Postseason High School Football
Two more classes held their semifinal games yesterday and a pair of upsets highlighted yesterday’s action.
Class 1A led off the action and Regina Catholic’s offense did anything it wanted to do against Grundy Center, compiling 289 rushing yards in the 31-12 victory. Savion Miller rushed for 167 yards and a score for the Regals as Kyle Tracy added three scores of his own.
What has become a theme for most of the playoffs, South Hardin struck first but ended up being no match for the defending Class 2A champs as West Lyon powered their way to a 21-7 win. Evan Hildring did most of the work for the Wildcats, running for 174 yards and two touchdowns in the winning effort.
The Class 1A state title game between West Lyon and Regina Catholic is slated for Thursday, November 20th, at 4 pm.
In the Class 5A semifinals, Dowling Catholic’s passing attack finally broke through Valley’s defense for enough big plays in the second half to take down the Tigers 14-10. Joey Nahas found his brother Jimmy for a 28-yard touchdown pass and Jeffrey Roberts for a 69-yard dagger in the 3rd quarter to lead the Maroons.
Lastly, in the nightcap, Iowa City Liberty controlled the game from start to finish as they upset Waukee Northwest 31-15. Reece Rettig picked apart the Wolves defense for 210 passing yards and three total touchdowns, while the Lightning’s defense limited Waukee Northwest to just 202 total yards.
The Class 5A championship will wrap up action on Friday, November 21st, with kickoff at 7 pm between Dowling Catholic and Iowa City Liberty.
The Class 2A semifinals will lead off today with Osage and Van Meter playing at 10 am and Kuemper Catholic squaring off against Wilton at 1 pm. The Class 3A semifinals will follow with Bishop Heelan kicking off against Wahlert Catholic at 4 pm and Solon taking on Nevada at 7 pm.
#1 Bishop Garrigan and #2 Woodbine will meet on Thursday at 9:30 am for the Eight-Player state championship.
The Class A championship contest is set for Thursday at 1 pm between Saint Ansgar and MMCRU.
Pella and Xavier will meet at 7 pm on Thursday for the Class 4A state title.
High School Girls’ Basketball
Mt. Pleasant will host their jamboree on Monday, November 17th, with Columbus, Mediapolis, and Winfield-Mt. Union also participating.
New London will scrimmage against Fairfield and Van Buren County will take on Sigourney at a jamboree held by Cardinal on Tuesday, November 18th.
Southeastern Community College
The women’s basketball team will face off against Moberly Area Community College today at a tournament held by John Wood Community College.
The men’s basketball team lost a heartbreaker last night against Oliver-Harvey College, 79-77. Prophet Fields had a busy night, collecting 15 points, seven rebounds, and six assists in the effort. The Blackhawks will stay on the road to take on Richard J. Daley College today at 1 pm.
The men’s and women’s wrestling teams will travel to Luther College today for a tournament.
College Football
#21 Iowa returns to action today in a road showdown against #17 USC at 2:30 pm. KILJ 105.5 FM will be on the call.
Iowa State is now on a bye week.
College Basketball
The #21 Iowa women’s team will travel to Cedar Falls to take on UNI tomorrow, November 16th, at 2 pm.
The Iowa men’s team bullied Xavier last night in an 81-62 victory. The Hawkeyes scored 50 of their 81 points in the paint as Bennett Stirtz dumped in 21 points to go along with eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Iowa will square off against Southeast Missouri State on Tuesday, November 18th, at 7:30 pm at home.
The #16 Iowa State women’s team will face off against Norfolk State tomorrow at 1 pm.
The #16 Iowa State men’s team will compete at home against Stonehill College on Monday, November 17th, at 7 pm. KILJ 98.5 FM and AM 1130 will be on the call.
This Day in Sports History
1970 – Paul Brown, as head coach of the expansion Cincinnati Bengals, defeats his former team the Cleveland Browns, a moment he calls his “greatest victory.”
1992 – Richard Petty drove in the final race of his 35-year career.
1998 – Emmitt Smith (Dallas Cowboys) moved into third place on the all-time touchdown list when he got his 127th.