October 2021 Freeman Insurance Players of the Game

10/30/21 Marceline vs. Sherwood Class 2 Softball Championship: Marceline sophomore Ireland Bloss went 2-3 at the plate with the tying and go-ahead home runs in Marceline’s 4-1 win over Sherwood to secure their first-ever softball state championship.

10/30/21 La Plata vs. Maysville Class 1 Softball Championship: La Plata senior pitcher Olivia Coy tallied ten strikeouts and went 1-2 at the plate with a single and a walk in La Plata’s 4-0 loss to Maysville.

10/29/21 Marceline vs. New Bloomfield Class 2 Softball Semifinal: Marceline senior catcher Gracey Jordan belted a grand slam in the top of the seventh to provide the final blow in Marceline’s 10-4 win over New Bloomfield.

10/29/21 La Plata vs. St. Elizabeth Class 1 Softball Semifinal: La Plata senior pitcher Olivia Coy notched eleven strikeouts and went 2-3 at the plate with an RBI double to lead the Lady Bulldogs to a 3-1 win over St. Elizabeth.

10/29/21 Moberly at Warrenton football: Moberly sophomore Gabe Flood had two catches for 36 yards and a touchdown and added a 48-yard kick return for a touchdown in Moberly’s 44-33 loss to Warrenton.

10/29/21 Clark County at Macon football: Macon senior running back Trevin Schrum led a strong Tiger ground game with two touchdowns on their way to a 42-6 win over Clark County in the opening round of districts.

10/29/21 Salisbury at Westran football: Westran senior running back Quinn Massey racked up 30 carries for 171 yards and two touchdowns to lead Westran to a 29-12 win over Salisbury.

10/23/21 Atlanta at La Plata Class 1 Softball Quarterfinal: La Plata senior Pieper Wood belted a go-ahead two-run home run to lead La Plata to a 3-1 win over rival Atlanta.

10/22/21 Marceline at Harrisburg football: Marceline sophomore Caleb Stallo had twelve carries for 41 yards and added a 42 yard touchdown reception to help Marceline to a 30-16 win over Harrisburg to capture their seventh straight Lewis & Clark Conference title.

10/22/21 Moberly at Troy Buchanan football: Moberly senior wide receiver DeMarcus Gilson caught five passes for 107 yards and a touchdown in Moberly’s 48-14 defeat to Troy Buchanan.

10/22/21 Hallsville at Boonville football: Hallsville senior quarterback Tyger Cobb ran the ball 29 times for 211 yards and four touchdowns and added 26 yards passing to lead Hallsville to a 36-30 win and their first ever conference title.

10/20/21 La Plata at Canton Class 1 Softball Sectional: La Plata senior pitcher Olivia Coy struck out 15 batters while allowing four hits and one walk in a complete game 1-0 victory over Canton.

10/20/21 Marceline at Clark County Class 2 Softball Quarterfinal: Marceline sophomore Ireland Bloss went 2-3 with a solo home run and an RBi single to lead Marceline to a 3-1 win over Clark County.

10/20/21 Silex at Cairo Class 1 Softball Sectional: Silex senior Carson Harlan went 3-3 at the plater with a two-run home run, a single, and a double to lead the Lady Owls to a 10-0 win over Cairo.

10/15/21Centralia at Macon football: Macon junior quarterback Mykel Linear went 8-11 passing for 126 yards and three touchdowns.  He added 80 yards rushing on 18 carries to lead Macon to a 28-22 win.

10/15/21 Moberly at Mexico football: Mexico junior Anthony Shivers ran the ball 13 times for 241 and five touchdowns, while also adding two interceptions on defense in Mexico’s 41-14 win over Moberly.

10/15/21 Orrick at North Shelby football: North Shelby senior quarterback Cale Stoneburner went 4-7 passing for 131 yards and two touchdowns.  He also ran the ball 19 times for 116 yards and three touchdowns as North Shelby routed Orrick 52-12

10/8/21 Macon at Monroe City football: Monroe City senior Josh Talton ran the ball 16 times for 216 yards and one touchdown to help lead the Panthers to a 58-38 victory over Macon.

10/8/21 Hannibal at Moberly football: Moberly junior Hunter Boots ran the ball 16 times for 95 yards and a touchdown in Moberly’s 48-14 loss to Hannibal.

10/8/21 Harrisburg at Fayette football: Fayette junior D.J. Moore led the Falcons defensively with ten tackles including two sacks and three tackles for loss.  Offensively he ran the ball nine times for 32 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in one reception for a touchdown to lead Fayette to a 42-26 homecoming win over rival Harrisburg.

10/1/21 Moberly at Marshall football: Moberly junior quarterback Collin Huffman went 10-15 passing for 112 yards and a touchdown and added his first career rushing touchdown to lead Moberly to a 20-6 victory over the Owls.

10/1/21 South Shelby at Macon football: Macon junior quarterback Mykel Linear ran the ball 13 times for 169 yards and one touchdown while also going 6-10 passing for 65 yards and a touchdown in Macon’s 42-26 win over South Shelby.

10/1/21 Scotland County at Westran football: Westran senior quarterback Derrick Merritt used his legs to beat the Tigers as he ran the ball 29 times for 201 yards and all three Hornet touchdowns in their 22-12 victory.