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Dowling CatholicSoutheast Polk
Maroons
28
Rams
38

The Southeast Polk (Pleasant Hill, IA) varsity football team won Friday's home playoff game against Dowling Catholic (West Des Moines, IA) by a score of 38-28.

This game is a part of the "2021 Iowa High School Football Playoff Brackets: IAHSAA - Class 5A" tournament.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Dowling Catholic0147728
Southeast Polk77141038
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Game Story

Iowa High School Football - Southeast Polk defeats Dowling Catholic

November 5, 2021: Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

In Friday's non-league match, the host Southeast Polk Rams football squad scored a good 38-28 victory over the Dowling Catholic Maroons.

In their next game, the Rams clash with the Iowa City Little Hawks (Iowa City, IA) in a non-league match, on Friday, November 12. Southeast Polk will attempt to move on its 10-1 season record. The Little Hawks enter the match with a 11-1 record after their 32-13 non-league win over Kennedy (Cedar Rapids, IA).

Brian PaliaganoMaroons All-Star Reporter
Dennis ThielenRams Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. DCHS 0, SPHS 0
    Posted @ 6:44p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Over 5,000
    Posted @ 6:44p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 6:44p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 6:44p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Southeast Polk1st Quarter
    Southeast Polk kicking off to Dowling Catholic.
    Posted @ 7p
  6. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Dowling Catholic1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk kicked off to Dowling Catholic. Dowling Catholic has the ball on their own 25-yard line. DCHS 0, SPHS 0
    Posted @ 7:01p

  7. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    5 yards up the middle...
    Posted @ 7:01p

  8. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    2nd play (over center) another 5 yards.
    Posted @ 7:02p

  9. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    ...movin' the ball
    Posted @ 7:03p
  10. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Southeast Polk1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Dowling Catholic has punted to Southeast Polk. Southeast Polk has the ball on their own 31-yard line. DCHS 0, SPHS 0
    Posted @ 7:04p
  11. 0 - 0

    Update

    Southeast Polk1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on their own 41-yard line. DCHS 0, SPHS 0
    Posted @ 7:06p
  12. 0 - 0

    Update

    Southeast Polk1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk - 4th down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Dowling Catholic's 32-yard line. DCHS 0, SPHS 0
    Posted @ 7:13p

  13. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    Timeout SEP
    Posted @ 7:13p
  14. 0 - 0

    Red Zone Alert

    Southeast Polk1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk is inside Dowling Catholic's 20. DCHS 0, SPHS 0
    Posted @ 7:14p
  15. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Southeast Polk1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk - 3 Yd Rushing TD. DCHS 0, SPHS 6
    Posted @ 7:16p
  16. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Southeast Polk1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk - PAT Good. DCHS 0, SPHS 7
    Posted @ 7:17p

  17. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    3:08 remaining.
    Posted @ 7:17p
  18. 0 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Dowling Catholic1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk kicked off to Dowling Catholic. Dowling Catholic has the ball on their own 20-yard line. DCHS 0, SPHS 7
    Posted @ 7:18p
  19. 0 - 7

    Punt

    Southeast Polk1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Dowling Catholic has punted to Southeast Polk. Southeast Polk has the ball on their own 34-yard line. DCHS 0, SPHS 7
    Posted @ 7:21p

  20. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    Dowling Catholic has just had back to back 3 & outs.
    Posted @ 7:22p

  21. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    By the way... if any of you out there (reading this) have Mediacom, this game is being televised on channel-22. 822 (HD)
    Posted @ 7:24p
  22. 0 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    DCHS 0, SPHS 7
    Posted @ 7:25p
  23. 0 - 7

    Punt

    Dowling Catholic2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk has punted to Dowling Catholic. Dowling Catholic has the ball on their own 31-yard line. DCHS 0, SPHS 7
    Posted @ 7:28p
  24. 6 - 7

    Passing Touchdown

    Dowling Catholic2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Dowling Catholic - 70 Yd pass completed for a TD. DCHS 6, SPHS 7
    Posted @ 7:29p
  25. 7 - 7

    Made Point After

    Dowling Catholic2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Dowling Catholic - #16 PAT Good. DCHS 7, SPHS 7
    Posted @ 7:30p
  26. 7 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Southeast Polk2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Dowling Catholic kicked off to Southeast Polk. Southeast Polk has the ball on their own 20-yard line. DCHS 7, SPHS 7
    Posted @ 7:32p

  27. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    2nd and 8... almost into. 3rd and 8...
    Posted @ 7:33p

  28. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    4th and 8 from their own 22.
    Posted @ 7:34p
  29. 7 - 7

