The second season starts Wednesday when the playoffs kickoff in six classes across the state.

On the local front there are four games, including a doubleheader at Kingston Stadium.

Xavier is on a quest to reach its second consecutive Class 4A title game. The Saints (8-1) host Clinton (4-5) in a game that shapes up as a huge mismatch.

The highlight of the evening is at Kingston Stadium and features a pair of rematches. Washington (6-3) hosts Cedar Falls (6-3) at 5:30 p.m. and Kennedy (6-3) hosts Prairie (5-4) at approximately 8 p.m.

Washington has won six straight games since a 21-7 loss at Cedar Falls in Week 3. The Warriors will be looking for some revenge.

Kennedy scored the final 14 points in a 28-24 win at Prairie in Week 2. This game looks to be a bruiser with both clubs featuring ground-and-pound attacks.

Marion (4-5) pulled off a stunner in a 10-0 win over DeWitt Central last Friday to qualify for the Class 3A playoffs. The Indians likely will have to play every bit as well, if not better, when they take on West Delaware (8-1) at Manchester.

The second round is Monday at sites to be determined, although if Xavier wins it will host at least one more game.

Wednesday

Cedar Falls (6-3) at Washington (6-3)

Site: Kingston Stadium

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Radio: KGYM (FM-107.5), KCNZ (AM-1650)

Last meeting: Cedar Falls 21, Washington 7 (Sept. 13, 2013)

Line: Cedar Falls by 2

Cedar Falls - The Tigers beat Dubuque Hempstead, 19-16, last Thursday night to end the regular season. Cedar Falls won its first three games of the season - including a win over Wash  at the UNI-Dome - but has lost every other game since then and finished fourth in the MVC Valley Division. The losses were to Waterloo West, Prairie and Xavier by a combined 18 points. RB Eli Berregaard has rushed for 1,277 yards and 14 TDs. RB Dennison Harrington has 486 rushing yards. QB Trey Hansen has completed only 38.4 percent of his passes (48 of 125) for 768 yards and 5 TDs. Kyle Boomgarden has 14 receptions for 314 yards and 2 TDs. PK Caleb Iehl is 24 of 26 on PAT kicks and 4 of 6 on FGs with a long of 38. The defense has forced 20 turnovers. The Tigers run the ball behind a line led by Alabama recruit Ross Piersbacher and totaled 173 rushing yards in their win over Washington. They scored 2 fourth quarter TDS to pull out the win.

Washington - The Warriors won their sixth straight game last Thursday with a 31-13 waltz past Dubuque Wahlert. The Warriors have not lost since being beaten by Cedar Falls in Week 3. They tied for first place in the MVC Valley Division and handed Xavier its only loss of the season. Their losses were to Kennedy, Iowa City West and the Tigers. They have won four games by 7 points or less. QB Reid Snitker has run for 436 yards and 10 TDs the past six weeks, and also has thrown 7 TD passes. Snitker is completing 63.0 percent of his passes (109 of 173) for 1,302 yards and 9 TDs, but also has thrown 12 interceptions. He also has run for a team-high 491 yards and 10 TDs. RB Mason Taylor has 371 yards rushing. Landon Akers has 28 receptions for 394 yards and 2 TDs. Clayton Bjornsen has caught 22 passes for 233 yards and 3 TDs. Isaiah Nimmers has 27 receptions for 318 yards. PK Gunnar Lenzen is 11 of 18 on PAT kicks, 3 of 5 on FGs. Connor Vincent has 93 tackles, Jake Bjornsen 77, Royal Silver 46. The Warriors have forced 19 turnovers. Washington was held to 104 rushing yards and Snitker had six carries for minur-4 yards in the first meeting with Cedar Falls. The Warriors will have a tough time winning if the Tigers once again contain Snitker.

Clinton (4-5) at Xavier (8-1)

Site: Saints Field

Time: 7 p.m.

Radio: KMRY (AM-1450/FM-93.1)

Last meeting: Xavier 28, Clinton 6 (Nov. 6, 2009)

Line: Xavier by 24

Clinton - The River Kings were blasted by Bettendorf, 44-13, last Friday. They were beaten by Pleasant Valley, 49-0, the week before. They have only one win against a team with more than two wins. QB Eric Maddasion has thrown 14 TD passes and has completed 51.8 percent of his passes (82 of 158) for 918 yards. He  also has 178 yards rushing. RB Dustin Caldwell has run for 730 yards and 7 TDs. Brady Ernst has 26 receptions for 421 yards and 11 TDs. Alex Caldwell has 18 catches, Dustin Caldwell 12. PK Jared Redman is 10 of 13 on PAT kicks. Clinton has not attempted a field goal. The defense has forced 13 turnovers. Alex Caldwell has a team-high 94 tackles.

