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Undefeated Saint Ansgar and MMCRU to Clash for Class A Iowa State Football Championship

CEDAR FALLS, IA – A gridiron showdown of epic proportions is set to unfold Thursday at 1 p.m. inside the UNI-Dome as the undefeated Saint Ansgar Saints (12-0) battle the undefeated MMCRU Royals (12-0) for the Class A Iowa High School Football State Championship. The game will be live-streamed on YouTube via Iowa PBS.

Saint Ansgar’s offense is led by sophomore sensation quarterback Porter Schwiesow, who boasts a 71% completion rate with 989 passing yards and 15 touchdowns. The Saints also feature the dominant running back Korben Michels, averaging 14 yards per carry with 1,628 yards and 31 touchdowns. Connor Mullenbach and Joe Clevenger provide additional offensive firepower. Defensively, Saint Ansgar relies on Chase Haugen’s disruptive presence and Clevenger’s team-leading 90 tackles, with Michels contributing as well. Trey Johanns is a ballhawk in the secondary with five interceptions.

On the other side, MMCRU’s offense is powered by junior quarterback Eli Harpenau, who has amassed 1,814 passing yards and 403 rushing yards this season. Bryson Mulder and John Schmillen lead the rushing attack, while Michael Schmillen is Harpenau’s primary receiving target, with Kamden Bork and Gage Johnson providing reliable options. The Royals’ defense is anchored by John Schmillen’s impressive 18.5 tackles for loss and five sacks. The team has forced 27 interceptions and 16 fumble recoveries, with Michael Schmillen snagging nine of those interceptions and Wyatt Alesch six.

This championship matchup promises to be a thrilling contest between two evenly matched and talented teams. Don’t miss the action as Saint Ansgar and MMCRU vie for the ultimate prize in Iowa Class A high school football.

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