Interesting matchup (thank you Captn Obvious right?) - after watching Waukee play SEP last Friday, all I can think of is Rocky Balboa - they kept taking shot after shot from SEP and just stood there and said "come on", and then delivered the knockout punch of their own to win it.
Whereas I get the sense that Dowling is like Ivan Drago, waiting, punching enough to win, but not releasing the entire flurry until the coach in the corner turns them loose and they then proceed to launch an assault and death blow to Apollo Creed. (sorry, Rocky marathon last weekend)
Even though Rocky wins in the movie, I don't know if Waukee can stand toe-to-toe with Dowling and take as many punches as they did against SEP and stay standing. Plus, I'm not sure if its by design or lack of necessity, but I don't think Dowling has "unleashed" Ryan Boyle yet this season. (9 rushing attempts per game this year vs. over 14 last season)
Great matchup between (at this stage) the best two teams in the state - but Dowling's defense will slow down Waukee's offense (