CEDAR FALLS — Van Meter is on to the Iowa high school football state championship game, despite playing with one arm tied behind its back.

Or rather, with the dominant hand of running back turned wide receiver and linebacker Tate Doggett in a cast.

The senior standout missed half of the regular season with a broken arm, returned to the field two weeks ago and proved to be the difference-maker in the Bulldogs’ 14-6 win over Osage on Nov. 15 in the Class 2A semifinals.

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