View the Cardinal Ritter Football Schedule 2026. Cardinal Ritter Lions compete in MSHSAA Class 5, District 3, St. Louis, Missouri. Head coach: Brennan Spain. Team colors: Maroon and White.
St. Louis Area High School Football
Week 8 Small School Power Rankings
1. St. Mary’s (5-2)
2. Breese Central (7-1)
3. Cahokia (6-2)
4. University City (7-0)
5. Cardinal Ritter (3-4)
6. Lutheran North (3-3)
7. St. Charles West (7-0)
8. MICDS (5-2)
9. Freeburg (6-2)
10 Union (6-1)
Cardinal Ritter (@RitterPrep) sophomore Terrell Davis Jr. gets free for a 20-yard touchdown catch and run on Thursday evening against Lift for Life https://t.co/y0nmEq8AMg
FINAL
Lift For Life 22 (2-5)
Cardinal Ritter 30 (3-4)
The Lions threw for two first downs to ice the game and escape an upset bid by the Hawks. Sophomore Rhylan Moore threw three touchdowns including two to Class of 2029 WR Terrell Davis Jr (MVP tonight).
LFL played tough and had numerous chances to take the lead and establish control. Ultimately, Ritter’s D1 talent on offense stepped up in the second half and did enough to get the W.
4:30, 4Q
Lift For Life 22
Cardinal Ritter 30
The Hawks score their first touchdown in 12 quarters by virtue of a 6-yard read-option touchdown run by QB Marquise Elliot. Seven Jackson runs in the 2-point conversion.
What a game this has been!
7:19, 4Q
Lift For Life 14
Cardinal Ritter 30
Terrell Davis Jr has been the MVP of this game. He catches a first down pass then runs 60 yards down to the 1 where Amir Tillman the scored on a rushing touchdown. 2-point conversion good again. That should be enough for the Lions.
1:11, 3Q
Lift For Life 14
Cardinal Ritter 22
Rhylan Moore 26-yard touchdown pass to the speedy Malahn Green (Oklahoma commit). Best the Lions have looked all night driving the field and scoring. 2-point conversion good.
7:13, 3Q
Lift For Life 14
Cardinal Ritter 14
This is CRAZY!
Lions forced their second consecutive fumble recovery deep on their own territory but on the very next play they have trouble with the snap and Aiden Barber scooped and scored for the touchdown. They tied the game on the 2-points conversion.
10:23, 3Q
Lift For Life 6
Cardinal Ritter 14
After forcing & recovering a LFL fumble at the 9-yard line, the Hawks for a Ritter 4th and goal at the nine, Rhylan Moore finds Terrell Davis Jr for a touchdown reception. 2-point conversion was good and with a sweet one/handed grab.
Halftime
Lift For Life 6
Cardinal Ritter 6
A bizarre, yet very entertaining half of football concludes. The Hawks have a legit defense after seeing them the last two weeks and the even held De Smet to 20 points. Ritter’s defense has been just ok tbh so far because they’ve been aided by three bad LFL snaps that ended their drives on separation occasions where LFL was driving in plus territory each time.
The Hawks will receive to start the 2nd half. The Lift offense has now gone 11 quarters without scoring a point but are tied with Ritter.
UNOFFICIAL FIRST-HALF STATS -
Lift for Life has outgained Cardinal Ritter 146-107.
Lift for Life's Elliott is a perfect 4-for-4 for 57 yards and has rushed for 71 yards on 7 carries.
Ritter's Moore is 4-for-15 at the break for 35 yards and a passing score
4:38, 2Q
Lift For Life 6
Cardinal Ritter 6
On the ensuing kickoff, Seven Jackson fakes a reverse handoff, gets a good wall by his blockers and runs it all the way back for a touchdown! 2-point conversion was no good and the game is tied again.
4:54, 2Q
Lift For Life 0
Cardinal Ritter 6
Lions get a big break off their third punt of the game LFL touched the ball and the Lions recovered deep in Hawks territory. After a 15-yard loss, Rhylan Moore throws a 20-yard touchdown pass to fellow sophomore Terrell Davis Jr.
