Previewing Top 10 Week 1 Games Across the State

Dowling Catholic’s Sam Drexler (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Redzone)

Rob Howe August 26, 2025 @ 10:42 AM

Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: howe30 in the coupon code area   I considered choosing a top game in each classification for our weekly previews but decided against that format. Picking the Top 10 contests overall seems like a more inclusive way of going about it.   Here they are for Week 1:   SERGEANT BLUFF-LUTON AT BISHOP HEELAN   In a series marked by winning streaks, Sergeant Bluff-Luton has enjoyed the upper hand of late. The Warriors won last year's meeting, 42-23, and have taken 10 of the last 11 matchups. They move up to 4A this season after reaching the 3A semifinals last year when they lost by a point to eventual champion Wahlert Catholic. Heelan reached the state title game in 2023, when they beat Sergeant Bluff-Luton for the first time since 2014. Both teams can use this game as a measuring stick.   Players to Watch   Sergeant Bluff-Luton -  [player_tooltip player_id='1692983' first='Isaiah' last='Jervik']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/isaiah-jervik/"></a> , QB; Bo Koedam, RB/DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1529036' first='Ryan' last='Husen']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/ryan-husen/"></a> , RB; [player_tooltip player_id='1370736' first='Joey' last='Hardy']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/joey-hardy/"></a> , LB/TE; [player_tooltip player_id='1421471' first='Gavin' last='Warren']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/gavin-warren/"></a> , WR/DB; Abram Keokenchanh, LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1840100' first='Xavier' last='Jones']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/xavier-jones-3/"></a> , LB.   Heelan - [player_tooltip player_id='1222862' first='Noah' last='Conley'], QB; [player_tooltip player_id='1238514' first='Kasen' last='Thomas'], LB/RB; [player_tooltip player_id='1269122' first='Avery' last='Favors'], RB/LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1844674' first='Anthony' last='White'], WR/DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1242255' first='Caden' last='Lester'], WR/DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1844698' first='Zack' last='Harpenau'], LB/RB; Max Aesoph, DL/OL.   LEWIS CENTRAL AT NORTH POLK   The Titans, 2024 state semifinalists, travel east to take on the defending 4A champions. North Polk finds out what it has in a new season after a lot of graduation losses. Lewis Central brings back many key pieces and could be ready to get back on top of the class.   Players to Watch   Lewis Central - [player_tooltip player_id='755592' first='Jacob' last='Jefferis']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jacob-jefferis/"></a> , RB/LB; [player_tooltip player_id='401672' first='Jimmy' last='Scott']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jimmy-scott-2/"></a> , K/WR/DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1583687' first='Braydan' last='Doss']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/braydan-doss/"></a> , RB/LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1619876' first='Peyton' last='Phippen']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/peyton-phippen/"></a> , WR/DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1619939' first='Leo' last='Tatum']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/leo-tatum/"></a> , DB/WR; [player_tooltip player_id='1359966' first='Thad' last='Nettles']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/thad-nettles/"></a> , LS/DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1814161' first='Braxton' last='Buthe']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/braxton-buthe/"></a> , LB; Brody Applegate, LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1620003' first='Paxton' last='Blanchard']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/paxton-blanchard/"></a> , LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1804233' first='Kyle' last='Walling']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/kyle-walling/"></a> , DL; Jackson Cooper, OL/DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1197453' first='Kyler' last='McNeal']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/kyler-mcneal/"></a> , DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1207814' first='Hunter' last='Infanger']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/hunter-infanger/"></a> , OL.   North Polk - Benjamin Glasgow, WR/DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1240437' first='Bryce' last='Burke']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/bryce-burke/"></a> , DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1760678' first='Brady' last='Cathcart']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/brady-cathcart/"></a> , DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1620124' first='Micah' last='Sands']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/micah-sands/"></a> , DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1699692' first='Chase' last='Miller']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/chase-miller-7/"></a> , DL/OL; Mason Ackerman, DL/TE; [player_tooltip player_id='1644899' first='Hunter' last='Bacino']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/hunter-bacino/"></a> , OL.   CEDAR FALLS AT LIBERTY   The Lightning will be replacing a lot after reaching the state semifinals for the first time in program history. Cedar Falls brings back enough firepower to make a postseason run in 2025. Like other games on this list, this contest will be revealing for both programs.   