5 Players to Watch in Iowa Class A Quarterfinals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the quarterfinals of the Iowa High School Football playoffs right around the corner, we detail five players to watch -- maybe a few that haven't gotten the spotlight as much as they deserve this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/11/5-players-to-watch-in-iowa-8-man-quarterfinals/">5 Players to Watch in Iowa 8-Man Quarterfinals</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1905875"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690a7b65e2503"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The secondary playmaker on both sides of the ball to [player_tooltip player_id='1615327' first='Korben' last='Michels'], [player_tooltip player_id='1905875' first='Joe' last='Clevenger'] looks the part a bit more at linebacker and running back for St. Ansgar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Standing at 6-foot-3 and 211 pounds, Clevenger isn't quite as explosive as Michels, but he provides a perfect compliment out of the backfield. With 75 carries for 758 yards and ten touchdowns, the senior provides a bit more punch alongside Michels elusiveness as a ball-carrier.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On defense, he leads the way by a long shot in tackles with 72.5, adding 6.5 tackles-for-loss (TFLs) and two sacks for the Saints. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Eli Harpenau","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"210","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"MMCRU","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690a7b65e2661"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The signal caller for undefeated MMCRU, Eli Harpenau is the latest start for the NW Iowa small-school power. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Completing 81-of-128 passes for 1,477 yards and 21 touchdowns to just six picks, Harpenau leads a balanced attack for the Royals that can beat opposing teams in a variety of ways. With the second-most carries for MMCRU (76), Harpenau himself forces opposing teams to account for his ability to take off and run. Thanks to the number of rushes, he's put together 340 yards and a team-leading nine touchdowns on the ground. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Abe McGill","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"170","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Woodbury Central","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690a7b65e2777"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The lead back for 10-0 Woodbury Central, Abe McGill has carried a massive offensive weight for the Wildcats in 2025. Just a sophomore, McGill has taken 242 carries for 1,251 yards and 17 touchdowns this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 5-foot-9, 170-pound tail back, McGill holds down linebacker as well for WC, sitting in the top four on his team with 47.5 tackles and 5.5 TFLs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Brexton Schneider","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"181","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"ACGC","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690a7b65e2899"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another undefeated squad heading into Friday, ACGC is led by running back Brexton Schneider. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not quite the ridiculous rushing numbers of McGill, Schneider has taken quite a few carries on behalf of the Chargers. On 135 rushes, he's rushed for 1,010 yards and 15 scores. A standout on both sides of the ball like those before him, Schneider has registered 26.5 tackles and five TFLs. He's returned a fumble for a touchdown and grabbed three interceptions, including a pick-six.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1242837"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690a7b65e2925"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The second quarterback here, [player_tooltip player_id='1242837' first='Blake' last='Wiggins'] benefits from the playmaking ability of running back and returner [player_tooltip player_id='1981819' first='Braylon' last='Lopez'], but he brings his own stardom to the table, too. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Completing 107-of-167 passes this season for 1,649 yards, 22 touchdowns and nine picks, West Sioux can air it out with their senior gunslinger. Some mobility as well, Wiggins has taken 92 carries for 546 yards and 13 scores this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ACGC may be without a loss to this point in the season, but Wiggins and the Falcons will give them every test they can on Friday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->