LUTHERAN ST. CHARLES ENDS MOBERLY’S SEASON WITH DISTRICT SEMIFINAL SHUTOUT

Moberly football’s season concluded with a 41-0 district semifinal loss at Lutheran St. Charles Friday. The Cougars scored on the game’s first possession, then provided a quick response to a Moberly turnover.

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Eric Duick on the call of the second of three Arlen Harris, Jr. touchdown runs in the first half. Harris rushed for an unofficial 109 yards, and teammate Rhod Gibson added 146 yards, including a 68-yard touchdown on a fake punt on fourth and 23. Cody McDowell’s Spartans trailed 34-0 at half.

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Moberly fumbled three times in the first half. The Spartans recorded just 117 yards of offense Friday. McDowell said a few plays defined the game.

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The Spartans finished 7-4 despite an injury-riddled season and the loss of 17 seniors. McDowell offered his overall takeaways.

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McDowell continued after the completion of his fifth season at Moberly.

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Hear Cody McDowell’s full postgame interview below. 9-2 Lutheran St. Charles hosts Mexico in the district championship Friday. Mexico defeated top-seeded St. Charles West.

Moberly head coach Cody McDowell:

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