    Punt

    Dowling Catholic2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk has punted to Dowling Catholic. Dowling Catholic has the ball on their own 44-yard line. DCHS 7, SPHS 7
    Posted @ 7:34p

  30. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Kam Middleton to about midfield...
    Posted @ 7:35p

  31. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Kam (almost broke it)...
    Posted @ 7:36p

  32. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    3rd and long...
    Posted @ 7:37p
  33. 13 - 7

    Passing Touchdown

    Dowling Catholic2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Dowling Catholic - 44 Yd pass completed for a TD. DCHS 13, SPHS 7
    Posted @ 7:38p
  34. 14 - 7

    Made Point After

    Dowling Catholic2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Dowling Catholic - PAT Good. DCHS 14, SPHS 7
    Posted @ 7:38p
  35. 14 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Southeast Polk2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Dowling Catholic kicked off to Southeast Polk. Southeast Polk has the ball on their own 20-yard line. DCHS 14, SPHS 7
    Posted @ 7:40p

  36. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    RB picked up 4 yd out of the wild cat
    Posted @ 7:41p

  37. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Almost picked!!! (Ugh!)
    Posted @ 7:42p

  38. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Shy of the 1st down!
    Posted @ 7:43p

  39. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Going for it... Dowling lined up offsides
    Posted @ 7:44p
  40. 14 - 7

    Update

    Southeast Polk2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk - 1st down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 50-yard line. DCHS 14, SPHS 7
    Posted @ 7:44p
  41. 14 - 7

    Long Pass

    Southeast Polk2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk with a long pass. Southeast Polk has the ball on Dowling Catholic's 3-yard line. DCHS 14, SPHS 7
    Posted @ 7:45p
  42. 14 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Southeast Polk2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk - 3 Yd Rushing TD. DCHS 14, SPHS 13
    Posted @ 7:45p
  43. 14 - 14

    Made Point After

    Southeast Polk2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk - PAT Good. DCHS 14, SPHS 14
    Posted @ 7:46p

  44. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Xavier Nwankpa is SEP whole team.
    Posted @ 7:48p

  45. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Without him, that's a .500 team.
    Posted @ 7:48p
  46. 14 - 14

    Update

    Dowling Catholic2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Dowling Catholic - 1st down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on their own 35-yard line. DCHS 14, SPHS 14
    Posted @ 7:49p

  47. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    3:37 remains Dowling Catholic timeout...
    Posted @ 7:50p
  48. 14 - 14

    Red Zone Alert

    Dowling Catholic2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Dowling Catholic is inside Southeast Polk's 20. DCHS 14, SPHS 14
    Posted @ 7:52p

  49. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    36 & 26 yard completions
    Posted @ 7:52p

  50. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    To the 4 yard line...
    Posted @ 7:53p

  51. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    3rd & goal...
    Posted @ 7:53p

  52. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    TO THE 1.... !!!!
    Posted @ 7:53p

  53. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    :49sec left Timeout Dowling...
    Posted @ 7:54p

  54. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Here we go folks!!! ...HE'S IN!!!! But the officials are not giving it to him!!!
    Posted @ 7:56p

  55. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    The ball is literally resting on the goal line. (unbelievable) smh
    Posted @ 7:58p

  56. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    You watch, this is going to be the difference in the game.
    Posted @ 7:58p

  57. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    This is B.S.!!!
    Posted @ 8p
  58. 14 - 14

    Halftime

    Halftime
    DCHS 14, SPHS 14
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8p

  59. Commentary

    Halftime
    Just looked at a replay of that negated TD on a fans camera phone... (Recording from the goal line), AND HE WAS CLEARLY IN!!!
    Posted @ 8:18p
  60. 14 - 14

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Dowling Catholic3rd Quarter
    Dowling Catholic to kick off to Southeast Polk.
    Posted @ 8:18p
  61. 14 - 20

    Kick Return Touchdown

    Southeast Polk3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk - Kick Return for a TD. DCHS 14, SPHS 20
    Posted @ 8:24p
  62. 14 - 21

    Made Point After

    Southeast Polk3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk - PAT Good. DCHS 14, SPHS 21
    Posted @ 8:25p
  63. 14 - 21

    Red Zone Alert

    Dowling Catholic3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Dowling Catholic is inside Southeast Polk's 20. DCHS 14, SPHS 21
    Posted @ 8:25p
  64. 14 - 21

    Fumble Recovery

    Southeast Polk3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk recovered a fumble by Dowling Catholic and has the ball on their own 2-yard line. DCHS 14, SPHS 21
    Posted @ 8:27p

  65. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    This isn't happening...
    Posted @ 8:27p
  66. 14 - 21

    Red Zone Alert

    Southeast Polk3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk is inside Dowling Catholic's 20. DCHS 14, SPHS 21
    Posted @ 8:27p

