Garrett Packer had 49 yards rushing and a score in the loss, while Philip Bower ran for 127 yards on 21 carries for the Royals (5-2, 4-1). Packer was leading tackler for the Royals with four solo stops and eight assists, while Bryce Niemeyer had two solo tackles, nine assists, two tackles for loss and one quarterback sack.

Meskwaki falls in abbreviated game

MESKWAKI — The Meskwaki football team lost 30-8 to Twin Cedars an 8-Man District 5 game shortened to two-and-a-half quarters because of the weather.

Taurice Grant went 6-for-17 passing for 58 yards and two interceptions for the Warriors (0-7, 0-5). Grant was also the leading rusher for Meskwaki, going for 47 yards and a touchdown off 11 carries. Taté Bear hauled in all six completions from Grant for 58 yards.

Defensively, Miko Youngbear led the Warriors with five solo tackles and one assist against the Sabres (3-4, 2-3).

Friday’s Area Scores:

Belmond-Klemme 30, BCLUW 6

AGWSR 38, Clarksville 0

HLV 63, Colo-NESCO 14

Colfax-Mingo 47, GMG 0

Nashua-Plainfield 14, Grundy Center 13

Twin Cedars 30, Meskwaki 8

Decorah 49, South Tama 6

East Marshall 27, Saydel 0, suspended

Saturday’s Games:

Hudson at Gladbrook-Reinbeck, 3 p.m.

Marshalltown at Fort Dodge, 4 p.m.

East Marshall at Saydel, 7:30 p.m., continuation

Monday’s Games:

South Hardin at West Marshall, 6 p.m.

Grand View Christian at North Tama, 6 p.m.