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Kennedy tailback Tyler Dralle runs over a Clinton defender during the first round of the Class 4A playoffs on Oct. 28 at Kingston Stadium. (MSR photo by Ken Gilchrist).

Dralle, Cougars aiming for Bettendorf

Thu - 12 Nov Written by Jim Ecker

Kennedy tailback Tyler Dralle has his school record. Now he dearly wants a state title.

The twin pursuits have gone hand-in-hand all year during a magical campaign for the Cougars.

Dralle has rushed for 1,951 yards this season, smashing the school record of 1,662 set by Alex Hillyer in 2012. Now Dralle and the Cougars are two victories away from the first state title in school history.

Kennedy (12-0) meets Bettendorf (12-0) in the semifinals of the Class 4A playoffs Friday at 4:06 p.m. at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. The winner will play for the championship next Friday and that's where the Cougars want to be.

Dralle is certainly not a "me-first" player, but he wanted that school record for himself and his teammates.

"My goal coming in was to beat Alex Hillyer's record of 1,662. And I did that," he said Wednesday during practice inside the Kennedy gym. "I'm just trying to set the bar as high as I can.

"In the playoffs the yards don't even matter anymore," he said. "It's just getting the 'W' any way we can. Anything I get is just extra now."

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Garrett Kubovec (35) of Kennedy tackles Washington quarterback TJ Vogel during last Friday's 21-7 victory. The Cougars have allowed only two touchdowns in three playoff games. (MSR photo by Ken Gilchrist)

Knock has Kennedy blood in his veins

Wed - 11 Nov Written by Jim Ecker

Kyle Knock is not much of a dancer.

The Kennedy High School football team dances the Hokey Pokey in the locker room after victories, but maybe his heart's not into it.

Knock, 36, played football at Kennedy and is now the defensive coordinator at his alma mater, but he also played football at Iowa State and is a loyal Cyclone.

The Hokey Pokey is Hayden Fry's old dance at the University of Iowa, so it's a little strange to peek into the Kennedy locker room and seeing Knock going through the paces with the Cougars.

"You put your left leg in, You put your right leg in and you shake it all about," the Cougars sing happily.

Knock looks a little sheepish during his gyrations.

"It's hard on me," he confessed last Friday, laughing and shaking his head after Kennedy beat Washington in the playoffs. "It's hard on me, but the kids love it."

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 November 2015 18:03

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Kennedy selling football tickets for UNI-Dome

Mon - 09 Nov Written by Metro Sports Report

Cedar Rapids Kennedy is selling tickets for the semifinals of the Class 4A football playoffs in the activities office at the school.

Kennedy (12-0) will meet Bettendorf (12-0) at 4:06 p.m. Friday at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls.

Tickets will be sold on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Friday from 7:30 a.m. until noon. Tickets cost $10 for K-12 students and adults.

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Beyer wins Metro Spotlight Award

Sun - 08 Nov Written by Metro Sports Report

Shaun Beyer of Cedar Rapids Kennedy is the winner of the Metro Spotlight Award for high school boys this week, the Metro Sports Report announced Sunday.

Beyer, a senior, is one of the top football players in Iowa and a major reason the Cougars have reached the semifinals of the Class 4A playoffs.

Kennedy (12-0) will face Bettendorf (12-0) in a battle of state powers in the Final 4 of the postseason tournament this Friday at 4:06 p.m. at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. The winner will play for the title on Friday, Nov. 20.

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Shaun Beyer beats Trey Leonard of Washington to the end zone for a 61-yard touchdown reception Friday night at Kingston Stadium. Beyer also scored on a spectacular 88-yard interception return. (MSR photo by Ken Gilchrist).

Beyer shines as Cougars top Warriors

Fri - 06 Nov Written by Jim Ecker

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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Last Updated on Saturday, 07 November 2015 00:07