Prairie Invitational Showcases Top Runners and Records
Cedar Falls wins the boys race in 44 points as Pella’s Marissa Ferebee shatters course limits with a 17:28 personal best to lead a 1 3 4 6 7 finish. Cedar Falls’ Jaden Merrick and Quentin Nauman post fast times, with Nauman setting a school record and proving he can chase the top rivals. Prairie's Nick Lee and Bennett Allred place well for the host, while Cedar Falls freshman Charlie Gall and Elsie Brenneman highlight a strong girls’ race showing.
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Cedar Falls
Jaden Merrick
Pella
Canaan Dunham
Western Dubuque
Quentin Nauman
Cedar Rapids
Amir Prelsberg
College Community Schools
Marissa Ferebee
Seminole
Valley Park
Ferebee
Champi
Dunham
Merrick
Nauman
Drake Stadium
Canaan
Jaden
Prairie
Nick Lee
Bennett Allred
Lee
Elsie Brenneman
Charlee Gall
Brenneman
Harper Groteluschen
Independence Stars Rally In 42-14 Opener Win
Independence Mustangs, ranked No. 6 in 3A, overcame a 14-13 halftime deficit at North Fayette Valley to win 42-14. QB E J Miller threw for 282 yards and three TDs, while Brady Kurt ran for three scores and added a 23-yard interception return. Kurt, a South Dakota State signee, starred on both sides as Independence improves to 1-0 with veteran, productive play.
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Cedar Rapids
Independence
Mustangs
North Fayette Valley
Justin Putz
E.J. Miller
Brady Kurt
South Dakota State
Putz
Mount Vernon
Williamsburg
West Branch
Solon
Davenport
Lewis Central
MCC
Floyd Valley
Unity Christian
Iowa high school football Week 1 shocks topple top teams
The Gazette preseason top ranks tumble on opening Friday. Ankeny stunned by Centennial 31-10. Spirit Lake and Dike-New Hartford also dropped. Dowling, Valley, and West Des Moines rivals posted wins shaping next week’s rankings. Dozens of Iowa squads faced Week 1 results across 70 ranked teams, including Upsets and OT thrillers.
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Gazette
Spirit Lake
Algona
Dike
New Hartford
Grundy Center
Ankeny
Ankeny Centennial
West Des Moines Valley
Southeast Polk
Waukee
Ames
West Des Moines
Dowling
Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Cedar Rapids
Kennedy
West Des Moines Dowling
Bettendorf
Pleasant Valley
Iowa City High
Joliet Catholic
Ill
Johnston
Waukee Northwest
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Thegazette.com
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Eric Addy
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Grady McGuire
Jeff Johnson
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