Dowling (West Des Moines, Iowa) vs. Washington (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)What to watch: Dowling looks to capture its second-consecutive and fifth overall Class 4A state championship with a win over a Washington squad trying to win its first state championship. Dowling (12-1) advanced to Friday's finale with a 41-28 triumph over conference rival Waukee. Senior quarterback
Ryan Boyle sparked the Maroons with a team-high 118 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The Iowa commit has totaled more than 6,000 combined passing and rushing yards with 78 total touchdowns the last two seasons. Washington (13-0) earned its first trip to the championship game in 12 seasons with a 28-17 win against previously unbeaten Bettendorf. Senior linebacker
Connor Vincent was the Warriors' star on defense, recording a team-high 12 tackles (including two for losses) and one fumble recovery.
Follow live scoring of this game on Qwixcore Just the facts: Dowling ranks second with 37 postseason appearances since Iowa's state playoff system began in 1972. … Washington has made the playoffs a very respectable 22 times but has made only one championship game appearance, a loss in the 2002 Class 4A final.
Mitch Stephens: Dowling 17, Washington 14
Kevin Askeland: Dowling 40, Washington 21
Jamie DeMoney: Dowling 20, Washington 14
Stephen Spiewak: Dowling 30, Washington 24
Leland Gordon: Dowling 31, Washington 24
Colin Ward-Henninger: Dowling 42, Washington 31
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