End 1Q
Lift For Life 0
Cardinal Ritter 0
Both teams have punted twice. LFL has made it inside the Ritter 35 on both drives but were both wiped out by bad snaps. Ritter’s now driving at the LFL 11-yard line.
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St. Louis Metro High School Football Week 8 Top 25 Power Rankings 1. East St. Louis (7-1) 2. De Smet (6-1) 3. CBC (4-3) 4. Ladue (7-0) 5. SLUH (5-2) 6. Eureka (5-2) 7. Troy Buchanan (6-1) 8. Kirkwood (5-1) 9. St. Mary's (5-2) 10. Cahokia (6-2) 11. Breese Central (7-1) 12. Cardinal Ritter (3-4) 13. Chaminade (4-3) 14. Ritenour (5-2) 15. Pattonville (6-1) 16. Summit (4-3) 17. Festus (5-2) 18. Triad (7-1) 19. University City (7-0) 20. Northwest (6-1) 21. Timberland (6-1) 22. St. Charles West (7-0) 23. Marquette (4-3) 24. Seckman (6-1) 25. Oakville (6-1)
St. Louis Area High School Football Week 8 Small School Power Rankings 1. St. Mary’s (5-2) 2. Breese Central (7-1) 3. Cahokia (6-2) 4. University City (7-0) 5. Cardinal Ritter (3-4) 6. Lutheran North (3-3) 7. St. Charles West (7-0) 8. MICDS (5-2) 9. Freeburg (6-2) 10 Union (6-1)
Davis lets his play speak loud and clear in Cardinal Ritter's win over Lift for Life https://t.co/wVJ4NVJOmO
LIFT FOR LIFE VS CARDINAL RITTER Epic Inner City Battle Full Game Highlights⬇️ 📺 https://t.co/vC0mMYq9Tf https://t.co/5RWU29wRw2
RT @GSV_Acct: FINAL Lift For Life 22 (2-5) Cardinal Ritter 30 (3-4) The Lions threw for two first downs to ice the game and escape an upse…
RT @pHalfacre_STL: Cardinal Ritter (@RitterPrep) sophomore Terrell Davis Jr. gets free for a 20-yard touchdown catch and run on Thursday ev…
Davis lets his play speak loud and clear in Cardinal Ritter's win over Lift for Life https://t.co/wVJ4NVJOmO
Cardinal Ritter (@RitterPrep) sophomore Terrell Davis Jr. gets free for a 20-yard touchdown catch and run on Thursday evening against Lift for Life https://t.co/y0nmEq8AMg
RT @pHalfacre_STL: Final. Cardinal Ritter (3-4) holds off Lift for Life for a 30-22 victory https://t.co/yE49dTkZpj
RT @GSV_Acct: FINAL Lift For Life 22 (2-5) Cardinal Ritter 30 (3-4) The Lions threw for two first downs to ice the game and escape an upse…
FINAL Lift For Life 22 (2-5) Cardinal Ritter 30 (3-4) The Lions threw for two first downs to ice the game and escape an upset bid by the Hawks. Sophomore Rhylan Moore threw three touchdowns including two to Class of 2029 WR Terrell Davis Jr (MVP tonight). LFL played tough and had numerous chances to take the lead and establish control. Ultimately, Ritter’s D1 talent on offense stepped up in the second half and did enough to get the W.
Final. Cardinal Ritter (3-4) holds off Lift for Life for a 30-22 victory https://t.co/yE49dTkZpj
RT @GSV_Acct: 4:30, 4Q Lift For Life 22 Cardinal Ritter 30 The Hawks score their first touchdown in 12 quarters by virtue of a 6-yard read…
RT @GSV_Acct: 4:30, 4Q Lift For Life 22 Cardinal Ritter 30 The Hawks score their first touchdown in 12 quarters by virtue of a 6-yard read…
4:30, 4Q Lift For Life 22 Cardinal Ritter 30 The Hawks score their first touchdown in 12 quarters by virtue of a 6-yard read-option touchdown run by QB Marquise Elliot. Seven Jackson runs in the 2-point conversion. What a game this has been!
