Those two signature trademarks of the tradition-rich E-Hawk football program ran into an unstoppable force in the form of Council Bluffs St. Albert here Saturday at the UNI-Dome.

Despite a typical valiant effort, No. 1 Emmetsburg (12-1 overall) was denied in its bid for a 10th state crown in school history, dropping a 24-6 Class 1A semifinal decision to the second-ranked Falcons (13-0).

"We have nothing to hang our heads about and had a great season," EHS head coach Mike Dunlap said. "This (setback) obviously wasn't what we wanted, but (yesterday) just wasn't our day."

Forced to punt on their first four drives of the game, the E-Hawks...

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