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Butts rushes for four TDs as De Smet knocks out CBC in district semifinal

CREVE COEUR — There's something about the postseason that agrees with Taj Butts.

The De Smet senior running back rushed for four touchdowns as part of his team's seven-TD rushing effort in a 54-21 win over CBC in a Class 6 District 2 semifinal game Friday night at De Smet.

The four-TD output by Butts, a Mizzou recruit, joins his five- and three-TD showings against Ritenour and CBC, respectively, in district play the last two seasons.

“It's playoff time,” he said. “I never want to be home early watching football. So, I do whatever I can to score because that's what I'm supposed to do.