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Uncommon Play: Kinnick Boelk

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Player of the Game: Andy Henson

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Mediapolis, Iowa played host to an important Class 1A District 5 matchup between the home Bulldogs and the visiting West Branch Bears Friday night. The Bears came into the game at 3-1 overall and 1-0 in the District. Mediapolis also came in at 3-1 overall but 0-1 in the District and needed a win to keep pace.In a playoff rematch from the 2020 season, the game saw several lead changes, many tense moments, and a thrilling ending that allowed the Bears to escape with a 24-21 victory.Check out video highlights, photos, and more from the game below.

Player of the Game: Cole Bailey

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<h3>Team</h3>Offense: 42 points, 263 yards (51 passing, 212 rushing), 12 first downs Defense: 6 points allowed, 56 yards allowed (36 passing, 20 rushing), 3 first downs allowed<h3>Passing</h3>Carver Boelk: 1/1, 22 yards Connor Rios: 1/2, 29 yards<h3>Rushing</h3>Andy Henson: 100 yards on 7 attempts, 4 TDs Carver Boelk: 50 yards on 2 attempts, 1 TD Jarret Ellyson: 20 yards on 8 attempts Peyton Miller: 19 yards on 2 attempts<h3>Receiving</h3>Trenton Schutte: 1 reception, 29 yards Peyton Miller: 1 reception, 22 yards<h3>Defense</h3>Evan Striegel: 1.5 tackles, 1 INT, 1 TD Cole Bailey: 2.5 tackles, 1.5 TFL Andy Henson: 2.5 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack Trenton Schutte: 3 tackles, 0.5 TFL Brady Hunger: 3 tackles, 0.5 TFL Max Lodge: 1.5 tackles, 1 sack Drake Berry: 1.5 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 1 sack Jaxon Kaalberg: 2.5 tackles, 1 TFL<h3>Special Teams</h3>Wyatt Fiderlein: 7/7 PATs

The Bears opened the all-important district portion of their schedule Friday night at the Little Rose Bowl against Class 1A D5 foe, Louisa-Muscatine. Coming into the game, the Bears were sitting at 2-1 looking to start district play off on the right foot. The Falcons, however, came in at 0-3 simply looking for their first win of the season.Prior to the game we honored our Veterans with an incredible pregame slate of festivities including a field lined with American flags, four skydivers dropping onto the field from high above, and much more. A huge thank you to Dave McIlrath for making tonight possible.After the starters put up 37 points in the first quarter, the Bears' Varsity backups and Fresh/Soph squad got plenty of playing time during the rest of the game. 51-6 was your final score. Check out highlights, the full game, photos, stats, and more from the game.

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