Iowa high school football playoff final scores: Valley, Ankeny, Southeast Polk headed to UNI-Dome
One of the biggest Friday nights in the Iowa high school football season is finally here.
The quarterfinals of the high school football playoffs get underway in six classes tonight.
What's at stake? A trip to the UNI-Dome. Class 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A, 1A and A teams will all battle for a spot in Cedar Falls. And we'll have plenty of coverage along the way.
Cody Goodwin will be at tonight's game between Dowling Catholic and Southeast Polk. Alyssa Hertel will be at West Des Moines as Valley hosts Pleasant Valley. Dargan Southard is covering Iowa City High at Cedar Rapids Kennedy. And Joe Randleman on hand for Nevada's game at Harlan.
We'll keep you updated on all the action here throughout the evening.
9:33 p.m. - More finals
Council Bluffs Lewis Central 35, Indianola 21
Southeast Polk 38, Dowling Catholic 28
Waverly-Shell Rock 36, Bondurant-Farrar 25
West Sioux 31, Underwood 14
Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 50, Sergeant Bluff-Luton 14
9:30 p.m. - Southeast Polk headed to the UNI-Dome
The Rams beat the Maroons for the second time this season. What a rivalry this has become.
Final: Southeast Polk 38, Dowling Catholic 28
Tremendous second-half from the Rams, who are headed to the Class 5A state semifinals at the UNI-Dome next week. #iahsfb— Cody Goodwin (@codygoodwin) November 6, 2021
9:22 p.m. - Waverly-Shell Rock beats Bondurant-Farrar
Waverly-Shell Rock's defense comes up big in the win over the Blue Jays.
Jake Walker recovers the third Bondurant-Farrar fumble that will do it.
Waverly-Shell Rock is going to get to the UNI-Dome next week. What a second half#iahsfb— Zach Martin (@zach_martin95) November 6, 2021
9:20 p.m. - Iowa City High headed to the UNI-Dome
What a season for Iowa City High. What a coaching job by first year coach Mitchell Moore.
On @AllIowa: Another notch in Mitch Moore's magical first season out east. @CityHighFB heading to the UNI-Dome for the first time since 2010.
Eastern Iowa has its official 5A title contender: https://t.co/YJDrVtUBUd— Dargan Southard (@Dargan_Southard) November 6, 2021
9:15 p.m. - Some more finals
Dyersville-Beckman 35, MFL-Mar-Mac 6
Grundy Center 28, North Tama 7
Ankeny 37, Cedar Rapids Prairie 7
Valley 40, Pleasant Valley 14
9:12 p.m. - Southeast Polk inching closer to the UNI-Dome
Dowling gets the ball back and moves across midfield when Smolik runs to convert a 4th-and-6, but on the next play, Andrew Reed comes up with an interception and takes it back to Dowling's 15-yard line.
That's probably the dagger. #iahsfb— Cody Goodwin (@codygoodwin) November 6, 2021
9:06 p.m. - Some finals
Cedar Rapids Xavier 24, Webster City 13
Harlan 38, Nevada 0
Dike-New Hartford 38, Sigourney-Keota 14
Van-Meter 31, ACGC 13
9:03 p.m. - Harlan headed to the UNI-Dome
Top-ranked Harlan continued its undefeated season, improved to 11-0 on the year and secured a spot at the UNI-dome with a win over Nevada.
Final from Class 3A state playoff quarterfinal at Harlan: No. 1 Harlan 38, No. 6 Nevada 0. Cyclones headed back to the UNI-Dome. #iahsfb @AmesTribSports @DMRsports
— Joe Randleman (@JoeRandleman) November 6, 2021
8:57 p.m. - A huge touchdown for Iowa City High
Iowa City High has been in a big battle with Cedar Rapids Kennedy tonight. City High may have delivered a game-winner, though.
LITTLE HAWK TOUCHDOWN‼️
CITY GOES UP 26-13 WITH 7:14 TO PLAY‼️
WHO WANTS IT MORE⁉️#TheSTANDARD | #iahsfb pic.twitter.com/q4OROlZf1v— City High Football (@CityHighFB) November 6, 2021
8:54 p.m. - Dowling Catholic/Southeast Polk headed to the fourth
Time is ticking on the Maroons. But if the last matchup showed us anything, it's that this is far from over.
End of 3: SEP 28, Dowling 21
Rams face 2nd-and-8 at the Dowling 22 when we return. They've converted two 3rd-downs and, just now, a 4th-and-2 on this drive. Eating clock and moving the ball with the lead. That's ideal if you're the Rams. #iahsfb— Cody Goodwin (@codygoodwin) November 6, 2021
8:46 pm. - West Hancock headed for the UNI-Dome
What a night for Mathew Francis.
