Lewis Central-Xavier Class 4A Title Game Standouts
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Cedar Rapids Xavier and Council Bluffs Lewis Central met up in the Class 4A State Championship Game Thursday night at the UNI-Dome. It was a rematch of last year’s final, won in overtime by Lewis Central. The Saints exacted revenge…
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Continue ReadingCedar Rapids Xavier and Council Bluffs Lewis Central met up in the Class 4A State Championship Game Thursday night at the UNI-Dome. It was a rematch of last year’s final, won in overtime by Lewis Central.
The Saints exacted revenge in the latest meeting, posting a 45-38 victory, completing a perfect season 13-0. The Titans wrapped up an excellent campaign at 12-1.
Here are some players who enjoyed strong performances in Thursday’s game:
- Aidan McDermott Aidan McDermott 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB Xavier | 2023 State IA , ’23, WR/S, Xavier – The South Dakota State commitment started with a bang, hauling in a 51-yard, first-quarter touchdown catch. He added a 14-yard reception, and rushed six times for 57 yards and a score.
- Jonathan Humpal Jonathan Humpal 5'10" | 165 lbs | RB Lewis Central | 2023 State IA , ’23, RB/CB, Lewis Central – Humpal put together an electric performance in his final prep game. He rushed 20 times for 136 yards. He caught eight passes for 104 yards and two scores.
- Braylon Kammrad Braylon Kammrad 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Lewis Central | 2023 State IA , ’23, QB, Lewis Central – The future Northern Iowa Panther threw for 257 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 27 yards and a score.
- Ronan Thomas, ’24, QB, Xavier – The junior signal caller played efficiently, completing 10 of 12 pass attempts for 135 yards and two touchdowns. He added a rushing score.
- Coleton Beasler-Weber, ’24, KR, Xavier – Beasler-Weber caught the opening kickoff of the second half and returned it 97 yards for a touchdown. He showed great acceleration and went the distance untouched. He added a 22-yard reception.
- Curtis Witte Curtis Witte 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Lewis Central | 2024 State IA , ’24, WR/DB, Lewis Central – Witte continued his hot post season, catching three passes for 65 yards and a touchdown.
- Michael Cunningham Michael Cunningham 6'1" | 180 lbs | RB Xavier | 2023 IA , ’23, RB/LB, Xavier – After a slow first half, Xavier’s trusted rusher broke free in the second half. He finished with 170 yards and a touchdown on the ground, including a 47-yard run setting up a score.
- Owen Thomas, ’24, TE/LB, Lewis Central – Thomas produced a game-high 10 tackles, including 1.5 for loss. He added a sack and a 13-yard reception.
- Thomas Sundell Thomas Sundell 5'10" | 175 lbs | LB Xavier | 2023 IA , ’23, RB/LB, Xavier – Sundell wrapped up his high school career with a team-high 9.0 tackles, including 1.5 for loss. He also picked off a pass and forced a fumble.