Photos: Cedar Rapids Xavier vs. North Scott in Class 4A Iowa high school state football semifinals

Saints advance to championship game with 38-10 win

Nov. 10, 2022 10:21 pm, Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 9:48 am

Cedar Rapids Xavier beat North Scott 38-10 in a Class 4A Iowa high school state football semifinal game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022.

Xavier players head for the tunnel after warming up before a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Ronan Thomas (10) waits in the tunnel with teammates before a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier players take the field before a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Josef Lemker (17), Thomas Sundell (23), Jevin Rexroth (22), and Michael Cunningham (34) walk to the center of the field for the coin toss before a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Players line up during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

North Scott’s Kyler Gerardy looks to pass during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Jevin Rexroth (22) dives after North Scott’s Kyler Gerardy (1) during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Aidan McDermott (1) makes a one handed interception of a pass intended for North Scott’s Miles Robertson (11) during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

North Scott’s Colton Voss evades a tackle from Xavier’s Jevin Rexroth (22) during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Caelum Jones (8) sacks North Scott’s Kyler Gerardy (1) during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Aidan McDermott (1) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Josef Lemker (17), Bryce Kramer (85), and Eddie Becu (97) bring down North Scott’s Aidan McDermott (1) during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Caelum Jones (8) and Thomas Sundell (23) celebrate during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Carlos Baez-Perez (21) looks on as Seth Williams (55) recovers a fumble during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Eddie Becu (97), Caelum Jones (8), and Josef Lemker (17) celebrate during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Players line up during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Michael Cunningham (34) carries the ball during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Ronan Thomas rolls out of the pocket during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Ronan Thomas throws a touchdown pass during the second quarter of a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Grayson Hartman catches a touchdown pass in the second quarter of a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Maverick Burger (2) runs with the ball during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Ronan Thomas (10) throws a pass during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Aidan McDermott (1) makes a catch as Owen Jordahl (6) defends during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Players line up during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Josef Lemker makes a catch during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Ronan Thomas high fives a teammate after scoring on a quarterback sneak during a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier head coach Duane Schulte talks with Xavier’s Ronan Thomas and other players following a 4A state football semifinal game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 10, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

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