Iowa Preps dives into the semifinal of the 2015 Class A playoffs. We take a look at each game, players to watch, and predicts the eventual winner. See what teams we feel have the abilities to move into the championship game now!
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Game: Akron-Westfield vs Mount Ayr
Watch Out For: Two clubs that few expected to make a run into the semifinals now will be playing with stakes bigger than they can imagine.
On Akron-Westfield
Player to Watch: Cal Eskra
Greatest Strength: It hasn't been pretty at times but Akron-Westfield has won every close game that they have played this fall. That winning mentality has pushed them to ten wins in 2015.
On Mount Ayr
Player to Watch: Kyle Dolecheck
Greatest Strength: An offense that has been held under 34-points a single time since early September.
Difference in the Game: The ability of Mount Ayr to put up points on nearly any team that they have played this fall.
Prediction: Mount Ayr 35, Akron-Westfield 31
Confidence in Prediction: Low
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Game: Denver vs Gladbrook-Reinbeck
Watch Out For: Another rematch game. Gladbrook-Reinbeck beat Denver a season ago in this game 21-8.
On Denver
Player to Watch: Izaak Shedenhelm
Greatest Strength: Their run a year ago has propelled them to another level this fall and it shows every time that Denver takes the field. They are playing with a purpose.
On Gladbrook-Reinbeck
Player to Watch: Colton Dinsdale
Greatest Strength: The ability of the Rebels to get stops. They have allowed ten points in three playoff games and have excelled defensively.
Difference in the Game: The revenge factor from a year ago. This experienced group at Denver still recalls who ended their dream run in 2015.
Prediction: Denver 22, Gladbrook-Reinbeck 16
Confidence in Prediction: Medium
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Agree/disagree? Let us know now!
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Game: Akron-Westfield vs Mount Ayr
Watch Out For: Two clubs that few expected to make a run into the semifinals now will be playing with stakes bigger than they can imagine.
On Akron-Westfield
Player to Watch: Cal Eskra
Greatest Strength: It hasn't been pretty at times but Akron-Westfield has won every close game that they have played this fall. That winning mentality has pushed them to ten wins in 2015.
On Mount Ayr
Player to Watch: Kyle Dolecheck
Greatest Strength: An offense that has been held under 34-points a single time since early September.
Difference in the Game: The ability of Mount Ayr to put up points on nearly any team that they have played this fall.
Prediction: Mount Ayr 35, Akron-Westfield 31
Confidence in Prediction: Low
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Game: Denver vs Gladbrook-Reinbeck
Watch Out For: Another rematch game. Gladbrook-Reinbeck beat Denver a season ago in this game 21-8.
On Denver
Player to Watch: Izaak Shedenhelm
Greatest Strength: Their run a year ago has propelled them to another level this fall and it shows every time that Denver takes the field. They are playing with a purpose.
On Gladbrook-Reinbeck
Player to Watch: Colton Dinsdale
Greatest Strength: The ability of the Rebels to get stops. They have allowed ten points in three playoff games and have excelled defensively.
Difference in the Game: The revenge factor from a year ago. This experienced group at Denver still recalls who ended their dream run in 2015.
Prediction: Denver 22, Gladbrook-Reinbeck 16
Confidence in Prediction: Medium
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Agree/disagree? Let us know now!
