Class A - District 1[/URL]
Here is a look at how all the current teams in
District One did during the 2004 season:
Team
District Record
Regular Season Record
Armstrong-Ringsted
2-7
2-7
Clay Central-Everly
4-5
4-5
Graettinger-Terril
0-9
0-9
Laurens-Marathon
5-4
5-4
Newell-Fonda
6-3
6-3
Rockwell City-Lytton
1-8
1-8
Schaller-Crestland
5-4
5-4
Southeast Webster
*
8-1
8-1
Southern Cal, Lake
City
5-4
5-4
West Bend-Mallard
*
9-0
9-0
*Denotes playoff berth
How
did District 1 do in the playoffs?
West Bend-Mallard
Defeated Gehlen Catholic in the first round (38-6)
Defeated Galva-Holstein in the quarterfinals (20-8)
Defeated Madrid in the semifinals (39-6)
Defeated North Mahaska in the State Championship game (40-7)
Southeast Webster
Lost to Galva-Holstein in the first round (0-59)
Thoughts on District 1 for 2005:
Who would have known West Bend-Mallard would have dominated like they did in
2004? They were unstoppable in the postseason and their closest game was a
20-8 win. And in the final two games, they scored an impressive 79 points.
The Wolverines did lose some talent but have some very strong players returning.
Quarterback Jason Banwart returns as well as running back Brad Ruppert.
Both of these standouts were named first team All District last year.
Southeast Webster gave them their toughest challenge last year but lost six
first team All District players. However they do return a number of
younger standout players. Keep an eye out for lineman Scott Danielson,
kicker Jesse Smith, and linebacker Donavan Grove. Two teams that will be
hoping to turn things around this fall and really compete for a playoff spot are
Armstrong-Ringstead and Southern Cal. Armstrong will be bringing back a
very talented running back in senior-to-be Jake Petersen. Also watch out
for Joel Godfredsen and Grant Grabinoski. Southern Cal had to say goodbye
to a lot of senior starters but All District quarterback Gavin Crandall returns.
He is a very skilled athlete who is an impact player.
Sleeper team:
Southern-Cal - Can they return to their old form?
Sleeper Player:
Travis Folsom - Underrated player along the defensive line.
IowaPreps.com Predictions for District 1 in
2005
Team
West Bend-Ballard
*
Southeast Webster *
Schaller-Crestland
Southern Cal, Lake
City
Armstrong-Ringsted
Newell-Fonda
Rockwell City-Lytton
Laurens-Marathon
Clay Central-Everly
Graettinger-Terril
*Denotes predicted playoff berth
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Class A - District 2[/URL]
Here is a look at how all the current teams in
District Two did during the 2004 regular season:
Team
District Record
Regular Season Record
Clarkeville
0-8
0-9
Janesville
2-6
2-7
North Central,
Manly
1-7
1-8
North Iowa,
Buffalo Center
4-4
4-5
Northwood-Kensett
*
7-1
8-1
Riceville *
8-0
9-0
Rockwell-Swaledale
3-5
3-5
SCMT,
Sheffield
5-3
6-3
West Hancock
6-2
7-2
*Denotes playoff berth
How
did District 2 do in the playoffs?
Riceville
Lost to Elgin Valley in the first round (10-13)
Northwood Kensett
Defeated Postville in the first round (28-0)
Defeated Elgin Valley in the quarterfinals (14-6)
Lost to North Mahaska in the semifinals (17-21)
Thoughts on District 2 for 2005:
After finishing district play and the regular season undefeated, Riceville
had a very quick exit in the playoffs as they were upended by Elgin Valley,
13-10. Three All Staters are now gone off of that team, which includes
standout Grant Lilly. But despite the losses, this team will not be down
for long. All Stater wide receiver Zach Shane and standout running back
Nate Lidtke both return. Northwood-Kensett said goodbye to one very
talented athlete in Eric Parker. This All Stater knew how to run the
option and gave teams fits. One player that is back is Preston Davidson, a
very underrated athlete who led the team in receiving. SCMT returns
quarterback Josh Nalan and running back Jordan Mondt. These two preps were
impressive on both sides of the ball.
Sleeper team:
SCMT - They may have lost All Stater Dusty Miller but may fall under the radar.
Sleeper Player:
Josh Nalan - This athlete is talented on both sides of the ball
IowaPreps.com Predictions for District 2 in
2005
Team
Riceville *
SCMT-Sheffield *
West Hancock
Northwood-Kensett
Rockwell-Swaledale
North Iowa,
Buffalo Center
North Central,
Manly
Janesville
Clarkeville
*Denotes predicted playoff berth
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Class A - District 3[/URL]
Here is a look at how all the current teams in
District Three did during the 2004 regular season:
Team
District Record
Regular Season Record
Central Elkader
5-3
6-3
Don Bosco
0-8
0-9
Dunkerton
5-3
6-3
Kee
Lansing
4-4
5-5
NU High
2-6
2-7
Postville *
8-0
9-0
Tripoli
1-7
1-8
Elgin Valley *
7-1
8-1
West Central
Maynard
4-4
5-5
*Denotes playoff berth
How did District 3 do in the playoffs?
