Friday night at 7 p.m., Lacona will host the KCCI Week 7 Wild Card matchup, featuring Moravia High School taking on Southeast Warren. The game, selected by voters on the KCCI Facebook page, offers both programs a chance to extend their seasons after recent successes and setbacks.

Moravia enters with momentum

Moravia arrives at 4‑2 after a 42‑28 homecoming victory over Baxter last week. Senior quarterback Kale Moore leads the eight‑player class with 16 touchdown passes, adding 1,083 passing yards and 244 rushing yards. His dual‑threat ability makes him a focal point of Moravia’s offense.

Supporting Moore, senior running back Blake Ewing has amassed 523 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, while junior wide receiver Casen Woodward tops the team with 26 catches for 396 yards and five scores. Defensively, Moravia boasts 13 interceptions, second only to Bedford’s 15. Moore contributed five picks, and Woodward added four. Linebacker Ewing leads the squad with 42.5 tackles, six tackles for loss and a sack. Senior Clayton Robinson also shines with nine tackles for loss and three sacks.

Southeast Warren looks to rebound

Southeast Warren (3‑3) is coming off a two‑game losing streak, dropping 28‑26 at Montezuma on Sept. 25 and 22‑6 at Lenox last Friday. Junior quarterback Sawyer Allen has completed 47 of 74 attempts for 565 yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions. Running back Tucker Dierking leads the ground game with 654 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Defensively, senior Cael Dop tops the class with 54.5 tackles and ranks second in sacks with 11. Sophomore Gunner Weatherman adds four interceptions, one of which he returned 70 yards for a touchdown, highlighting the unit’s play‑making potential.

What to watch

The contest will likely hinge on which team can protect the ball better and capitalize on scoring opportunities. Moravia’s balanced attack and higher interception total give them a slight edge, but Southeast Warren’s ground game and defensive playmakers could swing momentum.

Fans from both schools are expected to fill the stands in Lacona, supporting their teams and enjoying the community atmosphere that high‑school football brings to the region.

Game details

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday at the Lacona high school field. The game will be featured in KCCI’s Friday Night Hype coverage, with highlights to follow later in the evening.

Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.