Playoff picture shapes for Iowa prep teams entering Week 8
Cedar Rapids Washington could clinch a state playoff berth with a win over Jefferson, while Dowling and Valley vie for 4A inclusion. Cedar Falls eyes the Big Eight, Emmetsburg, Roland Story, Mount Vernon and others chase berths in 2A and 3A, with Prairie, Fairfield, Pleasant Valley and Cascade among unbeatens vying for at large spots. Unbeatens Cascade and Maquoketa Valley face stiff tests as the field tightens heading into Week 8.
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Lions Dominate Bears in 48-17 Monday Night Win
Detroit quarterback Eric Hipple in his first NFL start threw for 336 yards and four TDs and ran for two more as the Lions beat Chicago 48-17 in Pontiac. Hipple connected with Rick Kane, David Hill, Freddie Scott, and Leonard Thompson on scoring plays, while Billy Sims injured RB Kane led Detroit with 101 rushing yards. Eddie Murray kicked two long field goals and the defense forced multiple Bears drives inside the Lions’ five-yard line.
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Washington ousted from top in UPI prep grid poll
Dowling of West Des Moines remains unbeaten and rises to No. 1 in the Class 4A UPI poll, overtaking Cedar Rapids Washington which slips to No. 2 after a 41-8 win. Algona Garrigan leads the 2A-1A-A poll with Roland-Story close behind, while AP rankings keep Cedar Rapids Washington No. 1 in 4A and Mount Vernon No. 1 in 2A-1A-A.
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Iowa's Dean Named AP Midwest Player of the Week
Pat Dean of Iowa earned the Associated Press Midwest defensive Player of the Week after the 9-7 win over Michigan that moved the Hawkeyes to first in the Big Ten. The West Islip senior made 11 tackles, 9 solo, with 3 tackles for loss as Iowa held Michigan to 155 rushing yards and Woolfolk to 56. This is his second weekly honor, previously after UCLA.
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Big Eight Defense Shines as Longshore Leads Iowa State
Iowa State toppled Missouri 34-13 in Kansas City as Darren Longshore, a first-year cornerback, starred with two interceptions two pass breakups and two tackles. His 34 yard return on Mike Hyde’s pass set up the first score, earning him unanimous Big Eight defensive player of the week honors.
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Amero Ware and Crutchfield shine in rushing stats and Iowa defense
Drake tailback Crutchfield ranks 10th nationally with 135.2 rushing yards per game while Amero Ware sits seventh at 142.5. Iowa Hawkeyes defense sits ninth in total, 14th in scoring, 15th in rushing. Reggie Roby leads the nation in punting at 53.2 yards per kick on 22 attempts.
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Kennedy High to host MVC girls swim and diving championships
Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids hosts the Mississippi Valley Conference girls swimming and diving championships this week. Diving titles are decided today at 5 p.m. in the Kennedy pool, with the Valley swimming championships set to begin at 1 p.m. Saturday in the same venue.
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