WEBSTER CITY, Ia. — The Webster City Lynx football team returns to the field on Friday Night, as they host the Bishop Heelan Crusaders in Class 3A, District 1 action for homecoming night at Lynx Field. Webster City enters at 1-5, while Bishop Heelan enters at 3-3, as the Crusaders lead the all-time series 2-0 dating back to 2014, as Heelan won the 2025 matchup by a score of 28-6 in Sioux City.
Bishop Heelan enters fresh off a 33-0 shutout of MOC-Floyd Valley in Orange City in Week 6 for their first district win. The Crusaders also have wins over LeMars and Sioux City North, with losses to (4A) #2 Sergeant Bluff-Luton, (5A) #6 Sioux City East, and a district-opening loss to (3A) #3 Sioux Center. The focal point of the Crusaders offense has been quarterback Elijah Mielke, who’s thrown for over 1,100 yards and 7 touchdowns, while rushing for 4 more scores. Mielke’s favorite target has been senior receiver Grant Whitcomb, who’s caught 17 passes for 443 yards and 3 touchdowns, as Prince Weagbah has 13 receptions for 236 yards and 3 scores. Jonathon Hope has returned from an early injury and accounted for 9 catches for 173 yards, while Jesse Maas has 10 catches for 114 yards and a touchdown. The Crusaders rushing attack has yet to take off, as junior Dylan Knapp has just under 200 yards, but 7 rushing touchdowns.
Defensively, the Crusaders have been led by a young, yet linebacking core and secondary throughout much of the year. Bodee Schramm has 22 tackles, 4.5 TFL and 3 sacks, as Finnigan Peck has 25 tackles, 3 TFL and 1.5 sacks. In the secondary, senior Grant Whitcomb has 4 interceptions to go with 17.5 tackles and 5 TFL, as fellow corner Prince Weagbah has a team-high 26 tackles, while Dylan Knapp has 2 interceptions. The defensive line, while quieter, still has some impressive pieces, led by senior Max Aesoph, who has a unit-high 23.5 tackles, 5 TFL and 1.5 sacks. Fellow senior Nolan Muecke has recorded 12 tackles.
LISTEN: Bishop Heelan coach Jon LaFleur previews Webster City
Webster City football looks to rebound after a tough road loss to (3A) third-ranked Sioux Center, as the Lynx did put together one of their top offensive outputs of the season by rushing for nearly 230 yards as a team. Webster City’s defense will need to provide pressure of Elijah Mielke in order to keep the ball out of the hands of the Crusaders perimeter playmakers.
LISTEN: Webster City coach Andy Brim previews Bishop Heelan
Kickoff is slated for 7 PM on Friday Night from Lynx Field, and can be heard on AM 1570/FM 99.1 KZWC, online at kqradio.com and on the new KZWC Streaming App.