FINAL: West Hancock 27, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 0.
Eagles are headed back to the UNI-Dome behind over 250 yards of rushing by Mathew Francis and another shutout by the defense. #iahsfb— Gunnar Davis (@Gunnar57Davis) November 6, 2021
8:44 p.m. - Iowa City High and Cedar Rapids Kennedy headed to the fourth quarter
Iowa City High, which had a strong start, is still holding on to its early lead. This should be a good fourth quarter.
To the fourth we go. #iahsfb https://t.co/zhTi8WOMJP
— Dargan Southard (@Dargan_Southard) November 6, 2021
8:41 p.m. - Valley opening its lead on Pleasant Valley
A nice response from Valley which scores after a big touchdown by Pleasant Valley.
Dion Hutch runs in another Valley touchdown. Tigers 33, Spartans 14 with 3:24 remaining in the third. #iahsfb pic.twitter.com/o21GlTZhtl
— Alyssa Hertel (@AlyssaHertel) November 6, 2021
8:35 p.m. - Dowling Catholic/Southeast Polk update
What a game this has been. The second half has had plenty of exciting moments, especially for the Rams who have the lead.
WOW part three. Dowling forces SEP into 4th-and-4, Nwankpa takes snap from wildcat, rolls right, finds Filloon in the end zone, 12-yard TD. Tremendous call, better executive. Filloon was covered in Dowling DBs.
SEP 28, Dowling 14, 7:47 left in Q3. Energy shifted again. #iahsfb— Cody Goodwin (@codygoodwin) November 6, 2021
8:33 p.m. - Harlan in complete control
Top-ranked Harlan not having any issues tonight.
After Harlan recovers a kickoff at the Nevada 22 Jacob Birch catches a 14-yard TD pass to put the Cyclones up 28-0 over the Cubs with 4:34 left in the third quarter. #iahsfb @AmesTribSports @DMRsports
— Joe Randleman (@JoeRandleman) November 6, 2021
8:31 p.m. - Have yourself a night, Mathew Francis
The West Hancock star has already rushed for over 1,000 yards this season. Look at the numbers he's putting up tonight, too.
Another long Francis TD run. This one went for 44 yards. 27-0 West Hancock over HMS near the start of the fourth.
Francis: 20 carries, 250 yards, 3 touchdowns. #iahsfb— Gunnar Davis (@Gunnar57Davis) November 6, 2021
8:28 p.m. - Indianola takes the lead
It has been a successful season for Indianola which dropped down a class. Indianola now has the lead in the second half. We'll keep close tabs on this one.
Indianola's 2nd play of the half is a 77-yard touchdown from Bennett Brueck to Carter Erickson. Their 6th TD hookup of the year. 21-14 Indianola. #kmasports #iahsfb
— Trevor Maeder (@TrevMaeder96) November 6, 2021
8:24 p.m. - What a start to the second half between Dowling Catholic and Southeast Polk
Whoa.
WOW. We start Q3 with an 80-yard catch-and-run touchdown pass, from Jaxon Dailey to Cole Filloon. Dailey hit him in stride after FIlloon snuck behind the DBs.
SEP 21, Dowling 14, 11:49 left in Q3. Buckle up, you guys. #iahsfb— Cody Goodwin (@codygoodwin) November 6, 2021
8:19 p.m. - Ankeny is in complete control
The Hawks are rolling on offense and defense. They already have a pair of second half touchdowns.
Another great defensive stance set up great field position finished off with a 17 yd TD by Kadolph! @AnkenyHawkFB 21, CR Prairie 0 with 6:45 left in 3rd Qtr #TFBH #iahsfb
— ADUmthun (@AnkenyHawksAD) November 6, 2021
8:11 p.m. - Ankeny opens the second half with a touchdown
Kadolph with the 23 yd TD to open the 2nd half! @AnkenyHawkFB 14, CR Prairie 0 with 9:42 left in 3rd Qtr! #TFBH #iahsfb
— ADUmthun (@AnkenyHawksAD) November 6, 2021
8:05 p.m. - More halftime scores
Dyersville Beckman 14, MFL-Mar-Marc 6
Southeast Polk 14, Dowling Catholic 14
Valley 19, Pleasant Valley 7
Iowa City High 20, Cedar Rapids Kennedy 7
Bondurant-Farrar 19, Waverly-Shell Rock 7
8:03 p.m. - Dowling Catholic and Southeast Polk tied at halftime
No shocker. That was an entertaining first half. Buckle up for what should be an exciting second half as well.
Half: SEP 14, Dowling 14.
Maroons charged into the red zone and had 4th-and-goal from the 1, but the Ram defense held. Tremendous stand to end a great first half.
