Class A Semifinal: #2 Woodbury Central (11-0) vs Maquoketa Valley (8-3)

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The undefeated Wildcats of head coach Kurt Bremer have been very close to flawless this season. There is some great senior leadership and a group of players who carry confidence into their 10:00 AM Semifinal game this Thursday, November 12.

The offense led by senior QB Jackson Verschoor a three-year starter has been efficient averaging (46.7) points per game. Verschoor has completed 113-175 passes for (1,945) while completing (64%) of his passes for (28) touchdowns and has made good decisions the ball with just (4) interceptions. Junior RB Abe McGill has had an outstanding season rushing for (1,752) yards and (30) touchdowns. McGill is averaging (9.2) yards per carry. Senior Sam Van Donslear has chipped in (378) yards and (4) scores on the ground. QB Verschoor has rushed for (304) yards and (6) touchdowns.

The offensive line features senior Carter Wright 6-2 (250); senior Holden Koele 6-0 (185); junior Brady Hageman 5-11 (220); senior Cameron Zellmer 6-0 (200) and junior Calan Lloyd 6-0 (220). The receiving threats include senior WR Jayden Lloyd (51) catches for (803) yards and (12) scores. Sophomore Grayson Lloyd has reeled in (32) receptions for (600) yards and (9) touchdowns. Junior Brody Thomas has contributed (14) catches for (263) yards and (4) scores.

The defense has been salty all season allowing just (6.6) points per game. Senior linebacker Holden Koele has a team leading (84.0) tackles and (6.5) TFL. McGill has (52.0) tackles and (4.5) TFL. Zellmer has registered (27.0) tackles and (5.5) TFL. Senior Sam Dominick has added (40.0) stops and (5.5) TFL.

The Maquoketa Valley Wildcats of head coach Andrew Christensen enter this semifinal contest at (8-3) and are on a current three game win streak.

The offense averages (30.9) points per game and is triggered by senior QB Trevor Grimm who has completed 88-154 passes for (1,222) yards and (10) touchdowns but has thrown (10) interceptions on the year. Grimm has added (313) yards on the ground to go with (5) rushing touchdowns. Senior RB Rogan Heidt has had an electric season rushing for (1,839) yards and (22) touchdowns. Senior RB/Slot Dalton Africa has rushed for (185) yards and has (21) receptions for (195) yards. Senior WR Eli Dougherty has a team leading (37) receptions for (592) yards and (5) scores. The defense which has held opponents to (12.9) points per game is anchored by Junior LB Jefferson LeGassik with (63.5) tackles and (16.5) TFL. Senior Kyle Engelken has an incredible (105.5) tackles and (19.0) TFL. Another key defender is senior Carter LeClere with (58.0) tackles and (21.5) TFL.

SSI PREDICTION:

Woodbury Central 27

Maquoketa Valley 14