Class 4A Recap for Week 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Through 3 weeks, Class 4A Iowa has seen the usual powerhouses emerge to the top of the conference and looking to cement their place up top by the end of the regular season, but there is still plenty of time left, and several of the teams trailing right behind them are looking to emerge in 2025 to contend with the best of the best, and they have shown through the first 3 games of the season that they will not be pushed around easily. We take a look at what went down in Class 4A Iowa across week 3!</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">ADM vs. <strong>North Polk: 38-37 (OT)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Easily the most anticipated matchup heading into week 4, this matchup did not disappoint, proving to be a shootout as the two teams combined for 853 total yards of offense. North Polk gained leverage early on, holding a 30-14 lead with less than 9 and a half minutes left. ADM pulled off a heroic comeback, scoring two touchdowns and 2-PT conversions, tying the game with just 11 seconds left in regulation. ADM got the ball first in overtime, scoring a touchdown quickly to take the lead, but North Polk responded with a touchdown and successful 2-point conversion of their own, giving the Comets the edge to stay undefeated and on top of the Class 4A conference. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Top Performer: Carson Reinhart (JR) - </strong>Reinhart was responsible for much of the Comets' scoring on Friday night, bulling his way for 110 rushing yards on 28 carries and 3 touchdowns while adding 2 catches for 16 yards. Reinhart would also punch in the game-winning 2-point conversion in OT. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Decorah </strong>vs. Wahlert Catholic: <strong>19-13 (OT)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Another highly anticipated matchup as Class 4A powerhouse Decorah went on the road to take on the reigning Class 3A champions at their stadium. In an engaging matchup, Decorah benefited with long, sustained drives and several tricks up their sleeves while also being able to contain the Golden Eagles' from scoring points for most of the game. Both teams scored touchdowns in the 4th quarter, but by failing their extra points, both teams missed opportunities to pull ahead at the end of regulation. In Overtime, Wahlert Catholic scored first in OT, and only 2 plays later, they nabbed the game-sealing interception on Wahlert Catholic, snapping a 16 game winning streak heading into this game and keeping Decorah undefeated. </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='1619841' first='Trevor' last='Kuennen'] (SR) - </strong>Playing a big role in all three facets of the game, Kuennen ran for 65 yards on 15 carries (4.3 YPC) while catching 2 passes for 16 yards and a touchdown on a screen pass in OT. Kuennen added 6 tackles (5 solo) and an interception on defense while also adding 43 combined return yards on kicks. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Pella </strong>vs. North Scott: <strong>10-3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The matchup between top-contenders Pella and North Scott proved to be a defensive one as neither teams were able to find the end zone for most of the duration of this game. Pella's defense almost completely shut down the Lancers' offense, limiting them to a total of 123 yards of offense. In the end, Pella finally punched in the sole touchdown of the game with less than 6 minutes to go and held out their opponent, giving Pella the edge in this tough battle played through the trenches. </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='1240470' first='Emmanuel' last='Diers'] (SR) - </strong>The only offensive player on Friday night on either team to find traction against their opponent. Diers ran for 107 yards on 22 carries (4.9 YPC) and the lone touchdown in the 4th quarter. He added 2 receptions for 16 yards, 3 solo tackles on defense, and 23 kick return yards. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Clinton </strong>vs. Cedar Rapids Washington: <strong>20-17</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The lone Thursday night game from Class 4A last week, this matchup went down in the trenches as both teams were running down each other's throats. The two running units combined for a total 477 rushing yards over the course of the night. In the end, trailing 17-12 in the 4th quarter, Clinton took the lead on a rushing touchdown and two-point conversion with just over 3 minutes left in the game. The Warriors droved all the way down to Clinton's 3 yard line, but ultimately failed to punch in, and to top things off, missed a chip shot field goal to send the game into Overtime in the closing seconds. With this win, Clinton is looking to show positive momentum as they continue to build from a winless campaign just two years ago. </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='1752579' first='Ethan' last='Carpenter'] (SR) - </strong>Accounting for all of Clinton's scoring plays on Friday night, Carpenter ran for 149 yards on 24 carries (6.2 YPC) and 2 rushing TDs, while catching 2 passes for 25 yards and a receiving TD, and converting the 2-point conversion in the 4th quarter. He added 6 tackles (3 solo) on defense. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Clear Creek Amana vs. <strong>Xavier: 54-21</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Xavier's matchup for homecoming this week was a revenge matchup against Clear Creek Amana, who stunned the Saints last season 28-24. Early on, the game appeared to be on pace for a shootout, with Xavier leading 27-21 at halftime. However, mistakes piled up for the Clippers in the second half, thanks in part to 3 turnovers, Xavier pulled away and ended up throttling the Clippers on homecoming. Xavier is looking a lot like the team that went undefeated in 2022, and there's a great chance with the way they are playing that they could compete for another state title in 2025. </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='1238169' first='Carter' last='Hoffmann'] (SR) - </strong>Proving to be the most difficult player on Xavier's offense for the Clippers to contain, Hoffmann ran for 173 yards on 27 carries and 3 rushing TDs while also catching a 31 yard touchdown pass. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Notable Results from Week 3:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Council Bluffs Jefferson vs. <strong>Sergeant Bluff-Luton: 62-14</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Creston vs. <strong>Glenwood: 59-13</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grinnell vs. <strong>Carlisle: 56-21</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Newton</strong> vs. Bondurant-Farrar: <strong>48-13</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mason City</strong> vs. Marshalltown: <strong>42-17</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lewis Central</strong> vs. Harlan Community: <strong>38-13</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Waterloo East vs. <strong>Fort Dodge: 36-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Davenport North</strong> vs. Marion: <strong>28-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boone vs. <strong>Gilbert: 28-6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Waverly-Shell Rock vs. <strong>Western Dubuque: 20-7</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='1895361' first='Neil' last='Brown'] (SR) - Davenport North: 17/26, 403 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs, 4 rushing yards, 1 2PT conversion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB Scott Reed Jr. (SR) - Glenwood: 336 rushing yards on 18 carries (18.7 YPC), 1 rushing TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB Beckett Verros (JR) - Sergeant Bluff-Luton: 208 rushing yards on 10 carries (20.8 YPC), 4 rushing TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1238169' first='Carter' last='Hoffmann'] (SR) - Xavier: 173 rushing yards on 27 carries (6.4 YPC), 3 rushing TDs, 1 reception, 31 yards, 1 receiving TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH Isaac Burk (JR) - Carlisle: 193 rushing yards on 11 carries (17.5 YPC), 4 rushing TDs, 4 tackles (All Solo), 1 forced fumble, 7/7 extra points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR David Joyner (SR) - Davenport North: 321 receiving yards on 8 catches (40.1 YPC), 3 receiving TDs, 1 2PT conversion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1241527' first='Drew' last='Hobart'] (SR) - Mason City: 8 receptions, 102 yards, 1 receiving TD, 9 tackles (8 solo), 2 TFLs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DL/OL [player_tooltip player_id='1616410' first='Drake' last='Buthe'] (JR) - Glenwood: 4 tackles (3 solo), 3 TFLs, 2 sacks, 3 pancakes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB [player_tooltip player_id='1532913' first='Nick' last='Milburn'] (JR) - Newton: 14 tackles (12 solo), 4 TFLs, 1 forced fumble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB Dawson Maki (SR) - Newton: 7.5 tackles (7 solo), 0.5 TFLs, 2 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->