In a miraculous season full of amazing catches and heart-stopping comebacks, the Kirkwood Pioneers varsity football team went undefeated capturing their elusive first state championship. Let’s take a look back at the moments that made us jump out of our seats with excitement. In order from past to present, here are the top 20 plays of the season:
20. Jordan Bishop opens season with 39 yard touchdown run (season opener vs. Pattonville)
19. Jordan Bishop 3 yard run and 14 yard run cap amazing comeback (City of Champions Classic vs. Hazelwood East)
18. Ramon Alton 14 yard run finished off Dome comeback (Great American Football Classic vs. Rockwood Summit)
17. Andre Harris 90 yard interception (Conference game vs. Parkway North)
16. Blake Goddard 80 yard run (Conference game vs. Parkway North)
15. Ramon Alton breaks Kirkwood Pioneers career rushing record (Conference game vs. Seckman)
14. Blake Goddard 86 yard run (Conference game vs. Seckman)
13. Jordan Bishop 69 yard touchdown pass to James Willis (Conference game vs. University City)
12. Andrew Wilson leaping interception (District Championship vs. Webster)
11. Jordan Bishop 3rd down and 10 to go 46 yard Hail Mary pass to Andre Harris (District Championship vs. Webster)
10. Pioneers force Zeb Bates fumble which gives the team the chance to take the lead late (District Championship vs. Webster)
9. Ramon Alton 10 yard run gives Pioneers lead with 1:08 to go (District Championship vs. Webster)
8. Jordan Bishop 44 yard touchdown pass to Clyde Benson (State quarterfinals vs. Rockwood Summit)
7. Blake Goddard spins off defender and scores touchdown (State quarterfinals vs. Rockwood Summit)
6. Ramon Alton 48 yard run for touchdown (State quarterfinals vs. Rockwood Summit)
5. Edward Richey 36 yard fumble recovery for a touchdown (State quarterfinals vs. Rockwood Summit)
4. Andrew Phillips 31 yard field goal with 11.9 seconds left (State quarterfinals vs. Rockwood Summit)
3. Blake Goddard 62 yard touchdown run (State semifinals vs. Parkway Central)
2. Jordan Bishop 3rd down and 13 to go 73 yard touchdown pass to Clyde Benson (State Championship vs. Fort Osage)
1. Eric Phillips 46 yard interception returned for a touchdown (State Championship vs. Fort Osage)
