Scouting Report: West Branch at Durant

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DURANT, Iowa - </strong>Class 1A top-ranked West Branch traveled down I-80 Friday night for a matchup here with Durant. The small-school game featured impressive talent from both teams. 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