The quote board is what athletes are saying specifically about their opponents this week on the football field. Find out what big games are included and who believes that they can pull off some big upsets this weekend now!
Quotes from games include:
Williamsburg vs. Mid-Prairie
Urbandale vs. Waukee
Montezuma vs. Colfax-Mingo
Dowling vs. Sioux City East
Xavier vs. Western Dubuque
South Central Calhoun vs. Manson-Northwest Webster
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Waukee quarterback Ben Ferkin
Football
"It is going good and we are coming along. Our first four games were as tough as anyone else and we did a lot better than people thought. We are doing good and I am excited for division play."
On Urbandale
"It will be a big test for us. They have a lot of good athletes and good linemen. I know they want to run the ball and keep our defense on the field. We have to give our defense a break."
The Urbandale players
"I know a couple of their offensive linemen but I don't really know any of their athletes."
Keys to a victory
"Special teams and who is more physical. We want to be able to keep the passing completions over 60% and we will be in a good spot then."
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Colfax-Mingo linebacker Jacob Lietz
On Montezuma
"I think they are a really good team who is big up front. We have to contain their big line. We don't have the size but if we can hold the line of scrimmage we can get the ball to our offense and they won't be able to stop us."
The Montezuma players
"They have a good quarterback in Logan Prince. Their running back is pretty recent. They have a few good linemen but they don’t have a stand out huge player. They are all pretty well throughout."
Keys to a victory
"I think it is going to be whoever can control the line of scrimmage and the ball."
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Xavier running back Maliki Wilson
Football
"We have been blessed to go undefeated so far. There are a couple of tough games down the road for us. We have to keep getting better every week."
On Western Dubuque
"Last year they beat the varsity 7-6 and it was a real close game. I believe this will be a good test for us again."
The Western Dubuque players
"We'll be going over that in practice. For me personally, I know their defense looks pretty good. We’ll have to see what the coaches prepare for us this week."
Keys to a victory
I believe we have to prepare all week. Our scout teams have to give us good looks for what to prepare for. We will be studying and preparing for the game. Once the game starts, we have to be mentally prepared and get all of the outside things out of our head."
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Mid-Prairie quarterback Ryan Cortum
The difference in his team this year
"We are just playing more together. We worked hard in the off-season and it is really paying off. WE have a lot of good seniors and juniors that have stepped up."
On Williamsburg
"I have a lot of respect for Williamsburg. They are good again this year at 4-1. It will take a big game to win this. It will be a tough game."
The Williamsburg players
"Their quarterback, Vic Malloy, is pretty good. Their linebacker, Derek Greiner, is pretty good. We have to watch for them on offense and defense as well."
Keys to a victory
"It will be whoever can control the line of scrimmage and who can stop the run better. The best defense I think will win the game."
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Dowling defensive lineman Brawntae Wells
Football
"I think it is going along pretty well. We have been working hard and making the improvements needed to get closer to our goals."
If he is surprised to have his team rated #1
"We have always looked forward to being the best. We want to be on top. Our hard work shows for us."
On Sioux City East
"I'd say that they are a nice team and they have a good record. I respect all of my opponents. We are going to go into it doing what Dowling Catholic does by playing Dowling Catholic football no matter who the opponent is."
The Sioux City East players
"We have film session and we will learn about all that."
Keys to a victory
"It is making sure that we don't commit a lot of turnovers."
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South Central Calhoun athlete Derrick Henkenius
Football
"We got off to a rough start but ever since our game against Greene County, we have played with an attitude and have been rolling."
On Manson-Northwest Webster
"Last year we beat them pretty good and we thought they had a better team last year. We can't underestimate them this week. We'll treat it like every other week and play like we do every week."
The Manson-Northwest Webster players
"I know for sure they have a big lineman, Tim Butcher, and he is a force inside. They have decent speed at running back and some decent height at receivers but nothing we can't handle."
Keys to a victory
"I think it starts with the run game. Once we get that going, it will open up the passing game. If our defense can shut them down, we should be good to go."
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Quotes from games include:
Williamsburg vs. Mid-Prairie
Urbandale vs. Waukee
Montezuma vs. Colfax-Mingo
Dowling vs. Sioux City East
Xavier vs. Western Dubuque
South Central Calhoun vs. Manson-Northwest Webster
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Waukee quarterback Ben Ferkin
Football
"It is going good and we are coming along. Our first four games were as tough as anyone else and we did a lot better than people thought. We are doing good and I am excited for division play."
On Urbandale
"It will be a big test for us. They have a lot of good athletes and good linemen. I know they want to run the ball and keep our defense on the field. We have to give our defense a break."
The Urbandale players
"I know a couple of their offensive linemen but I don't really know any of their athletes."
Keys to a victory
"Special teams and who is more physical. We want to be able to keep the passing completions over 60% and we will be in a good spot then."
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Colfax-Mingo linebacker Jacob Lietz
On Montezuma
"I think they are a really good team who is big up front. We have to contain their big line. We don't have the size but if we can hold the line of scrimmage we can get the ball to our offense and they won't be able to stop us."
The Montezuma players
"They have a good quarterback in Logan Prince. Their running back is pretty recent. They have a few good linemen but they don’t have a stand out huge player. They are all pretty well throughout."
Keys to a victory
"I think it is going to be whoever can control the line of scrimmage and the ball."
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Xavier running back Maliki Wilson
Football
"We have been blessed to go undefeated so far. There are a couple of tough games down the road for us. We have to keep getting better every week."
On Western Dubuque
"Last year they beat the varsity 7-6 and it was a real close game. I believe this will be a good test for us again."
The Western Dubuque players
"We'll be going over that in practice. For me personally, I know their defense looks pretty good. We’ll have to see what the coaches prepare for us this week."
Keys to a victory
I believe we have to prepare all week. Our scout teams have to give us good looks for what to prepare for. We will be studying and preparing for the game. Once the game starts, we have to be mentally prepared and get all of the outside things out of our head."
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Mid-Prairie quarterback Ryan Cortum
The difference in his team this year
"We are just playing more together. We worked hard in the off-season and it is really paying off. WE have a lot of good seniors and juniors that have stepped up."
On Williamsburg
"I have a lot of respect for Williamsburg. They are good again this year at 4-1. It will take a big game to win this. It will be a tough game."
The Williamsburg players
"Their quarterback, Vic Malloy, is pretty good. Their linebacker, Derek Greiner, is pretty good. We have to watch for them on offense and defense as well."
Keys to a victory
"It will be whoever can control the line of scrimmage and who can stop the run better. The best defense I think will win the game."
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Dowling defensive lineman Brawntae Wells
Football
"I think it is going along pretty well. We have been working hard and making the improvements needed to get closer to our goals."
If he is surprised to have his team rated #1
"We have always looked forward to being the best. We want to be on top. Our hard work shows for us."
On Sioux City East
"I'd say that they are a nice team and they have a good record. I respect all of my opponents. We are going to go into it doing what Dowling Catholic does by playing Dowling Catholic football no matter who the opponent is."
The Sioux City East players
"We have film session and we will learn about all that."
Keys to a victory
"It is making sure that we don't commit a lot of turnovers."
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South Central Calhoun athlete Derrick Henkenius
Football
"We got off to a rough start but ever since our game against Greene County, we have played with an attitude and have been rolling."
On Manson-Northwest Webster
"Last year we beat them pretty good and we thought they had a better team last year. We can't underestimate them this week. We'll treat it like every other week and play like we do every week."
The Manson-Northwest Webster players
"I know for sure they have a big lineman, Tim Butcher, and he is a force inside. They have decent speed at running back and some decent height at receivers but nothing we can't handle."
Keys to a victory
"I think it starts with the run game. Once we get that going, it will open up the passing game. If our defense can shut them down, we should be good to go."
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