Players to Watch   Cedar Falls - [player_tooltip player_id='1221971' first='Leyton' last='Wolf']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/leyton-wolf/"></a><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/leyton-wolf/"></a>, [player_tooltip player_id='1221961' first='William' last='Remmert'], [player_tooltip player_id='1810957' first='Trey' last='Reuter']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/trey-reuter/"></a> , [player_tooltip player_id='1619415' first='Jack' last='Carter']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jack-carter-2/"></a><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jack-carter-2/"></a>, [player_tooltip player_id='1221969' first='Jaden' last='Ubben']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jaden-ubben/"></a><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jaden-ubben/"></a>, [player_tooltip player_id='1619350' first='Tyler' last='Hermansen']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/tyler-hermansen/"></a><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/tyler-hermansen/"></a>, [player_tooltip player_id='1221958' first='Ian' last='Fuchtman']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/ian-fuchtman/"></a> , [player_tooltip player_id='1584432' first='Brayden' last='Hanks']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/brayden-hanks/"></a><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/brayden-hanks/"></a>, [player_tooltip player_id='1619460' first='Camden' last='Wroe']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/camden-wroe/"></a><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/camden-wroe/"></a>, [player_tooltip player_id='1619341' first='Kyle' last='Bailey']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/kyle-bailey/"></a><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/kyle-bailey/"></a>, [player_tooltip player_id='1617646' first='Izzah' last='Grandon']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/izzah-grandon/"></a><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/izzah-grandon/"></a>, [player_tooltip player_id='1248121' first='Cael' last='Harms']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/cael-harms/"></a> and [player_tooltip player_id='1221959' first='Hayden' last='Bishop']. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/hayden-bishop/"></a>   Liberty -  [player_tooltip player_id='1552779' first='Reece' last='Rettig']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/reece-rettig/"></a> , QB; [player_tooltip player_id='1617592' first='Brody' last='Beaver']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/brody-beaver/"></a> , RB; [player_tooltip player_id='1548918' first='Logan' last='Laubenthal']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/logan-laubenthal/"></a> , WR/DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1552812' first='Landon' last='Bell']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/landon-bell/"></a> , TE/LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1619461' first='Keshawn' last='Wyldon']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/keshawn-wyldon/"></a> , DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1617593' first='Pryor' last='Reiners']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/pryor-reiners/"></a> , DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1361347' first='Adrian' last='Clerry']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/adrian-clerry/"></a> , DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1810867' first='Jackson' last='Williams']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jackson-williams-7/"></a> , DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1619345' first='Quayshon' last='Harrington-Johnson']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/quayshon-harrington-johnson/"></a> , DL; Collin Weis, K.   WAUKEE NORTHWEST AT ANKENY   Northwest has been building its program to compete with the heavyweights in Class 5A. Ankeny is traditionally one of the state's top programs. Both of these schools have dreams of deep playoff runs, and this game will let them know where they stand in that pursuit.   Players to Watch   Northwest - [player_tooltip player_id='1204436' first='Mack' last='Heitland']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/mack-heitland/"></a> , QB; [player_tooltip player_id='1361719' first='Ryan' last='Woodruff']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/ryan-woodruff/"></a> , RB; [player_tooltip player_id='1204437' first='Jordon' last='Green']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jordon-green/"></a> , WR; [player_tooltip player_id='1619612' first='Elliot' last='Combe']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/elliot-combe/"></a> , WR; [player_tooltip player_id='1295632' first='Isaiah' last='Oliver']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/isaiah-oliver/"></a> , WR; [player_tooltip player_id='1240480' first='Brady' last='Fitz']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/brady-fitz/"></a> , LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1204438' first='Joe' last='Vinyard']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/joe-vinyard/"></a> , LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1619520' first='Blake' last='Ludwig']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/blake-ludwig/"></a> , DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1619483' first='Austin' last='Van Horn']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/austin-van-horn/"></a> , LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1685849' first='Anel' last='Heco']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/anel-heco/"></a> , DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1240481' first='Jackson' last='Davis']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jackson-davis-3/"></a> , DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1240556' first='Greyson' last='Beattie']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/greyson-beattie/"></a> , OL.   Ankeny -  [player_tooltip player_id='401669' first='Daniel' last='Larmie'], RB; [player_tooltip player_id='897474' first='Andrew' last='Brandhorst']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/andrew-brandhorst/"></a> , WR; [player_tooltip player_id='1619654' first='Owen' last='Fischer']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/owen-fischer/"></a> , WR; [player_tooltip player_id='1105160' first='Dawson' last='Whitinger']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/dawson-whitinger/"></a> , LB; La'Marious Clark, DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1619403' first='Nathan' last='Becker']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/nathan-becker/"></a> ; LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1687041' first='Owen' last='Liechti']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/owen-liechti/"></a> , OL; [player_tooltip player_id='1238537' first='Zach' last='Breitbach'], OL.   