Washington Football

Nimmers commits to UNI football

Isaiah Nimmers of Cedar Rapids Washington plans to continue his football career at the University of Northern Iowa.

Nimmers starred for the Warriors the past three years as a wide receiver, defensive back and kick returner. He ranks fifth in Metro history with 98 receptions in his career and third in Metro history with 1,656 receiving yards.

"I'm proud to say I have found another home away from home. And a new family!," he remarked on his Twitter account. "Taking my talents to UNI!"

Jalen Rima, a star receiver and kick returner from Cedar Rapids Prairie, also has committed to Northern Iowa.

Beyer shines as Cougars top Warriors

Call him Mr. Fabulous. Call him Mr. Wonderful. Call him Mr. Marvelous.

His real name is Shane Beyer and he's a major reason the Kennedy Cougars are headed to the UNI-Dome next Friday afternoon to meet Bettendorf in the semifinals of the Class 4A playoffs.

Beyer hauled in a 61-yard touchdown pass and broke Washington's back with a spectacular 88-yard interception return for a touchdown on the play of the first half Friday night as the Mean Green Machine defeated the Warriors, 21-7, in the quarterfinals at Kingston Stadium.

Washington was hoping to score a touchdown in the final seconds of the first half and tie the score 14-14 at intermission, but Kennedy coach Brian White moved Beyer to free safety for one of the few times this season and Mr. Fabulous made a marvelous play.

Beyer snared the ball at the 12-yard line, angled toward the Kennedy sideline, broke toward the middle of the field and raced the final 15 yards into the end zone with Washington speedster Isaiah Nimmers in hot pursuit.

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Cougars vs Warriors: A week too soon?

The showdown between the Kennedy and Washington football teams in the Class 4A playoffs Friday night should be great fun, but could be coming a week too soon.

That's the only "negative" comment you can make about their impending battle at Kingston Stadium. It's coming in the quarterfinals of the postseason tournament instead of the semifinals.

Both teams are worthy of advancing to the Final 4 next Friday night in the UNI-Dome instead of having one of their seasons end this week. The Cougars (11-0) are ranked No. 3 in the state by the Des Moines Register and the Warriors (10-1) are ranked No. 5.

Washington's only loss was to Kennedy, 28-24, in the second game of the season two months ago. Otherwise, neither team has lost.

The other quarterfinal game in the Class 4A playoffs in Eastern Iowa features Iowa City High (8-3) at Bettendorf (11-0). Clearly, the Iowa High School Athletic Association used geography when it arranged the pairings for our side of the state.

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Wash tops Jeff, gets Kennedy next

The Washington Warriors have been waiting for two long months to get another shot at the Kennedy Cougars.

Now it's here.

TJ Vogel fired three touchdown passes Monday night as the Warriors topped Jefferson, 42-21, in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs at Kingston Stadium for their 23rd victory in their last 25 games.

Washington (10-1) will battle Kennedy (11-0) in the quarterfinals Friday night at Kingston Stadium, with the winner earning a trip to the Class 4A semifinals in the UNI-Dome.

Kennedy nipped Washington, 28-24, in the second game of the regular season on Sept. 4. Now they'll meet again in a high-stakes showdown of Metro powers.

The Warriors were hoping to draw the Cougars and their wish has been granted.

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