Postville
Lost to Northwood-Kensett in the first round (0-28)
Elgin Valley
Defeated Riceville in the first round (13-10)
Lost to Northwood-Kensett in the quarterfinals (6-14)
Thoughts on District 3 for 2005:
Postville had an exciting run last season that saw them finish the regular
season undefeated. But the luck of the Pirates seemed to run out in the
first round of the postseason as they were blanked by Northwood-Kensett.
Both Postville All State players, Joel Hanson and Alex Berns, have since
graduated. The Pirates accomplished a lot last fall, which included
breaking Elgin Valley's district win streak, but a great senior class is now
gone. Elgin Valley also fell at the hands of Northwood-Kensett in the
playoffs but this time it was in the quarterfinals. Despite the setback,
the Tigers may have what it takes to fight for another district title and more.
Returning for the team are their three leading rushers, Matt Sodoma, Derek Kleve,
and Greg Schutte. Sodoma was named All State at linebacker and is a load
to handle on both sides of the ball. Also coming back for Elgin Valley is
junior athlete Jacob Larson, who brought down as impressive six interceptions
last fall. The district ended up a two-team race but both Dunkerton and
Central Elkader will hope to get in-contention this fall. Dunkerton saw
running back Robby Marquart graduate. This standout rushed for over 1,500
yards and led the offensive attack. Central Elkader graduated third team
All State defensive back Dan Bauder. Kee Lansing graduated their
quarterback, leading rusher, and leading receiver. But one player who
might see a bigger role on both sides of the ball is junior Brett Meyer.
His numbers were not amazing but they were very solid for a sophomore at the
varsity level. A player to keep an eye on for the future is sophomore
Darin Lockard of West Central Maynard. His future is very bright.
Sleeper team:
West Central
Maynard - Underrated team with a wealth of young talent.
Sleeper Player:
Matt Sodoma - He was named All State last year and does not receive much
state-wide recognition.
IowaPreps.com Predictions for District 3 in
2005
Team
Elgin Valley *
West Central
Maynard *
Central Elkader
Postville
Dunkerton
Kee
Lansing
Tripoli
NU
High
Don Bosco
*Denotes predicted playoff berth
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Class A - District 4[/URL]
Here is a look at how all the current teams in
District Four did during the 2004 regular season:
Team
District Record
Regular Season Record
Alburnett
4-4
6-4
Central City
2-6
2-7
East Buchanan *
8-0
9-0
East Central
0-8
0-9
Edgewood-Colesburg
4-4
5-4
Lisbon *
7-1
8-1
Olin
5-3
5-4
Preston
5-3
5-4
Springville
1-7
1-8
*Denotes playoff berth
How
did District 4 do in the playoffs?
East Buchanan
Lost to North Mahaska in the first round (19-31)
Lisbon
Lost to WACO in the first round (6-33)
Thoughts on District 4 for 2005:
East Buchanan was the team to beat in this district last fall but will
really feel the loss of athlete Cannon Dolan. This All Stater made an
impact on both sides of the ball and was a very good leader at quarterback and
defensive back. Also gone is leading rusher Bryce Griswold but senior
running back Andrew Mass will be back. His role will likely shift to be
featured more often in the Buccaneer's offense. Lisbon also has been a
very tough team to beat in-district play over the past few years and made
another trip to the postseason. Although it ended early to WACO, the Lions
had a very successful overall season. Lineman Jordan Edgerly will need to
be replaced. He was named All State last year after giving the opposition
some serious headaches. As the year wore on, it really ended up being a
two-team race but four-teams were still within striking distance. Olin
returns an explosive passing attack and quarterback Colton Hansen. With
another year of workouts under his belt, look for this senior to reduce his
interceptions and help his team to more wins. Also returning are two of
their top three receivers. Preston returns a very talented athlete in
Mitch Petersen. He was productive in a lot of areas last year. One
player to keep an eye on for Alburnett is Jordan Bergren. As a junior, he
was tough to stop at wide receiver and made his presence felt defensively as
well.
Sleeper team:
Olin - Their passing attack gives the opposition problems.
Sleeper Player:
Colton Hansen - If he can reduce his interceptions, watch out.
IowaPreps.com Predictions for District 4 in
2005
Team
Olin *
Lisbon *
Preston
East Buchanan
Edgewood-Colesburg
Alburnett
Central City
Springville
East Central
*Denotes predicted playoff berth
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Class A - District 5[/URL]
Here is a look at how all the current teams in
District Five did during the 2004 regular season:
Team
District Record
Regular Season Record
BCLUW, Conrad
7-2
8-2
English Valleys
3-6
4-6
GMG, Garwin
1-8
2-8
H-L-V
6-3
6-3
Iowa Valley
5-4
5-4
North Mahaska *
7-2
7-2
North Tama
4-5
4-5
Tri-County
2-7
2-7
Waco, Wayland *
9-0
9-1
Winfield-Mt. Union
1-8
1-9
*Denotes playoff berth
How
did District 5 do in the playoffs?
