Rockhurst (Kansas City, Mo.) at Jefferson City (Mo.)These Show Me State powers have combined to win 19 state titles over the past four decades. Rockhurst has four championships since 2000, including last year's Class 6 crown. The Hawklets (6-0) recorded their 20th consecutive win when they shut out Hickman (Columbia) last week, 21-0. Senior
Jordan Walker had more than 700 rushing yards in Rockhurst's first three games but suffered an injury in a Sept. 16 win over Liberty. Rockhurst has dominated this series in recent years, winning the last seven meetings by an average margin of nearly 20 points.
Jefferson City is hungry for its first state championship since 1997. The Jays certainly have the look of a contender, winning their first six games by an average margin of 35 points. Last week, they piled up five touchdowns in the first quarter and romped past Washington, 70-15. Senior running back
Devon Moore ran for three touchdowns, pushing his total to 13 this season.
Mitch Stephens: Jefferson City 42, Rockhurst 35
Steve Montoya: Jefferson City 35, Rockhurst 21
Stephen Spiewak: Rockhurst 35, Jefferson City 28
Kevin Askeland: Rockhurst 42, Jefferson City 24
Jamie DeMoney: Jefferson City 31, Rockhurst 23
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