Class 2A Recap from Week 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class 2A has been impressively tight-knit so far through 3 weeks, with only 6 undefeated teams remaining and nearly every team in the mix in the race for playoff spots which will only heat up as we reach the midpoint of the 2025 regular season. We recap what went down in Class 2A Iowa during week 3 over last weekend!</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">Underwood vs. <strong>Clarinda: 35-28</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Taking on a Class 1A powerhouse at home, Underwood exploded out of the gate with a 21-0 lead by the end of the first quarter. However, Clarinda was undeterred, pulling off an improbable run over the next 3 quarters. Clarinda compiled 377 total yards of offense as they rallied with 35 unanswered points, leading with 8 and a half minutes to go. However, Underwood scored with less than 7 minutes left, got the ball back, and had an opportunity to tie the game, but a heavily erratic passing game which finished 15 of 45 over the air ultimately failed to connect as the Eagles turned the ball over on downs and never got it back. The win was an emotional one for Clarinda as they honored former 4-year starter Jase Wilmes who died in an accident back in February, and with this win, Clarinda is setting the path to be underdogs among this conference in 2025. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Top Performer: Noah Harris (SR) - </strong>Harris engineered a gritty performance, shaking off two early interception as he accounted for all of the Cardinals' touchdowns, finishing 19 of 38 for 198 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 138 yards on 21 carries and 4 touchdowns. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Williamsburg vs. <strong>PCM: 23-21</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Two contending teams coming off rough losses in week 2 looked to rebound this week, and the battle proved to be a close one. After a 7-7 result at halftime, PCM emerging with two touchdowns in the third quarter, but the Raiders rallied in the fourth, scoring 14 points in a span of 2 minutes, taking a 21-20 lead with over 5 minutes to go. However, thanks in part to a well balanced offense and crucial penalties against the Raiders, the Mustangs engineered a time-consuming drive that concluded with a game-winning 36 yard field goal as time expired, giving PCM a critical win in their pursuit to make another deep postseason run. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Top Performer: Chase Wagaman (SR) - </strong>Wagaman was able to deliver with several explosive plays and poise in the Mustangs' final drive. He finished the night 15/32 for 257 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 26 yards on 8 carries and a rushing TD. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Western Christian </strong>vs. Spencer: <strong>22-21</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Coming off a shocking upset win last week over Spirit Lake, Western Christian looked to continue their good fortune on the road against Spencer. The teams entered with the final score of the game heading into the fourth quarter. While Spencer was able to thrive on the ground with 286 total rushing yards, they were pitted with crucial mistakes, turning the ball over 4 times. Still, Spencer was able to deliver a late drive to set up a game-winning 51 yard field goal attempt. Unfortunately the kick barely missed as it hit the left upright, allowing Western Christian to hold on for another key win. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Top Performer: [player_tooltip player_id='1370590' first='Kolby' last='Heemskerk'] (SR) - </strong>Heemskerk had a huge night on Friday attributing big plays on all three sides of the ball. At WR, Heemskerk caught 6 passes for 55 yards and a touchdown. At CB, he recorded a team-high 18 tackles (16 solo) along with an interception and a fumble recovery. He also added a 75 yard punt return touchdown early on in the game. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">OABCIG vs. <strong>Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley: 20-6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the week at home against a heavily favor OABCIG unit. The Nighthawks were able to completely frustrate the Falcons' offense, limiting them to just 152 yards of total offense while accumulating 4 turnovers. Despite the game being tied 6-6 at halftime, the mistakes piled up for OABCIG and the Nighthawks pulled away with 14 unanswered points in the second half. Considering that the Nighthawks had won 2 combined games over the last two seasons, they have already won 2 games within the first 3 games of this season, which is certainly signaling that it's a new era for this team. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Top Performer: [player_tooltip player_id='1848939' first='Brock' last='Mulder'] (SR) - </strong>Mulder spearheaded a strong defense which racked up 7 sacks against the Falcons. Mulder led the team with 7 tackles (4 solo), 4.5 TFLs, 4 sacks, and a forced fumble, with his looming presence creating disarray for the Falcons' offense which contributed to most of their mistakes. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Notable Games from Week 3:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Camanche vs. <strong>West Branch: 56-7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>South Hamilton vs. <strong>Southeast Valley: 54-6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Osage</strong> vs. Jesup: <strong>51-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>South Tama County</strong> vs. Louisa-Muscatine: <strong>49-6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knoxville vs. <strong>Albia: 44-6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ridge View vs. <strong>Cherokee Washington: 44-7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Denver </strong>vs. Charles City:<strong> 42-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kuemper Catholic</strong> vs. Shenandoah: <strong>42-7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emmetsburg vs. <strong>Okoboji: 42-26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Woodward-Granger</strong> vs. Perry: <strong>42-28</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mediapolis</strong> vs. Fairfield: <strong>42-34</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bellevue</strong> vs. Northeast:<strong> 35-6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Central Lyon/George-Little Rock vs. <strong>Spirit Lake: 35-7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Winterset vs. <strong>Van Meter: 35-12</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>North Fayette Valley</strong> vs. Sumner-Fredericksburg: <strong>35-19</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn vs. <strong>Sheldon: 34-14</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MFL MarMac vs. <strong>New Hampton: 33-6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chariton vs. <strong>Centerville: 32-20</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sigourney Keota vs. <strong>Mid-Prairie: 28-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Durant vs. <strong>Wilton: 20-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Central Lee</strong> vs. Fort Madison: <strong>14-7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Top 10 Standouts from Week 3:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1671366' first='Mack' last='Murdock'] (SO) - Centerville: 24/31, 372 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 2PT conversion, 15 rushing yards, 5 tackles (2 solo), 1 TFL, 1 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1242935' first='Brock' last='Badding'] (SR) - Kuemper Catholic: 13/16, 222 yards, 5 TDs, 10 rushing yards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB Mason Bahr (JR) - Southeast Valley: 6/7, 175 yards, 5 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1241488' first='Quinn' last='Street'] (SR) - Osage: 13/19, 216 yards, 1 TD, 226 rushing yards on 16 carries (14.1 YPC), 4 rushing TDs, 2.5 tackles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB Parker Holsteen (SR) - Mediapolis: 207 rushing yards on 31 carries (6.7 YPC), 4 rushing TDs, 1 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR Keenan Kilburg (SR) - Bellevue: 12 receptions, 214 yards (17.8 YPC), 1 receiving TD, 36 rushing yards on 3 carries</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH/WR [player_tooltip player_id='1370590' first='Kolby' last='Heemskerk'] (SR) - Western Christian: 6 receptions, 55 yards, 1 receiving TD, 18 tackles (16 solo), 1 fumble recovery, 1 INT, 75 yard punt-return TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB Fletcher Mick (JR) - Albia: 18.5 tackles (10 solo), 3.5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB [player_tooltip player_id='1848939' first='Brock' last='Mulder'] (SR) - Boyden-Hull Rock Valley: 7 tackles (4 solo), 4.5 TFLs, 4 sacks, 1 forced fumble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB/QB Brett Cook (JR) - Central Lee: 1/2, 5 yards, 101 rushing yards on 12 carries (8.4 YPC), 13 tackles (12 solo), 2 TFLs, 3 passes defended, 1 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->