by The Gridiron Geek | Sep 8, 2026 | News, Rankings
#1 – Northwest Lions Cedar Hill’s Northwest Varsity Football Lions have achieved a benchmark that even some of their fathers weren’t old enough to have experienced as young alumni. It’s been 40+ years since Northwest dominated the local football scene....
by The Gridiron Geek | Sep 2, 2026 | News, Rankings
#1 – Festus Tigers The skill corps of the 2026 Varsity Tigers appears to be well-stocked with speed, numbers, and discipline in the open field. That’s a massive relief. The Tigers’ upgraded schedule does not allow for many Grade 10 kids to put stats on the...
by The Gridiron Geek | Dec 16, 2025 | News, Rankings, Recaps
Welcome to 2025’s edition of Jefferson County All-Star Team selections by Mississippi Magazine! The Festus Tigers lead this year’s awards, which should not surprise anyone who saw the Class 4 playoffs. Ten Tigers made the All-Star Team. But in line with...
by The Gridiron Geek | Dec 11, 2025 | News, Rankings, Recaps
Jefferson County Large Schools Coach of the Year: Scott Gerling, Northwest Lions Runner-Up: A.J. Ofodile, Festus Tigers Jefferson County Small Schools Coach of the Year: Frank Ray, St. Pius Lancers Runner-Up: Cory Hanger, Grandview Eagles We should reconsider the...
by The Gridiron Geek | Dec 9, 2025 | News, Rankings
#1 – Festus Tigers In one sparkling first-half performance against the Kearney Bulldogs, the Festus Tigers did more to show that they’re ready for the BIG time than they have in any playoff victory, any close defeat, or even in the Show-Me Bowl itself...
by The Gridiron Geek | Oct 22, 2025 | News, Rankings
The changes in this week’s Jefferson County Power Poll are easy to explain in a way. The heightened quality of football below the Meramec River is weeding out the less-prepared teams in favor of consistent winners. You don’t get as many weeks off from...
