Cape Central football defeats Eureka

Cape Central's Davarious Nunley chases a fumble during a November 18, 2023 Class 5 quarterfinal game between the Eureka Wildcats and the Cape Central Tigers at Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. Cape Central defeated Eureka, 32-29. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)

Cape Central’s Shawn Shelton signals a recovered fumble during a November 18, 2023 Class 5 quarterfinal game between the Eureka Wildcats and the Cape Central Tigers at Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. Cape Central defeated Eureka, 32-29. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)

Cape Central running back KeyShawn Boyd scores a rushing touchdown during a November 18, 2023 Class 5 quarterfinal game between the Eureka Wildcats and the Cape Central Tigers at Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. Cape Central defeated Eureka, 32-29. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)

Cape Central receiver Paul Tran points toward the official during a November 18, 2023 Class 5 quarterfinal game between the Eureka Wildcats and the Cape Central Tigers at Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. Cape Central defeated Eureka, 32-29. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)

The Cape Central offensive line gets set for a play during a November 18, 2023 Class 5 quarterfinal game between the Eureka Wildcats and the Cape Central Tigers at Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. Cape Central defeated Eureka, 32-29. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)

Cape Central kicker Joseph Charlton kicks a field goal during a November 18, 2023 Class 5 quarterfinal game between the Eureka Wildcats and the Cape Central Tigers at Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. Cape Central defeated Eureka, 32-29. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)

Cape Central running back Zai’Aire Thomas carries the ball during a November 18, 2023 Class 5 quarterfinal game between the Eureka Wildcats and the Cape Central Tigers at Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. Cape Central defeated Eureka, 32-29. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)

Cape Central running back KeyShawn Boyd carries the ball during a November 18, 2023 Class 5 quarterfinal game between the Eureka Wildcats and the Cape Central Tigers at Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. Cape Central defeated Eureka, 32-29. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)

Cape Central running back Zai’Aire Thomas flips into the end zone after colliding with a Eureka defender during a November 18, 2023 Class 5 quarterfinal game between the Eureka Wildcats and the Cape Central Tigers at Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. Cape Central defeated Eureka, 32-29. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)

Cape Central’s Paul Tran receives the snap for the Extra point during a November 18, 2023 Class 5 quarterfinal game between the Eureka Wildcats and the Cape Central Tigers at Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. Cape Central defeated Eureka, 32-29. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)

Cape Central kicker Joseph Charlton kicks a kickoff during a November 18, 2023 Class 5 quarterfinal game between the Eureka Wildcats and the Cape Central Tigers at Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. Cape Central defeated Eureka, 32-29. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)

Cape Central lineman Keron Purdiman picks up the Eureka quarterback during a November 18, 2023 Class 5 quarterfinal game between the Eureka Wildcats and the Cape Central Tigers at Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. Cape Central defeated Eureka, 32-29. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)

Cape Central's Davarious Nunley (center) shouts in celebration during a November 18, 2023 Class 5 quarterfinal game between the Eureka Wildcats and the Cape Central Tigers at Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. Cape Central defeated Eureka, 32-29. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)

Cape Central's Davarious Nunley celebrates with coaches during a November 18, 2023 Class 5 quarterfinal game between the Eureka Wildcats and the Cape Central Tigers at Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. Cape Central defeated Eureka, 32-29. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)

Cape Central running back KeyShawn Boyd carries the ball during a November 18, 2023 Class 5 quarterfinal game between the Eureka Wildcats and the Cape Central Tigers at Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. Cape Central defeated Eureka, 32-29. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)

Cape Central running back KeyShawn Boyd breaks a tackle during a November 18, 2023 Class 5 quarterfinal game between the Eureka Wildcats and the Cape Central Tigers at Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. Cape Central defeated Eureka, 32-29. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)

The Cape Central defense looks toward the sideline during a November 18, 2023 Class 5 quarterfinal game between the Eureka Wildcats and the Cape Central Tigers at Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. Cape Central defeated Eureka, 32-29. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)

Cape Central running back Zai’Aire Thomas carries the ball during a November 18, 2023 Class 5 quarterfinal game between the Eureka Wildcats and the Cape Central Tigers at Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. Cape Central defeated Eureka, 32-29. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)

Cape Central’s Nate Meadors recovers a fumble during a November 18, 2023 Class 5 quarterfinal game between the Eureka Wildcats and the Cape Central Tigers at Eureka High School in Eureka, Mo. Cape Central defeated Eureka, 32-29. (Tony Capobianco ~ tcapobianco@semoball.com)