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Burlington / thehawkeye.com

Burlington 42, Ottumwa 0: What we learned in the Grayhounds' win over the Bulldogs

While Burlington High School senior running back Bryant Williams, led by his offensive line, is busy rewriting the offensive record book, the Grayhounds' defense is making a little noise of its own. The Grayhounds were racing to the ball on Friday night like no BHS team since the 2008 version. Read more

LOCAL FAVORITE

Burlington / ottumwacourier.com

Prep football: Bulldogs look to turn the tide

BURLINGTON – In previous seasons, this has been the game that has provided the Ottumwa High School football team with most of the program's brightest moments. On Friday, the Bulldogs head to Burlington seeking to start putting some dark days behind them. Injuries, illness and an overall lack of sustained success have kept Ottumwa from even finishing a game within 20 points of any one of their first three opponents. Read more

LOCAL PICK

Burlington / thehawkeye.com

Another video game-like outing from Burlington's Bryant Williams, other top performers from Week 4

First of all, we had No. 3 Ankeny beat No. 1 Southeast Polk, 21-7, in what is probably the best win of the year across all seven classes. Then, No. 5 Iowa City High proved it is a legitimate state title threat with a 21-17 win over No. 6 Dowling Catholic. Back in central Iowa, No. 7 Urbandale handled No. 9 Des Moines Roosevelt, 30-0, and Indianola outlasted Lewis Central, 14-9, in a Class 4A top-five battle. Read more

TOP VIEWED

Burlington / thehawkeye.com

A look at the top five high school football games in the Burlington area for Week 4

Believe it or not, the high school football season is nearly half over. This week features a slate of games which will help shape the rest of the season. As Week 4 kicks off, four area teams — Mediapolis, New London, WACO and West Central — have yet to lose a game, while five other teams — Mount Pleasant, West Burlington-Notre Dame, Central Lee, Louisa-Muscatine and West Hancock — are seeking their first win. Read more