Bettendorf's defense shutout the Assumption Knights 22-0 in a showdown of unbeaten and top-ranked teams Thursday (Sept. 13) at Brady Street Stadium.
After a scoreless first half, the Bulldogs scored early in the third quarter when receiver Colin Sandeman caught a 51-yard touchdown pass.
Later in the third, an errant punt snap over the head of the Assumption punter resulted in a safety.
The Bulldog running game wore down the Assumption defense in the second half, and halfback Jake Eikenberry scored twice on runs of 7 and 10 yards to ice the victory.
Bettendorf, ranked first in the state 4A poll, has not yet given up a point this season, moving to 3-0 in the MAC. Assumption was third in last week's state 4A football rankings.
