The Helias Crusaders defeated West Plains 36-30 last night in the high school football playoffs.
The Crusaders have now advanced to the Class 4 semi-finals next week against Smithville.
Several other games to be played today in the high school playoffs include in Class 1 South Callaway against Thayer.
Class 2 Hallsville faces Palmyra.
Both of the games have a 1pm kickoff.
The Missouri Tigers football team will play a game for the first time in three weeks when they travel to South Carolina and battle for the Mayor’s Cup against the Gamecocks.
Today’s game marks the 11th meeting all-time between the 2 schools.
With Missouri and South Carolina deadlocked in the series with 5 wins apiece.
Kickoff is at 6:30.