WACO
Defeated Lisbon in the first round (33-6)
Lost to North Mahaska in the quarterfinals (14-38)
North Mahaska
Defeated Each Buchanan in the first round (31-19)
Defeated WACO in the quarterfinals (38-14)
Defeated Northwood-Kensett in the semifinals (21-17)
Lost to West Bend-Mallard in the State Championship game (7-40)
Thoughts on District 5 for 2005:
If you want to talk about one of the most heated rivalries on the
IowaPreps.com Message Boards, I have to say that WACO and North Mahaska is near,
if not at the top of the list. Both teams had great seasons last year and
each has a chance to be fighting for a State title once again. Although
many people forget this, WACO did win the district last year (I am not even
going to go into the game). Both starting quarterback and go-to running
back are now gone for the Warriors. But they do return one of the best
athletes in Iowa in Travis Temple. This senior nearly caught 800 receiving
yards last season and averaged over 20 yards per catch. Temple also
snagged seven interceptions defensively and will be back. The team was hit
hard by graduation but does also return junior linebacker Chayse Roth.
When looking at North Mahaska, the team starts with standout Levi Ferguson.
This senior is a very tough athlete who plays his heart out both at running back
and linebacker. He played a huge role in the team's run towards the State
title last fall. But also don't forget about quarterback Joel Stout and a
number of other players. This team tasted a lot of success last year in
the playoffs and that experience could be huge if they want to take another run
at the Dome. BCLUW fell short of the playoffs with losses to the two top
teams but they have a great deal of their talent returning. Juniors Chris
Crawford and Beau Dielschneider were named All State. HLV also is a very
young team that was up and down last fall.
Sleeper team:
BCLUW - Watch out because they may be ready to make a postseason run this fall.
Sleeper Player:
Beau Dielschneider - This junior put up some nice numbers last fall.
IowaPreps.com Predictions for District 5 in
2005
Team
North Mahaska *
BCLUW, Conrad *
Waco, Wayland
H-L-V
North Tama
English Valleys/North English
Iowa Valley
GMG, Garwin
Tri-County
Winfield-Mt. Union
*Denotes predicted playoff berth
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Class A - District 6[/URL]
Here is a look at how all the current teams in
District Six did during the 2004 regular season:
Team
District Record
Regular Season Record
Colo-Nesco
7-2
7-2
Des Moines
Christian
1-8
1-9
Earlham *
8-1
8-1
East Union
2-7
2-7
Hubbard-Radcliffe
5-4
5-4
Lynnville-Sully
0-9
0-9
Madrid *
9-0
9-0
Martensdale-St.
Mary's
4-5
4-6
Southeast Warren
3-6
3-6
Van Meter
6-3
6-3
*Denotes playoff berth
How
did District 6 do in the playoffs?
Madrid
Defeated Woodbine in the first round (41-14)
Defeated Guthrie Center in the quarterfinals (28-19)
Lost to West Bend-Mallard in the semifinals (6-39)
Earlham
Lost to Guthrie Center in the first round (13-62)
Thoughts on District 6 for 2005:
Madrid went undefeated all season before they were buzz sawed by West
Bend-Mallard in the semifinals. Despite the loss, they had a very good
season overall. Gone from that team are some important pieces, including
running back Sam Milani and quarterback Garret Reddish. The Tigers do
return junior-to-be fullback Caleb Blattel as well as All State linemen Tyler
Anderson and Bill Badgley. Earlham gave Madrid a run for the district
title but fell short in the end. Running back Jake Slusher was a first
team All District pick and has a chance to fight for All State honors this fall.
Slusher is a very talented junior-to-be. Colo-Nesco had a strong finish
last fall and bring back a very talented running back in junior-to-be Cody
Olson. Also keep an eye on Andy Becker. Hubbard-Radcliffe returns a
very potent combination in quarterback Nick Pearson and running back Dusty Wilke.
Sleeper team:
Hubbard-Radcliffe - The big question is if they can find anyone around Wilke and
Pearson.
Sleeper Player:
Jake Slusher - Why is this junior-to-be not receiving more love?
IowaPreps.com Predictions for District 6 in
2005
Team
Madrid *
Earlham *
Martensdale-St.
Mary's
Hubbard-Radcliffe
Colo-Nesco
Lynnville-Sully
East Union
Southeast Warren
Van Meter
Des Moines
Christian
*Denotes predicted playoff berth
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Class A - District 7[/URL]
Here is a look at how all the current teams in
District Seven did during the 2004 regular season:
Team
District Record
Regular Season Record
A-H-S-T, Avoca
7-2
7-2
Boyer Valley
4-5
4-5
Cam, Anita
1-8
1-8
Clarinda Academy
0-9
0-9
Guthrie Center *
8-1
8-1
IKM,
Manilla
3-6
3-6
Manning
7-2
7-2
Treynor
6-3
6-3
West Harrison
2-7
2-7
Woodbine *
7-2
7-2
*Denotes playoff berth
How
did District 7 do in the playoffs?
