by The Gridiron Geek | Dec 4, 2025 | News, Predictions, Previews
The Jefferson County Leader’s sports page is the “St. Pius Lancers” of our local media scene, rising from the ranks of the average to excel in almost every category. The Geek thinks, or wants to believe, that this year’s snub of the Highway A...
by The Gridiron Geek | Nov 27, 2025 | News, Predictions
Happy Thanksgiving to all … and welcome to the Golden Era. We cheer how much 2025’s postseason means to two Festus schools from the Dirty Dozen, not stopping to think of what their ongoing success means for the blog’s whole field of teams....
by The Gridiron Geek | Nov 21, 2025 | News, Predictions
The Geek joins Rolynn for Rolynn Up the River: State Postseason Edition. Final score predictions for both of our state quarterfinals this Saturday! Week 13 Saturday Playoff Predictions: St. Pius Lancers (17) vs Montgomery County Wildcats (13) Sullivan Eagles...
by The Gridiron Geek | Nov 21, 2025 | News, Predictions, Previews
The Festus Varsity Football Tigers will play their fifth straight road game in the Class 4 state playoffs this Saturday at Sullivan High. It’s an anxious time for a Black & Gold squad whose older brothers, sisters, and cousins recall what happened the last...
by The Gridiron Geek | Nov 19, 2025 | News, Predictions, Previews
The St. Pius Lancers have never had this experience before, and that goes double for the blog that you’re reading. The Gridiron Geek looked over Class 2’s state hopefuls prior to the 2024 playoffs, but we didn’t boast a school berthed in the Elite...
by The Gridiron Geek | Nov 13, 2025 | News, Predictions
Festus Tigers vs North County Raiders (Class 4, District 1 Championship Game) Teams filled with talented rookies are the ultimate Friday Night Lights spoilers in late fall. Sophomores, more so than juniors, seniors, or perhaps even freshmen, don’t stop growing...
