Clinging to a six-point lead with over 8 minutes left, Raymore-Peculiar put together an impressive, time-consuming touchdown drive that allowed the Panthers to pull off a 21-7 upset victory at Lee’s Summit Friday evening.

Just two weeks ago, Lee’s Summit beat Ray-Pec 44-23 at Ray-Pec. Much more was on the line Friday in the opening round of the Missouri Class 6, District 4 playoffs. Lee’s Summit, which finished its season 7-3, was the third seed, and Ray-Pec was the sixth seed.

“The biggest thing is we only gave up seven points to Lee’s Summit,” said Ray-Pec coach Tom Kruse, whose team improved to 6-4. “They put some points up. If we continue to play defense like that, we are going to be in every game.”

Lee’s Summit looked like it finally got its offense on track late in the third quarter. A 9-yard touchdown run by Preston Whitworth pulled the Tigers to within six at 13-7.

Neither team was able to score on its next possession. With 8:30 left, Lee’s Summit punted. Ray-Pec got great field position at the Lee’s Summit’s 49.

Behind the running of senior Trent Mitchell and sophomore Chris McKinzy, Ray-Pec methodically moved down field.

“We felt like early on we could do that,” Kruse said. “We could control the line of scrimmage. Two weeks ago we couldn’t.”

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