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<p>Cedar Rapids (IA) Xavier High took on North Scott in the Class 4A state semifinals Thursday at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. The Saints advanced with a 38-10 victory. </p>
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Cedar Rapids (IA) Xavier High took on North Scott in the Class 4A state semifinals Thursday at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. The Saints advanced with a 38-10 victory.
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