SSI Football: Gameday Preview! Iowa Class 4A Semifinal! #3 SBL (11-1) vs #4 Pella (10-1) Kickoff Today 4:00 PM!

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GAME SET UP: These two teams need no introduction to the bright lights of the U.N.I. Dome. Pella, a tradition rich program led by head coach Ben Bollard is back again after finishing runner-up a season ago in 4A. Sergeant Bluff-Luton elevated to class 4A this fall under the direction of long time head coach Justin Smith rolls into town on an (11) game win streak after falling in the season opener to highly ranked 3A Bishop Heelan.

The Dutch come into this contest having won five in a row. Senior QB Michael Manning has passed for (1,365) yards and (16) scores while completing (65%) of his passes. The Dutch running game is led by senior RB Emmanuel Diers with (1,503) yards and (11) scores. The key receivers for the Dutch include Diers with (37) receptions for (368) yards and (4) scores and senior Harrison Mullens (34) catches for (346) yards and (7) scores. Junior WR Logan VanDenBroek has (24) receptions for (397) yards and (5) touchdowns. The Dutch defense is led by junior LB Kyler VanMaanen 6-3 (220) with (79.5) tackles and (22.5) TFL. Senior Nate Warner has (57.0)

tackles and (9.0) TFL. The one common opponent between the two teams is North Polk with Pella defeated 19-15 back on September 14th. The Warriors won convincingly 55-15 over North Polk in the second round of the playoffs.

DUTCH OFFENSIVE PPG: (23.7)

DUTCH DEFENSIVE PPG: (8.1)

The Warriors have leaned on their explosive running game all season long. The Warriors have the ability to strike quickly on the ground or put together a 10-play time consuming (75) yard drive with their stable of backs. Senior QB Isaiah Jervik triggers the run first offense with (545) yards passing and (8) scores. Jervik has rushed for (502) yards and (10) scores on the ground. The offensive backfield will show case two key RB's with junior Beckett Verros (1,317) yards and (14) touchdowns. Returning from injury is experienced junior RB Ryan Husen with (303) yards and (3) scores. Senior wingback Joey Hardy has rushed for (505) yards and (9) touchdowns. The key WR for the Warriors is senior Gavin Warren (19) catches for (305) yards. The Warrior defense is led by junior MLB Xavier Jones with (62.5) stops and (10.5) TFL. Other key performers include junior CB Aden Konopasek (34.0) tackles; junior Emmet Kneifl (29.0) tackles and (8.5) TFL.

WARRIOR OFFENSIVE PPG: (39.8)

WARRIOR DEFENSIVE PPG: (9.1)

MILLARD PREDICTION

WARRIORS 35 PELLA 14

MCCUMBER PREDICTION

WARRIORS 42 PELLA 35

LEBOWICH PREDICTION

WARRIORS 31 PELLA 27