Figured we spice up the football talk with districts being released today, I’m starting with Class 1A and who I think will come out on top of each district:
District 1: West Sioux
Really is a choice between West Sioux and OABCIG in my eyes, but I’ll give the slight advantage to the Falcons here. Would not shock me if Lawton-Bronson has a say here.
District 2: Pocahontas Area
This has to be one of the weakest districts I think I’ve seen in quite a long time, with only Poky finishing .500 last season (Emmetsburg did play a playoff game however). However, there’s 4 teams that can legitimately challenge for the crown, but right now I’m leaning with the Indians based on their returnees.
District 3: MFL, MarMac
The Bulldogs have a legitimate shot at the 1A Crown with the pieces they return, and while AP and Dike-New Hartford both graduate big senior classes, I expect them to still stay competitive.
District 4: Grundy Center
It’s hard to imagine that the Spartans aren’t the favorites for the 1A crown in 2023, returning 90% of their production on both sides of the ball, it’s hard to see them getting a regular season test.
District 5: Cascade
The Cougars are my pick in a district that has a lot of teams in rebuilding years. Not sold on Dumont at Regina quite yet, and West Branch graduates a ton.
District 6: Sigourney-Keota
Every year, it feels like we expect S-K to take a step back… and every year they make us look dumb. PC returns quite a bit as well, but the Savage Cobras have had their number lately.
District 7: South Hamilton
The Hawks are a clear-cut favorite in a surprisingly weak D7. South Hamilton returns many starters and contributors off their district title team last year. WG looks to be the stiffest competition outside of that.
District 8: Underwood
The Eagles lose their QB from a year ago, but return their top 2 rushers and top 4 receivers. Hard not to think the Eagles don’t make a return trip to the UNI Dome.
District 1: West Sioux
Really is a choice between West Sioux and OABCIG in my eyes, but I’ll give the slight advantage to the Falcons here. Would not shock me if Lawton-Bronson has a say here.
District 2: Pocahontas Area
This has to be one of the weakest districts I think I’ve seen in quite a long time, with only Poky finishing .500 last season (Emmetsburg did play a playoff game however). However, there’s 4 teams that can legitimately challenge for the crown, but right now I’m leaning with the Indians based on their returnees.
District 3: MFL, MarMac
The Bulldogs have a legitimate shot at the 1A Crown with the pieces they return, and while AP and Dike-New Hartford both graduate big senior classes, I expect them to still stay competitive.
District 4: Grundy Center
It’s hard to imagine that the Spartans aren’t the favorites for the 1A crown in 2023, returning 90% of their production on both sides of the ball, it’s hard to see them getting a regular season test.
District 5: Cascade
The Cougars are my pick in a district that has a lot of teams in rebuilding years. Not sold on Dumont at Regina quite yet, and West Branch graduates a ton.
District 6: Sigourney-Keota
Every year, it feels like we expect S-K to take a step back… and every year they make us look dumb. PC returns quite a bit as well, but the Savage Cobras have had their number lately.
District 7: South Hamilton
The Hawks are a clear-cut favorite in a surprisingly weak D7. South Hamilton returns many starters and contributors off their district title team last year. WG looks to be the stiffest competition outside of that.
District 8: Underwood
The Eagles lose their QB from a year ago, but return their top 2 rushers and top 4 receivers. Hard not to think the Eagles don’t make a return trip to the UNI Dome.
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