Mount Vernon blows out West Liberty 55 0 in finale
Mount Vernon quarterback Stacy Gross accounted for 214 total yards and five touchdowns as the Mustangs romped 55-0 over West Liberty in an Eastern Iowa Hawkeye Conference finale. Gross rushed 107 yards and scored three times while throwing for two more, as Mount Vernon built a 42-0 halftime lead.
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Scott Gross
Doug West
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Brian Becker
Central City
Scott McClure
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John Nus
Mike Villari
Mike Kramer
Randy Hamlett
Randy Schulterans
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Center Point
East Buchanan
Tipton
Jeff Murphy
Murphy
Nathan Schmidt
Tim Schneider
Schmidt
Schneider
Darren Lenz
Kennedy shuts out in season finale loss at UNI Dome
Ankeny defeated Kennedy 15-0 in Cedar Falls, forcing turnovers and limiting Kennedy inside the Hawks 20 yard line. Kennedy finishes 2-7 after two straight seasons without scoring in non-conference play.
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Ankeny
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al Stiers
Grinnell Edges Marion 10-6 in Prep Football Thriller
Wes Sebetka sparked Grinnell with a 30 yard fumble return forced early in the fourth quarter as Grinnell upset Marion 10-6. Dan Toney hit a 35 yard field goal for Grinnell, while Don Spaethe returned a fumble for Marion and Shebetka sealed the win by returning Schmickle’s fumble for a late score. Grinnell ends 7-2, Marion 5-4.
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Mark Lebeck
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Don Spaethe
Shebetka
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North Scott eliminates Kennedy in 2A state volley ball
Tracy Graham leads North Scott past Cedar Rapids Kennedy 15-12 15-8 15-6 to reach the semifinals where they will face Des Moines Hoover. Kennedy finishes 27-9-5 with standout Kristy Craig Lisa Smith and Tina Naaktgeboren pacing the offense. Naaktgeboren adds a state record potential 474 consecutive perfect serves.
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Waukee
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Camanche
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Mediapolis
Bjornsen shines as Wash linebacker scores twice in season finale
Bjornsen, playing both ways, rushes 1 yard for a TD and catches a 64 yard pass from Shaw while totaling 10 solo tackles to set a single season Wash record. Shaw adds two TD passes to Bjornsen and Beshears as Wash leads 26-6 at halftime before finishing 0-9.
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Alburnett
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Greg Turner
Belle Plaine
Armen van Scoyoc
Cole Daily
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Jefferson Runs Wild as Rams Fall in Vallewon Clash
Jefferson racked up 323 rushing yards on two touchdowns, described as distinct plays a designed veer and a spur of the moment run. Sharpe, at 5 foot 9, 168 pounds, explained the breakout moves and how key fakes opened space. Calloway praised Senior despite the team's tough opponent and warned against judging by records, noting strong Vallewon defense.
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Mets World Series honor and White House invite spurred remarks
Presidential spokesman Speakes apologized for a remark about the World Champion Mets after their 8-5 World Series win over Boston. The Mets were invited to the White House, with Speakes noting the restaurant incident involving Rusty Staub. Buckner, Sellers and Hriniak underwent successful surgeries, while Evans and Seaver had knee procedures.
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Milwaukee
Charlie Moore
Toronto
Buck Martinez
Fuller to Start at QB for Bears vs Rams Monday Night
Chicago Bears name Steve Fuller as starter against the Los Angeles Rams with Jim McMahon limited by a shoulder issue. Richard Dent will start on defense after a fine for leaving practice early. Walter Payton returns to practice and is slated to start. Doug Flutie remains a potential activation as the team weighs options. Mike Singletary and Matt Suhey are listed as probable starters after injury doubts.
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