Location: Delhi

Date: September 25, 2020

Time: 7:00pm CDT

Game Notes

MAQ VALLEY can put up points and put up yards...in a hurry. When you have a QB (Parker Sternhagen) who is averaging just shy of 134 yards PER GAME on the ground, and nearly 100 yards passing, it makes sense. The left handed signal caller has a few options to pitch the ball to as well. Included is RB AJ Ambundo, who averages 13 yards per catch and has also rushed for 248 yards on the season. The Wildcats score 27 points per game, but are giving up 36 points on defense. Speaking of defense, freshman Aidan Salow plays a big role. As one of the leading TFL (Tackle For Loss) players on the team, you need to stay away from his side of the field.

KEEP AN EYE ON: Sternhagen. He is athletic. He is crafty. He will burn you when you think you have him bottled up.

WEST BRANCH football is back in the win column. A near complete performance from all areas helped propel the Bears to a 43-8 decisive road victory in Week 3. QB Gavin Hierseman passed for 254 yards and 4 TD, two each to Carver Boelk and Simon Palmer. On the ground, RB Andy Henson had his best game as a West Branch Bear. 166 yards rushing, including an 87 yard scoring dash to the north end zone. Defensively, Kaleb Sexton made his presence felt early and often. He collected 2.5 sacks and an interception. Cael Fiderlein connected on all three FG attempts. He now has 11 career FG, tying him with Beau Cornwell for a school record. 

QUOTABLE: "This season was going to be interesting. We lose our homecoming game, but we wanted the kids to be able to play. (Activities Director) Jake Stenberg has done a wonderful job this season making sure it's special for the players." - West Branch Head Coach Butch Pedersen

Team Records & Rankings

Maquoketa Valley is 1-3 and unranked. West Branch is 2-2 and unranked.

Last Meeting

In 2017, the Bears defeated the Wildcats 38-21 at Delhi. View more from that game.

Media & Broadcast Coverage

The BearCast will be on the play-by-play call. If you cannot be at the game, let us bring the game to you on your computer or smartphone. Head to the BearCast page here on the website, or, on iOS and Android devices, download the Mixlr app and search for "West Branch Football."

Tune in to the BearCast at 6:30 for the pregame where Steven Grace, Mike Quinlan, and Jerry Fleagle will be calling the game live, offering in-game analysis and halftime/postgame interviews.

For print media, the Cedar Rapids Gazette, the West Branch Times, YourPrepSports.com, and WestBranch.Football will be at the the game.