(Cedar Falls) Harlan’s state championship hopes were derailed by a strong North Scott defense Thursday night in Cedar Falls. The Lancers outscored the Cyclones 24-0 in the 2nd half and earned their first title with a 30-6 win.
Connor Corson intercepted four passes, Oliver Hughes posted two takeaways, and Dominic Miller had an early pick. Hughes scored three TD’s on the night with one on defense and two offensively on catches from Carter Markham. Markham had a 45 yard TD run for the game’s opening score. Harlan’s only TD of the contest came with :01 to go in the half when Teagon Kasperbauer hit Aiden Hall on a 58 yard catch and run deep down the right sideline. Hall finished with five catches for 113 yards. Connor Frame caught five balls for 64 yards.
Afterwards Harlan coach Todd Bladt said, “I was proud of the guys. I’m proud of everything they’ve done all season. It doesn’t always land on one game. That’s how everybody feels right now, but we forget about the great things they’ve done all year. I’m proud of what they’ve done. We just didn’t have it tonight.”
#9 North Scott finishes the season at 9-1, Harlan ends at 11-1.
