Perryville's Bryce Flaherty attempts to escape the grasp of St. Pius X's Jalen Thornton during the first half Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Perryville, Missouri.Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian
St. Pius X's Jalen Thornton is brought down by Perryville's Garrett Richardet during the first half Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Perryville, Missouri.Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian
St. Pius X's Elliot Fischer throws a pass during the first half against Perryville on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Perryville, Missouri.Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian
Perryville quarterback Ross Hadler looks to the sidelines during the second half against St. Pius X on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Perryville, Missouri.Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian
Perryville's Ross Hadler carries the ball while being pursued by St. Pius X's Luke Comparato during the second half Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Perryville, Missouri.Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian
Perryville coach Blane Boss talks to his team during a timeout in the second half against St. Pius X on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Perryville, Missouri.Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian
Perryville's Garrett Richardet (84) is congratulated by his teammates after intercepting a pass during the second half against St. Pius X on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Perryville, Missouri.Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian
Perryville's Austin Cook is brought down by St. Pius X's Grant Viehman during the second half Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Perryville, Missouri.Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian
Perryville's Garrett Richardet, left, celebrates with teammate Clayton Jung after making a tackle in the backfield during the second half against St. Pius X on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Perryville, Missouri.Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian