Location: Little Rose Bowl

Date: September 12, 2014

Time: 7:00pm CDT

Game Notes

Brant Wrede, son of WB activities director Jeff Wrede, is the QB for the Falcons and the fire plug. He has thrown for over 400 yards and rushed for over 200 (including 160 in week 2). His main target is speedster Xavier Williams, who has 9 receptions for 214 yards (all in week 1). Other players to watch: WR Jacob Smith (8 rec, 132 yards) and RB/WR Tim Williams. The Falcons placed 2nd at the 2014 Iowa Boys State Track meet, and all their points were in sprint events. One word: SPEED!!!.....The Bears used a very strong defensive performance, again, in week 2. And the offense is clicking as well, 28 points in 5:45 will open eyes. QB Lucas Lamont, RB Luke Lenoch, RB Devin Kindon, and TE Nick Westcott accounted for all 49 points. West Branch leads Class 1A in scoring (45.5 per game) and in total defense. The Bears will be wearing purple jerseys tonight to honor the "Polar Bear" teams of the pre-WWII era. Jake Rummells will be in attendance as an honoree.

Team Records & Rankings

The Falcons are 1-1 and unranked. West Branch is 2-0, and ranked #4 by the Associated Press, #5 by the Des Moines Register and Cedar Rapids Gazette.

Last Meeting

This is the first meeting between these two programs. LAST WEEK: WBND lost to Keokuk, 23-6....WB defeated West Liberty, 49-3.

Media & Broadcast Coverage

The BearCast will be on the play-by-play call. If you cannot be at the game, let us bring the game to you on your computer or smartphone. Head to the BearCast page here on the website, or, on iOS and Android devices, download the Mixlr app and search for "West Branch Football."

Tune in to the BearCast at 6:30 for the pregame where Steven Grace, Mike Quinlan, and Jerry Fleagle will be calling the game live, offering in-game analysis and halftime/postgame interviews.

For print media, the Cedar Rapids Gazette, the West Branch Times, YourPrepSports.com, and WestBranch.Football will be at the the game.