The sixth week of the prep football season features a pair of intra-city battles as Xavier hosts Washington and Kennedy squares off with Jefferson at Kingston Stadium.

Xavier has allowed only seven points all season. The Saints have shut out their last four opponents and the only score recorded against them came late in the fourth quarter of a 35-7 rout of Dubuque Hempstead in the season opener.

Washington worked a miracle in its last game, scoring two touchdowns in the final 61 seconds to beat Waterloo West, 28-27.

A victory against Xavier probably would qualify as another miracle and put the Warriors in line for sainthood.

In the Saints' 'hood? Not likely.

Jefferson notched its first win last week at Waterloo East and now will try to win consecutive games for the first time in five years. The J-Hawks have struggled against the run, though, and that's what Kennedy does best.

Elsewhere, Linn-Mar hosts Wahlert, Prairie travels to Cedar Falls, Marion entertains Benton, and Cedar Valley Christian travels to Wyoming to take on Midland.

It's homecoming at Linn-Mar and Marion and fans will want to bring an umbrella and a smile. The forecast is for happiness ... and maybe some rain. But mostly happiness ... and maybe some lightning.

If Waterloo West had not beaten Cedar Falls two weeks ago and awakened the slumbering Tigers, Prairie would be our pick at the UNI-Dome. As it is, the Hawks still have a chance.

Cedar Valley Christian has lost all 17 of its games by an aggregate score of 1,232 to 204. That's an average score of 72 to 12.

That likely won't change against Midland, but the Huskies and their faithful followers will be happy, happy, happy for the opportunity to compete.

Maybe they know something the rest of us don't.

Friday

Washington (2-3, 2-1) at Xavier (5-0, 2-0)

Site: Saints Field

Time: 7:15 p.m. (approximately)

Sophomore game: 5 p.m.

Radio: KMRY (AM-1450/FM-93.1)

Last meeting: Xavier 35, Washington 13 (Sept. 27, 2012)

Line: Xavier by 20

Washington - The Warriors tallied twice in the final 61 seconds to erase a 12-point deficit and beat Waterloo West, 28-27, last Friday night. That win came on the heels of a 26-21 win over Linn-Mar. QB Reid Snitker has run for 218 yards and 4 TDs the past two weeks, and also has thrown 3 TD passes. Snitker is completing 59.6 percent of his passes (59 of 99) for 614 yards and 5 TDs, but also has thrown 6 interceptions. He also has run for 261 yards and 4 TDs. RB Mason Taylor has a team-high 305 yards rushing. Landon Akers has 14 receptions for 234 yards and a TD. Clayton Bjornsen has caught 15 passes for 111 yards and Isaiah Nimmers 13 passes for 93 yards. PK Gunnar Lenzen is 5 of 8 on PAT kicks, 2-of-2 on FGs. Connor Vincent has 49 tackles, Jake Bjornsen 46. The Warriors have forced 9 turnovers. Washington totaled only 25 points in its first three games, but has 54 in its last two outings. A win against Xavier would make the Warriors' season.

 

Xavier - The Saints have outscored their first five opponents by a combined score of 164-7 and are holding teams to an average of 88 total yards a game. They held Kennedy to 76 yards in a 24-0 win last Friday. QB Quinton Scholer has completed 72.0 percent of his passes (36 of 50) for 484 yards and 8 TDs. He has been equally dangerous with his feet, rushing for 248 yards and 4 TDs. He averages 8.0 yards per carry. RB Brendan Miller leads the team with 86 carries for 559 yards and 6 TDs. WR Bryce Grimm has 9 receptions for 115 yards and 2 TDs. FRank Hill also has 9 receptions for 174 yards. PK Ryan Persick is 21 of 22 on PAT kicks and 3-of-5 on FGs. The defense has seven starters back from last year's team. Nic Ekland and Sean Ickes have 19 tackles apiece, and Daniel Vega has 18 tackles, including 9 solos for losses. The Saints are ranked No.1 in the state by the Des Moines Register.

Kennedy (3-2, 1-1) vs. Jefferson (1-4, 1-2)

Site: Kingston Stadium

Time: 7:15 p.m. (approximately)

Sophomore game: 5 p.m.

Radio: None

Last meeting: Kennedy 44, Jefferson 0 (Sept. 28, 2012)

Line: Kennedy by 13

Kennedy - The Cougars were held to 76 total yards in a 24-0 loss to top-ranked Xavier last Friday. Despite their winning record, the Cougars have been outscored by 33 points. Kennedy leans heavily on the run. RBs Miles Moa has rushed for 363 yards, Logan Wedo 260 and Terrance Hall 152. QB Derek Jacobus has run for 121 yards, and also has completed 50 percent of his passes (32 of 64) for 364 yards and 3 TDs. TE Drew Heitland has 13 receptions for 178 yards and 2 TDs. PK Mark Schulz is 9 of 10 on PAT kicks. He has not attempted a FG. Triston Christopher has 49 tackles, Jordan Lunsford 41 and Prince Kollie 40. Four wins usually assures a team of a playoff berth. This is one the Cougars need.

