![Colton Turner (left) comforts injured Xavier teammate Tim Otting late in Friday night's state championship 44-13 loss to Dowling Catholic at the UNI-Dome. Otting, an offensive lineman like Turner, was injured in the first half. (Photo by Margaret O'Banion)](/images/resized/images/photos/xavier/13_champ_game/11_200_133.jpg)
Dowling too strong for Saints, 44-13
CEDAR FALLS - Years from now, or perhaps sooner, the Xavier Saints will truly appreciate what they accomplished the past two years with a 25-3 record and two straight trips to the Class 4A championship game.
Right now, however, the emotions are a little raw, the sting a little too sharp.
Dowling quarterback Ryan Boyle picked the Saints apart Friday night with one of the most sensational performances in championship game history as the top-ranked Maroons rolled to a 44-13 victory before about 10,000 fans in the UNI-Dome.
Boyle ran for four touchdowns, passed for two touchdowns and accounted for 365 yards of total offense against the top-rated defense in the entire state.
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