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revrew · 01-27-2005, 09:33 AM

Des Moines Register
1A: #8 Mar-Mac Topples #3 Guttenberg
CEDAR FALLS, IA—The Mar-Mac Spartans got an early lead against the Guttenberg Pirates, forcing Guttenberg out of their usual ball-control game. The advantage eventually gave Mar-Mac the victory, a 34-24 upset that sends the Spartans to the state championship game in their inaugural season.

The shocker came early in the first quarter, when Guttenberg fumbled a punt return on their own 7 yard line. Mar-Mac recovered, and Spartan tailback J.B. Chapman gave Mar-Mac a 7-0 lead on the next play. On the Spartans' next possession, Chapman busted a 23-yard gain, setting up QB Lincoln Ingram to throw a 2-yard TD pass, putting Mar-Mac up early, 14-0.

The scoring defecit forced Guttenberg to begin passing. This played into Mar-Mac's strengths. Defensive end Kennedy Eisenbraun pinned his ears back, recording 2 sacks and a blocked pass. Mar-Mac QB Lincoln Ingram matched Guttenberg's passing game, driving up the score—a factor in Mar-Mac's favor. Ultimately, Guttenberg couldn't play Mar-Mac's game and outscore the Spartans.

The victory sets up a 1A championship game between #8 Mar-Mac and #1 West Central.

01-27-2005, 09:33 AM	#46
revrew Team Chaplain Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Just outside Des Moines, IA	State Semi-Final: Guttenberg Pirates Des Moines Register 1A: #8 Mar-Mac Topples #3 Guttenberg CEDAR FALLS, IA—The Mar-Mac Spartans got an early lead against the Guttenberg Pirates, forcing Guttenberg out of their usual ball-control game. The advantage eventually gave Mar-Mac the victory, a 34-24 upset that sends the Spartans to the state championship game in their inaugural season. The shocker came early in the first quarter, when Guttenberg fumbled a punt return on their own 7 yard line. Mar-Mac recovered, and Spartan tailback J.B. Chapman gave Mar-Mac a 7-0 lead on the next play. On the Spartans' next possession, Chapman busted a 23-yard gain, setting up QB Lincoln Ingram to throw a 2-yard TD pass, putting Mar-Mac up early, 14-0. The scoring defecit forced Guttenberg to begin passing. This played into Mar-Mac's strengths. Defensive end Kennedy Eisenbraun pinned his ears back, recording 2 sacks and a blocked pass. Mar-Mac QB Lincoln Ingram matched Guttenberg's passing game, driving up the score—a factor in Mar-Mac's favor. Ultimately, Guttenberg couldn't play Mar-Mac's game and outscore the Spartans. The victory sets up a 1A championship game between #8 Mar-Mac and #1 West Central. __________________ Winner of 6 FOFC Scribe Awards, including 3 Gold Scribes Founder of the ZFL, 2004 Golden Scribe Dynasty of the Year Now bringing The Des Moines Dragons back to life, and the joke's on YOU, NFL! I came to the Crossroad. I took it. And that has made all the difference.