Photo by David Borer: Jaxon Cherry runs the ball for Webster City on Friday against Nevada in a Class 3A state football playoff game.

WEBSTER CITY — Jaxon Cherry scored three touchdowns and the Webster City defense dominated at the line of scrimmage once again in a commanding 27-7 victory here Friday night over Nevada.

With the win, the No. 10 (Class 3A) Lynx (8-2 overall) advance to the quarterfinals, where they will travel to second-ranked Creston next Friday night. The Panthers knocked off Harlan, 35-27.

Cherry and Briar Klaver each found the end zone in the first half, with Cherry adding two short runs to paydirt in the third quarter to put the game away.

Webster City’s career rushing leader, Cherry carried the ball 31 times for 200 yards. The senior had 88 yards in the opening half and 112 the rest of the way.

Keegan Hisler added 58 yards rushing to help balance things out. The senior recovered a fumble in the third that led to the final score of the game.

Both of the early touchdowns for Webster City came off extended drives, with the first covering 66 and the second going 77.

Cael Nixon also had a fumble recovery in the third for the Lynx, who have won five games in a row after a 3-2 start to the campaign.

During this current win streak, the Webster City defense has allowed just 33 total points, with no opponent scoring over 13.

Nevada finally got on the board in the fourth down 27-0.

The Lynx have now won each of the last three meetings with the Cubs (7-3). This was the first time the two have played since 2011.