Iowa High School Football

Among the Class 4A district favorites: Waverly-Shell Rock, North Scott and Cedar Rapids Washington.

Independence is loaded with experience at the offensive skill positions and could challenge in Class 3A.

The merger of last year’s 3A and 4A makes for an interesting mix; Lewis Central begins on top in our Class 4A poll.

As MFL MarMac makes the jump to Class 1A, Cullen McShane and Gabe McGeough — the “McDouble” — are among the numerous starters back that have the Bulldogs ranked No. 6 in the preseason.

Our projected standings for area Class 3A districts, including favorites West Delaware, Davenport Assumption and Solon.

Last year’s runner-up, Harlan is a unanimous choice for No. 1 in The Gazette’s Class 3A preseason poll.

Lisbon spent the past couple seasons playing home games in Mount Vernon. This year the Lions have a field of their own and a team ranked No. 4 in Class A.

Eastern Iowa Class 2A district favorites include Waukon, Camanche and Williamsburg.

The Gazette’s preseason Iowa high school football Class 2A poll.

See photos from Lone Tree’s 22-8 win over Midland in Week 0 of Iowa high school football.

Eastern Iowa Class 1A district favorites include MFL MarMac, Mediapolis and Sigourney-Keota.

The Gazette’s preseason Iowa high school football Class 1A poll.

Eastern Iowa Class A district favorites include Bellevue, Lisbon, Grundy Center and Belle Plaine.

The Gazette’s preseason Iowa high school football Class A poll.