Class 4A Recap from Week 6:

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The playoff picture for Class 4A Iowa continues to shake up, with now 2 teams left undefeated heading into week 7, and 14 units that hold winning records right now, if the playoffs started this week, all 14 teams would likely be in the playoff with 2 open spots at bay for the fringe units to fight for. This race is going to be close, and it will largely determine on how these teams perform the last two weeks to determine seeding and qualification. We take a look at what went down in Class 4A Iowa across week 6!</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"><strong>Newton </strong>vs. Pella: <strong>35-33</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Pella's homecoming night and undefeated record was spoiled in a classic rivalry showdown against Newton. The game started off close, with the teams tied at 14 with under 30 seconds left at halftime. However, in a stunning turn of events, Pella decided to take a shot at the end of the half, but the snap went over the QB's head, rolling into the end zone, and ultimately recovered by the Cardinals, who now suddenly held a 21-14 lead at halftime. The Cardinals would never give up the lead for the rest of the night, staying one step ahead of Pella, and although Pella managed to get one last drive to try to win, it was too late, and the clock ran out to let Newton pull off a bitter upset in hostile territory. </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='1619687' first='Caden' last='Klein'] (SR) - </strong>Steadily leading the Cardinals' offense with slow, progressive drives to chip away at Pella's defense, Klein finished 7 of 12 for 102 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT while rushing for 67 yards on 19 carries and 2 rushing TDs. He also added a team-high 7 tackles (All solo) on defense. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Carlisle vs. <strong>Gilbert: 14-13</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The number of undefeated teams in this conference nearly went down to 1 over the weekend, as Gilbert had a close call, edging out a 2-3 Carlisle team on homecoming night. A low-scoring battle, Gilbert relied almost completely on their run-game to eat up the clock, with the team attempting just 1 pass and rushing for 313 yards. With an average of 7.3 YPC, this strategy worked for the most part, and following Carlisle's field goal in the fourth quarter, the Tigers were able to run out most of the clock that gave the Wildcats no opportunity to strike back. Gilbert continues to build steam as one of the strongest contenders in the conference. </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='1238506' first='Cameron' last='Cantonwine'] (SR) - </strong>Accounting for most of the Tigers' production on the ground, Cantonwine ran for 127 yards on just 15 carries (8.7 YPC) and a rushing TD while throwing an 8 yard touchdown pass as well. Cantonwine also recorded 6 tackles (4 solo) on defense. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">North Scott vs. <strong>Western Dubuque: 14-13</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Coming off a 3-game win streak, including a statement win over Decorah, an energized Bobcats' group were poised to take down North Scott on homecoming night. The game started off strong for the Bobcats, emerging with a 14-7 lead at halftime. However, their offense was unable to muster up any points in the second half while the defense made a strong stand. While the Lancers outgained the Bobcats (232-175), they were unable to find the end zone until late in the 4th quarter. Ultimately, it was a pair of huge special-teams plays that proved the difference in this game, with the Bobcats scoring on a kick return TD early, and on the Lancers' final scoring drive, their extra point attempt was blocked, allowing the Bobcats to hold them off for the win. Having won 4 straight following an 0-2 start, their momentum is through the roof right now, and their poised to continue driving that momentum into the playoffs. </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='1689158' first='Kyan' last='Vaassen'] (SO) - </strong>Despite being listed as a RB, Vaassen's biggest impacts came on defense and special teams on Friday night. Vaassen led the defense with 6 tackles (All solo) and 1 TFL, while scoring the 98 yard kick return TD that paved the way for the big win on homecoming night. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other Notable Results from Week 6:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Storm Lake vs. <strong>Sergeant Bluff-Luton: 59-14</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Waterloo East vs. <strong>Mason City: 57-21</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ballard</strong> vs. Des Moines North: <strong>56-14</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cedar Rapids Washington vs. <strong>Decorah: 53-21</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lewis Central</strong> vs. Boone: <strong>52-21</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Denison-Schleswig vs. <strong>Glenwood: 50-7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Burlington</strong> vs. Davenport West: <strong>49-14</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>North Polk</strong> vs. Bondurant-Farrar: <strong>47-7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Fort Dodge</strong> vs. Spencer: <strong>47-28</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Davenport North</strong> vs. Clinton: <strong>42-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ADM</strong> vs. Council Bluffs Jefferson: <strong>42-7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Waverly-Shell Rock vs. <strong>Xavier: 42-21</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Le Mars</strong> vs. Sioux City West: <strong>38-6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marion vs. <strong>Clear Creek Amana: 35-13</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Grinnell</strong> vs. Oskaloosa: <strong>28-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Top 10 Standouts from Week 6:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1939286' first='Tanner' last='Caddell'] (SR) - Decorah: 10/15, 213 yards, 5 TDs, 1 INT, 66 rushing yards on 8 carries (8.3 YPC), 1 rushing TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1204447' first='Ben' last='Carlo'] (JR) - Glenwood: 12/26, 345 yards, 4 TDs, 18 rushing yards on 5 carries, 1 rushing TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1644900' first='Tru' last='McBride'] (JR) - Fort Dodge: 15/18, 190 yards, 1 TD, 46 rushing yards on 5 carries (9.2 YPC), 3 rushing TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1583687' first='Braydan' last='Doss'] (SO) - Lewis Central: 237 rushing yards on 20 carries (11.9 YPC), 2 rushing TDs, 97 kick return yards, 1 kick return TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB/RB [player_tooltip player_id='856075' first='DreShaun' last='Ross'] (SR) - Fort Dodge: 212 rushing yards on 11 carries (19.3 YPC), 3 rushing TDs, 4.5 tackles (4 solo), 2 TFLs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1619461' first='Keshawn' last='Wyldon'] (SR) - Burlington: 213 rushing yards on 15 carries (14.2 YPC), 4 rushing TDs, 3.5 tackles, 1 TFL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TE [player_tooltip player_id='1619944' first='Noah' last='Milburn'] (SR) - Decorah: 4 receptions, 106 yards (26.5 YPC), 3 receiving TDs, 3.5 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL, 2 punts (47.5 yards per punt)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB [player_tooltip player_id='1644914' first='Kyler' last='VanMaanen'] (SR) - Pella: 13.5 tackles (13 solo), 4 TFLs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB [player_tooltip player_id='1619384' first='Hunter' last='Bennett'] (SR) - Davenport North: 6 tackles (5 solo), 1 TFL, 1 INT returned for TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB Brooks Vosburg (JR) - Grinnell: 2 tackles, 3 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->