Regina Regals rely on top staff for 55th straight bid
Cedar Falls The Regina Regals led by coach Marv Cook rely on NFL and NCAA veterans on a talent rich staff to guide the No. 1 Class 1A team into a semifinal vs No. 8 North Fayette Valley. The unit aims for a 55th straight win tying state mark as players praise the staff’s experience and mentorship.
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Bears blast Wapsie to reach Class A title game
BGM, ranked No. 1, beat No. 3 Wapsie Valley 35-10 in a Class A semifinal at the UNI Dome to advance to the championship against West Lyon. Jack Kline rushed for 125 yards and 67 receiving yards, while Kyle Gritsch added two touchdowns. The Bears dominated early with four of five first-half TD drives and rattled the defending state champions, ending their 26-game win streak.
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Saints Beat Dowling In 4A Title Prep Showdown
Wes Gardner sparked Xavier with a 17 yard pick six and a 62 yard punt return as the Saints erased a halftime deficit to beat Dowling. Gardner added a 4 yard TD run while Baldus connected on a 73 yard TD and Persick hit a late 37 yard field goal for the final margin. Xavier struggled to run, finishing with 36 yards on 38 carries.
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Area dome games set with Regina and Waukon in semis
Regina faces North Fayette Valley in a top ranked 1A semifinal with a 54 game win streak and strong rushing duo Josh Mackey and Derrick Kuehner. Waukon meets Albia in a 2A semifinal, both teams riding deep playoff runs after balanced offenses and a dominant season.
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