Prairie stomps Rams, 48-0, in tune-up for playoffs
CEDAR RAPIDS – Cedar Rapids Prairie made a strong bid for a home playoff game Friday night with a 48-0 victory over Dubuque Senior in the final game of the regular season at John Wall Field.
The Hawks raised their record to 7-2 with their fifth straight victory. The pairings for the first round of the Class 5A playoffs will be announced by the IHSAA at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Prairie scored on offense, defense and special teams. Dawson Kahl ran for 114 yards and scored on a 3-yard run, Colt Hobson found the end zone from seven yards and Bennett Koch scored from one yard away.
Cael Kongshaug connected with Bennett Koch for an 8-yard touchdown pass. Owen Marxen hit Brody Rust with a 20-yard TD strike.
Tae Alexander had a 49-yard punt return for a touchdown an Keshawn Walker returned a fumble 10 yards to paydirt.
Derrean Fliss intercepted two passes.
Prairie collected 354 yards of total offense compared to only 39 yards for Dubuque Senior.