 

Jefferson - The J-Hawks rolled up 457 yards of total offense, including 290 on the ground, and whipped Waterloo East 37-20 last Friday at Waterloo. QB Layne Sullivan ran for 159 yards and 2 TDs, and passed for 167 yards and a TD against the Trojans. Jefferson was outscored 124-29 in its first four games. The J-Hawks gave up an average of 308 yards rushing their first four games, but limited East to 40. Sullivan leads the team in rushing with 297 yards. RB Michael Moncivais has  181 yards, including 134 against Hempstead three weeks ago. Ben Koering has 11 receptions for 179 yards, and also has 16 carries for 148. Sullivan has completed 50.5 percent of his passes (46 of 91) for 623 yards and 3 TDs. He also has thrown 4 interceptions. Highly regarded two-way lineman Michael Smith has 29 tackles, LB Will Orr 33. Jefferson has not won consecutive games since beating Dubuque Senior and Waterloo East in the middle of the 2008 season.

Wahlert (2-3, 0-2) at Linn-Mar (1-4, 1-2)

Site: Linn-Mar Stadium

Time: 7:15 p.m. (approximately)

Sophomore game: 5 p.m.

Radio: None

Television: MC-22 (Tape delayed broadcasts Sunday at 12 a.m., 6 p.m.)

Last meeting: Linn-Mar 49, Wahlert 6 (Sept. 28, 2012)

Line: Linn-Mar by 2

Wahlert - The Golden Eagles have lost their last two games by a combined 65-0. They were whipped by Prairie, 27-0, last week and demolished by Xavier, 38-0, the week before. They have pulled an upset, knocking off Dubuque Senior, 14-6, three weeks ago. QB Danny Broderick has thrown 5 TD passes, and has completed 36 of 76 passes for 452 yards. Jared Walker has 14 receptions for 297 yards and 3 TDs. Walker caught only two passes, but both went for TDs against Dubuque Senior. RB Riley Hasken has rushed for 418 yards and a TD. Colin Smith has 160 yards and 2 TDs. Jake Bohr and Zach Kapler have 41 tackles apiece. PK Mitch Gaul is 7 of 8 on PAT kicks. He missed his only FG attempt.

 

Linn-Mar - The Lions were mauled for 589 yards of total offense - 449 on the ground - in a 56-28 last week at Cedar Falls. The defense has surrendered a conference-high 212 points. The offense has been productive. QB Ryan Schmidt has completed 58.1 percent of his passes (72 of 124) for 1,166 yards and 8 TDs. He has thrown 6 interceptions. RB Ross Lembeck has rushed for 451 yards and 7 TDs, and is averaging 5.6 yards per carry. Speedster Perrion Scott has played in only two games because of leg injuries. WR Griffin Bennecke has 16 receptions for 554 yards, a whopping 34.6 yards per catch, and 6 TDs. PK Austin Wolter is 20 of 21 on PAT kicks and 1-for-1 on FGs. Logan Benter has a team-high 46 tackles. The Lions have games left with Prairie, City High and Xavier. They need a win.

Prairie (2-3, 1-1) at Cedar Falls (4-1, 2-1)

Site: UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls

Time: 7:15 p.m. (approximately)

Sophomore game: 5 p.m.

Radio: KCNZ (AM-1650)

Last meeting: Cedar Falls 41, Prairie 30 (Sept. 28, 2012)

Line: Cedar Falls by 6

Prairie - The Hawks smothered Wahlert, 27-0, last Friday. Their losses have been to Iowa City West (21-14), Kennedy (28-24) and Xavier (23-0), teams that are a combine 13-2. West and Kennedy came-from-behind in the fourth quarter for wins. Xavier led by only 2-0 at halftime. RB Mitch Christensen has rushed for 582 yards and 4 TDs. He is averaging 5.9 yards per carry. QB Trey Beckman has rushed for 142 yards, but is completing only 43.2 percent of his passes (41 of 95) and has thrown as many interceptions (5) as touchdown passes. WR Mitch Dellamuth has 7 receptions for 143 yards and 2 TDS. WR Jesse Vizzini has 15 receptions for 167 yards. LB Tristan Beyer is a force on defense with 47 tackles. Ben Boldt leads the team with 53 stops. The Hawks have intercepted four passes. PK Sam Drysdale is 11-of-12 on PAT kicks and 2-of-3 on FGs. The Hawks have a chance to get on a run that carries them into the playoffs.

