Cedar Rapids Jefferson’s football team came oh, so close to ending its losing streak, but fell in overtime to Davenport Central, 19-12, Thursday night at Kingston Stadium. The J-Hawks have lost 20 straight.
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Cedar Rapids Jefferson’s football team came oh, so close to ending its losing streak, but fell in overtime to Davenport Central, 19-12, Thursday night at Kingston Stadium. The J-Hawks have lost 20 straight.
Graham Beckman responded to his chance as a starting quarterback, leading Iowa City Liberty to a 2-0 record and No. 6 ranking in The Gazette’s Class 4A poll before Friday’s game at Western Dubuque. He ranks among the 4A leaders in most passing categories.
NIL is the first topic on this week’s Prep Football Huddle podcast. Then, it’s back to the field. Jeff Johnson, Jeff Linder and K.J. Pilcher discuss the Iowa high school football teams and players that had the best performances last week, plus the games to watch this week.
Gazette staff answer Iowa high school football questions on memorable finishes, upcoming games and the possible impact on NIL sliding into the IHSAA landscape.
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Calculating the Class 5A Iowa high school football RPIs following Week 2: Ottumwa climbs to the top.
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Josh Beatty’s first varsity catch was something. He grabbed a deflected Hail Mary pass from quarterback Mitch Johnson for a 51-yard touchdown on the final play of the game Friday night as Independence shocked Clear Creek Amana, 13-7.
Gazette area scores, stats and more from Week 1 of the 2022 Iowa high school football season.
Senior linebacker Chase Mahoney has three touchdowns in his Cedar Rapids Washington football team’s first two games despite not having a carry, a reception or a kickoff or punt return. He’s recovered a fumble in the end zone and has two pick-6s, including a key one in the third quarter Friday night in Wash’s 41-13 win over Marion at Thomas Park.
Iowa City High used a big-play offense and collected three defensive touchdowns in a 77-0 win over Cedar Rapids Jefferson.
Mount Vernon traveled to Solon and conquered the 3A No. 2 Spartans, 17-14, Friday night. The win snapped a 19-game losing streak against Solon.
Cedar Rapids Prairie scored the final four touchdowns of the contest en route to a 40-20 victory over Dubuque Senior. Prairie's creative running attack unofficially racked up 395 yards on 43 carries.
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