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Iowa Preps Advance In Snow-Filled Game
- Grand View University crushed Saint Francis 62-20 to advance to the NAIA quarterfinals amid a heavy Iowa snowstorm.
- Jackson Waring threw five touchdown passes and totaled 247 yards, fueling the Vikings’ high-scoring win.
- Bryant Williams led the ground attack with 119 rushing yards and a touchdown for Grand View.
- Grand View’s win keeps the Vikings as the top seed heading into the next round.
- Waring’s performance featured 14 completions on 19 attempts for 247 yards with five TDs.
- The game showcased Iowa high school products at key spots, such as Kellen Moore and Casey Trudo, contributing on defense and special teams.
- The Vikings expect a tough next challenge against Lindsey Wilson in Des Moines.
- Coach E. J. Peterson, a Grand View alum, leads the program into another high-stakes playoff round.
- Saint Francis (Indiana) was the runner-up opponent in the second round matchup.
- The snowstorm did not deter the crowd and the Vikings’ playoff push, as tailgating occurred hours before kickoff.
- Saint Francis’s postseason run ended with a decisive loss, eliminating their title hopes in this round.
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