11.21.24 – 8-Player & Class 1A State Football Championship game results
Day one of high school football state playoff championship games took place today at the UNI-Dome and three area teams were involved.
In 8-Player,
Remsen St. Mary’s overpowered Gladbrook-Reinbeck, 51-12.
The season caps off an undefeated season for the Hawks who finish 13-0 and capture their third state title in the last five years.
Remsen St. Mary’s controlled the first half as they built a 29-6 halftime lead.
Quarterback Drew Eilers scored both touchdowns for Gladbrook-Reinbeck on runs of 25 and 14 yards.
The Rebels, who were making their first appearance in the 8-Player State title game, end their season with an 11-2 record.
In Class 1A,
Grundy Center capped off another dominant season, defeating Dike-New Hartford, 28-7.
The Spartans got three rushing touchdowns from quarterback Judd Jirovsky.
With the victory the Spartans finish their season 13-0, capturing their third-straight championship and extending their winning streak to 39 games.
Dike-New Hartford finishes a successful season at 11-2, with both losses to Grundy Center.
