Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Lee's Summit walked away with it. They were the clear victors by a 42-21 margin over the North Kansas City Hornets on Friday. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Lee's Summit's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Preston Hatfield, who rushed for 122 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also threw for 136 yards and two TDs while completing 87.5% of his passes. What's more, Hatfield racked up 23 receiving yards, the most he's had since back in November of 2024. Another receiver making a difference was Karsten Fiene, who gained 170 total yards and two touchdowns.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Lee's Summit, adding 12 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Hatfield, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Tigers
| 11/14/25 vs North Kansas City | 42-21 |
| 11/07/25 vs Lee's Summit North | 35-33 |
| 10/24/25 @ Lee's Summit North | 37-16 |
| 10/17/25 vs Staley | 28-25 |
| 10/10/25 @ Raymore-Peculiar | 31-14 |
| + 2 more games |
The win (which was Lee's Summit's seventh in a row) raised their record to 7-4. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 34.4 points over those games. As for North Kansas City, their loss dropped their record down to 8-3.
Looking ahead, Lee's Summit will face off against Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers' defense better be ready for this one: the Blue Jays have averaged an impressive 40.9 points per game this season. North Kansas City does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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