Guthrie Center
Defeated Earlham in the first round (62-13)
Lost to Madrid in the quarterfinals (19-28)
Woodbine
Lost to Madrid in the first round (14-41)
Thoughts on District 7 for 2005:
In 2004, the district ended up splitting into two groups. One that
made a push for the postseason and one that did not. In the end, Guthrie
Center was able to take home the district title despite being beaten once.
The five teams that made a playoff push made this district very tough on a
weekly-basis. That Guthrie Center team had four played named All State and
one is returning in defensive back Andrew Meier. This junior pulled in
seven interceptions and his role will expand this fall. Another Tiger to
keep an eye on is sophomore Spencer Railsback. This running back will
likely be featured this season and has a chance to rush for over 1,000 yards.
Woodbine has a solid nucleus of players returning, which include athlete Kane
Thompson and quarterback Brady Dickinson. Thompson played a variety of
positions and was very tough to stop. A-H-S-T fell short of a playoff
berth in the end and will be hoping for some similar success this season.
One Viking to keep an eye on is Don Bladt, who snagged six interceptions and led
the team in receiving last year. For Manning, two-time All State tight end
Brian Fogelman has moved on to playing basketball at Buena Vista. Despite
his loss, this team once again returns a lot of talent. Junior quarterback
Brad Renze returns as does three of their top four rushers from last year.
The Bulldogs will have to fill the holes defensively early in the season that
were caused by graduation. And what about Treynor? The 2003 State
champions will be looking to get back to the playoffs this year and do return
All Stater Austin Frain. This man among boys is finally a senior and will
play a huge role on both sides of the ball for the Cardinals. The team has
some holes to fill around him but look for him to have a monster season.
This district will be very exciting all season and every game will count to
which team makes the postseason.
Sleeper team:
Manning - Their offensive attack is still powerful and may surprise some people.
Sleeper Player:
Spencer Railsback - This sophomore has a bright future.
IowaPreps.com Predictions for District 7 in
2005
Team
Guthrie Center *
Treynor *
Woodbine
Manning
A-H-S-T, Avoca
Boyer Valley
West Harrison
IKM, Manilla
Cam, Anita
Clarinda Academy
*Denotes predicted playoff berth
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Class A - District 8[/URL]
Here is a look at how all the current teams in
District Eight did during the 2004 regular season:
Team
District Record
Regular Season Record
Galva-Holstein *
9-0
9-0
Gehlen
Catholic, LeMars *
7-2
7-2
Kingsley-Pierson
7-2
7-2
Lawton-Bronson
4-5
4-5
Odebolt-Arthur
3-6
3-6
River Valley,
Correctionville
3-6
3-6
Sac City
3-6
3-6
Wall Lake View
Auburn
6-3
6-3
Westwood, Sloan
1-8
1-8
Woodbury Central
2-7
2-7
*Denotes playoff berth
How
did District 8 do in the playoffs?
Galva-Holstein
Defeated Southeast Webster in the first round (59-0)
Lost to West Bend-Mallard in the quarterfinals (8-20)
Gehlen Catholic
Lost to West Bend-Mallard in the first round (6-38)
Thoughts on District 8 for 2005:
Led by a dominant senior class stocked full of athletes, Galva-Holstein
dominated district play and finished the regular season undefeated. Their
run ended in the playoffs to the eventual champions, West Bend Mallard.
But for the record, the Pirates gave them their toughest game of the playoffs.
Galva-Holstein was hit very hard by graduation but returns Ben Butcher, David
Doxtad, and Austin Todd. This trio tasted the success from last year and
will be hoping to replicate it this fall. Gehlen Catholic was the second
team to make the postseason and will miss the presence of athlete Joe Wells.
This standout receiver made a name for himself but the team has some very
talented players returning. Running backs Alex Loutsch and Andy Neary both
return as well as lineman Brian Kilker. Kingsley-Pierson returns standout
running back Nick Kuchel but will have some major holes to fill on both sides of
the ball. Wall Lake View Auburn had a very productive season last fall but
was lead by a senior oriented team. The majority of their top players have
since graduated.
Sleeper team:
Kingsley-Pierson - The team will go as far as athlete Nick Kuchel can take them.
Sleeper Player:
Brian Kilker - This big lineman takes up a lot of space.
