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

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If you follow the Tigers, here's the score: Cedar Falls lost 42-14 at Dowling Catholic in the Class 5A state quarterfinals Friday. The Courier's preview said the Tigers were back in the state quarterfinals for the first time in three years, led by one of the top defenses in Class 5A.

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

  • Site: Mediacom Stadium, 's home field
  • Cedar Falls' strength: one of the top defenses in Class 5A
  • Opponent: one of the most historic programs in state history

Dowling Catholic now plays Southeast Polk in the Class 5A semifinals on Fri., Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. A game preview asked whether the Tigers, after beating Waukee Northwest, could take down a second Central Iowa Metropolitan League team. Want to relive Friday's game? KGAN's Eastern Iowa OT lists highlights from it, courtesy of KCCI.

Dowling Catholic will face Southeast Polk in the Class 5A semifinals

Class 5A semifinalWhen
Ankeny vs. JohnstonFri., Nov. 13, 4 p.m.
Southeast Polk vs. Dowling CatholicFri., Nov. 13, 7 p.m.

Source: KSOM

Sources: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, KSOM, KGAN, Golfweek

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