Raytown hasn't had much luck against Grain Valley recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Bluejays will face off against the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Raytown is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Smith-Cotton 36-0. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bluejays.
Roger Haney
| 11/07/25 vs Smith-Cotton | 2 |
| 10/31/25 vs Battle | 1 |
| 10/10/25 vs Fort Osage | 1 |
| 10/03/25 vs Truman | 1 |
| 09/26/25 @ Ruskin | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Raytown's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Roger Haney, who gained 70 total yards and three touchdowns, and Frank McCuiston, who rushed for 92 yards and a pair of TDs. What's more, Haney posted two receiving touchdowns, the most he's had since back in September.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Raytown proved: they limited Smith-Cotton to a paltry -0.5 yards per carry. While two picked up at least six total tackles, Dwayne Franklin stood above the rest. He picked up three sacks, forced one fumble, and made six total tackles (4.0 for loss). Raytown's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.3.
Raytown's defense also made the game a nightmare for Koleman Fredrickson, racking up ten sacks. Franklin was especially locked on to Smith-Cotton's QB and sacked him three times. Franklin also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with six. Javontez Taylor Poe was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making five total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Grain Valley was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Belton 56-14. The win continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Pirates: they've now won eight in a row.
Raytown's record is now 7-4. As for Grain Valley, their record now sits at 7-3.
Raytown suffered a grim 33-7 defeat to Grain Valley when the teams last played back in August. Can the Bluejays avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
