For the first time in school history, North Polk is an Iowa high school football state champ. Thursday night at the UNI-Dome, the Comets beat Pella 24-14 to win the Class 4A championship game.
“Winning the state championship is incredible,” North Polk running back B.J. Tate, Jr. told IAHSAA.com “We’re going to celebrate, get a good night’s sleep, and live in the moment.”
GAME SUMMARY
| PELLA | NP | |
| First Downs | 8 | 22 |
| Rush Att. | 19 | 56 |
| Rush Yards | 67 | 311 |
| Pass C-A-I | 10-18-1 | 3-4-1 |
| Pass Yards | 132 | 32 |
| Total Yards | 199 | 343 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| 3rd Down Conv. | 3-8 | 6-10 |
| 4th Down Conv. | 0-3 | 2-2 |
| TOP | 15:39 | 32:21 |
