By james art 
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This Friday is the Round of 16 in the Iowa High School Football Playoffs, featuring three Ames-area teams.
Gilbert, the Class 4A District 4 champion, will take an 8-1 record into the 4A round of 16 against Waverly-Shell Rock (6-3) on Friday in Gilbert. Nevada (7-2) will also host a 3A round of 16 game this Friday after winning the 3A District 6 title.
The Cubs will host Bishop Heelan (6-3) at 7 pm on Friday at Cub Stadium in Nevada.
Ballard (5-4) will advance to the 4A playoff round. The Bombers will be at defending 4A state champion Lewis Central (8-1) on Friday in Council Bluffs at 7 p.m.
Here’s what’s ahead for the Ames Area High School Football Round of 16 games.
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Iowa High School Football Playoff Schedule Round of 16
Class 4A: Gilbert vs. Waverly-Shell Rock at Tiger Stadium in Gilbert, 7 p.m.
Class 4A: Ballard vs. Lewis Central at Council Bluffs, 7 p.m
Class 3A: Bishop Heelan vs. Nevada at Cub Stadium in Nevada, 7 p.m
Joe Randleman covers high school sports for the Ames Tribune. Contact him at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter at @JoeRandleman
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