Photos: Solon vs. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 3A state football semifinals

Solon running back Michael Pipolo (8) and teammate quarterback Brayden Ruskey (15) get emotional as they are handed the state participation award after losing to Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley during the 3A state football semifinals at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

After pushing past several Solon defenders, Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley wide receiver Landyn Van Kekerix (1) is tackled by Solon linebacker Jacob Timmons (10) in the second quarter of the game during the 3A state football semifinals at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley linebacker Landyn Van Kekerix (1) tackles Solon quarterback Blake Timmons (2) as he carries the ball in the second quarter of the game during the 3A state football semifinals at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley linebacker Bryson Van Grootheest (14) pulls down Solon quarterback Blake Timmons (2) as he carries the ball in the second half of the game during the 3A state football semifinals at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Solon defensive back Blake Timmons (2) tries to stop Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley running back Lane Schmidt (44) as he runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of the game during the 3A state football semifinals at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley corner back pulls down Solon wide receiver Jacob Timmons (10) as he runs the ball in the first half of the game during the 3A state football semifinals at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Solon linebacker Jacob Timmons (10) tackles Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley wide receiver Sam Remmerde (33) as he runs the ball in the first half of the game during the 3A state football semifinals at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley defensive back Dawson Van Week (12) pulls down Solon wide receiver Trin Eidahl (9) as he carries the ball down the middle in the first half of the game during the 3A state football semifinals at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Solon defensive back Logan Sieverding (23) pulls down Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley wide receiver Landyn Van Kekerix (1) as he carries the ball in the first half of the game during the 3A state football semifinals at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Solon defensive back Parker Pentico (6) pulls down Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley slot receiver Bryson Van Grootheest (14) as he carries the ball in the second half of the game during the 3A state football semifinals at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley linebacker Chase Sassman (20) runs to tackle Solon running back Sean Stahle (13) as he carries the ball down the field in the second half of the game during the 3A state football semifinals at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley defensive back Vance Katzfey (25) reaches out to stop Solon wide receiver Logan Sieverding (23) as he runs the ball down the field in the second half of the game during the 3A state football semifinals at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Solon quarterback Blake Timmons (2) carries the ball and looks to pass to a teammate in the first half of the game during the 3A state football semifinals at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Solon offensive lineman Gage Marty (57) springs forward to try and get control of the fumbled ball in the second half of the game during the 3A state football semifinals at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Solon players hug each other after losing against Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley during the 3A state football semifinals at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Solon wide receiver Brent Lumpkin (7) gets emotional after losing to Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley during the 3A state football semifinals at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Solon Head Coach Brian Wisniewski hugs a player after being defeated by Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley during the 3A state football semifinals at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

Solon lost 42-0 to Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley in the Class 3A Iowa high school state football semifinals at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.