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Cedar Falls' playoff run ends with a 42-14 loss at Dowling Catholic

If you follow the Tigers, here's the score: Cedar Falls lost 42-14 at Dowling Catholic in the Class 5A state quarterfinals Friday.

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Dowling Catholic beat Cedar Falls in the Class 5A quarterfinals

  • Valley7
    Johnston21
    Final
  • Cedar Falls14
    Dowling Catholic42
    Final
  • Prairie28
    Southeast Polk38
    Final
  • Iowa City Liberty29
    Ankeny51
    Final

Sources: KSOM, Golfweek

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  • SemifinalsThe Iowa high school football semifinals run Wed., Nov.

    The Iowa high school football semifinals run Wed., Nov. 11, through Sat., Nov. 14, with four teams left in each of seven classes. The games are at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, and the state championship games follow there. Dowling Catholic in Class 5A, Cedar Rapids Xavier in Class 4A and West Lyon in Class 1A are defending their state titles.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Iowa City Press-Citizen, High School On SI

  • Winter gearKoats 4 Kids is seeking winter gear donations for Black Hawk County children, who still need 1,553 coats, 988 pairs of boots and 1,165 snowpants.

    Koats 4 Kids is seeking winter gear donations for Black Hawk County children, who still need 1,553 coats, 988 pairs of boots and 1,165 snowpants. The organization also hands out hats, mittens and scarves.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

  • LibraryThe Waterloo Public Library remains closed with no known reopening date.

    The Waterloo Public Library remains closed with no known reopening date. It was expected to close Oct. 19-23 for a new public elevator, but library director Robbin Degeratu says the drilling company hit several unexpected delays. The library has no known reopening date.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Y99.3, KWWL

  • UNI soccerUNI lost 1-0 to Drake Thursday, closing out its 2026 regular season at home.

    UNI lost 1-0 to Drake Thursday, closing out its 2026 regular season at home. Drake's Isabella Balsley scored in the 18th minute.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KWWL

  • AthleteCedar Falls junior Charlee Gall has been named the Courier's High School Athlete of the Week by a vote of Courier subscribers.

    Cedar Falls junior Charlee Gall has been named the Courier's High School Athlete of the Week by a vote of Courier subscribers.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

  • North LinnNorth Linn beat St. Ansgar 41-0 in a Class A quarterfinal rematch and avenged last year's quarterfinal loss.

    North Linn beat St. Ansgar 41-0 in a Class A quarterfinal rematch and avenged last year's quarterfinal loss. The Lynx face unbeaten West Sioux at 1 p.m. Thursday in the semifinals.

    Around Iowa · Today’s editionSource: The Gazette

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  1. KIWA Radio2 hours ago

    IHSAA Pairings for the State Football Semi-Finals

    Statewide, Iowa – Shortly after the scores were posted Friday night, the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) released its pairings for the state football semi-final round in all classes

  2. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier4 hours ago

    PHOTOS: Cedar Falls at Dowling Catholic, 5A state football quarterfinals

    The Tigers and Maroons clashed at Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines Friday in a Class 5A state quarterfinal game.

  3. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier4 hours ago

    LIGHTS GO OUT: Dowling steals momentum, runs past Cedar Falls in 5A quarterfinal

    The Tigers led just 12 seconds into the game. That lead didn't last long as the Maroons unleased a potent run attack.

  4. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier4 hours ago

    Black Hawk County post-election audit confirms results, maintains perfect record since 2018

    Following Tuesday’s primary election, Black Hawk County officials conducted the required post-election audit Friday.

    Also reported byKWWL

  5. Messenger News4 hours ago

    Algona rolls into semis

    SIOUX CITY – For just the second time in program history, Algona is headed to the state football semifinals. The Bulldogs avenged a regular season loss to district rival Bishop Heelan, 31-0. Algona (7-4 overall) will play next Saturday from the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. Nathan Manske had two rushing touchdowns for No. 15 Algona, […]

  6. The Gazette10 hours ago

    High School Football Roundup: North Linn cruises into Class A semifinals

    High school football roundup for Friday, No. 6, 2026 games

  7. Times Republican10 hours ago

    Rebels crush CRB to reach Final Four

    TIMES-REPUBLICAN GLADBROOK — Sixth-ranked Gladbrook-Reinbeck is headed back to the UNI-Dome. The Rebels rocked Coon Rapids-Bayard on Thursday night, winning 56-8 in the 8-Man state football playoff quarterfinals at ‘The Pit.’ G-R got out to a 41-0 halftime lead and eased its way back to the final four. Rebel sophomore Laken Thesing had three touchdown […]

  8. The Gazette10 hours ago

    Laken Caves takes over in second half to lift Alburnett to 2A semifinals

    Held down in the first half, all-state running back Laken Caves scored three touchdowns in the second half, including a 20-yard run with 41.6 seconds left as his top-ranked Alburnett football team beat Wilton, 28-21, Friday night in a Class 2A state quarterfinal game.

  9. KTIV11 hours ago

    Warriors outlast Rams to earn UNI-Dome trip

    SBL will take on Carlisle in the Class 4A semifinals on Thursday, November 12th at 4:00pm.

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Cedar Falls falls 42-14 to Dowling Catholic in the playoffs

Plus, Cedar Falls' playoff run ends with a 42-14 loss at Dowling Catholic.

The TLDR

  1. Cedar Falls loses 42-14 at Dowling Catholic
  2. UNI-Dome semifinals run Nov. 11 through Nov. 14
  3. Waterloo library is still closed, no reopening date
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