Sports : High School football playoffs: Union, CPU advance

Center Point-Urbana joined Union among the area football teams that qualified for post-season play with a win Friday night, while a win by Benton Community was not quite enough to get the Bobcats to the playoffs.

The Stormin' Pointers, who had defeated Vinton-Shellsburg 28-27 two weeks earlier, earned the fourth playoff spot in Class 3A District 5 with another 1-point win. They defeated Dewitt Central, 10-9. CPU started the season with five straight losses before defeating Marion.

Union had already secured a playoff spot, and is tied for second in District 5 with Western Dubuque, at 5-2 in district play. The Knights defeated Vinton-Shellsburg, 51-0, in the season finale. The Vikings finished with a 1-6 district record and a 3-6 overall record.

Maquoketa remains undefeated in District 5 action, and is the District Champion. Both CPU and Central Clinton are at 4-3, and CPU earns the final playoff spot because of its win over the Sabers in the last game of the regular season.

Benton Community won Friday, but will not see to post-season play after defeating South Tama, 28-7. The Bobcats are tied with Washington and Williamsburg at 4-3 in district action,but tie-breakers gave Washington and Williamsburg the final District 6 post-season slots. Grinnell and Solon also advance from District 6.

First-round playoff games take place Wednesday evening, Oct. 26. CPU travels to Solon. Union hosts Washington.

See a complete 3A bracket HERE. See the final 3A standings HERE.