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Today’s edition · Fri., Nov. 13

Xavier heads to the 4A title game as semifinals continue at the UNI-Dome

Plus, a $750,000 grant for a Cedar Valley micro-transit pilot and Saturday's Class 2A semifinals.

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Prep FootballTop story

Three state title games are set, and Class 5A and 1A semifinals play today at the UNI-Dome

Eight semifinals are left to play today and Saturday

WhenClassMatchup
Fri., 10 a.m.1ATreynor vs. Regina
Fri., 1 p.m.1AAplington-Parkersburg vs. West Lyon
Fri., 4 p.m.5AAnkeny vs. Johnston
Fri., 7 p.m.5ASoutheast Polk vs. Dowling Catholic
Sat., 10 a.m.2ASpirit Lake vs. Alburnett
Sat., 1 p.m.2ARoland-Story vs. CL/GLR
Sat., 4 p.m.3AAlgona vs. Solon
Sat., 7 p.m.3AClear Lake vs. Des Moines Christian

Source: Golfweek

The state football semifinals started Wednesday and run through Saturday at the . Twenty-eight teams from seven classes made it. Three title matchups are set: Gladbrook-Reinbeck vs. Woodbine in 8-player, West Sioux vs. Woodbury Central in Class A, and Xavier vs. Sergeant Bluff-Luton in 4A. Woodbine won Wednesday's 8-player semifinal over Iowa Valley.

If you can't get to Cedar Falls, KCRG is streaming every semifinal on KCRG 9.2 and kcrg.com. KIWA keeps scores and schedules for all seven classes on one page.

  • Wednesday: Gladbrook-Reinbeck 44, Audubon 39
  • Thursday, Class A: Woodbury Central 43, Maquoketa Valley 14
  • Thursday, Class A: West Sioux 52, North Linn 21
  • Thursday, 4A: Sergeant Bluff-Luton 28, Carlisle 15

Title games run at the UNI-Dome on Nov. 19 and 20

  1. Nov. 199:30 a.m.: 8-player, Gladbrook-Reinbeck vs. Woodbine.
  2. Nov. 191 p.m.: Class A, West Sioux vs. Woodbury Central.
  3. Nov. 194 p.m.: Class 1A final, teams not yet known.
  4. Nov. 197 p.m.: Class 4A, Xavier vs. Sergeant Bluff-Luton.
  5. Nov. 2010 a.m.: Class 2A final, teams not yet known.
  6. Nov. 201 p.m.: Class 3A final, teams not yet known.
  7. Nov. 207 p.m.: Class 5A final, teams not yet known.

Source: Golfweek

Prep Football

Xavier stops Western Dubuque 14-⁠7 and returns to the Class 4A title game

Cedar Rapids Xavier beat Western Dubuque 14-7 in Thursday's Class 4A semifinal, and the Saints (12-0) have won 25 straight. They trailed 7-0 at halftime after Drew Bergfeld caught a late first-half touchdown. Cash Parks then hit Dawson Doyle for a 15-yard score, and Parks ran in a 3-yard touchdown on the last play of the third quarter.

Western Dubuque outgained Xavier 134-⁠34 in the first half

Source: The Gazette

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Value
Western Dubuque134 yards
Xavier34 yards

Xavier made a 4th-and-4 stop with Western Dubuque at the Saints' 9-yard line. That happened with 57 seconds left, The Gazette reported.

“Just keep grinding away and hopefully the same thing will happen.”

Xavier coach Duane Schulte, on last year's semifinal comeback against Newton
  • Player of the Game: senior linebacker Beau Morio
  • Doyle: 49 rushing yards, past 1,000 for the season
  • Earlier this season: Xavier won 21-13
  • Next: No. 2 Sergeant Bluff-Luton (12-0), next Thursday

Xavier's offense stalled before halftime

37.9
points per game Xavier averages
1
first down for Xavier in the first half
57 seconds
left when Xavier made its fourth-down stop

