North Polk Wins First State Football Title in School History
North Polk Wins First State Football Title in School History
November 21, 2024
CEDAR FALLS — North Polk made history Thursday, capturing the school's first-ever state championship with a 24-14 win over Pella in the Class 4A title game at the UNI-Dome.
QB Nathan Feldmann rolls over a defender for a Comet touchdown in the 4A State Championship in Cedar Falls. Hunter Fleshner/North Polk CSD
As they have all season, the Comets' dynamic rushing attack was the difference maker. Behind dominant play from North Polk’s offensive line, the Comets controlled the line of scrimmage and set the tempo, fueling a powerful dual-threat ground game.
The offense rushed for over 300 yards, on the backs of running back BJ Tate who carried the ball 31 times for 152 yards, and quarterback Nathan Feldmann rushing 21 times for 117 yards. Feldmann accounted for all three of North Polk’s touchdowns.
Pella stayed within striking distance with two big plays — an 89-yard touchdown pass and a 39-yard interception return for a score — but the Comets never trailed. North Polk answered each of Pella's scores, with Feldmann’s 5-yard run in the third quarter pushing the lead to 14 points. The Comets sealed the victory with a clutch 21-yard field goal from Liam Triplett, putting North Polk up by 10 points and securing the school’s first-ever state football title.
To commemorate this historic victory and celebrate the undefeated season, North Polk High School will host a celebration on Monday, November 25, at 6:45 p.m. in the North Polk High School Auditorium (immediately following the 5th grade music concert). The event will feature reflections from players and coaches on the championship win and the unforgettable season.
The victory caps off a historic, undefeated season for North Polk. Congratulations again to the Comet Football Team players, coaches, and staff, for making history and bringing home the Class 4A State Football Championship!