IowaPreps.com Predictions for District 8 in
2005
Team
Gehlen
Catholic, LeMars *
Kingsley-Pierson *
Lawton-Bronson
Odebolt-Arthur
Galva-Holstein
River Valley,
Correctionville
Wall Lake View
Auburn
Sac City
Woodbury Central
Westwood, Sloan
*Denotes predicted playoff berth
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Here is a look at how all the current teams in
District One did during the 2004 season:
Team
District Record
Regular Season Record
Armstrong-Ringsted
2-7
2-7
Clay Central-Everly
4-5
4-5
Graettinger-Terril
0-9
0-9
Laurens-Marathon
5-4
5-4
Newell-Fonda
6-3
6-3
Rockwell City-Lytton
1-8
1-8
Schaller-Crestland
5-4
5-4
Southeast Webster
*
8-1
8-1
Southern Cal, Lake
City
5-4
5-4
West Bend-Mallard
*
9-0
9-0
*Denotes playoff berth
How
did District 1 do in the playoffs?
West Bend-Mallard
Defeated Gehlen Catholic in the first round (38-6)
Defeated Galva-Holstein in the quarterfinals (20-8)
Defeated Madrid in the semifinals (39-6)
Defeated North Mahaska in the State Championship game (40-7)
Southeast Webster
Lost to Galva-Holstein in the first round (0-59)
Who would have known West Bend-Mallard would have dominated like they did in
2004? They were unstoppable in the postseason and their closest game was a
20-8 win. And in the final two games, they scored an impressive 79 points.
The Wolverines did lose some talent but have some very strong players returning.
Quarterback Jason Banwart returns as well as running back Brad Ruppert.
Both of these standouts were named first team All District last year.
Southeast Webster gave them their toughest challenge last year but lost six
first team All District players. However they do return a number of
younger standout players. Keep an eye out for lineman Scott Danielson,
kicker Jesse Smith, and linebacker Donavan Grove. Two teams that will be
hoping to turn things around this fall and really compete for a playoff spot are
Armstrong-Ringstead and Southern Cal. Armstrong will be bringing back a
very talented running back in senior-to-be Jake Petersen. Also watch out
for Joel Godfredsen and Grant Grabinoski. Southern Cal had to say goodbye
to a lot of senior starters but All District quarterback Gavin Crandall returns.
He is a very skilled athlete who is an impact player.
Sleeper team:
Southern-Cal - Can they return to their old form?
Sleeper Player:
Travis Folsom - Underrated player along the defensive line.
IowaPreps.com Predictions for District 1 in
2005
Team
West Bend-Ballard
*
Southeast Webster *
Schaller-Crestland
Southern Cal, Lake
City
Armstrong-Ringsted
Newell-Fonda
Rockwell City-Lytton
Laurens-Marathon
Clay Central-Everly
Graettinger-Terril
*Denotes predicted playoff berth
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Class A - District 2[/URL]
Here is a look at how all the current teams in
District Two did during the 2004 regular season:
Team
District Record
Regular Season Record
Clarkeville
0-8
0-9
Janesville
2-6
2-7
North Central,
Manly
1-7
1-8
North Iowa,
Buffalo Center
4-4
4-5
Northwood-Kensett
*
7-1
8-1
Riceville *
8-0
9-0
Rockwell-Swaledale
3-5
3-5
SCMT,
Sheffield
5-3
6-3
West Hancock
6-2
7-2
*Denotes playoff berth
How
did District 2 do in the playoffs?
Riceville
Lost to Elgin Valley in the first round (10-13)
Northwood Kensett
Defeated Postville in the first round (28-0)
Defeated Elgin Valley in the quarterfinals (14-6)
Lost to North Mahaska in the semifinals (17-21)
Thoughts on District 2 for 2005:
After finishing district play and the regular season undefeated, Riceville
had a very quick exit in the playoffs as they were upended by Elgin Valley,
13-10. Three All Staters are now gone off of that team, which includes
standout Grant Lilly. But despite the losses, this team will not be down
for long. All Stater wide receiver Zach Shane and standout running back
Nate Lidtke both return. Northwood-Kensett said goodbye to one very
talented athlete in Eric Parker. This All Stater knew how to run the
option and gave teams fits. One player that is back is Preston Davidson, a
very underrated athlete who led the team in receiving. SCMT returns
quarterback Josh Nalan and running back Jordan Mondt. These two preps were
impressive on both sides of the ball.
Sleeper team:
SCMT - They may have lost All Stater Dusty Miller but may fall under the radar.
Sleeper Player:
Josh Nalan - This athlete is talented on both sides of the ball
IowaPreps.com Predictions for District 2 in
2005
Team
Riceville *
SCMT-Sheffield *
West Hancock
Northwood-Kensett
Rockwell-Swaledale
North Iowa,
Buffalo Center
North Central,
Manly
Janesville
Clarkeville
*Denotes predicted playoff berth
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Class A - District 3[/URL]
Here is a look at how all the current teams in
District Three did during the 2004 regular season:
Team
District Record
Regular Season Record
Central Elkader
5-3
6-3
Don Bosco
0-8
0-9
Dunkerton
5-3
6-3
Kee
Lansing
4-4
5-5
NU High
2-6
2-7
Postville *
8-0
9-0
Tripoli
1-7
1-8
Elgin Valley *
7-1
8-1
West Central
Maynard
4-4
5-5
*Denotes playoff berth
How did District 3 do in the playoffs?
