Iowa City West played well in all three phases of the game and Jack Wallace hit Julian Manson for three touchdowns in a 21-16 victory over No. 6 Bettendorf. The Trojans advance to the Class 5A state quarterfinals at Southeast Polk.
The Gazette Iowa high school sports staff answers questions about the first round of the playoffs for small schools, the RPI, Coach of the Year candidates and cool lids.
No. 5 Independence edges West Delaware, 21-20, to clinch the Class 3A District 3 football title.
Independence senior running back Marcus Beatty has rushed for 1,658 yards and 19 touchdowns this season. He has also broken the program’s career records for rushing yards and rushing TDs.
Independence is loaded with experience at the offensive skill positions and could challenge in Class 3A.
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