WEBSTER CITY, Ia. — The Webster City Lynx football team returns to the gridiron for the final time in 2026 on Friday Night, as they host the MOC-Floyd Valley Dutchmen in Class 3A, District 1 action for senior night at Lynx Field. Webster City enters at 1-7, while MOC-Floyd Valley enters at 3-5, as the Dutchmen lead the all-time series 1-0, winning the 2025 meeting by a score of 39-18.
MOC-Floyd Valley enters at 3-5, with wins over Unity Christian, Storm Lake and Humboldt, with losses to Central Lyon/George-Little Rock, Le Mars, Algona, Bishop Heelan and Sioux Center. A different looking offense from a year ago, the Dutchmen are led by senior quarterback Trycen Groendyke, who’s thrown for over, 1,400 yards and 9 touchdowns, while rushing for another 159 yards and 5 scores. Groendyke’s favorite target has been senior receiver Albear Van Zee, who’s caught 28 passes for 574 yards and 4 touchdowns, as junior Hudson Kleinhesselink has 26 catches for 388 yards and 3 scores, while fellow junior Tucker Doughan leads the team with 37 receptions for 262 yards and 2 scores. The Dutchmen’s rushing attack has been a struggle, as junior Cargan Miller leads the team with 248 yards and a touchdown, while fellow junior Chase Carmichael has 238 yards and a touchdown. MOC-Floyd Valley’s offensive line is a younger one, but still has veterans in Levi Roos and Parker Plathe.
Defensively, the Dutchmen are strong in the back seven, starting with the linebacking core cemented by seniors Burke Uhl, Levi Roos and Lane Pottebaum. Uhl leads the team with 49 tackles, 3.5 TFL and a sack, Pottebaum follows with 47.5 tackles, 7 TFL and a sack, while Levi Roos has 30 tackles and 3.5 TFL. The secondary has had playmakers, as junior Hudson Kleinhesselink leads the unit with 3 interceptions, as senior Albear Van Zee has added 2 interceptions. Junior Tucker Doughan leads the defensive line with 22.5 tackles, 6 TFL and 3.5 sacks.
LISTEN: MOC-Floyd Valley coach Grant Hegstad previews Webster City
Webster City will look to wrap the 2026 season with a senior night victory, after falling at Algona 42-10 in a contest that the Lynx led 10-7 after the opening kickoff of the 2nd half. The Lynx offense will look to play keep away from the MOC-Floyd Valley offense, while providing pressure on Dutchmen quarterback Tryce Groendyke will be a priority.
LISTEN: Webster City coach Andy Brim preview MOC-Floyd Valley
Kickoff is slated for 7 PM on Friday Night at Lynx Field, and can be heard on AM 1570/FM 99.1 KZWC, online at kqradio.com, and on the KQWC App.