Saints rout Marion to claim 3A District 4 title in finale
Cedar Rapids Xavier caps regular season with a 37-6 win over Marion at Saints Field to seize the Class 3A District 4 crown. Jay Kortemeyer rushes for 142 yards and 1 rushing score while a punt return and field goal push the lead. Xavier's defense and two interceptions seal the victory as they head into the playoffs hosting a Wednesday opener.
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Lions edge J-Hawks as Noble sets school TD record
Linn-Mar Lions surge after 14-14 halftime with quarterback Furrow 189 yards and four touchdown passes by Trevor Noble, tying another Linn-Mar record. Jefferson J-Hawks led by early adjustments but Lions pull ahead late to clinch playoff positioning. Coaches anticipate Wednesday's playoff pairings amid a strong, respected season.
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Pleasant Valley Wins 4A Title With Late TD Drive
Pleasant Valley defeated Iowa City West 38-24 at Trojan Field to seize the district championship and secure the top seed. Quarterback Chase Kipper connected on a late first half TD as PV erased a nine-point deficit and the Spartans pulled away with a 91-yard rally in the final period.
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Muscatine tops City High in shootout ending playoff bid
Muscatine quarterback Matt Wieskamp piled up 390 yards and six touchdowns in a 49-42 victory over Iowa City High at Bates Field. City High misses the playoffs for the first time since 2002 as Muscatine seizes control with a late surge and two decisive scores.
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Kennedy 4A playoffs rout seals halved comeback
Kennedy built a 28-21 halftime lead and exploded after the break with a 15 play 67 yard drive ending in a Logan Wede 1 yard TD. Nolan Hromdike recovered a kickoff muff, setting up Lizarraga to Brewster for a 23 yard TD as Kennedy pulled away 41-21.
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