Rock Valley Iowa — The Iowa football playoffs enter round two on Friday. After earning a first round bye Boyden Hull Rock Valley will host Storm Lake in the second round at Rock Valley.
The Nighthawks earned a first round bye as a co-champion of 3A District 1. They finished at 5-2 on the year while Storm Lake has posted a 3-5 record. The Tornadoes advanced with a 36-28 win over Le Mars last Friday in their playoff opener in Storm Lake. The Tornadoes scored 22 straight second half points to erase a 22-14 halftime deficit on route to the win over visiting LeMars at Tornado Field.
Storm Lake and Boyden Hull Rock Valley met in the final week of the regular season at Hull. The Nighthawks earned a 28-14 win after leading at the half 21-7.
It’s the first bye of his career as either a coach or player for Boyden Hull Rock Valley Head Coach Corey Brandt. He talks about what his team and staff have been up to since the regular season finale.
Brandt had these thoughts about the first meeting between the two teams this season.
Brandt on the challenges presented by the Tornadoes.
Storm Lake Head Coach Rudy Weick is impressed with the Nighthawks ability to take advantage of oportunity.
After eliminating turnovers executing the game plan will be the next priority.
With the added prep time the Tornadoes are anticipating a few extra “exotics” from the Nighthawks.
Jon and Justin Hellinga bring you the coverage beginning with pregame at 6:30 from Rock Valley. Kick off at 7:00. Listen for the broadcast on KIWA FM 105.3. Streamed from the website at www.kiwaradio.com.
