Game Preview: West Branch vs Durant

October 2, 2014 — 1:57pm CDT

Location: Durant

Date: October 3, 2014

Time: 7:00pm CDT

Game Notes

The Wildcats are nearing must win territory if they have aspirations of playing in the postseason. QB Will Bentley, RB Brandon Dykes, and WR Alik Lorenz are the key contributors to Durant's success thus far this season. Bentley is also one of the better special teams performers in Class 1A...West Branch just keeps moving forward. After two weeks of playing ranked opponents, WB is battle tested. RB Luke Lenoch's 1007 rushing yards leads all of Class 1A. Devin Kindon continues to play a significant role for the Bears. Last week, he had 91 yards of total offense and 2TD. He was also 5/5 on XP and converted a 34 yard FG. Kindon is a perfect 30/30 on XP and 2/2 on FG in 2014.

Team Records & Rankings

Durant is 3-6 on the season and is unranked. West Branch is 11-1 and is not ranked.

Last Meeting

QB Lucas Lamont threw for 189 yards, and RB Michael Gould rushed for 126 yards and 3 scores as West Branch cruised to a 35-7 non-district victory in 2013 at the Little Rose Bowl. View more from that game.

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.

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