Clinton hasn't had much luck against Harrisonville recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Cardinals will venture away from home to take on the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Clinton's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Pleasant Hope/Halfway 61-0. Winning may never get old, but the Cardinals sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
A big part of Clinton's win came down to the chemistry between Debroski Harris and his top target Camden Westendorff. Harris gained 119 total yards and a touchdown while Westendorff threw for 151 yards and three touchdowns. Harris showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 57 yards.
Clinton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 219 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 162 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Mason Shumate
| 10/03/25 @ Pleasant Hope/Halfway | 2 |
| 09/26/25 vs Oak Grove | 2 |
| 09/19/25 vs Pleasant Hill | 1 |
| 09/12/25 @ Summit Christian Academy | 2 |
Clinton's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. Mason Shumate was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sacks himself. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one sack the last four times he's played.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Harrisonville, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past Pleasant Hill 31-6 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Wildcats have posted against the Roosters/Chicks since September 11, 2020.
Clinton better keep an eye on Levi Hall. He was instrumental in Harrisonville's win, rushing for 85 yards and a pair of TDs on only 12 carries, while also throwing for 178 yards and one touchdown while completing 78.6% of his passes. Those 178 passing yards gave Hall a new career-high. Braydon Kanenbley made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Clinton's record is now 5-1. As for Harrisonville, their record now sits at an identical 5-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Clinton has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 261 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Harrisonville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 205.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Clinton came up short against Harrisonville in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 12-0. Can the Cardinals avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
