Clarksville defense denies Dunkerton, 20-12

DUNKERTON, Iowa - The offensive pyrotechnics were few and far between Friday night for Clarksville. Fortunately for the Indians, they possess multiple defenders with the explosiveness of an M-80. As a result, Clarksville downed Dunkerton, 20-12, in a surprisingly hard-hitting eight-man football affair. "Our guys want to hit," noted Clarksville junior Caleb Ciavarelli, who made the game's key tackle - for a two-yard loss - on a fourth-and-1 from the 3-yard line with 1 minute, 18 seconds remaining. "I told anybody that asked, I'm not ...

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Postseason glance, 2 weeks to go

Maquoketa at Marion. North Fayette at Cascade. Solon at Iowa City Regina. Elkader Central at Wapsie Valley. Mid-Prairie at Davis County. Lansing Kee at Preston. Six huge games. Six district titles that could be decided Friday. Here's a primer on the races and the clinchers with two weeks to go: CLASS 4A EAST Iowa City High (7-0) has clinched the MVC Mississippi Division title. The Little Hawks are one of eight teams in the 4A East that have wrapped up postseason berths. Also qualifying are Clinton ...

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FNL Area Roundup

SOLON 61, CAMANCHE 8 - James Morris, moved to quarterback after Wes Sleeper tore his ACL in practice Wednesday, passed for 101 yards and ran for 93 as top-ranked Solon downed Camanche, 61-8, Friday night in a Class 2A District 4 prep football game at Solon. Morris scored a touchdown through the air and on the ground, leading the Spartans (7-0) to their 34th straight win.  Andy Ashton added 59 yards rushing with four touchdowns. WEST CENTRAL 75, DUNKERTON 36 — ...

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