Easton Valley, CAM Bring Explosive Offenses To Eight-Player Final
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Two of the most explosive offenses in the state after navigated the winding road to the eight-player championship inside the UNI-Dome Thursday in Cedar Falls. Easton Valley and Anita-CAM have both put together memorable 12-0 seasons to date. But only…
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Continue ReadingTwo of the most explosive offenses in the state after navigated the winding road to the eight-player championship inside the UNI-Dome Thursday in Cedar Falls.
Easton Valley and Anita-CAM have both put together memorable 12-0 seasons to date. But only one will hoist up the trophy and end the year perfect and as champions.
Here are a handful of players who will likely play a key role in the final outcome of the final eight-player game in Iowa in 2021:
Conor Gruver Conor Gruver 6'1" | 165 lbs | QB Easton Valley | 2022 State IA – Easton Valley – QB/S – 6-1 – 175
A brilliant passer of the football, Conor Gruver Conor Gruver 6'1" | 165 lbs | QB Easton Valley | 2022 State IA has racked up 2,871 yards passing and 51 touchdowns on the year. He is as accurate as there is in the state, completing 178 of 249 passes, while adding five more scores with his legs.
While not as run-heavy as some of his adversaries, what separates Gruver from the rest is his ability to read a defense quickly. He is able to read through his targets before locking in on the best option more often than not.
Hayden Felkey Hayden Felkey 6'3" | 165 lbs | DL Easton Valley | 2023 IA – Easton Valley – TE/DE – 6-4 – 185
Speaking of options, the best one for Gruver and Easton Valley is junior Hayden Felkey Hayden Felkey 6'3" | 165 lbs | DL Easton Valley | 2023 IA . With 41 receptions for 974 yards and 18 touchdowns, Felkey is a constant threat to take it the distance when he catches it.
However, the impact for Felkey on Thursday’s title game may come on defense. That is where he has recorded an incredible 17 sacks, 42 tackles for loss, 115.5 stops and recovered four fumbles.
Lane Spieker Lane Spieker 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB CAM | 2022 State IA – Anita-CAM – QB/LB – 5-9 – 175
If you have followed the eight-player class, you already know all about Lane Spieker Lane Spieker 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB CAM | 2022 State IA . The senior has ran for 3,240 yards and found his way to the end zone 69 times on the ground. But that only is half the story.
Spieker is also the quarterback for this high-powered offense, throwing for another 1,069 yards and 12 scores. He’s also caught a TD on the year.
Regardless of size of class, what Spieker has done is incredible. His quickness is off the charts and his vision as a runner is second-to-none in the state.
Colby Rich Colby Rich 6'2" | 190 lbs | TE CAM | 2022 IA – Anita-CAM – TE/DE – 6-2 – 190
Anita-CAM knows they are going to be tested by Gruver and his arm. Colby Rich Colby Rich 6'2" | 190 lbs | TE CAM | 2022 IA will be key to stopping – or at least containing – a lot of that attack.
Rich has picked off four passes – CAM has 20 as a team – returning one for a score. He is also a very confident defender one-on-one, recording 30 tackles. And if you give him even a small opening, he’s taking it, racking up six sacks and 10 tackles for loss.