Solon Spartans Win 2A Title Over Central Lyon GLR
Solon claimed the Class 2A state championship with a 24 7 victory over Central Lyon George Little Rock at UNI Dome. Sophomore James Morris ran 110 yards on 22 carries and scored a 27 yard TD while adding a passing TD. Matt Morrison accounted for two passing scores and 101 passing yards. The win avenged last year’s 16 7 loss and gave Solon its first title since 1988 under coach Kevin Miller.
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Hawks collapse ends Hawkeyes bowl hopes at home
Iowa suffered a 28 19 loss to Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium as three turnovers led to 13 points and crushed hopes for an Insight Bowl bid. Fans booed as Western Michigan, 4 7, controlled the game and outplayed Iowa in every phase.
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Not so mercifully Hawks season ends at home finale
Iowa suffered a 28 to 19 loss to Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in a solemn home finale. Senior linebacker Mike Klinkenberg returned after a concussion and spoke about the tough ending for a team with a losing MAC record.
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UNI Panthers finish 11-0 regular season in DOM win
Northern Iowa clinched an 11-0 regular season with a 48-10 triumph over Southern Utah at the UNI Dome. Coach Mark Farley praised the unbeaten run and home-field playoff prospects as the Panthers eye the FCS title with quarterback Eric Sanders throwing for 206 yards and two touchdowns.
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Jayhawks rout Iowa State in big 12 showdown
No. 4 Kansas improves to 11-0 7-0 Big 12 with a 45-7 win at Memorial Stadium over Iowa State. Bret Meyer Todd Blythe era ends as Kansas fast start and efficient offense pace the dismantling in Lawrence.
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