Cedar Rapids Xavier beats Pella to clinch Class 4A state championship

Xavier's Carter Hoffmann talks football state title win over Pella Xavier secured a 31-6 win over Pella in the championship round of the Iowa high school football playoffs at the UNI-Dome on Nov. 20. CEDAR FALLS — The Xavier football team crowned its undefeated season with an Class 4A state championship on Nov. 20. Backed by offensive flair and a strong defense, the Saints (13-0) secured a 31-6 win over Pella (11-2) at the UNI-Dome. Xavier captured its first state title since 2022, while Pella lost in the 4A title game for the second...