By Kevin White
Some odd reason, they did believe ADM is worthy of a top 25 ranking?????
1. West Des Moines Dowling (5-1)
Maroons ran for 189 yards, including 107 by CJ Phillip, in last week’s win over Johnston.
2. Ankeny (5-1)
After slow start to the season, Hawks’ offense clicking now. Had 450 total yards vs. Valley last week.
3. Southeast Polk (5-1)
Rams have another challenge ahead this week as they host No. 15 Cedar Rapids Prairie.
4. Pleasant Valley (6-0)
Spartans held a proud Bettendorf program to just 182 total yards in last week’s win.
5. Council Bluffs Lewis Central (7-0)
Quarterback Braylon Kammrad has 13 touchdown passes this season and one interception.
6. Harlan Community (5-1)
Kicker Stephen Leinen leads all 11-player athletes with 35 touchbacks this season.
7. Waverly-Shell Rock (6-0)
Go-Hawks held Marion to 157 total yards in last week’s win.
8. Cedar Rapids Xavier (6-0)
Saints have allowed 14 total points in their last 20 quarters of play.
9. Central Lyon/George-Little Rock (6-0)
Class 2-A Lions have been dominant and some quality programs in northwest Iowa.
10. Williamsburg (6-0)
Derek Weisskopf shares the 2-A lead in interceptions with five.
11. Ankeny Centennial (4-2)
Playing one of the state’s toughest schedules, Jaguars riding high after four straight wins.
12. Mount Vernon (6-0)
Joey Rhomberg averages 233 passing yards per game, which leads Class 3-A.
13. Cedar Rapids Praire (5-1)
Hawks will need to be at their best Friday as they travel to No. 3 Southeast Polk.
14. Indianola (5-1)
In big win over Norwalk, Drew Kingery caught 11 passes for 235 yards and three scores, and threw a 35-yard TD pass.
15. Humboldt (6-0)
In key district win over North Polk, Lance Coon shouldered the load with 33 carries for 119 yards and a score.
16. Spirit Lake (6-0)
Sophomore Bode Higgins is averaging 129.0 yards per game on the ground at 7.0 yards per carry.
17. West Des Moines Valley (3-3)
Tigers probably lead discussion of state’s best 3-3 teams.
18. Western Dubuque (4-2)
Bobcats have their eye on a Week 8 meeting at No. 7 Waverly-Shell Rock.
19. Iowa City Liberty (5-1)
Lightning meet a 6-0 Fort Madison team this week looking to make a name for itself.
20. North Scott (4-2)
Kyler Gerardy has thrown for 796 yards and rushed for 647 this season for the Lancers.
21. Cedar Falls (4-2)
Drake Gelhaus carried 40 times for 186 yards and three TDs in Tigers’ win over Cedar Rapids Kennedy.
22. Carlisle (5-1)
Wildcats are at No. 14 Indianola this week in another big Class 4-A, District 5 matchup.
23. Urbandale (4-2)
All-stater Cole Garwood was credited with 15 solo tackles in last week’s loss to Centennial.
24. Waukee Northwest (3-3)
With Ankeny Centennial, Ankeny and Urbandale, no time to celebrate last week’s win over Sioux City East.
25. Cedar Rapids Kennedy (5-1)
After first loss, Cougars look to pick themselves up vs. one of 5-A’s darlings this week, 6-0 Davenport West.
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