Lee’s Summit West Titans lead balanced attack against Park Hill Trojans
Posted by GSDispatch Editor in by Mike Evans, Sports
The Titan defense held Park Hill to a 3 and out on their opening possession. Cam Johnson (5) returned the ensuing punt for a Touchdown.
Park Hill High School’s Trojans fought hard but was overpowered by a balanced effort from the Lee’s Summit West offense, defense, and special teams in a 38-14 Titan win on Friday night at Lee’s Summit West Stadium. To start the game, Park Hill received the opening kickoff and went ‘three and out.’ Senior Cam Johnson then took the Trojan punt and returned it 60 yards for the first touchdown of the night. The Trojans went ‘3 and out’ a second consecutive series, but this time Park Hill held West to a field goal and trailed by a 10-0 deficit. However, late in the first half, the Titans exploded for 21 points in the final 4:23 of the second quarter to open up what would prove to be an insurmountable lead.
Ben Poeschl leaps to deflect a pass from Trojan QB Nathan Wilson.
The Titans were led by a balanced attack throughout the game with touchdowns from receiver Austin Panko, quarterback Luke Knott, and running backs Marcus Strickland and Darnay Session. The Titan defense was led by senior linebackers Ben Poeschl and Ryan Hillier, who intercepted Park Hill quarterback Nathan Wilson late in the 2nd quarter and returned the ball to the Park Hill two yard line, which set up a score by Marcus Strickland. On special teams, the Titans dominated as well, recovering a surprise onside kick and also successfully faking a punt for a first down in that decisive 2nd quarter. Kicker Darik Geha was perfect as well, converting a 34 yard field goal and five extra points.
Defensive tackles Jamone Boyd (58) and Togaie McCauley (78) share a handshake before the snap.
This was a complete effort from Lee’s Summit West against a Trojan team that came into tonight’s contest averaging 32 points per game.
The Titans improved to 5-1 and will host Lee’s Summit High school next Friday night, while the Trojans fell to 2-3 and host Staley High School next week.
Additional photos from the game can be seen on the Dispatch’s Facebook album.
Mike Evans is a husband, father, pastor and local sports enthusiast who enjoys covering high school sports for the Dispatch. In his spare time he is involved in leading the launch of a new church in South Lee’s Summit. Discover Church will start on November 7 at Summit Lakes Middle School.
