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HLV falls to North Tama in quarterfinals
By Mitch Traphagen
Nov 8, 2008 - 1:10:57 AM

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TRAER, Iowa - The season ended for the HLV Warriors on Friday with a 19-0 loss to North Tama in the state high school quarterfinals.

The Warriors struggled both offensively and defensively in the first half - unable to consistently move the ball - and unable to prevent big North Tama plays.  With snow falling throughout the evening, the first half ended 19-0.

The Warriors came back intent on making up the deficit in the second - a few big plays sparked the team but a tough North Tama defensive line kept the Warriors out of the end zone.  The HLV defense did their part - North Tama was also unable to reach the end zone during the second half.

Fifty-eight teams began the Class A season, only eight were left by 7 p.m. on Friday.  For the HLV Warriors, an exceptional season came to an end just over two hours later.

Also exceptional were the fans - despite the snow and cold wind, the guest stands were full and the cheering continued through the end.

Congratulations on a fantastic season, Warriors!

For a complete wrap up, pick up the Nov. 13 edition of the East Iowa Herald for Joe Simmons Sports.

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