Area Shrine Bowl participants and coaches

 CEDAR FALLS -- Ethan Knudson and Max Langenfeld of Harlan Community and Martin Olson of Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton each participated in the 44th annual Iowa Shrine Bowl All-Star Football Classic, held Saturday, July 23, at the UNI-Dome. The three area players - all 2016 graduates - played for the South Squad, which was defeated by the North, 49-35, in the highest-scoring Shrine Bowl to date. Each year, the Shrine Bowl event raises money for The Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.
 Knudson served as the kicker for the South, making all five of his PAT attempts and also handling kickoff duties. Langenfeld was the starting center for the South while Olson played on the defensive line and made several tackles. The entire South squad also sang the national anthem prior to the game.