Postville
Lost to Northwood-Kensett in the first round (0-28)
Elgin Valley
Defeated Riceville in the first round (13-10)
Lost to Northwood-Kensett in the quarterfinals (6-14)
Postville had an exciting run last season that saw them finish the regular
season undefeated. But the luck of the Pirates seemed to run out in the
first round of the postseason as they were blanked by Northwood-Kensett.
Both Postville All State players, Joel Hanson and Alex Berns, have since
graduated. The Pirates accomplished a lot last fall, which included
breaking Elgin Valley's district win streak, but a great senior class is now
gone. Elgin Valley also fell at the hands of Northwood-Kensett in the
playoffs but this time it was in the quarterfinals. Despite the setback,
the Tigers may have what it takes to fight for another district title and more.
Returning for the team are their three leading rushers, Matt Sodoma, Derek Kleve,
and Greg Schutte. Sodoma was named All State at linebacker and is a load
to handle on both sides of the ball. Also coming back for Elgin Valley is
junior athlete Jacob Larson, who brought down as impressive six interceptions
last fall. The district ended up a two-team race but both Dunkerton and
Central Elkader will hope to get in-contention this fall. Dunkerton saw
running back Robby Marquart graduate. This standout rushed for over 1,500
yards and led the offensive attack. Central Elkader graduated third team
All State defensive back Dan Bauder. Kee Lansing graduated their
quarterback, leading rusher, and leading receiver. But one player who
might see a bigger role on both sides of the ball is junior Brett Meyer.
His numbers were not amazing but they were very solid for a sophomore at the
varsity level. A player to keep an eye on for the future is sophomore
Darin Lockard of West Central Maynard. His future is very bright.
Sleeper team:
West Central
Maynard - Underrated team with a wealth of young talent.
Sleeper Player:
Matt Sodoma - He was named All State last year and does not receive much
state-wide recognition.
IowaPreps.com Predictions for District 3 in
2005
Team
Elgin Valley *
West Central
Maynard *
Central Elkader
Postville
Dunkerton
Kee
Lansing
Tripoli
NU
High
Don Bosco
*Denotes predicted playoff berth
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Class A - District 4[/URL]
Here is a look at how all the current teams in
District Four did during the 2004 regular season:
Team
District Record
Regular Season Record
Alburnett
4-4
6-4
Central City
2-6
2-7
East Buchanan *
8-0
9-0
East Central
0-8
0-9
Edgewood-Colesburg
4-4
5-4
Lisbon *
7-1
8-1
Olin
5-3
5-4
Preston
5-3
5-4
Springville
1-7
1-8
*Denotes playoff berth
How
did District 4 do in the playoffs?
East Buchanan
Lost to North Mahaska in the first round (19-31)
Lisbon
Lost to WACO in the first round (6-33)
Thoughts on District 4 for 2005:
East Buchanan was the team to beat in this district last fall but will
really feel the loss of athlete Cannon Dolan. This All Stater made an
impact on both sides of the ball and was a very good leader at quarterback and
defensive back. Also gone is leading rusher Bryce Griswold but senior
running back Andrew Mass will be back. His role will likely shift to be
featured more often in the Buccaneer's offense. Lisbon also has been a
very tough team to beat in-district play over the past few years and made
another trip to the postseason. Although it ended early to WACO, the Lions
had a very successful overall season. Lineman Jordan Edgerly will need to
be replaced. He was named All State last year after giving the opposition
some serious headaches. As the year wore on, it really ended up being a
two-team race but four-teams were still within striking distance. Olin
returns an explosive passing attack and quarterback Colton Hansen. With
another year of workouts under his belt, look for this senior to reduce his
interceptions and help his team to more wins. Also returning are two of
their top three receivers. Preston returns a very talented athlete in
Mitch Petersen. He was productive in a lot of areas last year. One
player to keep an eye on for Alburnett is Jordan Bergren. As a junior, he
was tough to stop at wide receiver and made his presence felt defensively as
well.
Sleeper team:
Olin - Their passing attack gives the opposition problems.
Sleeper Player:
Colton Hansen - If he can reduce his interceptions, watch out.
IowaPreps.com Predictions for District 4 in
2005
Team
Olin *
Lisbon *
Preston
East Buchanan
Edgewood-Colesburg
Alburnett
Central City
Springville
East Central
*Denotes predicted playoff berth
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Class A - District 5[/URL]
Here is a look at how all the current teams in
District Five did during the 2004 regular season:
Team
District Record
Regular Season Record
BCLUW, Conrad
7-2
8-2
English Valleys
3-6
4-6
GMG, Garwin
1-8
2-8
H-L-V
6-3
6-3
Iowa Valley
5-4
5-4
North Mahaska *
7-2
7-2
North Tama
4-5
4-5
Tri-County
2-7
2-7
Waco, Wayland *
9-0
9-1
Winfield-Mt. Union
1-8
1-9
*Denotes playoff berth
How
did District 5 do in the playoffs?