 

Cedar Falls - The Tigers mauled Linn-Mar, pounding out 449 rushing yards and 589 total yards in a 56-28 rout last Friday night. That win came a week after they were stunned by Waterloo West 17-16. Cedar Falls also appeared beatable in two other games, pulling out a 14-13 win over City High and scoring 14 fourth-quarter points to beat Washington, 21-14. RB Eli Berregaard has rushed for 732 yards and 10 TDs. He had 245 against Linn-Mar. RB Dennison Harrington has 348 yards and 4 TDs. QBs Trey Hansen and Brian Cook have combined to complete 22 of 60 passes for 461 yards and 4 TDs. Hansen passed for 133 yards and 3 TDs against Linn-Mar. PK Caleb Iehl is 18 of 20 on PAT kicks and 1 of 1 on FGs. Jared Farley has 36 tackles, 8 solos for losses. The Tigers have lost only five games during the regular season over the past seven years. The loss to West got their attention. They have played high-scoring games against Prairie the last two years, so they won't get caught looking ahead two weeks to a date with Xavier.

Benton (2-3, 2-1) at Marion (2-3, 1-1)

Site: Thomas Park Field

Time: 7:15 p.m. (approximately)

Sophomore game: 5 p.m.

Radio: KCRG (AM-1600/FM-107.5)

Last meeting: Marion 63, Benton 0 (Sept. 28, 2012)

Line: Marion by 14

Benton - The Bobcats plowed through Anamosa, 41-3, last Friday. Benton ran for 241 yards and 4 TDs and was 6 of 6 passing for 79 yards and 2 TDs. Frosh Riley Pfiffner ran for 132 yards and 2 TDs. Owen Hopkins caught 2 TD passes. Pfiffner leads the Bobcats with 421 yards rushing and 4 TDs. Ben Twedt has rushed for 226 yards, Matt Gessner 160. Hopkins has 15 receptions for 251 yards and 5 TDs. No one else has more than 3 receptions. QB Gage Hartl has completed 36.5 percent of his passes (19 of 52) for 322 yards and 4 TDs. He has thrown 5 interceptions. PK Keaton Betterton is 9 of 14 on PAT kicks. The Bobcats have not attempted a FG. Drew Kithcart leads the team with 43 tackles. Gessner has 41. Benton has district games left with Maquoketa and Solon. A win over Marion would be a giant stride towards a playoff berth.

 

Marion - The Indians were throttled for a second straight week in dropping a 27-8 decision at Maquoketa last Friday. Marion was held to 77 yards rushing and 217 total yards by the Cardinals. The Indians were held to 64 rushing yards against Washington, Iowa, a week earlier. They rolled up 269 yards and 5 TDs in a 58-0 romp past Anamosa. QB Trevor Hardman has completed 52.2 percent of his passes (35 of 67) for 653 yards and 7 TDs. RB Colton Mowry has rushed for 282 yards. He had 162 and two TDs against Mount Pleasant in the opener, but also suffered a knee injury that has slowed him. Dontavious Young has 160 yards and John Carstensen 156. WR Quinn Cannoy has 17 receptions for 401 yards and 7 TDs. Logan Fuller has 14 receptions for 225 yards. PK Ben Kroemer is 11 of 13 on PAT kicks and 1 for 2 on FGs. The Indians have forced 7 turnovers. Carstensen has a team-high 28 tackles. Deshaun Quinn has 25 tackles, including 8 solos for losses. Marion ran for 384 yards and 8 TDs at Benton a year ago. It won't be that easy this time around.

Cedar Valley (0-4, 0-3) at Midland (1-4, 1-3)

Site: Wyoming, Iowa

Time: 7 p.m.

Radio: None

Last meeting: Midland 70, Cedar Valley 24 (Sept. 28, 2012)

Line: No line

Cedar Valley - The Huskies have been outscored 287-32 in their four games, most recently a 59-14 loss at Lansing Kee last Friday. Kenan Ulmer ran for 72 yards and 2 TDs. Kee had 349 yards of offense, 261 on the ground. Ulmer leads the Huskies in rushing with 107 yards and 3 TDs. He also has thrown for 183 yards, completing 8 of 33 passes. He has been intercepted seven times. Tom Scroggs is the leading receiver with 3 catches for 83 yards and a TD. Eric Gustafson has a team-high 39 tackles and also has recovered two fumbles. The Huskies are still searching for that first win.

Midland - The Eagles are coming off a 32-8 loss to West Central. They ran for 147 yards and had 234 total yards. Their win was a 56-44 decision over Central City on Sept. 6. RB Ben Carstensen has run for 609 yards and 7 TDs. QB Hagan Ackley has 310 yards rushing and 5 TDs. He also has passed for 644 yards and 6 TDs. Dalton Harms has 27 receptions for 347 yards. Carstensen has 20 catches for 209 yards and 4 TDs. Grant Miller has 55 tackles. The Eagles still have a shot at the playoffs. But they can't stumble in this game and make it.

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