Week one of the high school football season is in the books and there were a lot of exciting performances from athletes around the area. Here are some takeaways from key games around North Iowa.
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Northwood-Kensett 32, Cedar Ridge Christian 26
The Northwood-Kensett Vikings pulled off the win at the end of the game against Cedar Ridge Christian. It was a back-and-forth battle between the Vikings and the Regents. With the game tied 26-26 at the end of the third quarter, the Vikings stormed into the end zone for six in the fourth to seal the game and start the season 1-0.
Turkey Valley 30, Riceville 24
The Riceville Wildcats attempted to fight back after Turkey Valley’s big first half, but it wasn’t enough. The Turkey Valley Troijans scored 24 points in the first half includin