<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1rA7zI_0viU144l00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1rA7zI_0viU144l00" width="1770" height="1178" ><figcaption>Ritter QB Carson (cart'dawg) Boyd (2) tries to escape the grasp of Cape Central defensive tackle Cartez Hopkins (28) during third quarter action of the Class 5 football state semifinal at Cardinal Ritter Sat. Nov. 25, 2023. Credit: Photo by Wiley Price I St. Louis American</figcaption></figure>Cardinal Ritter College Prep began its season with three consecutive victories against impressive competition. The trio of perennial football powers- Jackson, Rochester (IL) and Francis Howell – all have strong tradition with state championships in the recent past. The Lions stepped up their level of competition during a road trip South to take on national powerhouse St. Augustine from New Orleans (LA). Again, the Lions answered the challenge as they posted an impressive 38-20 victory to improve to 4-0. The Lions have not lost a football game in more than two years.Senior quarterback Carson Boyd had a big night for Ritter as he completed 26 of his 31 passes for 351 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 127 yards and another score.Receiver Elijah Abdullah caught seven passes for 130 yards and a touchdown while Dejarrion Miller had four receptions for 77 yards and a touchdown. Running back Jamarion Parker rushed for 164 yards and a touchdown.Cardinal Ritter will host Lift for Life at 7 p.m. Friday.Top performances from Week 4Running back Marcus Burks of Hazelwood East rushed for 144 yards on seven carries and a touchdown in a 35-7 victory over LadueQuarterback Kyren Eleby of SLUH completed 11 of 14 passes for 271 yards and four touchdowns in a 56-14 victory over Lutheran-St. Charles.Running back Dierre Hill of Althoff rushed for 255 yards on 23 carries and five touchdowns in a 56-55 victory over Tolono Unity.Running back Jason Boyd of Parkway West rushed for 126 yards on 22 carries and a touchdown in a 28-14 victory over Parkway South.Running back Madden Irving of Chaminade rushed for 235 yards on 26 carries and two touchdowns in a 41-35 victory over Vianney.Receiver Brycen Dorsey of CBC had three receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown in a 38-14 victory over DeSmet.Quarterback Kameron Eleby of Pattonville threw four touchdown passes and rushed for two TDs in a 43-37 victory over Ritenour.On Tap for Week 5Thursday, Sept. 27Parkway North at Hazelwood East, 6 p.m.Friday, September 28SLUH at CBC, 6 p.m.Chaminade at St. Mary’s, 6 p.m.Vianney at DeSmet, 6 p.m.Hazelwood Central at Marquette, 6:30 p.m.Belleville East at Alton, 7 p.m.Eureka at Kirkwood, 7 p.m.Festus at Hillsboro, 7 p.m.Lutheran North at Lutheran South, 7 p.m.Hazelwood West at Ladue, 7 p.m.Saturday, September 29East St. Louis at O’Fallon, 1 p.m.McCluer North at McCluer, 1 p.m.MICDS at John Burroughs, 2 p.m.Earl’s WorldSaint Louis University men’s and women’s basketball can meet the teams during Billiken Basketball Night at 6 p.m. Friday at Chaifetz Arena. The event is open to the public and free.. Fans will get a chance to meet players and coaches and view a scrimmage. The men’s team is under the leadership of first-year coach Josh Schertz while the women’s team is coming off the championship of the WNIT under the direction of coach Rebecca Tillett…A’ja Wilson was the unanimous choice for Most Valuable Player in the WNBA after a historic season. The 6’5” superstar joins Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie and Lauren Jackson as three-time winners of the MVP award. Wilson led the WNBA in scoring while becoming the first player in history to score more than 1,000 points. She also led the league in total rebounds and blocked shots…St. Louisan Kyren Williams had a big performance for the Los Angeles Rams’ in their come-from-behind 27-24 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The former Vianney star rushed for 89 yards, caught two passes for 24 yards and scored three touchdowns. One of his TDs ended with an acrobatic flip into the end zone…Former SLUH football standout Ryan Wingo is having a strong freshman season with the Texas Longhorns, who are currently ranked No. 1 in the nation. Wingo has become one of the Longhorns’ big play receivers as he averages 26 yards per catch in the first four games. He has nine receptions for 239 yards and a touchdown. He had his biggest game in Week 3 with three catches for 127 yards in a 55-7 victory over UTSA….Thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of former Vashon basketball standout Melvin Robinson, who recently passed away. Robinson was a talented 7-footer who was the tallest player to ever wear the Vashon uniform. He was a big part of their incredible 1988 state championship team that was one of the best in the country. Robinson also played two years of college ball at Saint Louis University. RIP “Big Chill.” </div></body>

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Cardinal Ritter College Prep began its season with three consecutive victories against impressive competition. The trio of perennial football powers- Jackson, Rochester (IL) and Francis Howell – all have strong tradition with state championships in the recent past. The Lions stepped up their level of competition during a road...