Writing about Brock Badding Brock Badding 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Kuemper Catholic | 2026 State IA as a passing leader all season, and in previews for the state semis, it was well-known that he was going to be one of the better passers in the UNI-Dome.

Then he put on a clinic on Saturday.

Throwing one of the more accurate, catchable balls — especially in the lower population classes — Badding may be a top 5 passer in the state right now. Taking to the air when Wilton was stopping the Kuemper rushing attack, Badding methodically cut apart the Beavers’ passing defense, completing 27-of-38 passes (71%) for 406 yards and six touchdowns.

For the third time this year — Division I programs still in need of a 2026 QB should be slamming this young man’s door down to offer him a scholarship.

Leading the No. 1 team in Class 2A, Brock Badding Brock Badding 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Kuemper Catholic | 2026 State IA has had an ultra-hot start to the 2025 season. He and Kuemper Catholic are not only 4-0, but Badding has a helped lead one of the top offenses in all of Iowa.

Now in his third year as the full-time starter for the Knights, Badding has been super efficient, while also passing at a high volume. Through four games — including a victory over Jaxx DeJean Jaxx DeJean 6'4" | 220 lbs | ATH OABCIG | 2027 State IA and OABCIG last week, Badding has completed 72-of-102 passes (70.6%) for 1,076 yards and 15 touchdowns to just one interception.

Leading one of the more balanced offensive attacks in 2A, the Knights appear ripe and ready for a UNI-Dome appearance this fall, if not a championship.