Here is my take on 3A
District 1
Favorite: Sioux Center
Challengers: BHRV, MOC-FV
Honestly, this is a big time toss up district for me and not necessarily for a good reason, I don't see a ton of strength out of this district, I think Sioux Center returns a nice nucleus, I took BHRV because of having a young team last year, and I though MOC was solid last year
District 2:
Favorite: Humboldt
Challengers: Webster City, Hampton Dumont/CAL
Again this is a toss up district, I think every team other then probably Charles City has a good chance of competing for the title. I think Humboldt checks the most boxes for me, Webster City has been so consistent, and HD returns a ton off of a 3A playoff team.
District 3
Favorite: Independence
Challengers: Central DeWitt, West Delaware
Pretty solid district top to bottom, Indee returns quite a bit from a solid playoff team last year, I think the same about Central DeWitt, and I will take West Delaware next due to tradition. I think Wahlert loses some key pieces and moving up may hurt them.
District 4
Favorite: Mount Vernon
Challengers: Fort Madison, Assumption
I think it is really close between MV and FM, I will give Mount Vernon the edge with their big game experience, but they do have to replace more. Fort Madison returns quite a bit from a 4A playoff team. Assumption is always solid.
District 5
Favorite: Benton
Challengers: Solon, Williamsburg
I went with Benton as the favorite just because I think there is more known about them, but all 3 teams I think will be good, Solon and Williamsburg have been very good for such a long time, I don't see them dropping off. Grinnell has benefited from a weak district the last two years they are next but not up to the level of the top 3.
District 6
Favorite: Harlan
Challengers: Creston, Nevada
Harlan loses a lot, but I think they are back as a program so I will give them the benefit of the doubt. Creston looks like they have some talent back, and Nevada has steadily been building a very nice program.