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Blue Springs' Jordan Brown, center, celebrates with teammates Aaron Peola, left and Joshua Padley after Brown hauled in a long pass interception again Rockhurst Friday.
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Blue Springs' Jordan Chrisman tackles Rockhurst's Noah Pearl after Chrisman lost his helmet during first-half action.
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Blue Springs' Darrian Miller rushes for a gain against the Rockhurst defense Friday.
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Rockhurst's Josh Sykes tries to break the tackle of Blue Springs Mitch Perry during first-half action at Blue Springs Friday.
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Home hex continues for Blue Springs
Wildcats still can’t solve Rockhurst at home – again
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, September 12, 2009
A determined Rockhurst squad, coming to town following a 55-27 loss last week at No. 1 Hutchinson, Kan., used a rock-solid defense and the running of Noah Pearl to stun the Wildcats 17-3. read more... |
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Blue Springs' Keeston Terry escapes the grasp of Rockhurst safety Mark Boushka during the second quarter of the Wildcats' game against the Hawklets.
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Blue Spring's quarterback Jared Lanpher throws a pass to wide receiver Jordan Nubine during the Wildcats game against Rockhurst. The pass fell incomplete.
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Blue Spring's Keeston Terry drives forward during the Wildcats game against Rockhurst.
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Blue Spring's running back Darrian Miller drives forward for a few extra yards in the first quarter of the Wildcats game against Rockhurst.
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Blue Spring's Keeston Terry escapes the grasp of Rockhurst defensive end Dan Tapko during the second quarter of the Wildcats game against Hawklets.
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Wildcats ‘embarrassed’ by loss
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, September 12, 2009
Kelly Donohoe wants to find out if his team has the character to rebound from a devastating 17-3 home loss to Rockhurst Friday night at Peve Stadium. read more... |
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| Game 2 - St. Joseph Central - Summary |
Quick strikes bolster Wildcats
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Karl Zinke, The Examiner, September 5, 2009
Jared Lanpher threw a long strike for a touchdown to Keeston Terry on the first play from scrimmage Friday night. And Terry said it wasn’t even Lanpher’s best throw of the night. read more... |
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Central falls to Blue Springs
By Cole Young, St. Joseph News-Press, September 5, 2009
Before Central’s Suburban League Big 7 opener against Blue Springs, longtime Indian coach Tony Dudik was honored at midfield of Peve Stadium on Friday night. It would be one of the few generous gestures shown by Blue Springs all night. read more... |
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| Game 1 - Lee's Summit West - Summary |
Blue Springs whips Lee's Summit West
By Nate Taylor, KC Star, August 29, 2009
Blue Springs running back Darrian Miller said he knew his body was in good shape for the first game of the season Friday night against Lee’s Summit West. To his surprise, though, Miller noticed himself starting to feel a bit tired during his final run of the first half. read more... |
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Double threat of Miller, Terry leads Blue Springs to fast start
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, August 29, 2009
It wasn’t perfect, but it was close. Blue Springs, the No. 1-ranked Class 6 team in the state, scored on its first seven possessions on the way to a rout of host Lee's Summit West Friday. read more... |
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Blue Spring's Darrian Miller breaks Lee's Summit West's Max Morgan on his way to his second touchdown of the first half.
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Blue Spring's Darrian Miller breaks Lee's Summit West's Max Morgan on his way to his second touchdown of the first half.
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Blue Spring's Darrian Miller.
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Blue Spring's Keeston Terry leaps into the end-zone past two Lee's Summit West defenders for his first touchdown of the season.
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Blue Spring's Darrian Miller breaks Lee's Summit West's Matt Miller on his way to his second touchdown of the first half.
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Blue Spring's Keeston Terry stiff arms Lee's Summit West's Wayne Martin for a 12 yard reception.
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Wildcats' Miller looks at ease on the field
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, August 29, 2009
“Put your shirt on,” quipped a teammate, “you’re embarrassing the rest of us.” Donohoe caught the comment and smiled. “I’d walk shirtless to school if I had a body like that,” Donohoe said, cracking up the players. “I’d teach my class shirtless if I had a body like Darrian Miller.” read more... |
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Wildcats run past Titans, 48-13
Lee's Summit Journal, August 28, 2009
The preseason top-ranked Blue Springs High School football team hit the ground running, literally, in its first game of the season, a 48-13 romp over a youthful Lee’s Summit West squad. “We played awfully good for our first game,” Wildcats head coach Kelly Donohoe said. “To come over here in a hostile crowd and play like that in the first half tells me these kids are focused.” read more... |
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Wildcats facing tough opener
 By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, August 27, 2009
The opening games of the 2009 football season for the Blue Springs and Blue Springs South football teams could be among the marquee matchups of the entire season. read more... |
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Purple and Gold - Game Summary |
Wildcats go through dress rehearsal
‘The Freak,’ other stars impress for Wildcats in Purple and Gold Game scrimmage
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, August 15, 2009
The hidden X-factor in the Blue Springs Wildcats’ combustible offense this season could be Nick Halterman, a senior coach Kelly Donohoe calls “The Freak.” |
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Blue Springs High school senior wide receiver Nick Halterman brings down a pass before running into the end-zon for a touchdown during the Purple and Gold Game at Peve Stadium
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Blue Springs High School junior running back Lorenzo Lucas (43) is brought down by senior linebacker James Schuberth (37) during the Purple and Gold Game at Peve Stadium
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Blue Springs High school junior wide receiver Jonathan Williams (17) dives for extra yardage as he is brought down by senior defensive back Joshua Padley (11) during the Purple and Gold Game at Peve Stadium
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Blue Springs High school junior wide receiver Jonathan Williams (17) is brought down by senior defensive back Jordan Brown (12) during the Purple and Gold Game at Peve Stadium
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New, sleek facilities for Wildcats are impressive
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner, August 15, 2009
I spent Friday night in the Taj Mahal of high school press boxes. After walking into the new Blue Springs High School athletic facility, that is topped off by a press box that would fit comfortably at Arrowhead Stadium, I asked activities director Tom Round if I could just bring a cot and move into the new facility. |
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- Todd McMahill
- Tiradej Bunyrattaphantu
- Keeston Terry
- James Schuberth
- Dillon Poole
- Jared Coop
- Jared Lanpher
- Drew Kerber
- Boston Higgins
- Jordan Durrell
- Tyler Reed
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- Josh Novak
- Pearce Lalli
- Pat Closser
- Layth Alkhateeb
- Jon Trocosso
- Brandon Kiley
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- Cole Jones
- Kyle Brown
- Cullen Buford
- Chance Walker
- Chris White
- Drew Hartley
- Tanner Longoria
- Jake Clark
- Tyler Ray
- David Johnson
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A new Wildcat has just arrived!
Siena Grace Marble was born on August 10th at 5:36PM. She weighed 7lbs, 13oz and measured 20 inches.
Congratulations to Coach Matt Marble and his wife Adri! |
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