2020 • Week 9
Playoff Game

Paola vs St. James Academy

35 - 45
Final Score

Game Overview

In a 2020 playoff matchup, Paola traveled from Paola, KS to face St. James Academy of Lenexa, KS. Both teams entered the postseason contest with hopes of advancing further in the playoffs. St. James Academy emerged victorious with a solid performance, defeating Paola 45-35. The 10-point difference came in a game that saw 80 total points scored between the two teams. Leading their respective teams were Mike Dumpert for Paola and Tom Radke for St. James Academy. As part of the 2020 postseason, this playoff game carried significant weight for both programs' championship aspirations.
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Paola

Paola, KS

35
Season Record
8-0

Team Information

School: Paola
Location: Paola, Kansas
Head Coach: Mike Dumpert
Mascot: Panthers
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St. James Academy

Lenexa, KS

45
Winner
Season Record
4-3

Team Information

School: St. James Academy
Location: Lenexa, Kansas
Head Coach: Tom Radke
Mascot: Thunder

Game Information

Game Details

Season: 2020
Week: 9
Status: Completed

Game Statistics

Final Score: 35 - 45
Margin: 10 points
Winner: St. James Academy

Previous Matchups

Paola and St. James Academy have faced each other 4 times in recent history. These previous encounters have helped shape the rivalry between these two programs.

2013
Paola 28 - 14 St. James Academy
2012
Paola 13 - 20 St. James Academy
2011
Paola 48 - 12 St. James Academy
2010
Paola 66 - 15 St. James Academy

Team Profiles

Paola Panthers

The Paola Panthers are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Paola, KS, Paola High School's football team is known for an impressive overall win percentage of 69.78%.

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St. James Academy Thunder

The St. James Academy Thunder are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Lenexa, KS, St. James Academy High School's football team is known for a competitive spirit on the field.

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Coaching Matchup

Mike Dumpert

Paola Head Coach

Mike Dumpert was a high school football coach for 22 seasons and did not secure a state title. Throughout his coaching career, he demonstrated an overall record of 0-0-0.

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Tom Radke

St. James Academy Head Coach

Tom Radke has been a high school football coach for 14 seasons and has not yet secured a state title. Throughout his coaching career, he demonstrated an overall record of 0-0-0.

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