Don't see any other rankings for 3A and 4A out today, so here goes. As the weeks go by, these various listings of the top teams get more and more accurate. If you disagree, or feel that someone is left out, feel free to give your reasons.
4A
1. Waukee-- 5-0- A lot of fans think they are the best team; I agree, so here they are.
2. Dubuque Hempstead- 6-0 junior-dominated team that'll make noise for the next two years.
3. Ankeny Centennial is off to 6-0 start in the CIML.
4. Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln is best in the area at 7-0.
5. Cedar Falls is 4-1 but has a rugged schedule.
6. North Scott-- at 6-1 is the best 4A team in the southeast.
7. Sioux City East keeps piling up the wins at 7-0.
8. West Des Moines Dowling- at 5-1 already has some big wins.
9. Cedar Rapids Prairie- tall team that has put up a 5-0 record out of the gate.
10.--tie Urbandale/ West Waterloo: two 4-1 clubs that have been a surprise.
In the wings-- Ankeny, Iowa City Liberty, Iowa City West, Dubuque Senior, CR Kennedy.
3A
1. Davenport Assumption-- Veteran team with a star player and several big wins. 6-0.
2. Dallas Center Grimes-- 6-0 team with another tough schedule.
3. Carroll- No shortage of surprise teams in 3A. This gang is 5-0.
4. Winterset-- Veteran 5-1 team that has a win over Norwalk
5. Norwalk-- When you play a tough schedule, you take some losses. 4-2.
6. Pella-- another team with a wicked schedule. 4-2.
7. Mt. Vernon has been good for a couple of years. 6-0.
8. Harlan-- Not flashy, but they keep winning. 6-0.
9. Marion-- Finally took a loss, but a strong team at 3-1
10. Clear Lake- Lots of holdover talent from last year's great team
In the wings-- Sergeant Bluff Luton. My biggest worry is that I totally overlook a good team.
4A
1. Waukee-- 5-0- A lot of fans think they are the best team; I agree, so here they are.
2. Dubuque Hempstead- 6-0 junior-dominated team that'll make noise for the next two years.
3. Ankeny Centennial is off to 6-0 start in the CIML.
4. Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln is best in the area at 7-0.
5. Cedar Falls is 4-1 but has a rugged schedule.
6. North Scott-- at 6-1 is the best 4A team in the southeast.
7. Sioux City East keeps piling up the wins at 7-0.
8. West Des Moines Dowling- at 5-1 already has some big wins.
9. Cedar Rapids Prairie- tall team that has put up a 5-0 record out of the gate.
10.--tie Urbandale/ West Waterloo: two 4-1 clubs that have been a surprise.
In the wings-- Ankeny, Iowa City Liberty, Iowa City West, Dubuque Senior, CR Kennedy.
3A
1. Davenport Assumption-- Veteran team with a star player and several big wins. 6-0.
2. Dallas Center Grimes-- 6-0 team with another tough schedule.
3. Carroll- No shortage of surprise teams in 3A. This gang is 5-0.
4. Winterset-- Veteran 5-1 team that has a win over Norwalk
5. Norwalk-- When you play a tough schedule, you take some losses. 4-2.
6. Pella-- another team with a wicked schedule. 4-2.
7. Mt. Vernon has been good for a couple of years. 6-0.
8. Harlan-- Not flashy, but they keep winning. 6-0.
9. Marion-- Finally took a loss, but a strong team at 3-1
10. Clear Lake- Lots of holdover talent from last year's great team
In the wings-- Sergeant Bluff Luton. My biggest worry is that I totally overlook a good team.
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