 

Xavier - The Saints dusted off Linn-Mar, 44-14, last Friday night when Brendan Miller ran for a school-record 268 yards and 4 TDs. Xavier tied for first place in the MVC Valley Division and is seeded third in the playoffs. The Saints' only loss was a 26-10 decision to Washington. QB Quinton Scholer has been slowed somewhat by a gimpy ankle the past two weeks. He has completed 66.4 percent of his passes (71 of 107) for 807 yards and 11 TDs. He had been equally dangerous with his feet, rushing for 329 yards and 5 TDs. Miller leads the team with 1,118 rushing yards and 13 TDs. WR Bryce Grimm has 21 receptions for 233 yards and 2 TDs. Frank Hill has 15 receptions for 223 yards. TE Matt Nelson has 8 receptions, but 4 have scored TDs. PK Ryan Persick is 34 of 35 on PAT kicks and 6-of-10 on FGs. Nic Ekland has 42 tackles. Daniel Vega has 34 tackles, including 15 solos for losses. Nelson has 28 tackles, 9 solos for losses.

Prairie (5-4) at Kennedy (6-3)

Site: Kingston Stadium

Time: 8 p.m. (approximately)

Radio: KGYM (FM-107.5), WMT (AM-600) (JIP at 8:30 after Hawk Talk with Kirk Ferentz)

Last meeting: Kennedy 28, Prairie 24 (Sept. 6, 2013)

Line: Kennedy by 4

Prairie - The Hawks rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit to beat Waterloo West, 30-29, in overtime last Friday night. It was their fourth win in their last five games. The one loss was a last-second defeat at the hands of Washington. The Hawks' other losses were to Kennedy, Xavier and Iowa City West, teams with a combined record of 28-8. RB Mitch Christensen has rushed for 1,111 yards and 8 TDs. He is averaging 5.6 yards per carry. QB Trey Beckman has rushed for 338 yards and 7 TDs, but is completing only 42.1 percent of his passes (69 of 164) and has thrown 8 TD passes and 8 interceptions. WR Jesse Vizzini has 20 receptions for 234 yards. LB Tristan Beyer is a force on defense with 66 tackles. Ben Boldt leads the team with 83 stops. The Hawks have intercepted 8 passes. PK Sam Drysdale is 26 of 28 on PAT kicks and 4 of 5 on FGs with a long of 50 yards. Prairie blew a 10-point bulge against the Cougars in the first meeting.

Kennedy - The Cougars stunned Iowa City High, 35-14, behind the record-setting running of Miles Moa, who galloped for 300 yards and 2 TDs. It  was Kennedy's third win in its last four games. The Cougars finished third in the MVC Mississippi Division and are seeded No. 7 in the playoffs. Their losses were to Iowa City West, Xavier and Dubuque Hempstead. Moa leads the team in rushing with 1,125 yards and 8 TDs. QB Derek Jacobus has rushed for 364 yards and 7 TDs. He also has completed 48 of 100 passes for 541 yards and 5 TDs. TE Drew Heitland has 19 receptions for 277 yards and 3 TDs. PK Mark Schulz is 26 of 29 on PAT kicks. He has not attempted a FG. Jordan Lunsford has 78 tackles, Prince Kollie 72 and Triston Christopher 61. The Cougars have forced 10 turnovers. Kennedy ran for 283 yards against Prairie in the first meeting. A repeat performance puts them in Monday's second round.

Marion (4-5) at West Delaware (8-1)

Site: Manchester

Time: 7 p.m.

Radio: KMCH (FM-94.7) kmch.com

Last meeting: Marion 42, West Delaware 0 (Oct. 28, 2009)

Line: West Delaware by 13

Marion - The Indians surprised DeWitt Central, 10-0, last Friday night to earn their playoff berth. Marion finished in third place in Class 3A District 6, but limped to the finish with four losses in its last six games. Four of Marion's five losses were to playoff teams. QB Trevor Hardman has completed 49.6 percent of his passes (67 of 135) for 978 yards and 8 TDs. The rushing game has been decimated by injury. RB Colton Mowry has rushed for 284 yards. He had 162 and two TDs against Mount Pleasant in the opener, but also suffered a knee injury that has slowed him. Soph Kory Walsh has rushed for 271 yards, John Carstensen 226 and Logan Fuller 211. WR Quinn Cannoy has 33 receptions for 583 yards and 7 TDs. Fuller has 25 receptions for 311 yards. PK Ben Kroemer is 18 of 20 on PAT kicks and 2 of 4 on FGs. Deshaun Quinn has a team-high 45 tackles, Jordan Keeton 41. Fuller has 3 interceptions. The Indians once again have their backs against the wall.

West Delaware - The Hawks blew away Oelwein, 55-13, last Friday night. Coy Roussell ran for 198 yards and 3 TDs and the Hawks rolled up 507 yards of rushing offense. West Delaware finished second in Class 3A District 5. Its only loss was a 41-13 defeat at the hands of defending state champion Decorah. They were beaten by DeWitt Central in the season opener, but subsequently received a win when DeWitt was forced to forfeit the game for using an ineligible player. The Hawks have scored 36 or more points in 7 games and have cracked the 50-point barrier four times. Roussell has rushed for 1,530 yards and 17 TDs. QB Brent Lammers has 622 rushing yards and 13 TDs, and also has passed for 1,322 yards and 14 TDs. Tim Tutton has 18 receptions for 351 yards and 5 TDs. PK Alex Reetz is 34 of 42 on PAT kicks and 1 of 1 on FGs. The defense has forced 20 turnovers, including 14 fumbles. Jake Voss has 66 tackles. Lammers has 57, including 11 solos for losses.

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