After a 4 week hiatus, I am back to discuss class 2A up to this point in the season.
My current top 10 teams:
1.) Esterville Lincoln Central (3-1)
2.) Southeast Valley (4-0)
3.) Waukon (3-1)
4.) Spirit Lake (4-0)
5.) West Lyon (2-2)
6.) CLGLR (1-3)
7.) OABCIG (3-1)
8.) West Marshall (3-1)
9.) Williamsburg (1-3)
10.) Greene County (3-1)
Other teams to consider:
Monticello
Iowa Falls Alden
NFV
Clarion Goldfield Dows
Clear Lake
Predicted district champions and playoff teams:
DISTRICT #1
1. West Lyon, Inwood
2. Central Lyon/George-Little Rock
3. Unity Christian, Orange City
4. Cherokee
DISTRICT #2
1. Estherville Lincoln Central
2. Southeast Valley, Gowrie
3. Spirit Lake
4. OABCIG
DISTRICT #3
1. Clear Lake
2. New Hampton
3. Crestwood, Cresco
4. Forest City
DISTRICT #4
1. Waukon
2. North Fayette Valley
3. Wahlert, Dubuque
4. Jesup
DISTRICT #5
1. Monticello
2. Camanche
3. West Liberty
4. Northeast
DISTRICT #6
1. Williamsburg
2. Davis County, Bloomfield
3. Mid-Prairie, Wellman
4. Centerville
DISTRICT #7
1. West Marshall, State Center
2. PCM, Monroe
3. Iowa Falls-Alden
4. Chariton
DISTRICT #8
1. Greene County
2. Clarinda
3. Red Oak
4. Clarke, Osceola
True Contenders:
Esterville Lincoln Central - Led by stud QB Schiltz, ELC looks primed to make it through the 2A-2 gauntlet.
Southeast Valley - Another team loaded with talent in 2A-2. Have the size up front and playmaking ability from Kruse to get the job done.
Waukon - Defending champs have 2 solid wins since their blowout loss to WSR. This team have the path to the dome and the experience to look for the repeat.
Spirit Lake - A third team from 2A-2 that could compete in the dome. This team is no stranger to competing for the champtionship.
Darkhorses:
West Lyon - Another familiar team with previous success in the past. Could make a postseason run if avoid playing top 2A-2 teams.
CLGLR - I am still hesitant to write this team off from their championship game appearance last year and Lutmer being their QB.
West Marshall - A team that could ride RB Pope into the playoffs.
OABCIG - A team that could rebound after a 20 point loss to Southeast Valley in week 4.
Playoff Projections: (bold = winner)
Quarterfinals:
Spirit Lake vs ELC
Greene County vs Southeast Valley
Waukon vs NFV
West Marshall vs Williamsburg
Semifinals:
Waukon vs West Marshall
ELC vs Southeast Valley
Finals:
Waukon vs Southeast Valley
Discussion:
It was difficult to determine pairings for the playoffs, notably in western Iowa. 2A-2 is stacked and the state is going to have a difficult time spreading these teams out due to geography if that is how the postseason is the year. I would like to see at least 2 or possibly three teams out of districts 1 and 2 have a chance to compete in the dome. Let me know where I am wrong with things and your thoughts on class 2A!
My current top 10 teams:
1.) Esterville Lincoln Central (3-1)
2.) Southeast Valley (4-0)
3.) Waukon (3-1)
4.) Spirit Lake (4-0)
5.) West Lyon (2-2)
6.) CLGLR (1-3)
7.) OABCIG (3-1)
8.) West Marshall (3-1)
9.) Williamsburg (1-3)
10.) Greene County (3-1)
Other teams to consider:
Monticello
Iowa Falls Alden
NFV
Clarion Goldfield Dows
Clear Lake
Predicted district champions and playoff teams:
DISTRICT #1
1. West Lyon, Inwood
2. Central Lyon/George-Little Rock
3. Unity Christian, Orange City
4. Cherokee
DISTRICT #2
1. Estherville Lincoln Central
2. Southeast Valley, Gowrie
3. Spirit Lake
4. OABCIG
DISTRICT #3
1. Clear Lake
2. New Hampton
3. Crestwood, Cresco
4. Forest City
DISTRICT #4
1. Waukon
2. North Fayette Valley
3. Wahlert, Dubuque
4. Jesup
DISTRICT #5
1. Monticello
2. Camanche
3. West Liberty
4. Northeast
DISTRICT #6
1. Williamsburg
2. Davis County, Bloomfield
3. Mid-Prairie, Wellman
4. Centerville
DISTRICT #7
1. West Marshall, State Center
2. PCM, Monroe
3. Iowa Falls-Alden
4. Chariton
DISTRICT #8
1. Greene County
2. Clarinda
3. Red Oak
4. Clarke, Osceola
True Contenders:
Esterville Lincoln Central - Led by stud QB Schiltz, ELC looks primed to make it through the 2A-2 gauntlet.
Southeast Valley - Another team loaded with talent in 2A-2. Have the size up front and playmaking ability from Kruse to get the job done.
Waukon - Defending champs have 2 solid wins since their blowout loss to WSR. This team have the path to the dome and the experience to look for the repeat.
Spirit Lake - A third team from 2A-2 that could compete in the dome. This team is no stranger to competing for the champtionship.
Darkhorses:
West Lyon - Another familiar team with previous success in the past. Could make a postseason run if avoid playing top 2A-2 teams.
CLGLR - I am still hesitant to write this team off from their championship game appearance last year and Lutmer being their QB.
West Marshall - A team that could ride RB Pope into the playoffs.
OABCIG - A team that could rebound after a 20 point loss to Southeast Valley in week 4.
Playoff Projections: (bold = winner)
Quarterfinals:
Spirit Lake vs ELC
Greene County vs Southeast Valley
Waukon vs NFV
West Marshall vs Williamsburg
Semifinals:
Waukon vs West Marshall
ELC vs Southeast Valley
Finals:
Waukon vs Southeast Valley
Discussion:
It was difficult to determine pairings for the playoffs, notably in western Iowa. 2A-2 is stacked and the state is going to have a difficult time spreading these teams out due to geography if that is how the postseason is the year. I would like to see at least 2 or possibly three teams out of districts 1 and 2 have a chance to compete in the dome. Let me know where I am wrong with things and your thoughts on class 2A!
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