Class 1A Recap from Week 4

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we reach the halfway point of the regular season, the standings in Class 1A Iowa show several contenders distancing themselves from the rest of the pack, with 5 teams left undefeated and a plethora of units closing in behind them, Class 1A has maintained itself as one of the most engaging conferences to watch in the state. We recap what went down in week 4 over the weekend to start off this week!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Top Games:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">MVAOCOU vs. <strong>Lawton-Bronson: 26-23</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>One of the biggest upsets of the week across high school football in Iowa, Lawton-Bronson was coming off a hot 2-1 start following a winless 2024 campaign, but they had quite a tough opponent for homecoming as they took on the undefeated Rams. The Rams led 17-13 heading into the 4th quarter, seeming poised to spoil the big night. However, the Eagles clicked in the 4th quarter, thanks in part to several miscues from MVAOCOU and fortunate plays on offense, the Eagles were able to claim a 3 point lead late, and the Rams final drive was shut down quickly, giving the Eagles a statement win, showing that the Eagles are on pace for a historic single-season turnaround in 2025. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Top Performer: Noah Drew (JR) - </strong>Drew was able to shake off 2 interceptions that he threw by engineering the Eagles' 4th quarter comeback win. Drew finished the night 22 of 39 for 297 yards and 2 TDs while rushing for 42 yards on 13 carries. Defensively, he added 3 tackles and an interception. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Pocahontas Area vs. <strong>Emmetsburg: 28-21</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Despite being heavy favorites at home, Pocahontas Area was able to keep up for the most part with the E-Hawks in terms of offensive production. Pocahontas Area finished the night with more yards than Emmetsburg (325-322) as they showed more balance with the pass and run. However, the Indians had no answer for the E-Hawks run-attack, which accumulated 293 yards, combined with 2 critical interceptions, the E-Hawks were able to hold off one last drive where the Indians crossed into their territory to solidify a close win over a weaker opponent.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Top Performer: Brayden Yates (SR) - </strong>The Indians were not able to slow down Yates at all Friday night as he ran for 193 yards on 23 carries and a rushing TD, averaging 8.4 yards per carry.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Ridge View </strong>vs. Hinton: <strong>23-14</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Coming off a brutal loss last week to Cherokee Washington, the Raptors seemed to be on pace for another rough showing taking on the Blackhawks at Hinton, who looked to avenge their loss to the Raptors last season. The first 3 quarters proved to be a defensive affair, with the game tied 7-7 heading into the 4th. The Raptors suddenly exploded in the final 12 minutes, thanks in part to several huge offensive plays, the Blackhawks were not able to keep up, and Ridge View emerged victorious for the second straight year over the Blackhawks as they get themselves back to .500 heading into the second half of the season. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Top Performer: Lucas Heilman (SR) - </strong>While Heilman was limited on the ground to just 12 rushing yards, he played a big role in other facets for the team on Friday night. Heilman led the team with 104 yards on 4 catches, including a 66 yard touchdown reception. He also led the defense with 9 tackles (All solo) along with 1 TFL. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Pleasantville vs. <strong>Interstate 35: 19-7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Another surprising upset on Friday night, Interstate 35 was looking to build off a dominant victory in week 3 over Clarke Community, but they had a difficult matchup against Pleasantville's potent offense. However, the Roadrunners were able to fluster the Trojans' offense, which sorely missed top QB [player_tooltip player_id='1197483' first='Braylon' last='Bingham']. The Trojans were unable to score until the 4th quarter while committing 5 turnovers. Meanwhile, the Roadrunners were able to control the run, finishing with 283 total rushing yards as they were able to chip away the clock en route to a strong win, earning their 3rd straight win over Pleasantville while also handing the 3-0 Trojans their first loss of the season. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Top Performer: Maverick Hutton (SR) - </strong>Hutton had a huge presence for the Roadrunners' defense on Friday night, finishing with 4 tackles (All solo), 3 TFLs, a sack, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery while limiting the Trojans' run-game to a paltry 2.8 YPC. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Notable Results from Week 4:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>West Lyon</strong> vs. Alta-Aurelia: <strong>70-6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tri-Center vs. <strong>Underwood: 64-33</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Regina Catholic</strong> vs. Cardinal: <strong>55-6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Louisa-Muscatine vs. <strong>Durant: 50-6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>West Marshall</strong> vs. Ogden: <strong>49-6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garner Hayfield Ventura vs. <strong>Grundy Center: 49-7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lisbon vs. <strong>Cascade: 42-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont vs. <strong>Sigourney Keota: 41-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Northeast vs. <strong>Camanche: 41-13</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>East Sac County vs. <strong>Manson-NW Webster: 41-19</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>South Central Calhoun</strong> vs. South Hamilton: <strong>35-14</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Columbus Catholic</strong> vs. Jesup: <strong>35-18</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Clarion-Goldfield-Dows</strong> vs. Central Springs: <strong>33-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sumner-Fredericksburg vs. <strong>Hudson: 28-6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Beckman Catholic</strong> vs. MFL MarMac: <strong>28-14</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aplington-Parkersburg vs. <strong>Union Community: 25-7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>West Central Valley</strong> vs. Panorama: <strong>22-14</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Missouri Valley vs. <strong>Red Oak: 14-13</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Top 10 Standouts from Week 4:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1221934' first='Garrett' last='Luett'] (SR) - Underwood: 19/26, 316 yards, 4 TDs, 151 rushing yards on 16 carries (9.4 YPC), 2 rushing TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB Tade Roberts (SO) - Hudson: 24/35, 325 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 51 rushing yards on 13 carries, 1 rushing TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB Mick Hoffman (SR) - Cascade: 15/19, 252 yards, 3 TDs, 9 rushing yards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB Noah Drew (JR) - Lawton-Bronson: 22/39, 297 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs, 42 rushing yards on 13 carries, 3 tackles, 1 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB Ike Molyneux (JR) - Sigourney Keota: 192 rushing yards on 19 carries (10.1 YPC), 3 rushing TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB Kameron Adams (SO) - South Hardin: 183 rushing yards on 15 carries (12.2 YPC), 2 rushing TDs, 3.5 tackles (2 solo)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH Colby Gast (SR) - Durant: 4 catches, 105 yards (26.3 YPC), 2 receiving TDs, 2 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL/OL [player_tooltip player_id='1370668' first='Gavin' last='Trask'] (SR) - Sumner-Fredericksburg: 13 tackles (11 solo), 5 TFLs, 3 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB Breighton Carlson (JR) - Lawton-Bronson: 15 tackles (8 solo), 1.5 TFLs, 1 sack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB Gabe King (SR) - East Sac County: 13.5 tackles (13 solo), 4 TFLs, 20 rushing yards on 3 carries, 1 reception, 4 yards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->