Fifth-ranked Iowa City Liberty beat No. 8 Ankeny 21-13 in a Class 5A Iowa high school football state quarterfinal game Friday night in North Liberty.

Ankeny’s Andrew Brandhorst attempts a deep reception while being defended by Liberty’s Dallas Miller (10) during their Class 5A quarterfinal matchup in North Liberty, IA, November 8, 2024. (Benjamin Roberts/Freelance)

Ankeny’s Owen Fischer celebrates a touchdown reception during their Class 5A quarterfinal matchup with Liberty high school in North Liberty, IA, November 8, 2024. (Benjamin Roberts/Freelance)

Liberty fans erupt after a touchdown reception for the Lightning during their Class 5A quarterfinal matchup against Ankeny in North Liberty, IA, November 8, 2024. (Benjamin Roberts/Freelance)

Ankeny’s Caden Hankes looks for extra running room during their Class 5A quarterfinal matchup with Liberty high school in North Liberty, IA, November 8, 2024. (Benjamin Roberts/Freelance)

Liberty QB Reece Rettig looks for blockers ahead of a big rushing gain during their Class 5A quarterfinal matchup against Ankeny in North Liberty, IA, November 8, 2024. (Benjamin Roberts/Freelance)

Ankeny’s Daniel Larmie squeezes through the pile during their Class 5A quarterfinal matchup with Liberty high school in North Liberty, IA, November 8, 2024. (Benjamin Roberts/Freelance)

Liberty QB Reece Rettig is swarmed while looking for running room during their Class 5A quarterfinal matchup against Ankeny in North Liberty, IA, November 8, 2024. (Benjamin Roberts/Freelance)

Ankeny’s Luke Anderson gains big yardage on a scramble during their Class 5A quarterfinal matchup with Liberty high school in North Liberty, IA, November 8, 2024. (Benjamin Roberts/Freelance)

Liberty running back Sutton Koller keeps his feet during their Class 5A quarterfinal matchup against Ankeny in North Liberty, IA, November 8, 2024. (Benjamin Roberts/Freelance)

Liberty’s Reece Rettig, left, and Collin Weis, left, celebrate following their 21-13 Class 5A quarterfinal victory against Ankeny in North Liberty, IA, November 8, 2024. (Benjamin Roberts/Freelance)

Liberty’s Adrian Clerry (36) and Landon Bell (40) celebrate following their 21-13 Class 5A quarterfinal victory against Ankeny in North Liberty, IA, November 8, 2024. (Benjamin Roberts/Freelance)

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