The postseason is upon the Bulldogs and began off with a win that Van Meter hopes can proceed into November. (Note: Events lined Oct. 11-17)
Football (8-0)
The Bulldogs are using top into the playoffs following a 47-3 win over Interstate 35 (3-5) within the common season finale. That marks 4 directly video games that the staff has surrendered 10 or fewer issues.
Hoping to lengthen that streak, the Bulldogs will host Albia (4-4) on Friday within the first spherical.
Though it took just a little extra time to get the ball rolling in opposition to the Roadrunners taking into consideration the Bulldogs most effective led 7-0 after 12 mins, the pedal hit the ground in the second one quarter thank you to Ben Gordon’s giant night time. Gordon was once accountable for 240 overall yards and scored 4 touchdowns within the effort.Â
The Roadrunners’ backfield had a miles other enjoy, with the Bulldogs permitting simply 3 yards at the floor. The airlines weren’t a lot better, with I-35 passing for 45 yards in overall. Cole Moore was once wreaking havoc as soon as once more as he logged his 3rd sack and 8th take on for loss.Â
Looking towards the playoffs, Albia is a difficult nut to crack having a look at their intensity chart by myself, because the staff has been pushed to luck thru a numerous speeding scheme. While the Bulldogs boast a bell cow within the type of Ben Gordon (1,335 speeding yards, 18 touchdowns), Albia stocks the weight amongst 3 operating backs: Spencer Maddison (484 yards, 2 TDs), Luke Wynn (318 yards, 7 TDs) and Wyatt Becksmith (220 yards, 3 TDs). Through the air, Connor Fisher has been the staff’s go-to goal with just about 3 times as many catches as some other rostered goal and has 428 with six touchdowns to his identify.
The Blue Demons have had one of the most program’s perfect seasons in fresh reminiscence, as their 4-4 mark is their perfect win overall since 2018. Hoping to play the spoiler position, a win over the Bulldogs would save you Albia from struggling its 8th directly season with a dropping file.
Volleyball (21-10)
It was once shut name Tuesday night time in opposition to Greene County (15-13), however the Bulldogs clawed out of a jam with a 3-2 win within the opening spherical of regionals. That brings the staff one step nearer to a state event look, however status of their manner is WCAC champ Des Moines Christian on Thursday.
A state semifinalist remaining season, the Lions have defeated the Bulldogs within the remaining seven suits together with two times this season by way of a blended set ranking of 5-0. Last yr, those convention competitors met within the regional name sport which DMC received 3-1.
Cross Country
Van Meter heads to Williamsburg on Thursday for the state qualifiers in hopes of constructing the go back travel to Fort Dodge on the finish of the month to shield the women’ 2022 state name. As of the newest state ratings, the Bulldogs are ranked 5th.Â
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