Iowa Preps dives into the 1A quarterfinals and breaks down the games, players to watch, predicts the winners, and more!
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Hinton (9-1) at Hull Western Christian (9-1)
Hinton Game Changer: Andrew Hasselquist, Hinton
Western Christian Game Changer: Ben Granstra, Western Christian
Difference in the Game: The variety of playmakers on the offensive side of the ball for Western Christian. That makes life tough on opponents like Hinton, as it showed in their first matchup.
Prediction: Western Christian 35, Hinton 27
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 65%
Why this would not happen: Jay Small takes over the game and the entire Hinton team is fueled by turning the tables on their regular season loss.
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Madrid (9-1) at Van Meter (10-0)
Madrid Game Changer: Bryce Dean, Madrid
Van Meter Game Changer: Blake Fryar, Van Meter
Difference in the Game: The revenge factor for Madrid. These two teams just matched up during the ninth week of the regular season and the Tigers come into this battle hungrier to turn the tables.
Prediction: Madrid 27, Van Meter 22
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 55%
Why this would not happen: Van Meter can continue their success that they had against Madrid in their first matchup and has the playmakers needed to get the job done.
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Bellevue (10-0) at Denver (10-0)
Bellevue Game Changer: Ty Oster, Bellevue
Denver Game Changer: Bo McMahon, Denver
Difference in the Game: Playoff experience. Denver knows how to win tough games in the postseason and will use that to their advantage here.
Prediction: Denver 28, Bellevue 20
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 65%
Why this would not happen: Bellevue getting Peter Kilburg as healthy as possible and their balance offensively giving Denver problems.
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Pella Christian (10-0) at Iowa City Regina (9-1)
Pella Christian Game Changer: David Kacmarynski, Pella Christian
Iowa City Regina Game Changer: Jared Brinkman, Iowa City Regina
Difference in the Game: Why is this a quarterfinal game? Pella Christian has the athletes, experience, and motivation to get the job done but Iowa City Regina is playing at another level. The sheer number of playmakers in key spots on both sides of the ball gives them the edge.
Prediction: Iowa City Regina 30, Pella Christian 28
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 60%
Why this would not happen: The playmakers are Pella Christian can keep Regina off balance and move the chains enough to thrive. They also must be able to excel in the trenches.
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Hinton (9-1) at Hull Western Christian (9-1)
Hinton Game Changer: Andrew Hasselquist, Hinton
Western Christian Game Changer: Ben Granstra, Western Christian
Difference in the Game: The variety of playmakers on the offensive side of the ball for Western Christian. That makes life tough on opponents like Hinton, as it showed in their first matchup.
Prediction: Western Christian 35, Hinton 27
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 65%
Why this would not happen: Jay Small takes over the game and the entire Hinton team is fueled by turning the tables on their regular season loss.
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Madrid (9-1) at Van Meter (10-0)
Madrid Game Changer: Bryce Dean, Madrid
Van Meter Game Changer: Blake Fryar, Van Meter
Difference in the Game: The revenge factor for Madrid. These two teams just matched up during the ninth week of the regular season and the Tigers come into this battle hungrier to turn the tables.
Prediction: Madrid 27, Van Meter 22
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 55%
Why this would not happen: Van Meter can continue their success that they had against Madrid in their first matchup and has the playmakers needed to get the job done.
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Bellevue (10-0) at Denver (10-0)
Bellevue Game Changer: Ty Oster, Bellevue
Denver Game Changer: Bo McMahon, Denver
Difference in the Game: Playoff experience. Denver knows how to win tough games in the postseason and will use that to their advantage here.
Prediction: Denver 28, Bellevue 20
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 65%
Why this would not happen: Bellevue getting Peter Kilburg as healthy as possible and their balance offensively giving Denver problems.
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Pella Christian (10-0) at Iowa City Regina (9-1)
Pella Christian Game Changer: David Kacmarynski, Pella Christian
Iowa City Regina Game Changer: Jared Brinkman, Iowa City Regina
Difference in the Game: Why is this a quarterfinal game? Pella Christian has the athletes, experience, and motivation to get the job done but Iowa City Regina is playing at another level. The sheer number of playmakers in key spots on both sides of the ball gives them the edge.
Prediction: Iowa City Regina 30, Pella Christian 28
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 60%
Why this would not happen: The playmakers are Pella Christian can keep Regina off balance and move the chains enough to thrive. They also must be able to excel in the trenches.
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