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Carter Mitchell seals the deal for Fort Zumwalt East's upset win over Orchard Farm

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Joel Boenitz | Special to the Post-Dispatch
Sep 10, 2026
Sep 10, 2026
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FZ_EAST_08_PB.JPGSTL1050201384 — Carter Mitchell (22) and Preston Meier (6) of Fort Zumwalt East do a little bit of dancing after a touchdown against Orchard Farm at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.
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Joel Boenitz | Special to the Post-Dispatch

ST. PETERS — Carter Mitchell was ready to carry the ball plenty for Fort Zumwalt East.

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Photos: Fort Zumwalt East 33, Orchard Farm 28

FZ_EAST_01_PB.JPGSTL1050201377 — The future pride of Fort Zumwalt East junior cheerleaders preformed during halftime of the game against Orchard Farm in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

OF_14_PB.JPGSTL1050201402 — Madden Bohning (16) of Orchard Farm makes the catch and shakes off a defender from Fort Zumwalt East at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

OF_13_PB.JPGSTL1050201401 — Liam Sinclair (7) of Orchard Farm looks downfield for a receiver against Fort Zumwalt East at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

OH_08_PB.JPGSTL1050201404 — Quarterback Liam Sinclair (7) hands the ball off to Patrick Stifel (4) against Fort Zumwalt East at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

of_11_pb.JPGSTL1050201399 — Patrick Stifel (4) of Orchard Farms breaks into the secondary to score a touchdown against Fort Zumwalt East at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

OF_09_PB.JPGSTL1050201397 — Patrick Ayers (1) of Orchard Farm stands at attention after scoring a touchdown as defender Kristian Lipovac (1) of Fort Zumwalt East indicates the catch was out of bounds at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

OF_10_PB.JPGSTL1050201398 — Quarterback Liam Sinclair (7) of Orchard Farm recovers a high snap before the Fort Zumwalt East defense can make a play at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

OF_15_PB.JPGSTL1050201403 — Liam Sinclair (7) quarterback of Orchard Farm leaps for the end zone to score a touchdown against Fort Zumwalt East at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

ZUM_EAST_01_PB.JPGSTL1050201405 — Devin Medlin (4) of Fort Zumwalt East protects the ball as he runs against Orchard Farm at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

OF_12_PB.JPGSTL1050201400 — An Orchard Farm cheerleader uses her pom poms to cool off on the track during the game against Fort Zumwalt East at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

fz_east_11_pb.JPGSTL1050201390 — Quarterback Myles Medlin (11) of Fort Zumwalt East runs the ball against Orchard Farm at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

OF_02_PB.JPGSTL1050201389 — Orchard Farm coach Chris Lindhoff watches warmups before a game against Fort Zumwalt East in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

OF_04_PB.JPGSTL1050201392 — The Eagles of Orchard Farm take the field before their game against Fort Zumwalt East in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

ZUM_EAST_02_PB.JPGSTL1050201406 — Carter Mitchell (22) of Fort Zumwalt East braces for impact as Winston Creaghan (5) of Orchard Farm moves in for a tackle at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

OF_07_PB.JPGSTL1050201395 — Orchard Farm game captains walk to midfield for the coin toss against Fort Zumwalt East at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

FZ_EAST_07_PB.JPGSTL1050201383 — The offensive line of Fort Zumwalt East opens a hole for Carter Mitchell (22), who scores a touchdown against Orchard Farm at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

FZ_EAST_09_PB.JPGSTL1050201385 — Carter Mitchell (22) of Fort Zumwalt East carries the ball against Orchard Farm at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

FZ_EAST_05_PB.JPGSTL1050201381 — Preston Meier (6) of Fort Zumwalt East races up the field on a kick return against Orchard Farm at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

FZ_EAST_12_PB.JPGSTL1050201387 — Devin Medlin (4) of Fort Zumwalt East runs the ball against Orchard Farm at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

FZ_EAST_04_PB.JPGSTL1050201380 — Patrick Stifel (4) of Orchard Farm makes the catch and is brought down by Kristian Lipovac (1) of Fort Zumwalt East at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

OF_06_PB.JPGSTL1050201394 — Patrick Ayers (1) of Orchard Farm runs back the opening kickoff against Fort Zumwalt East at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

FZ_EAST_06_PB.JPGSTL1050201382 — Preston Meier (6) of Fort Zumwalt East receives a kickoff and races up the field for a 75-yard return against Orchard Farm at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

OF_05_PB.JPGSTL1050201393 — The Orchard Farm Eagles lined up their helmets before the national anthem in their game against Fort Zumwalt East at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

OF_01_PB.JPGSTL1050201388 — Haven Stanfield (18) of Orchard Farm practices his field goals before their game against Fort Zumwalt East in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
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of_03_pb.JPGSTL1050201391 — Winston Creaghan (5) of Orchard Farm wears his grandfathers initials on his eye block to honor him during a game against Fort Zumwalt East in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

FZ_EAST_10_PB.JPGSTL1050201386 — Myles Medlin (11) of Fort Zumwalt East throws a pass against Orchard Farm at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

OF_08_PB.JPGSTL1050201396 — Madden Bohning (16) of Orchard Farm celebrates the touchdown catch by Patrick Ayers (1) against Fort Zumwalt East at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

FZ_EAST_02_PB.JPGSTL1050201378 — Game captains for the Fort Zumwalt East Lions walk to midfield for the coin toss against Orchard Farm at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

FZ_EAST_03_PB.JPGSTL1050201379 — Chase Sinner (9) of Fort Zumwalt East rushes the quarterback as Chris Boschert (68) of Orchard Farm prepares to block his path at Fort Zumwalt East High School in St. Peters on Thursday September 10, 2026.
Paul Baillargeon

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