PHOTOS: West Des Moines Valley beats Ankeny in Class 4A State Semifinal

The West Des Moines Valley Tigers put a halt to the Ankeny Hawks Friday at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. The 14-3 win sends Valley back to the Dome next Friday to face Bettendorf for the state title.

In A Valley State of Mind as Tigers Tackle Semifinals

From the outside looking in, Friday will look like any of 180 other days at Valley High School. It’s an illusion, of course, at a football school in a football town.

Valley Beats Dowling 45-20

Valley beats Dowling 45-20 in Friday nights playoff game held at Valley Stadium.

Undefeated West Des Moines Valley Wins over Urbandale

Valley pushes past Urbandale High School Wednesday night in a 38 to 13 victory at Valley Stadium. On Friday night Valley again faces rival Dowling Catholic as the Class 4A football playoffs continue.

Eyes and Ears Photo of the Day: Yep, That's Worth a Thousand Words

Our Eyes and Ears Photo of the Day tells stories of friendship and jubilation.

PHOTO GALLERY: Marauding Maroons Crush Little Cyclones, 43-3

Ames is no match for Dowling in the first round of Class 4A high school football playoffs as the Maroons brings home an overwhelming victory, crushing the Little Cyclones 43-3.

Walnut Creek YMCA Flag Football 'On the Road' This Week, Returns to West Des Moines Next Week

In a show of sportsmanship, the Waukee Family YMCA football teams welcome Walnut Creek's players. You can add your photos to this story.

Dowling Catholic Wins Over Johnston at Drake Stadium

Dowling won its final home game of the regular football season 27-14 over Johnston at Drake Stadium Friday nigh.

No. 1 West Des Moines Valley Hosts Mason City

Valley Tigers bring perfect record to CMIL Iowa Conference matchup. Follow scores live tonight through our Cover It Live blog.

Dowling Catholic, Johnston Clash Tonight

CIML Central Conference's No. 3 and No. 4 teams meet.

Hard-Working Dowling Catholic Volleyball Team Ranked Fifth

The Dowling Catholic volleyball team is reaching new heights this season, and the players are more confident than ever as the postseason draws near.

Dowling vs. Ankeny football

Dowling Catholic upended the previously undefeated Ankeny Hawks 28-16 Friday. As a bonus to the win: It was homecoming for the Maroons.