(KIWA Staff Photo)Hull, Iowa — Postseason football begins Friday night as Western Christian hosts OABCIG in a first-round Class 2A playoff matchup at Hesla Field in Hull.
The Wolfpack enter the playoffs at 4-4 overall, while the Falcons arrive with a 7-1 record.
Jon and Justin Hellinga have the call from Hesla Field on KIWA FM 105.3. Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. with kickoff set for 7 p.m. The game will also be streamed live at kiwaradio.com.
Western Christian Wolfpack
Western Christian’s offense is led by junior quarterback Tayden Moret, who has accounted for more than 2,200 total yards this season. Moret has thrown for 1,644 yards and 17 touchdowns while adding 624 rushing yards and nine scores on the ground.
Senior Jesse Heynen has added 460 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, while Ryer Toetman leads the receiving corps with 33 catches, nine touchdowns, and an average of 18.7 yards per reception.
Defensively, Jakobi Blom leads the Wolfpack with 35.5 tackles, while Moret has added 33 tackles.
Wolfpack Head Coach Travis Kooima on the goals of the team going into the season.
Kooima points out there have been a number of reasons for the success the Falcons have enjoyed this season.
OABCIG Falcons
The Falcons feature a balanced offense, accumulating 1,485 passing yards and 1,487 rushing yards during the regular season.
Senior quarterback Jensen Raif has completed 119 of 192 passes for 1,460 yards and 11 touchdowns. Raif is equally dangerous on the ground, rushing for 717 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Sophomore Kolt Spotts has added 706 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, while senior Eidan Skirvin leads the receiving unit with 31 catches for 348 yards and four touchdowns.
Defensively, senior Jaxx DeJean leads the Falcons with 27.5 tackles, including seven tackles for loss and two sacks. As a team, OABCIG has recorded 17 sacks and 12 interceptions.
Head Coach Larry Allen says the Falcons look to neutralize Moret and the size advantage of the Wolfpack offensive line.
Allen says the two biggest keys Friday night will be playing error-free football and forcing turnovers.
