A balanced offensive attack and a first-half defensive shutout was more than enough for Liberty North to advance to 2-1 on the year.

KEARNEY — The Warriors are firing on all cylinders.

SMITHVILLE — Smithville used an early tidal wave of momentum to overwhelm William Chrisman, 56-0 Friday, Sept. 3, thanks to big plays in all three phases — offense, defense and special teams.

LIBERTY — For the first time in the history of the rivalry between the Liberty and Liberty North football programs, the all-time series stands tied. But the scales sure seem to be tipping in the favor of the Eagles lately.

KEARNEY — Pirates are always more dangerous in uncharted waters.

In an impressive season-opener, Smithville excelled in every facet on the way to a 42-3 victory against Grain Valley on Friday, Aug. 27.

Following a season of restrictions due to COVID-19 protocols, Liberty North High School began the 2021 football season with a road trip. Traveling to Bentonville, Arkansas on Friday, Aug. 27, the Eagles struggled in the first half, falling behind by three possessions before ultimately losing 43-30.

LIBERTY — It’s said that familiarity breeds contempt. In the case of two Suburban Gold Conference elites, familiarity breeds instant gridiron classics.

LIBERTY — After a 10-2 overall record and a 6-1 conference record last season that resulted in a conference championship, the Blue Jays football program is looking to defend its winning ways this season.

KEARNEY — Head coach Josh Gray says his team’s focus this season will be on striving each day and week as a team and as individuals to be the best people with the best work ethic and attitude possible. The team hopes to improve on last year’s team 5-5 season record.

LIBERTY NORTH — Heading into the 2021 fall football season, Eagles head coach Greg Jones said his squad of “good athletes” will need to work together this fall to build on last year’s 9-3 overall record that ended in the state semifinals.

SMITHVILLE — With a returning roster of 21 of 24 starters from last football season, coach Jason Ambroson has confidence and “very high” expectations for this fall.

LIBERTY — Liberty outgoing senior linebacker Jalen Weston will receive the Warren Award as the Missouri winner during this year’s Greater Kansas City Football Conference Association all-star game 7 p.m. Thursday, June 10, at North Kansas City High School.

Coach of the Year: Chad Frigon, Liberty

SMITHVILLE — Smithville football did not trail for the first 47 minutes and 28 seconds of its Missouri Class 4 state semifinals game.