Welcome to Five From Friday our weekly feature that highlights some of the best quotes, notes, stats and performances of the games Friday night.
Quote of the night
““I talked to the kids about focus and didn’t try to get them up too soon. To the kids’ credit, they got themselves up and got focused and did great.” – Ray-Pec Sean Martin after two hour-long lightning delays in a 20-13 win over Blue Springs after going through a similar situation in a game at Staley seven years ago.
Stat line of the night
Jaron Saunders, quarterback, St. Joseph Lafayette – The senior threw for a Missouri state record 698 yards with six passing TD’s and one rushing TD in the Fighting Irish’s 50-21 win over Atchison.
Call of the night
Odessa traveled to Lansing and put its 25-game winning streak on the line against the Lions. The Bulldogs held a 14-0 lead and was ready to receive the second-half kickoff looking to extend its lead. 810 Varsity’s David Trimble was on the call
Blake Heitman to the house
Team of the night
Bishop Ward – The Cyclones had a breakthrough season last year ending a five-plus season losing streak and finishing the year with two wins. This season could be even better and Ward got things off to a great start with an impressive 28-6 win over Sumner.
Big Winner
Blue Valley Northwest – The Huskies opened its season with Blue Valley and handled its business 35-21 pulling away in the second half. This group of seniors have been a part of a major turnaround the past three seasons and this could be the start of one the best year’s in school history.