ANKENY CENTENNIAL AT SOUTHEAST POLK   The four-time defending state champion Rams created a difficult path to their latest title with an up-and-down 2024 regular season. They'll try to get off on the right football against a Centennial program hungry for more after coming up short of the Final Four a year ago.   Players to Watch   Centennial -  [player_tooltip player_id='401673' first='Javaris' last='Morgan']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/javaris-morgan/"></a> , RB; [player_tooltip player_id='1692342' first='Kane' last='Brooks']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/kane-brooks/"></a> , TE; [player_tooltip player_id='513361' first='Carlos' last='Blount Jr']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/carlos-blount-jr/"></a> ., LB; Brandon Bogseth, DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1227598' first='Houston' last='Luce']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/houston-luce/"></a> , DL; [player_tooltip player_id='533048' first='Braylin' last='Dieken-Keahey']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/braylin-dieken-keahey/"></a> , OL; [player_tooltip player_id='1221970' first='Carter' last='Schutty']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/carter-schutty/"></a> , OL; [player_tooltip player_id='1696608' first='Camden' last='McAtee']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/camden-mcatee/"></a> , OL.   Southeast Polk -  [player_tooltip player_id='401671' first='Drew' last='Thompson']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/drew-thompson/"></a> , RB; [player_tooltip player_id='1630199' first='Teague' last='Cantrall']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/teague-cantrall/"></a> , TE; [player_tooltip player_id='1619426' first='Brayden' last='Lewis']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/brayden-lewis/"></a> , DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1238623' first='Lafoy' last='Hall Jr']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/lafoy-hall-jr/"></a> ., DE; [player_tooltip player_id='1619443' first='Jack' last='Hope']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jack-hope/"></a> , LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1619382' first='Joel' last='Thompson']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/joel-thompson-2/"></a> , DL; D'Anthony Davis, DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1825794' first='Samer' last='Arafa']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/samer-arafa/"></a> , K; [player_tooltip player_id='1221954' first='Cael' last='Roberts']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/cael-roberts/"></a> , OL; [player_tooltip player_id='1198121' first='Nathaniel' last='']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/[player_tooltip player_id='1198121' first='Nathaniel' last='']/"></a> Sleh, OL; [player_tooltip player_id='1699955' first='Giovanni' last='Wilson']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/giovanni-wilson/"></a> , OL.   DOWLING CATHOLIC VS WDM VALLEY (VALLEY STADIUM)   Usually in the running for game of the year in this state, this heated rivalry is only a starting point for a pair of teams chasing a state championship. They return a lot from their 2024 state semifinalist teams, Valley winning the meeting the UNI-Dome after the Maroons took the regular-season meeting. They've split the last four matchups in the series.   Players to Watch   Dowling - [player_tooltip player_id='401674' first='Joey' last='Nahas']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/joey-nahas/"></a> , QB; [player_tooltip player_id='1619623' first='Sam' last='Drexler']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/sam-drexler/"></a> , WR; [player_tooltip player_id='856072' first='Ian' last='Middleton']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/ian-middleton/"></a> , RB/DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1240476' first='Cohen' last='Shelton']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/cohen-shelton/"></a> , RB; [player_tooltip player_id='1240478' first='Joel' last='Sankoh']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/joel-sankoh/"></a> , LB/DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1619515' first='Jackson' last='Miller']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jackson-miller-7/"></a> , DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1619297' first='Ryan' last='Bobo']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/ryan-bobo/"></a> , DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1362510' first='Jack' last='Trump']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jack-trump/"></a> , OL; [player_tooltip player_id='1240479' first='Josh' last='Miller']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/josh-miller-4/"></a> , OL; [player_tooltip player_id='1617528' first='Brady' last='Hagan']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/brady-hagan/"></a> , OL; [player_tooltip player_id='1583613' first='Carter' last='Barrett']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/carter-barrett-2/"></a> , OL; [player_tooltip player_id='1286887' first='Evan' last='Mitchell']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/evan-mitchell/"></a> , OL.   