The opening round of the class 3A playoffs on Friday night will include a rematch from district one when fifth ranked Sioux Center visits number eight Sioux City Heelan. Sioux Center edged the Crusaders 32-30 back in week five and this will be there seventh meeting in the last four years.
That’s Sioux Center coach Tim Van Regenmorter, who says they are expecting a physical game.
Van Regenmorter says Heelan has improved on defense since the first meeting.
Heelan coach Jon LaFleur has seen his team improve over the year.
LaFleur says these teams are familiar foes.
LaFleur says the game will come down to mistakes and turnovers.
