The Hermann Bearcats faced a challenging season ... Head Coach Andy Emmons wanted only the best for the players and to play some football. “Last season was a very challenging one.

Hermann coach Jed Leeper walks the sideline during a Class 2 District 2 semifinal football game against Lift For Life on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Mehlville High School in St. Louis, Mo.

22 Four Rivers Conference titles and 13 Missouri State High School Activities Association championships — the most by any coach in state history. Hermann advanced to the state semifinals 24 ...