7:19, 4Q Lift For Life 14 Cardinal Ritter 30 Terrell Davis Jr has been the MVP of this game. He catches a first down pass then runs 60 yards down to the 1 where Amir Tillman the scored on a rushing touchdown. 2-point conversion good again. That should be enough for the Lions.
1:11, 3Q Lift For Life 14 Cardinal Ritter 22 Rhylan Moore 26-yard touchdown pass to the speedy Malahn Green (Oklahoma commit). Best the Lions have looked all night driving the field and scoring. 2-point conversion good.
RT @GSV_Acct: 7:13, 3Q Lift For Life 14 Cardinal Ritter 14 This is CRAZY! Lions forced their second consecutive fumble recovery deep on t…
RT @GSV_Acct: 7:13, 3Q Lift For Life 14 Cardinal Ritter 14 This is CRAZY! Lions forced their second consecutive fumble recovery deep on t…
7:13, 3Q Lift For Life 14 Cardinal Ritter 14 This is CRAZY! Lions forced their second consecutive fumble recovery deep on their own territory but on the very next play they have trouble with the snap and Aiden Barber scooped and scored for the touchdown. They tied the game on the 2-points conversion.
10:23, 3Q Lift For Life 6 Cardinal Ritter 14 After forcing & recovering a LFL fumble at the 9-yard line, the Hawks for a Ritter 4th and goal at the nine, Rhylan Moore finds Terrell Davis Jr for a touchdown reception. 2-point conversion was good and with a sweet one/handed grab.
RT @GSV_Acct: Halftime Lift For Life 6 Cardinal Ritter 6 A bizarre, yet very entertaining half of football concludes. The Hawks have a leg…
RT @pHalfacre_STL: UNOFFICIAL FIRST-HALF STATS - Lift for Life has outgained Cardinal Ritter 146-107. Lift for Life's Elliott is a perfect…
Halftime Lift For Life 6 Cardinal Ritter 6 A bizarre, yet very entertaining half of football concludes. The Hawks have a legit defense after seeing them the last two weeks and the even held De Smet to 20 points. Ritter’s defense has been just ok tbh so far because they’ve been aided by three bad LFL snaps that ended their drives on separation occasions where LFL was driving in plus territory each time. The Hawks will receive to start the 2nd half. The Lift offense has now gone 11 quarters without scoring a point but are tied with Ritter.
UNOFFICIAL FIRST-HALF STATS - Lift for Life has outgained Cardinal Ritter 146-107. Lift for Life's Elliott is a perfect 4-for-4 for 57 yards and has rushed for 71 yards on 7 carries. Ritter's Moore is 4-for-15 at the break for 35 yards and a passing score
RT @GSV_Acct: 4:38, 2Q Lift For Life 6 Cardinal Ritter 6 On the ensuing kickoff, Seven Jackson fakes a reverse handoff, gets a good wall b…
4:38, 2Q Lift For Life 6 Cardinal Ritter 6 On the ensuing kickoff, Seven Jackson fakes a reverse handoff, gets a good wall by his blockers and runs it all the way back for a touchdown! 2-point conversion was no good and the game is tied again.
4:54, 2Q Lift For Life 0 Cardinal Ritter 6 Lions get a big break off their third punt of the game LFL touched the ball and the Lions recovered deep in Hawks territory. After a 15-yard loss, Rhylan Moore throws a 20-yard touchdown pass to fellow sophomore Terrell Davis Jr.
RT @GSV_Acct: End 1Q Lift For Life 0 Cardinal Ritter 0 Both teams have punted twice. LFL has made it inside the Ritter 35 on both drives b…
End 1Q Lift For Life 0 Cardinal Ritter 0 Both teams have punted twice. LFL has made it inside the Ritter 35 on both drives but were both wiped out by bad snaps. Ritter’s now driving at the LFL 11-yard line.