The Sigourney-Keota Cobra football team looks to keep the momentum rolling this week when they gear up for Homecoming 2023 against Colfax-Mingo in Sigourney. The Snakes are red hot, winners of five straight, including a statement 42-15 victory over Pella Christian a week ago. The Cobras rolled up 397 yards of total offense, 316 of that on the ground. Kale Clarahan had 22 carries for 139 yards and two scores. Isaac Bruns finished with 10 totes for 100 yards and a touchdown. Sawyer Stout had 138 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns, one on the ground and two through the air. Cole Kindred caught both scores totaling 81 yards. The SK defense finished with four tackles for loss, Brady Clark had six stops. Kindred picked off two passes. Sigourney-Keota is ranked No. 5 this week in the latest Class 1A poll from the Iowa Associated Press. The Cobras score 36 points per game and give up 16. They average 368 yards of offense per night, 328 on the ground. Clarahan has 762 yards on 94 carries and 10 scores. Stout is 10 of 24 through the air for 329 yards, three touchdowns and four picks. Kindred has six grabs, three touchdowns and 298 yards. Jake Moore has 29 stops and as a group, the SK defense has 12 takeaways. The Cobras are in the top 10 of 1A in 14 different team and individual stat categories.

Colfax Mingo is 1-5 this year and in search of their first district win. They were shut out by Pleasantville 39-0 last week. The Tigerhawks were outgained 269 to 155, and turned the ball over three times. Cael Bracewell was six of 13 passing for 65 yards to lead the way, Cason Fitch had six tackles. Anthony Camp and Kaden Dalton recorded takeaways. This season, the Tigerhawks score 10 points per game and give up 32. They average 260 yards per night, 160 through the air. Bracewell is 78 of 165 passing for 903 yards, five picks and three scores. His favorite target is Shane Hostetter with 37 grabs for 420 yards. Bracewell also leads the rush game with 86 carries 321 yards and six scores. Isiah Baucom has 25 tackles. The Tigerhawks have nine takeaways this year. This week, Cobra head coach Jared Jensen talked about what went well for his team in their win over Pella Christian a week ago, and how they can find success this week. He said, “(Pella Christian) was the first game this year where we felt like we set the bar as a whole game. Other games, maybe we had done well offensively or defensively, our special teams has kind of been up and down, but last week, we played at a high level in all three facets of the game. To be successful in the long run you have to be able to compete and win with offense, defense and special teams. Fundamentally, our guys are where they need to be. Scheme-wise, we can continue to get a little better in a lot of different areas. It’s about excelling, reaching the bar you set, and trying to exceed that bar every game from here on out. We know Colfax-Mingo is in a tough position. It’s probably a game we should win, but you can’t overlook anything. Now you set the bar, and you play against your best.”

Homecoming football gets underway Friday night at 7p.m. at the Snake Pit in Sigourney.