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Week 9
Doug Brenneman
Oct. 21, 2021 9:44 am
Game time: 7 p.m.
Game place: Bill Nelson Field, West Burlington High School
WASHINGTON DEMONS
Overall record: 3-5 Class 3A District 5 record: 2-2
Last week: Washington 17, Fairfield 14
Five things to know
1. Ethan Patterson is fifth in Class 3A in offensive yards with 1,870, tied for first in 2-point conversions, eighth in touchdowns
2. Lucas Kroll leads Class 3A in solo tackles with 59
3. Oct. 6, 2017 game was Washington 73-0, WBND 0
4. Oct. 7, 2016 game was Washington 49-7, WBND 0
5. Tackles for loss is 15-7 advantage for Demons
Keys to the game
1. Get yards from rushing game
2. Be efficient in passing game
3. Score in the red zone
Team stats
Passing yards: 1,367
Rushing yards: 911
Total tackles: 395
Individual stats
Ethan Patterson: 86-for-173, 1,299 yards, 12 touchdowns, 131 rushes, 517 yards, 9 touchdowns
Lucas Kroll: 14 receptions, 338 yards, 5 touchdowns; 74 tackles, 59 solo, 5 tackles for loss
Tayven Stuart: 85 rushes, 330 yards, touchdown
Ethan Zieglowsky: 19 receptions, 276 yards, 2 touchdowns
James Strabala: 49.5 tackles, 30 solo
From the coach
“The boys played well in all three phases to get a road win against a very good Fairfield team. It was nice to see us overcome some adversity late in the game and find a way to win. WB/ND is a talented team that's given a lot of people trouble. They have some very athletic backs that are very good in space. We have to limit big plays on defense and continue to move the ball well. It's most likely the last game of the season so we want to send the seniors out with a win.”— Nick Ehret
WEST BURLINGTON/NOTRE DAME FALCONS
Overall record: 0-8 Class 3A District 5 record: 0-4
Last week: Keokuk 26, WB/ND 21
Five things to know
1. Moved quarterback Hayden Vandenburg to running back for Fairfield game
2. Since move, Vandenburg’s average rush has gone from 4.1 to 5.8 per carry
3. Scored in the first half in just three games
4. Lost last year’s leading rusher to injury: Travian Donaldson (189 rushes for 1,324 yards)
5. Led Keokuk 21-12 in fourth quarter
Keys to the game
1. Account for Demon quarterback Ethan Patterson
2. Locate Lucas Kroll on both sides of the ball
3. Get healthy
Team stats
Passing yards: 872
Rushing yards: 917
Total tackles: 287
Individual stats
Hayden Vandenburg: 71 tackles, 54 solo, 4 TFL, fumble recovery
Vandenburg: 81 rushes, 407 yards, 6 touchdowns
Caden Schwenker: 27-for-64, 385 yards, 4 touchdowns
Kobe Twillie: 12 receptions, 173 yards, 2 touchdowns
Tyler Burch: 44 tackles, 34 solo
From the coach
“They’re well-coached. They’re going to come down here and they’re going to be looking for a win. We’re going to have to heal up. We’re going to have to get better. We’re going to have to find a way to get a win against a tough football team.”— Joe Bowman
Lucas Kroll (9) and Logan Frazer make the stop on a Fairfield running back in Washington’s 17-14 win Oct. 15, 2021. (Heidi Bowman/Courtesy)
The Demon defense attacks Fairfield ball carrier Hunter Cecchini in Washington’s 17-14 win Oct. 15, 2021. (Heidi Bowman/Courtesy)