Lafayette players celebrate after rallying to beat Liberty-Kansas City in five-set Class 5 girls volleyball state semifinal on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at the Show-Me Center in Cape Girardeau.

Louisiana-Lafayette contained Liberty quarterback Malik Willis and prevented him from getting into a rhythm. Willis completed 14 of 34 passes for 162 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.

LYNCHBURG — Lafayette’s plan in the Class 3 state championship game Saturday was to control the ball to keep it out of Liberty Christian Academy running back Gideon Davidson’s capable hands.

General Lafayette looked forward to the day when “liberty will no longer have to blush in the presence of colored men.” Guy and Amy can be reached at colorusconnected@gmail.com.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Individual stats Have not been reported. “That's a special group of kids," coach Jay Blossom said. "I'm just fortunate I ...