Missouri High School Football - Lafayette topples Benton
September 8, 2023: St. Joseph, MO 64504 The Lafayette Fighting Irish (St. Joseph, MO) football defeated the host Benton Cardinals (St. Joseph, MO), 26-14 in Friday's league bout.
In their next game, the Fighting Irish face the Savannah Savages (Savannah, MO) in a Midland Empire bout, on Friday, September 15. Lafayette will attempt to advance on its 1-2 season record. The Savages enter the bout with a 2-1 record after their 42-0 non-league win over Kirksville (Kirksville, MO).
The Cardinals (1-2) will now prepare for their bout against Lincoln College Prep (Kansas City, MO). The Blue Tigers enter the non-league bout with a 2-1 record. In their last bout, Lincoln College Prep defeated Pembroke Hill (Kansas City, MO), 14-12, in a league bout.