SEP gets the ball when Q3 begins. #iahsfb— Cody Goodwin (@codygoodwin) November 6, 2021
8 p.m. - Valley gets a late second quarter touchdown
The Tigers will likely head into the half with the lead and some momentum over Pleasant Valley.
Dion Hutch finds a way through all this traffic and the Tigers extend their lead by seven. Valley 19, Pleasant Valley 7 with 1:46 to go in the second quarter. #iahsfb pic.twitter.com/kdD2x9dvip
— Alyssa Hertel (@AlyssaHertel) November 6, 2021
7:58 p.m. - Some halftime scores
Ankeny 7, Cedar Rapids Prairie 0
Dike-New Hartford 17, Sigourney-Keota 0
Harlan 14, Nevada 0
West Delaware 12, Solon 9
Xavier 17, Webster City 7
7:56 p.m. - Top-ranked Harlan leading at halftime
No. 1 Harlan leads No. 6 Nevada 14-0 at the half in the 3A quarterfinals. #iahsfb @AmesTribSports @DMRsports
— Joe Randleman (@JoeRandleman) November 6, 2021
7:54 p.m. - We've got a game in West Des Moines
West Des Moines Valley jumped out to a 12-0 lead over Pleasant Valley. But Pleasant Valley has reached the end zone and has started to get some momentum.
Barrett Lindmark passes to Ryan Groenenboom for the first Spartans touchdown. Valley 12, PV 7 with 4:46 left in the half. #iahsfb pic.twitter.com/votUrs1PAe
— Alyssa Hertel (@AlyssaHertel) November 6, 2021
7:49 p.m. - Halftime of Ankeny and Cedar Rapids Prairie
We've got a close one going.
HALFTIME: @AnkenyHawkFB 7, CR Prairie 0 #TFBH #iahsfb @IHSAA
— ADUmthun (@AnkenyHawksAD) November 6, 2021
7:47 p.m. - Plenty of offense between Dowling Catholic/Southeast Polk
We could be in for a lot of scoring between the Maroons and Rams tonight.
TD, Dowling. Smolik to Cooper Nicholson for a 44-yard catch-and-run TD. On 3rd-and-12, Xavier Nwankpa came on a late blitz, but Smolik stood in there and dropped a dime to Nicholson in stride. Easy pitch and catch.
Dowling 14, SEP 7, 7:28 until half. Energy has shifted. #iahsfb— Cody Goodwin (@codygoodwin) November 6, 2021
7:45 p.m. - Valley takes a 12-0 lead
West Des Moines Valley has a pair of first half touchdowns but a missed PAT and a failed two-point conversion.
Danny Rankins runs it in, but the two point conversion after fails. Valley still ahead 12-0. #iahsfb pic.twitter.com/wLAMIkFJaH
— Alyssa Hertel (@AlyssaHertel) November 6, 2021
7:34 p.m. - An update on Dowling Catholic/Southeast Polk
We've got a tie game. Oh buddy. What a game this is going to be.
Hoo boy. Touchdown, Dowling. Jaxon Smolik hits Carson Brown for a 70-yard catch-and-run score. Smolik threw that off his back foot with a defender in his face, hit Brown in stride, who had a step on his DB and did the rest.
SEP 7, Dowling 7, 10:04 until half. Game on. #iahsfb— Cody Goodwin (@codygoodwin) November 6, 2021
7:30 p.m. - First quarter updates
A few first quarter updates.
End of first quarter Beckman Catholic 7 MFL Mar Mac 0 #iahsfb
— Marcel Kielkucki (@mkielkucki) November 6, 2021
END 1: Lewis Central 7 Indianola 0
Indianola has a 2nd&4 at the LC 6 to start the 2nd. #kmasports #iahsfb— Trevor Maeder (@TrevMaeder96) November 6, 2021
After 1 quarter: West Delaware 12, Solon 6
West Delaware has 3rd and 10 from its own 5 to start the 2nd quarter. #iahsfb— Ryan Murken (@rmmurken) November 6, 2021
End of 1
Valley 6
PV 0#iahsfb— Valley High School Athletics and Activities (@vhstigers) November 6, 2021
7:27 p.m. - Round 2 of Dowling Catholic/Southeast Polk headed to the second quarter
Looks like we could be in store for another close call between the two teams tonight.
End of 1: SEP 7, Dowling 0
Rams with the ball again and moved the chains right as Q1 ended. Maroons have just 21 total yards of offense on 8 plays. SEP has 75 and counting as we begin Q2. #iahsfb— Cody Goodwin (@codygoodwin) November 6, 2021
7:25 p.m. - Keep an eye on Nevada
We should have a good Class 3A game between Nevada and undefeated Harlan tonight. Nevada's defense has already forced a big turnover.