Valley - [player_tooltip player_id='283946' first='Jayden' last='McGregory']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jayden-mcgregory/"></a> , DB/WR; [player_tooltip player_id='401870' first='Drake' last='DeGroote']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/drake-degroote/"></a> , QB; [player_tooltip player_id='283945' first='Jayden' last='Brown']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jayden-brown-3/"></a> , WR; [player_tooltip player_id='1619456' first='Miciah' last='LeLaCheur']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/miciah-lelacheur/"></a> , DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1241420' first='Luke' last='Wolter']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/luke-wolter/"></a> , LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1241401' first='Alonzo' last='Jimenez']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/alonzo-jimenez/"></a> , DL; Benjamin Booth, DL.   BETTENDORF AT PLEASANT VALLEY   Another rivalry game, these regularly-strong programs will be replacing a lot of production lost to graduation. They won't be able to ease into that transition with this matchup in Week 1. On the plus side, they'll show each other what is working and what needs fixing. The Bulldogs have captured the last two meetings after PV won four in a row.   Players to Watch   Bettendorf -  [player_tooltip player_id='217007' first='Jack' last='Wessel']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jack-wessel-2/"></a> , ATH; [player_tooltip player_id='1240429' first='Hayden' last='Morrison']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/hayden-morrison/"></a> , WR; [player_tooltip player_id='1240430' first='Henry' last='Gillies']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/henry-gillies/"></a> , DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1361135' first='Tyler' last='Nielsen']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/tyler-nielsen/"></a> , DB; [player_tooltip player_id='401666' first='Armon' last='Williams']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/armon-williams/"></a> , DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1609271' first='Gavin' last='Stecker']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/gavin-stecker/"></a> , LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1617635' first='Nick' last='Schaich']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/nick-schaich/"></a> , DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1240428' first='Cam' last='Scupham']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/cam-scupham/"></a> , K; [player_tooltip player_id='1240432' first='Owen' last='Schertz']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/owen-schertz/"></a> , OL.   Pleasant Valley - [player_tooltip player_id='1619479' first='Micah' last='Herlich']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/micah-herlich/"></a> , RB/DB; Gavin Barber, RB/LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1691196' first='Graham' last='Rima']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/graham-rima/"></a> , DB; Evan Barr, LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1617632' first='Luke' last='Knutson']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/luke-knutson/"></a> , LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1584396' first='Dane' last='Cox']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/dane-cox/"></a> , DL.   IOWA CITY WEST AT IOWA CITY HIGH   The Battle for the Boot pits two teams with a lot of talent lost to graduation against each other at Bates Field. The Trojans return more proven talent and look like the favorite on paper. This rivalry is wild, however, and the unexpected can be expected. The Little Hawks have held the boot for the last four years after West had it for five.   Players to Watch   West -  [player_tooltip player_id='1238512' first='Julian' last='Manson']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/julian-manson/"></a> , WR/LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1699746' first='Campbell' last='Janis']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/campbell-janis/"></a> , RB/LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1238635' first='Ethan' last='Headings']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/ethan-headings/"></a> , WR/DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1692024' first='Henry' last='Elser']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/henry-elser/"></a> , WR/DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1653271' first='Adrian' last='DeWaard']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/adrian-dewaard/"></a> , DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1617656' first='Kingston' last='Swayzer'], DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1619319' first='Jackson' last='Law']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jackson-law/"></a> , DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1038029' first='James' last='Barnett']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/james-barnett/"></a> , OL/DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1238174' first='Colin' last='Whitters']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/colin-whitters/"></a> , OL/DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1699733' first='Lowden' last='Vandaele']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/lowden-vandaele/"></a> , OL; [player_tooltip player_id='1240557' first='Titan' last='Ross']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/titan-ross/"></a> , OL; Adam A Salem, K; Brady Thoma, K.   City -  [player_tooltip player_id='1215274' first='Chayse' last='Newton']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/chayse-newton/"></a> , WR;  [player_tooltip player_id='1241380' first='Iyon' last='Harris']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/iyon-harris/"></a> , ATH; [player_tooltip player_id='1619410' first='Christopher' last='Davis']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/christopher-davis-4/"></a> , DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1241382' first='KP' last='Estremera']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/kp-estremera/"></a> , DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1619488' first='Davion' last='Luckett']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/davion-luckett/"></a> , DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1583593' first='Marshall' last='Sheldon']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/marshall-sheldon/"></a> , LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1646128' first='Kane' last='Willey']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/kane-willey-2/"></a> , DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1619326' first='Raphael' last='Etuma']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/raphael-etuma/"></a> , DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1204441' first='Preston' last='Mensah']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/preston-mensah/"></a> , OL; [player_tooltip player_id='1588755' first='Coden' last='Kurtz']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/coden-kurtz/"></a> , DB.   