MARENGO – Montezuma’s junior varsity football team got a big come-from-behind win, while the junior high started its season with a loss in a close game.
The contests were played on Monday evening, Sept. 21.
The JV team put up 30 points in the second quarter and raced to a 50-32 victory.
Iowa Valley led 16-6 after one quarter, then the Braves outscored the Tigers 44-16 the rest of the way.
In junior high play, Iowa Valley was a 38-36 winner over the Braves, who were unable to start their season a week ago as scheduled because of COVID concerns.
Here are some unofficial Montezuma stats from the junior high game:
Tackles – David Rose (8), Broox Stockman (7.5), Carter Michalek (7), Brett Plants (6.5), Bryson Stockman (4.5), Peyton Minner (3.5), Briar Simpson (2), Max Anderson (1.5), Brady Boulton (1), Houston Van Roeckel (.5)
Rushing: Brett Plants – 37 yards. 2 TDs. 1 two point conversion. Brady Boulton – 32 yards. 1 TD. 2 two point conversions. Bryson Stockman – 29 yards. 1 rushing TD. 1 sixty yard kickoff return for a TD
Passing: Brady Boulton – 5 completions for 40 yards. Receptions: Carter Michalek (3 for 19 yards). Brett Plants (2 for 21 yards)