Local Sports Update – Monday Sept 15

Friday Night in Local High School Football:

8th-ranked Easton Valley sneaks by Springville 46-40

Central DeWitt all over West Liberty 42-6

Calamus-Wheatland falls to Central Elkader 42-14

Midland beats East Buchanan 36-20

Bellevue takes down Northeast 35-6

The Maquoketa Cardinals picked up their first win of the season on the road against Tipton, 28-18. Maquoketa’s Brayden DeForest had 3 touchdowns in every aspect of the game with an 8yd reception, 80yd kickoff return, and 87 yard pick-6.

Here’s what Maquoketa Head Football Coach Riley Brockway had to say after the game: [interview in audio]

DeForest’s performance has him up for KWQC’s TV6 Spotlight Athlete of the Week, make sure to go vote for Brayden on their website, he currently sits in 2nd place.  

Today in local high school cross-country:

Northeast, Calamus-Wheatland, Midland, Marquette Catholic, and Easton Valley will all compete at Little Bear Country Club in Wyoming at the Midland Cross Country Meet.

Tonight in local high school volleyball:

The Maquoketa Cardinals host a rivalry showdown against Central DeWitt. If you can’t make the game, tune in to KMAQ for all the play-by-play. First serve is set for 7pm.