Regina survives Starmont in defensive finish in playoff stunner
Regina kicker Daniel Murray booted two field goals and a point after as Regina edged Starmont 13 12 in a postseason game. Starmont, hampered by kicking woes, failed to convert a two point try at the goal line and Regina preserved the win with key stops in the final seconds.
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Decorah Dominates Anamosa in 45-14 Playoff Rout
Decorah rolled to a 45-14 Class 3A first round win over Anamosa before 3,000 at Viking Stadium. D. J. Mello kicked a 43-yard field goal and added five extra points as Decorah moved to 10-0, with running backs J. Kraayenbrink and J. Jaeger piling up yardage and quarterback B. Humpal directing a potent attack.
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Fairfield beats Benton Community in Class 3A playoff upset
Fairfield Trojans dominated on the ground for 365 total yards 334 rushing led by Tyler Pacha Dustin Kurtz and Ben Hektoen to beat Benton Community 30 16 in a first round playoff game at Van Horne. Benton’s Kyle Goodchild and Alex McGrew opened with big runs but the hosts stalled and Fairfield pulled away.
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Fairfield 30 Benton Community 16 in first round playoff clash
Fairfield jumped to a 23 point lead by midway, then sealed a 30-16 win over Benton Community. Dustin Kurtz added two long TD runs and a key third quarter field goal as Fairfield dominated up front. Coach Mike Schenck praised the team’s size and effort. Fairfield advances to a 3A quarterfinal Tuesday hosting Chariton.
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Bears roll past Clayton Ridge in first round playoff win
West Branch dominates Clayton Ridge 38-7 as Adam Sheyko rushes for 139 yards and two touchdowns. The Bears build a 24-7 halftime lead and secure the victory despite wet conditions and Clayton Ridge four interceptions. West Branch improves to 9-1 and advances to meet Iowa City Regina in the quarterfinals.
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