Boone wrapped up its 2026 football season Friday, October 23, at Goeppinger Field, falling to No. 8-ranked Glenwood in the Class 4A District 6 finale.
The Rams proved why they are headed to the postseason, defeating the Toreadors 31-3 in Boone’s final game of the year.
The contest marked the end of the season and the final home game for Boone, while Glenwood closed the regular season with momentum heading into the Class 4A playoffs.
The Toreadors’ only points came on a field goal by Noel Malin, who connected to put Boone on the scoreboard.
Boone quarterback Abel Tungesvik completed 11 of 23 passes for 78 yards.
The Toreadors spread the ball among several receivers, led by Maddox McIntyre, who caught two passes for a team-best 30 yards.
McIntyre also led Boone on the ground with 16 rushing yards on four carries.
Ryder Hilsabeck added three receptions for 22 yards, while Patrick Houser and Braxton Gifford each recorded three catches for 13 yards.
Defensively, Boone was led by Trent Eckard, who finished with 7.5 tackles and a half tackle for loss.
Romero Young contributed 6.5 tackles, while Braxton Gifford added 5.5 stops.
George Grote recorded 4.5 tackles and one tackle for loss, and RJ Lennon contributed 4.5 tackles with a half tackle for loss.
Patrick Houser, Silas Jungck, and Kevin Luong each finished with 2.5 tackles.
Boone concluded the season at 3-6 overall and 1-4 in district competition.
Glenwood finished the year with a 7-2 overall record and a 4-1 mark in district play, earning one of the district’s playoff berths.
Council Bluffs Lewis Central and Adel-DeSoto-Minburn also advanced from District 6.
Jill Lutz reporting
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