Photos: Marion at Clear Creek Amana, Class 3A Iowa high school football first round
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Marion’s Alex Mota (8) celebrates surrounded by teammates after winning their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion’s Lucas Unsen (3) is hit by Clear Creek-Amana’s Harrison Cory (27) on the kickoff return during the first quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Clear Creek-Amana’s Alex Figueroa (3) runs in a 15-yard touchdown pass after blocker T.J. Bollers (77) clears him a path during the second quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Clear Creek-Amana’s Gage Freeman (24) jumps to celebrate a touchdown with Alex Figueroa (3) during the second quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion’s Ryan Paulsen (12) pulls in a 40-yard pass landing him inside the Clear Creek-Amana 10-yard line during the second quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion’s Ryan Paulsen (12) runs for a 40-yard reception before being brought down by Clear Creek-Amana’s Riley Wolfe (2) during the second quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion’s Alex Mota (8) looks to pass under pressure from Clear Creek-Amana’s T.J. Bollers (77) during the first quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Clear Creek-Amana’s Tom Johnson (1) tries to deflect a hit by Marion’s Daequan Johnson (21) during the first quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Clear Creek-Amana’s Alex Figueroa (3) carries the ball as Marion’s Daequan Johnson (21) dives to try for a tackle during the first quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion’s Lucas Unsen (3) is hit by Clear Creek-Amana’s Riley Wolfe (2) inside the 5-yard line after pulling in a pass during the second quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Clear Creek-Amana’s Tom Johnson (1) lands in the end zone after a 12-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion’s Lucas Unsen (3) carries the ball as he’s hit by Clear Creek-Amana’s Anthony Hennes (15/41) and Harrison Cory (27, rear) during the first quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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A pass intended for Marion’s Ryan Paulsen (12) is broken up by Clear Creek-Amana’s Ben Swails (11) during the second quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion’s Lucas Unsen (3) runs a kickoff return during the second quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Clear Creek-Amana’s Ryan Navara (6) looks to pass during the first quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Clear Creek-Amana players get ready to take the field before their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Clear Creek-Amana’s T.J. Bollers (77) and Marion’s Ryan Paulsen (12) shake hands for the coin toss before their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion players take the field before their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Clear Creek-Amana fans cheer for their team during the second quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Clear Creek-Amana head coach Gabe Bakker walks down the sideline during the first quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion’s head coach Tim Lovell talks to Ryan Paulsen (12) during the second quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion’s Lucas Unsen (3) pulls in a pass during the second quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion’s Lucas Unsen (3) faces Clear Creek-Amana’s Gage Freeman (24) on a carry before being brought down during the second quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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A pass intended for Marion’s Garret Wagner (83) is broken up by Clear Creek-Amana’s Mason Stanfield (10) during the first quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion’s Alex Mota (8) looks to pass as he’s pursued by Clear Creek-Amana’s T.J. Bollers (77) during the first quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Clear Creek-Amana’s Alex Figueroa (3) carries the ball during the second quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Clear Creek-Amana’s Tom Johnson (1) is wrapped up by Marion’s Daequan Johnson (21) on a carry during the second quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Clear Creek-Amana’s Tom Johnson (1) runs the ball out wide during the second quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion’s Alex Mota (8) runs the ball on a quarterback keeper during the second quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion’s head coach Tim Lovell leads a chant to fans after winning their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Clear Creek-Amana’s T.J. Bollers (77, center) reacts with teammates to losing their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Clear Creek-Amana’s Brock Reade (5) is brought down by Marion’s Max Lovell (31) during the fourth quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Clear Creek-Amana’s Ryan Navara (6) is brought down by Marion’s Kaden Swanger (52) on fourth down for their last possession of the game during the fourth quarter at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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The Marion sideline erupts as the ball is turned over with Marion ahead at the end of the fourth quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion’s Wyatt Cannon (10) celebrates as the ball is turned over with Marion ahead at the end of the fourth quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion’s Ryan Paulsen (12) shakes hands with Clear Creek-Amana’s T.J. Bollers (77) as the clock winds down in the fourth quarter of their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion’s head coach Tim Lovell leads a chant to fans after winning their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion players cheer as they leave the field after winning their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion’s head coach Tim Lovell smiles at his players as they leave the field after winning their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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Marion cheers with his players after winning their game at Clear Creek-Amana High School in Tiffin on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (Andy Abeyta/The Gazette)
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