Game Preview: West Branch vs Wapello
Location: Little Rose Bowl
Date: October 10, 2014
Time: 7:00pm CDT
Game Notes
After winning the first game of the season, the Indians have fallen on tough times - losing their next 5 by an average of 28-6. However, they have a few weapons that will burn you if given an inch of space. WR/RB Jorge Osornio returns and he gave the Bear defense fits in 2013. QB Corben Mears has proven more than capable, having thrown for 600 yards on the season....The Bears continue to develop offensively each week. WB racked up 558 yards total offense last week against Durant, and very balanced. Matt Shawver recorded 155 receiving yards, tying Tyler Donovan (2013) for a school record....West Branch can clinch a postseason berth and a first round home game with victory on Friday. It would be the 22nd time the Bears have earned a playoff invitation in the 31 years Head Coach Butch Pedersen has been at the helm (all since 1988).
Last Meeting
In 2013, the Bears defeated the Indians 42-20 at Wapello behind Mike Gould's 160 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns. 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.