The Gladbrook-Reinbeck Rebels football team pictured with their 8-Player State Semifinalist trophy on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. The No. 3 seed Rebels ended the season 11-1 after falling to No. 2 Woodbine, 38-30, capping a thrilling season in which G-R amassed 97 touchdowns (No. 2 across all classes as of press time), including 11 defensive touchdowns (No. 1 across all classes); 1,252 passing yards and 2,836 rushing yards; 540 total tackles, including 77 tackles for loss; 14 forced fumbles (No. 1 across all classes as of press time); 22 interceptions for a total of 351 return yards (No. 4 across all classes as of press time); and 11 2-point conversions. PHOTO COURTESY OF CORISSA SNIDER

CEDAR FALLS — Landon Blum’s leaping 10-yard touchdown catch with 3:40 remaining lifted No. 2 seed Woodbine to a 38-30 victory over No. 3 Gladbrook-Reinbeck in the Wednesday, Nov. 12, 8-Player state semifinal football game at the UNI-Dome.

Blum’s catch came on fourth-and-goal and capped a 16-play, 65-yard drive for the Tigers (11-0), who had lost their 16-point lead.

Gladbrook-Reinbeck (11-1) fell behind 30-14 after a 53-yard Blum touchdown reception two plays into the second half, but the Rebels rallied. Senior wide receiver Hudson Clark hauled in a 15-yard touchdown pass from senior Trevor Mathern with 48 seconds left in the third quarter, and junior running back Treyvon Herron’s 32-yard interception return on the first play of the fourth brought G-R back to a 30-all tie.

Woodbine’s ensuing drive regained an eight-point lead, and the Tiger defense stopped the Rebels on downs at Woodbine’s 28-yard-line with 17 seconds left.

Woodbine outgained G-R 359-286 as two first-half interceptions hindered the Rebels’ chances. Mathern finished 9-for-18 for 109 yards with three touchdowns and two picks. Clark had five grabs for 63 yards, while Herron had four catches for 46 yards and two TDs.

The Gladbrook-Reinbeck Rebels walk onto Sheriff Field at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Wednesday, Nov. 12, ahead of their 8-Player state semifinal game with Woodbine. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE IHSAA

Herron led the Rebels on the ground as well, getting 84 yards on 13 carries. Mathern added 69 yards on 14 attempts. Herron and Clark had nine tackles apiece for the G-R defense, with Herron making three tackles for loss.

Pryor was 13-for-21 for 231 yards and four TDs for Woodbine. Micah Moores carried 27 times for 102 yards and a touchdown, and he had four receptions for 77 yards and two more scores. Blum finished with five grabs for 82 yards and two TDs.

Woodbine was set to face top-seeded Bishop Garrigan (12-0) in the 8-Player finals on Thursday, Nov. 20. The Golden Bears beat Audubon 60-36 in Wednesday’s first semifinal game.

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S to the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Rebels football team on a truly tremendous season, capped off with an appearance in the 8-player state semifinal round at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls! Your community is exceedingly proud of your accomplishments.

Rebels running back Treyvon Herron runs in one of two receiving touchdowns he notched in the first half of the 8-Player state semifinal against Woodbine on Nov. 12 at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE IHSAA

G-R senior wide receiver Hudson Clark flashes No. 1 with his left hand during the 8-Player state semifinal against Woodbine on Nov. 12 at the UNI-Dome. PHOTO COURTESY OF CORISSA SNIDER

Rebels head coach John Olson urges the Gladbrook-Reinbeck supporters to make some noise late in the 8-Player state semifinal game against Woodbine on Nov. 12 at the UNI-Dome. PHOTO COURTESY OF CORISSA SNIDER

G-R’s Treyvon Herron, left, and Hudson Clark, right, leap into the air in celebration near the Woodbine end zone after scoring a touchdown on Nov. 12 in Cedar Falls. PHOTO COURTESY OF CORISSA SNIDER

G-R quarterback Trevor Mathern (13) celebrates his 2-point conversion run to tie the score at 30-all during the fourth quarter against Woodbine. PHOTO COURTESY OF CORISSA SNIDER

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Rebels seniors Hudson Clark (3) and Trevor Mathern (13) lift into the air Gladbrook-Reinbeck’s 2025 8-Player State Semifinalist trophy following their loss to Woodbine on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Sheriff Field in the UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls. PHOTO COURTESY OF CORISSA SNIDER