It’s playoff time in Iowa high school football, at least for Class 2A, 1A, A and 8-Player. This episode of the Prep Football Huddle podcast previews the Round of 32 in those classes and looks at what’s at stake in the final week of the regular season for 5A, 4A and 3A teams.
When you get to Week 9 of the Iowa high school football season, there’s a lot to sift through. Doing the math on Class 5A RPIs, visiting the district races in 4A and 3A, and peeking at the big games as playoffs start in 2A, 1A, A and 8-Player.
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The Iowa high school football postseason begins for teams in Classes 2A, 1A, A and 8-Player. The Gazette’s Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher and Nathan Ford share their thoughts on teams bound for the UNI-Dome, upset-minded No. 4 seeds and the benefits of a Week 9 game for non-playoff programs.
Cross country state-qualifying meets are Wednesday (Class 4A and Class 3A) and Thursday (2A and 1A) throughout the state. Here are four things to keep an eye on in the area.
In a game where the prize was a Class A playoff berth, North Linn turned away Bellevue at every turn. The Lynx took the ball away from the visitors nine times, including eight interceptions, rolling to a 56-6 victory on a windy, rainy night on North Linn's field.
Follow The Gazette’s live blog for scores and updates from Week 8 of the Iowa high school football season Friday night.
It’s getting down to crunch time on the Prep Football Huddle podcast. This week’s show delves into eye-opening Week 7 wins from Solon, Marion and more, the updated playoff picture and Week 8 games to watch.
Here is a primer of area playoff races as the Iowa high school football season heads into its final week in Class 2A, 1A, A and 8-Player.
In a much-anticipated showdown with two-time defending state champion Noelle Steines of Calamus-Wheatland, North Linn’s Meghan Wheatley ran to the front early and rolled to the individual girls’ title at the Tri-Rivers Conference cross country meet Tuesday afternoon at Little Bear Country Club.
Midland hosted the 2023 Tri-Rivers Conference cross country meet in Wyoming on Tuesday. Individual winners were Meghan Wheatley of North …
Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher and Nathan Ford answer more high school football questions. Bears bear, bees bee and sports writers discuss what teams must win, dominant units, consistent performers and post-game celebrations.
Prep cross country: Rested and refueled, North Linn’s Meghan Wheatley is at her best ever. She and Washington’s Micah Rees are individual champions at the North Linn Invitational.
Operating with one good eye and two strong legs, Lance McShane scored the winning touchdown on fourth down with 4:04 left to send Maquoketa Valley past North Linn, 22-15.
Maquoketa Valley beat North Linn 22-15 in a Class A Iowa high school football game Friday night at Delhi.
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