No. 8-ranked Iowa City Liberty beat Cedar Rapids Prairie 26-21 in a Class 5A Iowa high school football game Friday night in North Liberty.

Liberty offensive lineman Cole Peden runs onto the field with a flag during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

The Liberty High Football team stands for the national anthem before a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Prairie running back BJay Bush jr runs past defensive back Sutton Koller during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Liberty running back Owen Drapeaux scores a touchdown for Liberty during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Prairie wide receiver Drew Bennis is tackled by Liberty defensive back Grayson Bennett during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Liberty kicker Collin Weis makes a field goal during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

The Liberty High football team celebrates after teammate Owen Drapeaux scores a touchdown during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Prairie running back BJay Bush jr attempts to pass liberty defense during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

The Liberty and Prairie cross country teams run the game ball onto the field from the Stead Children’s Hospital during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Liberty wide receiver Evan Colsch celebrates as liberty recovers a fumble during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

The Liberty band and color guard perform the Liberty fight song before a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Prairie quarterback Wyatt Eash and wide receiver Denzil Green celebrate after a prairie touchdown during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Liberty running back Sutton Koller is chased by Prairie cornerback Brady Peterka during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Liberty lines backer Landon Bell looks to intercept the ball during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Liberty wide receiver Dallas Miller attempts to run the ball as Prairie safety Max Schwieger attempts to tackle during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Liberty quarterback Reece Rettig runs past Prairie corner back Drew Long during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Liberty defensive back Pryor Reiners celebrates as liberty regains possession of the ball during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Prairie wide receiver Drew Long celebrates after reciovering a Liberty fumble during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

The prairie student section celebrates after a touchdown during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Prairie corner back Drew Long tackles Liberty quarterback Reece Rettig during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Liberty defensive back Dallas Miller reacts after Prairie tight end Bennett Koch drops the ball in the end zone during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

The Liberty High student section cheers during a football game between Liberty High School and Prairie High School at the Liberty High School Athletic complex on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

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