In an Iowa first, the Dowling Catholic Maroons won their seventh straight class 4A state championship, with a thrilling come from behind win over rival Valley, 21-16. Both schools are in West Des Moines, and they had never met for the title. Valley entered the game undefeated and ranked #1. Dowling had one loss, and that was to Valley in the regular season meeting. Dowling’s Gavin Williams, a transfer out of Southeast Polk and future Iowa Hawkeye, rushed for 141…
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