WACO
Defeated Lisbon in the first round (33-6)
Lost to North Mahaska in the quarterfinals (14-38)
North Mahaska
Defeated Each Buchanan in the first round (31-19)
Defeated WACO in the quarterfinals (38-14)
Defeated Northwood-Kensett in the semifinals (21-17)
Lost to West Bend-Mallard in the State Championship game (7-40)
If you want to talk about one of the most heated rivalries on the
IowaPreps.com Message Boards, I have to say that WACO and North Mahaska is near,
if not at the top of the list. Both teams had great seasons last year and
each has a chance to be fighting for a State title once again. Although
many people forget this, WACO did win the district last year (I am not even
going to go into the game). Both starting quarterback and go-to running
back are now gone for the Warriors. But they do return one of the best
athletes in Iowa in Travis Temple. This senior nearly caught 800 receiving
yards last season and averaged over 20 yards per catch. Temple also
snagged seven interceptions defensively and will be back. The team was hit
hard by graduation but does also return junior linebacker Chayse Roth.
When looking at North Mahaska, the team starts with standout Levi Ferguson.
This senior is a very tough athlete who plays his heart out both at running back
and linebacker. He played a huge role in the team's run towards the State
title last fall. But also don't forget about quarterback Joel Stout and a
number of other players. This team tasted a lot of success last year in
the playoffs and that experience could be huge if they want to take another run
at the Dome. BCLUW fell short of the playoffs with losses to the two top
teams but they have a great deal of their talent returning. Juniors Chris
Crawford and Beau Dielschneider were named All State. HLV also is a very
young team that was up and down last fall.
Sleeper team:
BCLUW - Watch out because they may be ready to make a postseason run this fall.
Sleeper Player:
Beau Dielschneider - This junior put up some nice numbers last fall.
IowaPreps.com Predictions for District 5 in
2005
Team
North Mahaska *
BCLUW, Conrad *
Waco, Wayland
H-L-V
North Tama
English Valleys/North English
Iowa Valley
GMG, Garwin
Tri-County
Winfield-Mt. Union
*Denotes predicted playoff berth
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Class A - District 6[/URL]
Here is a look at how all the current teams in
District Six did during the 2004 regular season:
Team
District Record
Regular Season Record
Colo-Nesco
7-2
7-2
Des Moines
Christian
1-8
1-9
Earlham *
8-1
8-1
East Union
2-7
2-7
Hubbard-Radcliffe
5-4
5-4
Lynnville-Sully
0-9
0-9
Madrid *
9-0
9-0
Martensdale-St.
Mary's
4-5
4-6
Southeast Warren
3-6
3-6
Van Meter
6-3
6-3
*Denotes playoff berth
How
did District 6 do in the playoffs?
Madrid
Defeated Woodbine in the first round (41-14)
Defeated Guthrie Center in the quarterfinals (28-19)
Lost to West Bend-Mallard in the semifinals (6-39)
Earlham
Lost to Guthrie Center in the first round (13-62)
Madrid went undefeated all season before they were buzz sawed by West
Bend-Mallard in the semifinals. Despite the loss, they had a very good
season overall. Gone from that team are some important pieces, including
running back Sam Milani and quarterback Garret Reddish. The Tigers do
return junior-to-be fullback Caleb Blattel as well as All State linemen Tyler
Anderson and Bill Badgley. Earlham gave Madrid a run for the district
title but fell short in the end. Running back Jake Slusher was a first
team All District pick and has a chance to fight for All State honors this fall.
Slusher is a very talented junior-to-be. Colo-Nesco had a strong finish
last fall and bring back a very talented running back in junior-to-be Cody
Olson. Also keep an eye on Andy Becker. Hubbard-Radcliffe returns a
very potent combination in quarterback Nick Pearson and running back Dusty Wilke.
Sleeper team:
Hubbard-Radcliffe - The big question is if they can find anyone around Wilke and
Pearson.
Sleeper Player:
Jake Slusher - Why is this junior-to-be not receiving more love?
IowaPreps.com Predictions for District 6 in
2005
Team
Madrid *
Earlham *
Martensdale-St.
Mary's
Hubbard-Radcliffe
Colo-Nesco
Lynnville-Sully
East Union
Southeast Warren
Van Meter
Des Moines
Christian
*Denotes predicted playoff berth
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Class A - District 7[/URL]
Here is a look at how all the current teams in
District Seven did during the 2004 regular season:
Team
District Record
Regular Season Record
A-H-S-T, Avoca
7-2
7-2
Boyer Valley
4-5
4-5
Cam, Anita
1-8
1-8
Clarinda Academy
0-9
0-9
Guthrie Center *
8-1
8-1
IKM,
Manilla
3-6
3-6
Manning
7-2
7-2
Treynor
6-3
6-3
West Harrison
2-7
2-7
Woodbine *
7-2
7-2
*Denotes playoff berth
How
did District 7 do in the playoffs?
