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Photos: 4A state football championship, Dowling Catholic vs. IC West

Dowling Catholic's Sam Ingoli (8) holds up the state championship trophy after the Maroon's defeated Iowa City, West 35-21 at the class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls.
Dowling Catholic's Sam Ingoli (8) holds up the state championship trophy after the Maroon's defeated Iowa City, West 35-21 at the class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls.
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Iowa City, West's Dillon Doyle (9), left, and Iowa City, West's Traevis Buchanan (7), right react after loosing to Dowling Catholic 35-21at the class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls.
Iowa City, West's Dillon Doyle (9), left, and Iowa City, West's Traevis Buchanan (7), right react after loosing to Dowling Catholic 35-21at the class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls.
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Dowling Catholic's Sam Ingoli (8) holds up the state championship trophy after the Maroon's defeated Iowa City, West 35-21 at the class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls.
Dowling Catholic's Sam Ingoli (8) holds up the state championship trophy after the Maroon's defeated Iowa City, West 35-21 at the class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls.
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Dowling Catholic's John Waggoner (94) shouts with his team before taking the field against Iowa City West for the class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Dowling Catholic's John Waggoner (94) shouts with his team before taking the field against Iowa City West for the class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Dowling Catholic's Xavier Chiodo (32) looks up at the stands before taking the field against Iowa City West for the class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Dowling Catholic's Xavier Chiodo (32) looks up at the stands before taking the field against Iowa City West for the class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Iowa City, West's Trumell Roberts (6) is tackled by Dowling Catholic's Brandon Waechter (21) during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Iowa City, West's Trumell Roberts (6) is tackled by Dowling Catholic's Brandon Waechter (21) during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Dowling Catholic's Zach Ross (75) meets his team as they come of the field during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Dowling Catholic's Zach Ross (75) meets his team as they come of the field during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Iowa City, West's Evan Flitz (10) passes during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Iowa City, West's Evan Flitz (10) passes during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Dowling Catholic's Sam Ingoli (8) evades two tackles after catching a pass during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Dowling Catholic's Sam Ingoli (8) evades two tackles after catching a pass during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Dowling Catholic's Blake Clark (16) passes during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Dowling Catholic's Blake Clark (16) passes during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Iowa City, West's Evan Flitz (10) runs during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Iowa City, West's Evan Flitz (10) runs during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Dowling Catholic's Jayson Murray (2) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Dowling Catholic's Jayson Murray (2) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Dowling Catholic's Jayson Murray (2) rests on the bench during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Dowling Catholic's Jayson Murray (2) rests on the bench during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Dowling Catholic's Jack Keough (11) tackles Iowa City, West's Trumell Roberts (6) during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
Dowling Catholic's Jack Keough (11) tackles Iowa City, West's Trumell Roberts (6) during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
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Iowa City, West's Evan Flitz (10) is tackled by Dowling Catholic's Connor Kriegshauser (88) during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
Iowa City, West's Evan Flitz (10) is tackled by Dowling Catholic's Connor Kriegshauser (88) during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
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Iowa City, West's Traevis Buchanan (7) catches a pass for a their second touchdown during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
Iowa City, West's Traevis Buchanan (7) catches a pass for a their second touchdown during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
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Dowling Catholic's Matt Moore (24) is lifted up by Dowling Catholic's Alex Kirton (55) after scoring during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
Dowling Catholic's Matt Moore (24) is lifted up by Dowling Catholic's Alex Kirton (55) after scoring during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
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Iowa City, West's Traevis Buchanan (7) catches a pass during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
Iowa City, West's Traevis Buchanan (7) catches a pass during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
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Iowa City, West's Austin West catches a pass in the back of the end zone during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
Iowa City, West's Austin West catches a pass in the back of the end zone during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
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Dowling Catholic's Jack Keough (11) falls on an onside kick during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
Dowling Catholic's Jack Keough (11) falls on an onside kick during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
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Iowa City, West's Traevis Buchanan (7) has a pass knocked away from him by Dowling Catholic's Charlie Johnson (80) during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
Iowa City, West's Traevis Buchanan (7) has a pass knocked away from him by Dowling Catholic's Charlie Johnson (80) during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
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Dowling Catholic's John Waggoner (94) celebrates their 35-21 victory over Iowa City, West to win the 4A state championship at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls.
Dowling Catholic's John Waggoner (94) celebrates their 35-21 victory over Iowa City, West to win the 4A state championship at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls.
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Iowa City West coach Garrett Hartwig shakes hands after losing to Dowling Catholic 21-35 at the class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls.
Iowa City West coach Garrett Hartwig shakes hands after losing to Dowling Catholic 21-35 at the class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls.
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Dowling Catholic and Iowa City, West line up for the national anthem  before the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Dowling Catholic and Iowa City, West line up for the national anthem before the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Iowa City, West's Traevis Buchanan (7) is tackled during the first half of their class 4A state final football game against Dowling Catholic at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Iowa City, West's Traevis Buchanan (7) is tackled during the first half of their class 4A state final football game against Dowling Catholic at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Dowling Catholic's Jayson Murray (2) rushes for Dowling's first touchdown during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Dowling Catholic's Jayson Murray (2) rushes for Dowling's first touchdown during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Dowling Catholic's Deng Kodak (42) breaks up a pass intended for Iowa City, West's Traevis Buchanan (7) during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Dowling Catholic's Deng Kodak (42) breaks up a pass intended for Iowa City, West's Traevis Buchanan (7) during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Dowling Catholic's Marcus Miller (6) intercepts a pass intended for Iowa City, West's Traevis Buchanan (7) during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Dowling Catholic's Marcus Miller (6) intercepts a pass intended for Iowa City, West's Traevis Buchanan (7) during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Dowling Catholic's Jayson Murray (2) reacts after scoring his second rushing touchdown of the first half during their class 4A state final football game against Iowa City West at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Dowling Catholic's Jayson Murray (2) reacts after scoring his second rushing touchdown of the first half during their class 4A state final football game against Iowa City West at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Iowa City, West's Andre White (1) is tackled on a kickoff return by Dowling Catholic's Jack Keough (11) and Dowling Catholic's Mitchell Riggs (44) during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Iowa City, West's Andre White (1) is tackled on a kickoff return by Dowling Catholic's Jack Keough (11) and Dowling Catholic's Mitchell Riggs (44) during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Dowling Catholic head coach Tom Wilson argues a call during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Dowling Catholic head coach Tom Wilson argues a call during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Iowa City, West's Andre White (1) is tackled during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Iowa City, West's Andre White (1) is tackled during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Dowling Catholic fans cheer during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
Dowling Catholic fans cheer during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
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Dowling Catholic fans cheer during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
Dowling Catholic fans cheer during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
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Dowling Catholic's Matt Moore (24) runs in for a touchdown during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
Dowling Catholic's Matt Moore (24) runs in for a touchdown during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
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Dowling Catholic's John Waggoner (94) celebrates a sack during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
Dowling Catholic's John Waggoner (94) celebrates a sack during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
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Dowling Catholic's Jayson Murray (2) rushes in for a touchdown during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
Dowling Catholic's Jayson Murray (2) rushes in for a touchdown during the first half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling takes a 21-7 lead into the half.
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Dowling Catholic's John Schmidt (25) scores during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
Dowling Catholic's John Schmidt (25) scores during the second half of their class 4A state final football game at the UNI Dome on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Dowling would go on to win their fifth title in a row, defeating Iowa City, West 35-21.
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