Nevada defense gets a fumble recovery against Harlan with 3:31 left in the first quarter. #iahsfb @AmesTribSports @DMRsports pic.twitter.com/gdH2Tdf7fF
— Joe Randleman (@JoeRandleman) November 6, 2021
7:23 p.m. - Iowa City High pads its lead
What a start for the Cinderalla story, Iowa City High.
Little Hawks keep rolling right along. Even after a penalty sticks them in first-and-25, Jamari Newson takes care of it in one play. Joey Bouska muscles in from 9 yards out a few plays later.
City High 14, Kennedy 0, 3:26/1Q. #iahsfb— Dargan Southard (@Dargan_Southard) November 6, 2021
7:21 p.m. - Dowling Catholic/Southeast Polk: Round 2
The first showdown between the two teams ended in dramatic fashion. The second one could be a fun one as well. Southeast Polk is the first to strike.
Touchdown, SEP. Abu Sama dives into the end zone on a 3-yard run. Caps a 14-play, 69-yard drive. SEP converted a 3rd-and-4 and a 4th-and-4 on that drive. Great start after forcing Dowling to punt.
SEP 7, Dowling 0, 3:08 left in Q1. #iahsfb— Cody Goodwin (@codygoodwin) November 6, 2021
7:17 p.m. - West Des Moines Valley takes an early lead
The Tigers are taking on Pleasant Valley in a Class 5A showdown. Valley quarterback Mason Morrow just fired a nice touchdown pass to Notre Dame recruit Eli Raridon to give the Tigers the lead.
Mason Morrow finds Eli Raridon for the first touchdown of the game. Post denies the extra point and the Tigers lead 6-0 with 3:59 left in the first quarter. #iahsfb pic.twitter.com/ITwZWsWhcP
— Alyssa Hertel (@AlyssaHertel) November 6, 2021
TD Tigers!! Morrow to Raridon from 17 yards out. PAT is no good. 3:59 left in the first. 6-0 Valley leads PV. #iahsfb
— Valley High School Athletics and Activities (@vhstigers) November 6, 2021
7:14 p.m. - Iowa City High: What a story
Iowa City High might be the surprise story of the entire state. Coach Mitchell Moore guided City High to a 9-1 season and a win away from the UNI-Dome. His team is off to a strong start tonight with an early lead.
City High with an emphatic first drive after forcing a turnover on downs. All runs from Darren Richardson & Joey Bouska until third and long, then Drew Larson finds Jamari Newson on a drag for a 15-yard TD.
Little Hawks 7, Kennedy 0, 5:14/1Q. #iahsfb— Dargan Southard (@Dargan_Southard) November 6, 2021
7:10 p.m. - What a start for Waverly-Shell Rock
Class 4A has a good matchup of a pair of one loss teams in Waverly-Shell Rock and Bondurant-Farrar. After Bondurant-Farrar punted on its opening possession, Waverly-Shell Rock got the ball and wasted no time.
Now that's a start
McCrae Hagarty runs over a Bluejay linebacker and darts 64-yards for the score.
Waverly-Shell Rock 7, Bondurant-Farrar 0 (10:09 1Q)#iahsfb— Zach Martin (@zach_martin95) November 6, 2021
7:07 p.m. - West Delaware strikes first
We've got a huge game in Class 3A between West Delaware and undefeated Solon. West Delaware has struck first in what should be a really good game.
West Delaware goes 76 yards in 6 plays, all runs, and takes a 6-0 lead on a Wyatt Voelker 3 yard run. 6-0 Hawks. #iahsfb
— Ryan Murken (@rmmurken) November 6, 2021
6:37 p.m. - It's just about go time
Our reporters are at their spots and ready to roll.
Made it back to Pleasant Hill for tonight’s Class 5A state quarterfinal, between Dowling Catholic and Southeast Polk.
These two gave us a thriller in Week 1. The stakes are much higher now — win, go to the UNI-Dome; lose, go home.
Should be fun. We kick at 7. #iahsfb pic.twitter.com/8alHIdkof9— Cody Goodwin (@codygoodwin) November 5, 2021
We're 45 minutes away from kickoff in the Valley-Pleasant Valley game. Two 8-2 teams with a ton of talent, but only one Valley can make it to the Dome. Stay tuned here for updates. #iahsfb pic.twitter.com/5MdqUnzJFo
— Alyssa Hertel (@AlyssaHertel) November 5, 2021
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Tommy Birch, the Register's sports enterprise and features reporter, has been working at the newspaper since 2008. He's the 2018 and 2020 Iowa Sportswriter of the Year. Reach him at tbirch@dmreg.com or 515-284-8468. Follow him on Twitter @TommyBirch.
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