Cedar Rapids Washington Dominates Waterloo East 52-20
The Washington Warriors closed their football season with a decisive victory at Kingston Stadium.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Football
Cedar Rapids Washington concluded its season with a 52-20 win over Waterloo East. The performance was highlighted by Uweza Kalolero, who rushed for 408 yards and five touchdowns.
Why it matters
The victory showcased a successful strategic focus on high-volume rushing to generate explosive plays. This win allowed the Warriors to finish their campaign with a 4-5 record, while Waterloo East ended at 3-6.
Uweza Kalolero dominated with 408 rushing yards on 40 carries and five touchdowns, contributing to a total of 453 team rushing yards. Waterloo East recorded 345 total offensive yards, including 173 receiving yards from Gianni Gary.
The players
Uweza Kalolero
The Cedar Rapids Washington player finished the season with 1,576 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.
Gianni Gary
The Waterloo East player recorded 173 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the season finale.
The details
The Washington offense utilized a run-heavy game plan, with Kalolero scoring on both a 4-yard quarterback sneak and a 16-yard run during the first half. The defense supported the effort by recording four sacks and forcing four turnovers, three of which were interceptions.
Timeline
The football game occurred at Kingston Stadium on October 22, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This game marks the conclusion of the 2026 high school football regular season schedule, providing a final data point for team evaluations. The result finalizes the win-loss records for both programs as they head into the off-season.
Uweza Kalolero finished his season with 1,576 rushing yards, marking him as a high-production focal point for future scouting reports. The Warriors' defense concluded their year with a strong performance by forcing four turnovers against Waterloo East.
The takeaway
Concentrating offensive resources on a single high-performing back can yield significant offensive output even late in the season. Players and coaches can utilize these final season statistics as a baseline for off-season conditioning and development.
Further reading
Find more local updates on the Cedar Rapids Football page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Gazette.
