Scott City FB vs Malden C1D1

SCOTT CITY - Scott City beat Malden 48-6 in the opening round of the MSHSAA Class 1 District 1 playoffs on Friday in Scott City. (To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.)

Scott City senior Devon Ham (9) and freshman Jorden Depree (4) join teammates in taking the field for the Rams' football game against Malden on Friday at Scott City.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Malden senior kickoff returner Deangelo Austin awaits a kick against Scott City on Friday at Scott City.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Malden senior kickoff returner Deangelo Austin heads up field with the ball against Scott City on Friday at Scott City.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Malden senior linebacker Jalias Anderson (55) and senior defensive lineman Tyrone Morris bring down Scott City sophomore runner Tyson Underwood (23) on Friday at Scott City.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Malden junior defensive lineman Chayse Tapp brings down Scott City sophomore quarterback Mark Panagos on Friday at Scott City.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Scott City offensive lineman Cody Adams blocks against Malden defensive lineman Tyrone Morris (28) on Friday at Scott City.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Malden senior linebacker Jalias Anderson (55) tackles Scott City sophomore runner Tyson Underwood (23) on Friday at Scott City.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Malden senior linebacker Jalias Anderson (55) tackles Scott City senior runner Kaleb Karrenbrock on Friday at Scott City.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Scott City junior quarterback Devin Keller watches his team compete against Malden on Friday in Scott City. Keller was the starting quarterback until breaking his ankle in Week Two against St. Vincent.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Scott City freshman Jorden Depree (4) joins teammates in taking the field for the Rams' football game against Malden on Friday at Scott City.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Scott City sophomore running back Tyson Underwood goes to the ground to catch a pass against Malden on Friday in Scott City.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Scott City junior Chase Venable looks to gain yards, as he evades Malden defensive back Sientez Lerma on Friday at Scott City.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Malden senior linebacker Jalias Anderson (55) tackles a Scott City runner on Friday at Scott City.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Veteran Scott City football coach Jim May addresses his team following the Rams' win over Malden in the MSHSAA Class 1 District 1 playoffs on Friday at Scott City.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Scott City juniors Trent Lathum (33) and Zackery Kinsey (57) join teammates in taking the field for the Rams' football game against Malden on Friday at Scott City.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Scott City football coach Jim May joins his team captains (from left) Logan Speakman (19), Devon Ham (9), Landon Pullam (70) and Cody Adams (74) for the pregame coin toss prior to their game against against Malden on Friday at Scott City.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

Malden football coach Jeff Bullock joins his team captains (from left) Tyrone Morris (28), Deangelo Austin (1), Sientez Lerma (5), and Jalias Anderson (55) for the pregame coin toss prior to their game against against Scott City on Friday at Scott City.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com

The Scott City football captains and their Malden counterparts shake hands prior to their MSHSAA Class 1 District 1 game on Friday at Scott City.Tom Davis ~ Tdavis@semoball.com