Source: The Gazette

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Micro-transit

The Black Hawk County Gaming Association has awarded $750,000 toward a three-year micro-transit pilot in Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Cedar Falls, Waterloo and are working to assemble $4.6 million for on-demand, shared-ride service. Smaller passenger vans will run in designated zones, and fares are still being evaluated. Y99.3Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierKWWL

West Sioux

West Sioux beat North Linn 52-21 in the Class A semifinal. Braylon Lopez ran 26 times for 228 yards and four touchdowns, and Nolan Demke had four interceptions, tied for second-most in a game in state history. North Linn turned it over six times, The Gazette reported. The Falcons face Woodbury Central on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. KCAU 9 NewsThe Gazette

West Sioux scored 52 and Woodbury Central 43 in the Class A semifinals

Source: KCAU 9 News

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West Sioux52 points
North Linn21 points
Woodbury Central43 points
Maquoketa Valley14 points

Woodbury Central

Woodbury Central beat Maquoketa Valley 43-14 after a 7-7 halftime tie. Abe McGill rushed for 159 yards and three touchdowns. The Wildcats (12-0) trailed 14-7 before scoring the last 36 points, and it's their third state title game. KCAU 9 Newswesterniowatoday.com

Class 2A

A new Class 2A champion will be crowned this year. Spirit Lake, which knocked off 2025 champion Kuemper Catholic, plays Alburnett at 10 a.m. Saturday, and Roland-Story plays Central Lyon/George-Little Rock at 1 p.m. The Lions are 11-0 and ranked No. 1, and they beat Roland-Story 49-0 in 2023. High School On SIKQRadio

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Craving a trip around the world? The International Food Tasting Event at St. Patrick's Catholic Church is Sunday, Nov. 15, and it's free. The all-you-can-eat spread includes Indian, Bosnian, Filipino, Pakistani, Italian, and Romanian cuisine. Bring an appetite.

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  1. Thurs., Nov. 12Woodbine and Gladbrook-Reinbeck set an 8-Player title game at the UNI-Dome
  2. Wed., Nov. 11Cedar Valley Medical Specialists closes; clinics go independent
  3. Tues., Nov. 10State football semifinals open Wednesday at the UNI-Dome
  4. Mon., Nov. 9UNI volleyball clinches its fifth straight MVC title
  5. Sun., Nov. 8State football semifinals hit the UNI-Dome starting Wednesday
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Good Day Cedar Fallsto me · Fri., Nov. 136:00 a.m.

Xavier heads to the 4A title game as semifinals continue at the UNI-Dome

Plus, a $750,000 grant for a Cedar Valley micro-transit pilot and Saturday's Class 2A semifinals.

The TLDR

  1. Three state football title games are set; Class 5A and 1A semifinals are today
  2. Xavier stops Western Dubuque 14-7 and meets Sergeant Bluff-Luton for the 4A title
  3. A $750,000 grant backs a Cedar Valley micro-transit pilot
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UNI-Dome FootballWoodbine pulls away from Iowa Valley 53-34 and reaches the 8-Player title gameIf you missed Wednesday's late semifinal at the UNI-Dome, here's the short version: No. 3 Woodbine outpowered No. 2 Iowa Valley 53-34 and is back in the 8-Player title game for a second straight year. Iowa Valley scored on its first three drives, and Gladbrook-Reinbeck will be the opponent. Trailing 26-20, Layne Peska's 42-yard interception return put the Tigers up 28-26, then Woodbine ran off 27 unanswered points.Thursday’s editionRead UNI-Dome FootballGladbrook-Reinbeck holds off Audubon 44-39 for a title-game rematch with WoodbineGladbrook-Reinbeck is headed back to the 8-Player state title game after beating top-ranked Audubon 44-39 in a semifinal at the UNI-Dome. The Rebels (12-0) led 44-32 in the fourth quarter, and the Wheelers (11-1) pulled within 44-39 but couldn't finish the comeback.Thursday’s editionRead HealthCedar Valley Medical Specialists closed suddenly, and several clinics are going independentIf you're a patient of a Cedar Valley Medical Specialists doctor, call your clinic before you go. The independent network of specialty clinics closed suddenly on Oct. 30 after it could no longer pay its employees.Wednesday’s editionRead

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