Class 1A Recap from Week 5:

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we enter the second half of the 2025 high school football regular season, we jump back to Class 1A, where the order at the top of the rankings remain the same. All 5 remaining undefeated teams heading into this week kept their perfect records standing, while 21 other teams in the conference currently hold winning records as they all vie for spots into this season's playoffs. We recap what went down in Class 1A Iowa across week 5 to start this weekly recap of high school football in Iowa!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Top Games:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Emmetsburg </strong>vs. South Central Calhoun: <strong>34-27</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Emmetsburg survived another close win on the road as they took on a 2-2 Titans unit that was able to match up evenly with the E-Hawks offense, with the E-Hawks only finishing slightly ahead of the Titans in total yardage (356-352). A ground-and-pound game with both run offenses controlling the ball, the teams combined for 523 total rushing yards. In the end, with the Titans driving late down by 7, the ball was popped up in the air on a run recovered by the E-Hawks defense to secure another close win to get the E-Hawks up to 4-1. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Top Performer: Krayton Rutledge (SR) - </strong>Playing a big role in all three phases of the game, Rutledge caught a 25 yard touchdown pass on offense, recorded an 88 yard punt return touchdown, and had a team-high 9.5 tackles (6 solo) and the game-sealing fumble recovery in the 4th quarter. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Pleasantville </strong>vs. West Marshall: <strong>28-14</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A big matchup between two 3-1 units in the conference, Pleasantville headed into difficult territory taking on West Marshall on their homecoming night, but with the benefit of having their star QB [player_tooltip player_id='1197483' first='Braylon' last='Bingham'] back on the field. Bingham would enjoy a stellar night as he pieced apart West Marshall's secondary, combined with several missed opportunities for their offense as they weren't able to turn their 287 yards and 2 INTs on Pleasantville into points, Bingham put the game away in the 4th quarter with a late touchdown to seal a road win to spoil homecoming and get Pleasantville back on the right track following a rough loss last week. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Top Performer: [player_tooltip player_id='1197483' first='Braylon' last='Bingham'] (JR) - </strong>The Trojans sorely missed the presence of Bingham last week, who flat out dominated on Friday night, finishing 21 of 35 for 264 yards and 4 TDs to 4 different receivers while leading the team with 119 rushing yards on 20 carries, and adding 7.5 tackles (6 solo) on defense. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Central Springs </strong>vs. Eagle Grove: <strong>36-28</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Central Springs emerged with a 30-0 lead at halftime as Eagle Grove had no answers all night against the Panthers' run offense. The Panthers had complete control on the ground, rushing for 303 total yards and averaging 8.4 YPC. However, the Eagles refused to go down without a fight, outscoring the Panthers 28-6 in the second half as they clawed their way back into the game to make it a one-score game with just over 2 minutes to go. On Central Springs' final drive, they took a risk with a gutsy 4th and 4 attempt, which they were able to convert as their RB was able to break away from contact from multiple defenders and get to the outside to gain the first down. Initially, it looked as if the RB was stopped short of the line and the play would be whistled dead. In the ensuing arguments that arose between coaches and the referees, Eagle Grove was assessed a 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on the coaches, giving the Panthers the first down and the win, ending the game in controversy. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Top Performer: Jamison Rothmeyer (SO) - </strong>Rothmeyer was leading the way for the Panthers' deep backfield as they plowed through the Eagles' defense, finishing with 171 rushing yards on just 13 carries (13.2 YPC) and 2 rushing TDs along with a team-high 29 receiving yards on 2 catches. Defensively, Rothmeyer added 3 tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Notable Results from Week 5:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Red Oak vs. <strong>Tri-Center: 71-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sigourney Keota</strong> vs. Louisa-Muscatine: <strong>69-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Camanche vs. <strong>Beckman Catholic: 56-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Grundy Center</strong> vs. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows: <strong>56-8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont</strong> vs. Cardinal:<strong> 53-12</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Panorama vs. <strong>Interstate 35: 53-25</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Durant vs. <strong>Regina Catholic: 50-6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cascade</strong> vs. Northeast: <strong>49-13</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alta-Aurelia vs. <strong>MVAOCOU: 48-6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sumner-Fredericksburg vs. <strong>Aplington-Parkersburg: 48-7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hinton vs. <strong>West Lyon: 48-7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lisbon vs. <strong>MFL MarMac: 47-6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>South Hardin</strong> vs. Garner Hayfield Ventura: <strong>42-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lawton-Bronson vs. <strong>Ridge View: 42-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jesup vs. <strong>Union Community: 41-2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>South Hamilton vs. <strong>East Sac County: 40-30</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Treynor</strong> vs. Underwood: <strong>37-12</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Shenandoah</strong> vs. Missouri Valley:<strong> 33-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Manson-NW Webster</strong> vs. Pocahontas Area: <strong>21-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West Central Valley vs. <strong>Ogden: 21-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hudson</strong> vs. Columbus Catholic: <strong>16-7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Top 10 Standouts from Week 5:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB Mick Hoffman (SR) - Cascade: 25/29, 244 yards, 6 TDs, 31 rushing yards on 5 carries</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1197483' first='Braylon' last='Bingham'] (JR) - Pleasantville: 21/35, 264 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs, 119 rushing yards on 20 carries (5.9 YPC), 7.5 tackles (6 solo)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1614184' first='Judd' last='Jirovsky'] (SR) - Grundy Center: 16/16, 201 yards, 4 TDs, 29 rushing yards on 5 carries, 2 rushing TDs, 4.5 tackles, 2 passes defended, 2 INTs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB Adan Goldapp (JR) - Tri-Center: 224 rushing yards on 12 carries (18.7 YPC), 3 rushing TDs, 1 2PT conversion, 1 tackle, 0.5 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>RB/LB Zane Mullenix (JR) - Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont: 172 rushing yards on 24 carries (7.2 YPC), 2 rushing TDs, 1/2, 47 passing yards, 15 tackles (12 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1668461' first='Zach' last='Nelson'] (SR) - Tri-Center: 5 receptions, 213 receiving yards (42.6 YPC), 3 receiving TDs, 2 tackles, 1 INT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ATH Eli Fritz (SR) - Cascade: 13 receptions, 182 yards, 2 receiving TDs, 2.5 tackles, 1 fumble recovery</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB Jarel Madison (SR) - West Central Valley: 13.5 tackles (9 solo), 3 TFLs, 2 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LB [player_tooltip player_id='1601659' first='Jude' last='Kramer'] (SO) - Beckman Catholic: 3 tackles (All solo), 3 TFLs, 3 sacks, 1 INT returned for TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DB/ATH Krayton Rutledge (SR) - Emmetsburg: 9.5 tackles (6 solo), 1 fumble recovery, 1 reception, 25 yards, 1 receiving TD, 97 kick return yards, 1 kick return TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->