Braden Wessel returned a punt 70 yards for a touchdown with 1:47 left to put Audubon on top of WACO 34-30. A few plays later Manny Beisswenger came up with a game clinching interception to send the Wheelers back to the dome for the second time in three years. Audubon Head Coach Sean Birks said it was a hard fought win.

The Audubon defense had just came up with a big stop to force WACO to punt the ball back before Wessel took it to the house. Coach Birks was elated to see Wessel’s big moment.

Audubon continues a historic run for the program. The Wheelers were Runners-Up in 2019 and fell just short of the semis last year. Coach Birks said he knew this group had a chance to be special when they got to high school.

The Wheelers improved to 10-1 on the season and will get a rematch for the semifinals. Audubon will face the CAM Cougars next Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. Our coverage will start at 9:00 a.m. on KJAN.