This weekend’s Class 5A state quarterfinals will feature two head-to-head matchups in the High School Football America Iowa Top 10 powered by NFL Play Football.
Leading the way with be Southeast Polk facing No. 4 Dowling Catholic, winners of seven state championships in the last eight years. SEP is currently ranked No. 1 in our statewide rankings created with our proprietary algorithm.
The winner of the Southeast Polk/Dowling Catholic game will face the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between No. 2 Iowa City and No. 6 Cedar Rapids Kennedy.
The big shock to the latest rankings was the first round loss by previously unbeaten and defending 3A champ North Scott, ranked No. 8 in last week’s Top 10. Decorah beat the Lancers 14-10.
With North Scott dropping-out of the statewide rankings, Lewis Central moves-in at No. 9.
Urbandale, which lost its playoff opener to No. 2 Iowa City, tumbles from No. 6 to No. 10.
High School Football America Iowa Top 10
| Team | Record | Last Week |
| No. 1 Southeast Polk | (9-1) | 1 |
| No. 2 Iowa City HS | (9-1) | 2 |
| No. 3 Ankeny | (8-2) | 3 |
| No. 4 Dowling Catholic | (7-3) | 4 |
| No. 5 Valley (West Des Moines) | (8-2) | 5 |
| No. 6 Kennedy (Cedar Rapids) | (9-0) | 7 |
| No. 7 Harlan | (10-0) | 9 |
| No. 8 Xavier (Cedar Rapids) | (9-1) | 10 |
| No. 9 Lewis Central | (8-2) | NR |
| No. 10 Urbandale | (7-3) | 6 |
Dropped-out: No. 8 North Scott
Editor’s Note: The High School Football America national, regional and state rankings are developed using our proprietary algorithm.
