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GLADBROOK -- The sixth-ranked Gladbrook-Reinbeck football team breezed into the second round of the state playoffs, splattering Springville 47-7 in the opening round of 8-Man play Friday night at "The Pit."
The Rebels (9-0) averaged 9.2 yards per play on offense, had three takeaways and held the Orioles (4-6) scoreless until the fourth quarter. G-R led 47-0 by halftime and stormed into the round of 16.
Gladbrook-Reinbeck will host Montezuma (8-1) on Friday, Oct. 30, after the Braves beat North Tama, 26-20, in their first-round matchup.
G-R junior quarterback Bennett Sieh threw three touchdown passes and ran for two more scores. He was 5-for-5 passing with two TD passes to Devin Boldt and another to Cole Gramer. Kooper Larsen added two grabs for 26 yards.
Sieh rushed eight times for 61 yards and two TDs, Treyvon Herron had 88 yards and two rushing touchdowns, and the Rebels rolled into the next round.
Gramer led the G-R defense with seven tackles, Brayden Utter had six stops, and Mason Heise had 3.5 tackles and a fumble recovery. Brayton Dripps and Laken Thesing both intercepted passes.