From a DM Register article today on the Centennial - Lewis Central game Friday:
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/st...s-notebook-football-and-volleyball/819920001/
“Expectations for the Jags this season were high, but following a 34-7 loss to Southeast Polk, Centennial was 2-2 and facing a crossroads in its season entering district play.
“Six weeks later, the Jags look like a different team. Following a 5-0 run through District 2 (outscoring its foes 227-46) and a 31-21 first-round playoff win over Waukee, the Jaguars might be the hottest team in 4A.
“Centennial (8-2) will host Lewis Central (9-1) Friday night with another trip to the state semifinals and the UNI-Dome on the line.
““We’re very pleased,” Pezzetti said. “We beat a great team and we knew we’d have our hands full tonight. We got some breaks early and capitalized from them. Our kids played fast, they played hard, we’re healthy for the first time since Week 2 and we’re excited going forward next week to have a chance to be at home again.”
“Lewis Central will be a formidable foe. The Titans feature one of the state’s top recruits in quarterback Max Duggan, who has offers from Iowa, Iowa State and a host of SEC programs. They upset West Des Moines Valley 21-14 in overtime and ride a five-game win streak into the quarterfinals. Lewis Central’s only loss, a 13-7 defeat to Urbandale, came while Duggan was sidelined with a broken thumb. . . .