  67. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Sloppiest game I've seen all year.
    Posted @ 8:29p
  68. 14 - 27

    Passing Touchdown

    Southeast Polk3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk - Pass completed for a TD. DCHS 14, SPHS 27
    Posted @ 8:32p
  69. 14 - 28

    Made Point After

    Southeast Polk3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk - PAT Good. DCHS 14, SPHS 28
    Posted @ 8:32p

  70. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Xavier dropped the pass in the endzone, but they give it to him anyway.
    Posted @ 8:33p

  71. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    3rd and 10 Downing from their own 21 yd line
    Posted @ 8:34p

  72. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Pass interference SEP
    Posted @ 8:35p

  73. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    MAN! ...the Officiating!!!!!
    Posted @ 8:35p
  74. 14 - 28

    Fumble Recovery

    Dowling Catholic3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Dowling Catholic recovered a fumble by Southeast Polk and has the ball on Southeast Polk's 25-yard line. DCHS 14, SPHS 28
    Posted @ 8:38p

  75. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    ...to the 16
    Posted @ 8:39p

  76. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    5:22 left in the 3rd qtr. Timeout Dowling.
    Posted @ 8:39p
  77. 20 - 28

    Passing Touchdown

    Dowling Catholic3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Dowling Catholic - 16 Yd pass completed for a TD. DCHS 20, SPHS 28
    Posted @ 8:40p
  78. 21 - 28

    Made Point After

    Dowling Catholic3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Dowling Catholic - PAT Good. DCHS 21, SPHS 28
    Posted @ 8:40p
  79. 21 - 28

    Update

    Southeast Polk3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk - 3rd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 34-yard line. DCHS 21, SPHS 28
    Posted @ 8:45p

  80. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    1st & 10... 2nd & 7... 3rd and 2...
    Posted @ 8:47p

  81. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Short of the 1st down... (refs give it to him)
    Posted @ 8:48p

  82. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    1st & 10... 2nd & 9... 3rd & 2...
    Posted @ 8:49p

  83. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    4th & 2...
    Posted @ 8:50p
  84. 21 - 28

    Update

    Southeast Polk3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Southeast Polk - 1st down, Under a minute, ball on Dowling Catholic's 24-yard line. DCHS 21, SPHS 28
    Posted @ 8:51p

  85. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    1 yard gain...
    Posted @ 8:51p
  86. 21 - 28

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    DCHS 21, SPHS 28
    Posted @ 8:52p
  87. 21 - 31

    Field Goal

    Southeast Polk4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk - 35 Yd Field Goal. DCHS 21, SPHS 31
    Posted @ 8:55p

  88. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    I knew that TD "no call" before the half would come back and haunt us.
    Posted @ 8:56p

  89. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Then again Dowling also lost a ball inside the SEP 2 yard line.
    Posted @ 8:57p

  90. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Dowling to punt (into the wind)
    Posted @ 8:59p
  91. 21 - 31

    Update

    Southeast Polk4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on their own 45-yard line. DCHS 21, SPHS 31
    Posted @ 9:01p

  92. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    3rd & long...
    Posted @ 9:02p

  93. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    1st down.
    Posted @ 9:02p

  94. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Notice how the officiating isn't even an issue anymore... (strange) They only seem to get involved when Dowling gets on a roll...
    Posted @ 9:04p

  95. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    4th & 6 for SE Polk
    Posted @ 9:05p
  96. 21 - 31

    Punt

    Dowling Catholic4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk has punted to Dowling Catholic. Dowling Catholic has the ball on their own 30-yard line. DCHS 21, SPHS 31
    Posted @ 9:06p

  97. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Getting near midfield...
    Posted @ 9:07p

  98. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    4th down and 6 for Dowling... 1st down!
    Posted @ 9:09p

  99. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Dowling QB airs it out!
    Posted @ 9:10p

  100. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    ...intercepted
    Posted @ 9:11p

  101. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Maroons had their chances. But had (2) opponents in this game. Sad
    Posted @ 9:12p

  102. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Southeast Polk trying to run up the score... smh
    Posted @ 9:13p
  103. 21 - 37

    Rushing Touchdown

    Southeast Polk4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk - 7 Yd Rushing TD. DCHS 21, SPHS 37
    Posted @ 9:14p
  104. 21 - 38

    Made Point After

    Southeast Polk4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Southeast Polk - PAT Good. DCHS 21, SPHS 38
    Posted @ 9:14p

  105. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Can't believe SEP just did that either. smh
    Posted @ 9:15p

  106. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Talk about unsportsmanlike conduct
    Posted @ 9:16p
  107. 21 - 38

