SSI Playoff Football: Class 4A Semifinal #2 Sergeant Bluff-Luton (11-0) vs #3 Carlisle (11-0)

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The Warriors of head coach Justin Smith roll into the semifinal with an undefeated record and an experienced roster that was in this same position last year and are looking to finish what has been a remarkable season. The Warriors are currently riding a (32-3) win streak over their last 35 contests.

The offense averaging (37.0) ppg is led by junior QB Justin Ehlers 6-0 (190) who has done a great job behind center. Ehlers has completed 75-119 passes for (1,271) yards and (14) touchdowns while completing (63.5%) of his passes. Ehlers has also tacked on (440) yards on the ground and (8) scores. The RB position features senior Carson Jager (623) yards and (10) scores. Senior Emmet Kneifl has added (517) yards and (9) touchdowns. An emerging playmaker on offense is sophomore Jacobi Cofield who has rushed for (335) yards and four touchdowns. Senior WR Gavin Ahrendt has been the go to target this fall with (26) catches for (416) yards and (7) scores.

The defense allowing just (10.0) ppg is led by senior LB Xavier Jones who has racked up (49.5) tackles and (7.5) TFL. Junior CB Dax Koedam has (44.5) tackles on the sseason and Ehlers (13.0) tackles has been a lockdown cornerback on defense. Kneifl has (24.0) stops on defense and (9.5) TFL. Senior Alex Brodersen has (29.5) stops on the season and (7.5) TFL.

The Carlisle Wildcats of head coach Mark Hoekstra come into the semifinal game with a solid nucleus on both sides of the football. The offense averages (35.9) ppg is led by senior QB CJ Haug who has completed (72.5%) of his passes for (1,289) yards and (17) touchdowns. Haug has also contributed (667) yards and (4) scores on the ground.

The main RB for the Wildcats is senior Carter Berg 6-0 (200) who has rushed for (999) yards and (16) scores. Senior Isaac Burk has also been effective with (648) yards and (7) touchdowns. The main receiving threat for the Cats is senior Hayden Schulte with (36) receptions for (858) yards andd (11) touchdowns. The defense is only allowing (10.4) ppg is led by linebacker Berg with (86.0) tackles and (8.0) TFL. Burk also has added (49.5) tackles and (7.5) TFL.

SSI PREDICTION:

SERGEANT BLUFF-LUTON: 30

CARLISLE: 14