A chance to gain a higher seed for the postseason is what was on the line for Spirit Lake last night as they traveled to Sioux Center, but the Indians could not find the end zone in a 28-0 setback to end the regular season. Spirit Lake turned the ball over four times, the first of which on a punt that led to Sioux Center’s first score, and the Warriors tacked on two more touchdowns to take a 21-0 lead at the half. Luke Kabele ran for 52 yards and caught a 27-yard pass, while Aric Waltz had 49 yards on the ground. Mitch Peschon struggled to a 5-for-14 night with 61 yards of passing and an interception. The loss means the Indians head to the postseason with a 6-3 record overall, 4-3 in district play and the number four seed, which means a date with third-ranked Southern Cal in Lake City, Iowa on Wednesday. That game can be heard live here on KUOO. Sioux Center, meanwhile, will play Kuemper Catholic in the playoffs.
The Okoboji Pioneers wrapped up their regular season with a contest at Sheldon, and came out on the losing end of a 47-7 shutout against the Orabs…Okoboji ends the 2010 campaign winless through nine games. Sheldon, which won the District title, will host JSPC in the opening round.
Other Class 2A scores included Western Christian defeating Estherville-Lincoln Central 34-14. The Wolfpack will battle OA-BCIG in the first round, while Central Lyon/George-Little Rock earned a 23-15 victory over Unity Christian.
In Class 1A, Emmetsburg finished off another undefeated season with a 35-17 win over Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn. The Hawks committed five turnovers in the losing effort. The EHawks, at 9-0 overall, will be the number one seed in their playoff bracket and will host their opening round game on Wednesday against Ridge View, which we’ll have live on Y100. As for HMS, they will be on the road for the first round, taking on IKM-Manning in a game you can hear on Q102. Sibley-Ocheyedan earned a postseason bid with their 26-15 defeat of Alta-Aurelia, meaning the Generals will be at Hinton for the first round on Wednesday.
In 8-Man football, Harris-Lake Park defeated Ruthven-Ayrshire 16-8 as they put the finishing touches on a 4-5 season. Colin Brons delivered with 169 yards passing and connected with Mychal Sheridan for a touchdown. The senior hauled in six passes for 115 yards. Graettinger-Terril won in a forfeit over Twin River Valley to head into the postseason 8-1. The Knights will play Remsen St. Mary’s on Wednesday. Defending champion Armstrong-Ringsted continued their perfect season with a 42-8 victory over West Bend-Mallard. The Mustangs will host Kingsley-Pierson in the first round.
In Class 3A, Spencer fell 20-13 to Sergeant Bluff-Luton to end the season winless, while Storm Lake came out on the losing end of a 44-14 decision against Sioux City Heelan.