Guthrie Center
Defeated Earlham in the first round (62-13)
Lost to Madrid in the quarterfinals (19-28)
Woodbine
Lost to Madrid in the first round (14-41)
In 2004, the district ended up splitting into two groups. One that
made a push for the postseason and one that did not. In the end, Guthrie
Center was able to take home the district title despite being beaten once.
The five teams that made a playoff push made this district very tough on a
weekly-basis. That Guthrie Center team had four played named All State and
one is returning in defensive back Andrew Meier. This junior pulled in
seven interceptions and his role will expand this fall. Another Tiger to
keep an eye on is sophomore Spencer Railsback. This running back will
likely be featured this season and has a chance to rush for over 1,000 yards.
Woodbine has a solid nucleus of players returning, which include athlete Kane
Thompson and quarterback Brady Dickinson. Thompson played a variety of
positions and was very tough to stop. A-H-S-T fell short of a playoff
berth in the end and will be hoping for some similar success this season.
One Viking to keep an eye on is Don Bladt, who snagged six interceptions and led
the team in receiving last year. For Manning, two-time All State tight end
Brian Fogelman has moved on to playing basketball at Buena Vista. Despite
his loss, this team once again returns a lot of talent. Junior quarterback
Brad Renze returns as does three of their top four rushers from last year.
The Bulldogs will have to fill the holes defensively early in the season that
were caused by graduation. And what about Treynor? The 2003 State
champions will be looking to get back to the playoffs this year and do return
All Stater Austin Frain. This man among boys is finally a senior and will
play a huge role on both sides of the ball for the Cardinals. The team has
some holes to fill around him but look for him to have a monster season.
This district will be very exciting all season and every game will count to
which team makes the postseason.
Sleeper team:
Manning - Their offensive attack is still powerful and may surprise some people.
Sleeper Player:
Spencer Railsback - This sophomore has a bright future.
IowaPreps.com Predictions for District 7 in
2005
Team
Guthrie Center *
Treynor *
Woodbine
Manning
A-H-S-T, Avoca
Boyer Valley
West Harrison
IKM, Manilla
Cam, Anita
Clarinda Academy
*Denotes predicted playoff berth
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Class A - District 8[/URL]
Here is a look at how all the current teams in
District Eight did during the 2004 regular season:
Team
District Record
Regular Season Record
Galva-Holstein *
9-0
9-0
Gehlen
Catholic, LeMars *
7-2
7-2
Kingsley-Pierson
7-2
7-2
Lawton-Bronson
4-5
4-5
Odebolt-Arthur
3-6
3-6
River Valley,
Correctionville
3-6
3-6
Sac City
3-6
3-6
Wall Lake View
Auburn
6-3
6-3
Westwood, Sloan
1-8
1-8
Woodbury Central
2-7
2-7
*Denotes playoff berth
How
did District 8 do in the playoffs?
Galva-Holstein
Defeated Southeast Webster in the first round (59-0)
Lost to West Bend-Mallard in the quarterfinals (8-20)
Gehlen Catholic
Lost to West Bend-Mallard in the first round (6-38)
Thoughts on District 8 for 2005:
Led by a dominant senior class stocked full of athletes, Galva-Holstein
dominated district play and finished the regular season undefeated. Their
run ended in the playoffs to the eventual champions, West Bend Mallard.
But for the record, the Pirates gave them their toughest game of the playoffs.
Galva-Holstein was hit very hard by graduation but returns Ben Butcher, David
Doxtad, and Austin Todd. This trio tasted the success from last year and
will be hoping to replicate it this fall. Gehlen Catholic was the second
team to make the postseason and will miss the presence of athlete Joe Wells.
This standout receiver made a name for himself but the team has some very
talented players returning. Running backs Alex Loutsch and Andy Neary both
return as well as lineman Brian Kilker. Kingsley-Pierson returns standout
running back Nick Kuchel but will have some major holes to fill on both sides of
the ball. Wall Lake View Auburn had a very productive season last fall but
was lead by a senior oriented team. The majority of their top players have
since graduated.
Sleeper team:
Kingsley-Pierson - The team will go as far as athlete Nick Kuchel can take them.
Sleeper Player:
Brian Kilker - This big lineman takes up a lot of space.
IowaPreps.com Predictions for District 8 in
2005
Team
Gehlen
Catholic, LeMars *
Kingsley-Pierson *
Lawton-Bronson
Odebolt-Arthur
Galva-Holstein
River Valley,
Correctionville
Wall Lake View
Auburn
Sac City
Woodbury Central
Westwood, Sloan
*Denotes predicted playoff berth
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