Iowa Preps dives into the A championship and breaks down the game, players to watch, predicts the winners, and more!
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Matchup: Bishop Garrigan vs. Gladbrook-Reinbeck
Interesting Subplot: Gladbrook-Reinbeck is one of four teams still alive gunning for a repeat state championship (Dowling, Pella, Iowa City Regina being the others).
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On Bishop Garrigan
Offense: An offense that has leaned heavily on their ground game and a strong line has been critical to their success. Gibson Behr is well over the 1,300-yard mark for the fall and will be the work horse that G-R is hoping to stop.
Game Changer: Gibson Behr
Defense: The bread and butter of their squad is their defense. Two opponents in twelve games have been able to hit double digits against them as Chase Winkel and a senior laden group has used their big game experience in making plays.
Game Changer: Chase Winkel
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On Gladbrook-Reinbeck
Offense: A lot of new faces have stepped forward at Gladbrook-Reinbeck and the attack has even become more pass oriented. Hunter Lott has been outstanding behind center but has had plenty of assistance from Parker Brown, Erik Knack, and a host of others to move the chains.
Game Changer: Hunter Lott
Defense: This defense has been giving up a stingy six points per game and has consistently been among the best in all of Iowa. Thomas Mussig and Rhett Barnes both have made a living getting into the backfield of opponents.
Game Changer: Thomas Mussig
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Difference in the Game: Gladbrook-Reinbeck has made the UNI-Dome a home away from home. That big game experience gives them an advantage.
Prediction: Gladbrook-Reinbeck 24, Bishop Garrigan 22
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 55%
Why this would not happen: The seniors at Bishop Garrigan know that this is their final chance and play like it for all four quarters.
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Matchup: Bishop Garrigan vs. Gladbrook-Reinbeck
Interesting Subplot: Gladbrook-Reinbeck is one of four teams still alive gunning for a repeat state championship (Dowling, Pella, Iowa City Regina being the others).
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On Bishop Garrigan
Offense: An offense that has leaned heavily on their ground game and a strong line has been critical to their success. Gibson Behr is well over the 1,300-yard mark for the fall and will be the work horse that G-R is hoping to stop.
Game Changer: Gibson Behr
Defense: The bread and butter of their squad is their defense. Two opponents in twelve games have been able to hit double digits against them as Chase Winkel and a senior laden group has used their big game experience in making plays.
Game Changer: Chase Winkel
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On Gladbrook-Reinbeck
Offense: A lot of new faces have stepped forward at Gladbrook-Reinbeck and the attack has even become more pass oriented. Hunter Lott has been outstanding behind center but has had plenty of assistance from Parker Brown, Erik Knack, and a host of others to move the chains.
Game Changer: Hunter Lott
Defense: This defense has been giving up a stingy six points per game and has consistently been among the best in all of Iowa. Thomas Mussig and Rhett Barnes both have made a living getting into the backfield of opponents.
Game Changer: Thomas Mussig
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Difference in the Game: Gladbrook-Reinbeck has made the UNI-Dome a home away from home. That big game experience gives them an advantage.
Prediction: Gladbrook-Reinbeck 24, Bishop Garrigan 22
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 55%
Why this would not happen: The seniors at Bishop Garrigan know that this is their final chance and play like it for all four quarters.
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