Iowa Preps dives into the Class 4A playoffs and breaks down the games, players to watch, predicts the winners, and more!
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Lewis Central at West Des Moines Valley
Game Changer: Rocky Lombardi, West Des Moines Valley
Difference in the Game: Just the sheer number of playmakers on both sides of the football for Valley. This club is loaded for a potential title run.
Prediction: West Des Moines Valley 40, Lewis Central 10
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 99%
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Ankeny at Ankeny Centennial
Game Changer: Blaine Hawkins, Ankeny
Difference in the Game: The motivation that Ankeny has following a thirteen point loss on September 2nd. The Hawks have wanted a rematch since and having the playoff revenge factor on their side is critical in this rivalry battle.
Prediction: Ankeny 29, Ankeny Centennial 28
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 45%
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Johnston vs. Dowling Catholic (Williams Stadium)
Game Changer: Jacob Zachary, Dowling Catholic
Difference in the Game: The ability that Dowling has to light up the scoreboard. This group takes care of business and it shows with the 44 points per game they averaged in the regular season.
Prediction: Dowling Catholic 48, Johnston 16
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 98%
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Southeast Polk at Waukee
Game Changer: Drew Johnson, Waukee
Difference in the Game: Waukee's knack for making timely plays. Outside of their two losses against #1 Valley and #2 Dowling, the Warriors have excelled and it shows with their 7-2 mark overall.
Prediction: Waukee 22, Southeast Polk 20
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 55%
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Western Dubuque at Cedar Rapids Washington
Game Changer: O'Rien Vance, Cedar Rapids Washington
Difference in the Game: How O'Rien Vance and the Cedar Rapids Washington defense can change games. This unit will get a chance to really showcase their skills throughout what could be a big playoff run.
Prediction: Cedar Rapids Washington 30, Western Dubuque 17
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 85%
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Iowa City High at North Scott
Game Changer: Nate Wieland, Iowa City High
Difference in the Game: The consistency that Iowa City High has shown during the nine weeks of the regular season. That alone has been critical to their seven victories and gives them a chance on the road.
Prediction: Iowa City High 35, North Scott 29
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 60%
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Iowa City West at Bettendorf
Game Changer: Keegan Glaus, Bettendorf
Difference in the Game: A giant offensive line combined with a number of talented skill players has allowed the Bulldofs to score 36 or more points in their final six games. This club is peaking at just the right time.
Prediction: Bettendorf 30, Iowa City West 28
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 65%
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Waterloo West at Cedar Rapids Prairie
Game Changer: Joseph Meyer, Cedar Rapids Prairie
Difference in the Game: The way that the Hawks have played during the final eight weeks of the regular season. This club is as hot as any at the Class 4A level and love being able to prove doubters wrong.
Prediction: Cedar Rapids Prairie 42, Waterloo West 36
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 55%
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Lewis Central at West Des Moines Valley
Game Changer: Rocky Lombardi, West Des Moines Valley
Difference in the Game: Just the sheer number of playmakers on both sides of the football for Valley. This club is loaded for a potential title run.
Prediction: West Des Moines Valley 40, Lewis Central 10
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 99%
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Ankeny at Ankeny Centennial
Game Changer: Blaine Hawkins, Ankeny
Difference in the Game: The motivation that Ankeny has following a thirteen point loss on September 2nd. The Hawks have wanted a rematch since and having the playoff revenge factor on their side is critical in this rivalry battle.
Prediction: Ankeny 29, Ankeny Centennial 28
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 45%
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Johnston vs. Dowling Catholic (Williams Stadium)
Game Changer: Jacob Zachary, Dowling Catholic
Difference in the Game: The ability that Dowling has to light up the scoreboard. This group takes care of business and it shows with the 44 points per game they averaged in the regular season.
Prediction: Dowling Catholic 48, Johnston 16
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 98%
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Southeast Polk at Waukee
Game Changer: Drew Johnson, Waukee
Difference in the Game: Waukee's knack for making timely plays. Outside of their two losses against #1 Valley and #2 Dowling, the Warriors have excelled and it shows with their 7-2 mark overall.
Prediction: Waukee 22, Southeast Polk 20
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 55%
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Western Dubuque at Cedar Rapids Washington
Game Changer: O'Rien Vance, Cedar Rapids Washington
Difference in the Game: How O'Rien Vance and the Cedar Rapids Washington defense can change games. This unit will get a chance to really showcase their skills throughout what could be a big playoff run.
Prediction: Cedar Rapids Washington 30, Western Dubuque 17
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 85%
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Iowa City High at North Scott
Game Changer: Nate Wieland, Iowa City High
Difference in the Game: The consistency that Iowa City High has shown during the nine weeks of the regular season. That alone has been critical to their seven victories and gives them a chance on the road.
Prediction: Iowa City High 35, North Scott 29
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 60%
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Iowa City West at Bettendorf
Game Changer: Keegan Glaus, Bettendorf
Difference in the Game: A giant offensive line combined with a number of talented skill players has allowed the Bulldofs to score 36 or more points in their final six games. This club is peaking at just the right time.
Prediction: Bettendorf 30, Iowa City West 28
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 65%
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Waterloo West at Cedar Rapids Prairie
Game Changer: Joseph Meyer, Cedar Rapids Prairie
Difference in the Game: The way that the Hawks have played during the final eight weeks of the regular season. This club is as hot as any at the Class 4A level and love being able to prove doubters wrong.
Prediction: Cedar Rapids Prairie 42, Waterloo West 36
Percentage Confidence in Prediction: 55%
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