BONDURANT-FARRAR AT WAVERLY-SHELL ROCK   Two teams with high hopes in 4A square off in Week 1. The Bluejays' three-year playoff run ended with a 2-7 year in 2024. A first-round postseason exit in '24 has the Go-Hawks hungry. This game should tell us a lot about how viable a deep run might be for these programs.   Players to Watch   Bondurant-Farrar -  [player_tooltip player_id='1583617' first='Riley' last='Vanderlinden']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/riley-vanderlinden/"></a> , WR/RB/DB; Blake Guthrie, RB; Gavin Vroegh, RB; Chase Rial, LB; Nolan Fellars, LB; Fenton Smith, LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1240435' first='James' last='Collum']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/james-collum/"></a> , DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1695856' first='Cooper' last='Moore']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/cooper-moore-2/"></a> , OL.   Waverly-Shell Rock -  [player_tooltip player_id='1631367' first='Caleb' last='Schipper']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/cole-schipper/"></a> , QB; [player_tooltip player_id='1619985' first='Brady' last='Bodensteiner']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/brady-bodensteiner/"></a> , WR/DB; Gehrig Tibbitts, WR/DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1596610' first='Jayden' last='Stephens']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jayden-stephens/"></a> , WR/DB; Kael Dewey, RB/DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1631381' first='Mason' last='Hinrichs']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/mason-hinrichs/"></a> , OL; Brady Willis, LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1827812' first='Owen' last='Lawless']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/owen-lawless/"></a> , DL/OL; [player_tooltip player_id='1240475' first='Ian' last='Sedgwick']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/ian-sedgwick/"></a> , DL/OL; [player_tooltip player_id='1240483' first='Matt' last='Langner']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/matt-langer/"></a> , DL/OL; [player_tooltip player_id='1751494' first='Gavin' last='Bockholt']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/gavin-bockholt/"></a> , K.   XAVIER AT NORTH SCOTT   North Scott reached the semifinals last season, while a banged up Saints' squad couldn't quite put it all together despite a talented roster. They bring a lot of it back this season, however, and have a chance to make a statement on the road in Week 1. North Scott is replacing a lot of production lost to graduation. A good showing here would be great for the confidence.   Players to Watch   Xavier -  [player_tooltip player_id='1238169' first='Carter' last='Hoffmann']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/carter-hoffman-2/"></a> , RB; [player_tooltip player_id='1827747' first='Cash' last='Parks']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/cash-parks/"></a> , QB; Dustin Cook, RB; [player_tooltip player_id='1619867' first='Ryan' last='Kelly']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/ryan-kelly-2/"></a> , WR; Will Forman, RB; AJ Evans, TE; [player_tooltip player_id='1827777' first='Michael' last='Bean']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/michael-bean/"></a> , DB; Caleb Loffswold, DB; Jaden DeHeus, LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1827791' first='Beau' last='Morio']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/beau-morio/"></a> , LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1620097' first='Zander' last='Armstrong']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/zander-armstrong/"></a> , DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1827797' first='Nolan' last='Wilgenbusch']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/nolan-wilgenbusch/"></a> , DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1751466' first='Andrew' last='Pladsen']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/andrew-pladsen/"></a> , OL.   North Scott -  [player_tooltip player_id='1619849' first='Evan' last='Kruse']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/evan-kruse/"></a> , RB; Brady Hubner, DB; [player_tooltip player_id='1827636' first='Landon' last='Golinghorst']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/landon-golinghorst/"></a> , DB; Ayden Tschopp, LB; Trey Feist, OL/DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1238170' first='Peyton' last='Brenner']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/peyton-brenner/"></a> , OL/DL; [player_tooltip player_id='1827657' first='Bryce' last='Stewart']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/bryce-stewart-2/"></a> , OL/DL; Benjamin Lightle, TE/LB; [player_tooltip player_id='1699658' first='Grady' last='James']<a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/grady-james/"></a> , OL.   Others of note: Ballard at Pella; Wahlert Catholic at Western Dubuque; Waterloo East vs Waterloo West (UNI-Dome); Glenwood at Atlantic; West Liberty at West Branch; Columbus Catholic at Beckman Catholic; Cherokee Washington at Kuemper Catholic; MOC-Floyd Valley at Central Lyon/George-Little Roc<a href="https://www.gobound.com/direct/teams/h202221753922b945f74fe8a54b9f83a/show">k</a>; Carlisle at Newton; Norwalk at Indianola; Waukee at Johnston; Cedar Rapids Jefferson vs Washington (Kingston Stadium); Prairie at Linn-Mar; Dallas Center-Grimes at Urbandale; Nevada at Grinnell; Assumption at Solon.

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