    Update

    Dowling Catholic4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Dowling Catholic - 1st down, ~1 minute to go, ball on their own 46-yard line. DCHS 21, SPHS 38
    Posted @ 9:17p

  108. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Crossing midfield.
    Posted @ 9:17p

  109. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    ...to the 35
    Posted @ 9:18p
  110. 27 - 38

    Passing Touchdown

    Dowling Catholic4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Dowling Catholic - 35 Yd pass completed for a TD. DCHS 27, SPHS 38
    Posted @ 9:18p
  111. 28 - 38

    Made Point After

    Dowling Catholic4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Dowling Catholic - PAT Good. DCHS 28, SPHS 38
    Posted @ 9:19p
  112. 28 - 38

    Failed Onside Kick

    Southeast Polk4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Southeast Polk recovered a failed onside kick by Dowling Catholic and has the ball on Dowling Catholic's 40-yard line. DCHS 28, SPHS 38
    Posted @ 9:21p

  113. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    TIMEOUT SOUTHEAST POLK!!!! Un "freaking" believable!!!
    Posted @ 9:23p

  114. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    3rd and 9 for SE Polk...
    Posted @ 9:24p

  115. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    ANOTHER TIMEOUT BY SOUTHEAST POLK!!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?!
    Posted @ 9:25p

  116. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    :45seconds to go! smh!
    Posted @ 9:26p

  117. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Fake the hand off, Bootleg by the Rams qb... pick up their belov-ed 1st down.
    Posted @ 9:27p

  118. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Hurry up offense! ...and time expires. Unbelievable sportsmanship by the SE Polk Rams.
    Posted @ 9:29p
  119. 28 - 38

    End of Game

    Final
    DCHS 28, SPHS 38
    Posted @ 9:29p

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Rankings & Records

Dowling Catholic (21-22)

IAClass
113
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
7-44-03-14-3.6361.000334179

Southeast Polk (21-22)

IAClass
31
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
12-14-07-03-12-0.9231.000424147

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Dowling Catholic		5.511.54.98.430.4
Southeast Polk		10.38.86.07.032.6

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Head-to-Head

  • Southeast Polk won on 8/27/2021
    8/27 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Dowling Catholic00077
    Southeast Polk070613

    The Dowling Catholic (West Des Moines, IA) varsity football team lost Friday's away non-conference game against Southeast Polk (Pleasant Hill, IA) by a score of 13-7.

    Box score
  • Southeast Polk won on 11/5/2021
    11/5 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Dowling Catholic0147728
    Southeast Polk77141038

    The Dowling Catholic (West Des Moines, IA) varsity football team lost Friday's away playoff game against Southeast Polk (Pleasant Hill, IA) by a score of 38-28.

    Box score

Team Stat Comparison

Dowling CatholicSoutheast Polk
-Rushing Yards Per Game7.0
-Passing Yards Per Game11.7
-Total Yards Per Game18.7
-Tackles Per Game0.1
-Sacks Per Game0.1
-Points Per Game0.5

Team Leaders

Dowling CatholicSoutheast PolkNational Avg.
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Rushing Yards Per Game#2 Titus Christiansen73.021.3
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Passing Yards Per Game#15 Jaxon Dailey152.050.2
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Total Yards Per Game#15 Jaxon Dailey169.037.0
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Tackles Per Game#1 Obald Niyonkuru1.02.8
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Sacks Per Game#1 Obald Niyonkuru1.00.2
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Points Per Game#8 Cole Filloon6.02.4

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Dowling Catholic4-2Southeast Polk6-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/3/21Dowling CatholicNorthwest(W) 17-109/10/21Southeast PolkNorthwest(W) 27-7
9/10/21AnkenyDowling Catholic(L) 27-139/17/21Southeast PolkAnkeny(L) 21-7
11/19/21Southeast PolkAnkeny(W) 24-7
9/17/21Dowling CatholicIowa City(L) 21-1711/12/21Iowa CitySoutheast Polk(W) 33-7
10/1/21Dowling CatholicJohnston(W) 38-310/29/21JohnstonSoutheast Polk(W) 57-7
10/15/21Dowling CatholicValley(W) 31-279/3/21ValleySoutheast Polk(W) 40-21
10/29/21Linn-MarDowling Catholic(W) 38-1310/1/21Linn-MarSoutheast Polk(W) 38-15

Record Breakdown

Dowling Catholic (21-22)

Southeast Polk (21-22)
7-4
Overall
12-1
4-0
League
4-0
2-3
Non-League
4-1
0-2
Head to Head
2-0
4-2
Common Opponent
6-1
3-1
Home
7-0
4-3
Away
3-1
0-0
Neutral
2-0
1-1
Playoff
4-0
7-4
In-State
12-1
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0