Predictions, Players to Watch in Class 1A Regional Brackets

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The Eagles (35-2) have the components to make it happen.   Predicted Winner - Ankeny Christian   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='777812' first='Havanna' last='Dolbeare'], [player_tooltip player_id='877006' first='Breeze' last='Bentz'], [player_tooltip player_id='909379' first='Gabbie' last='Quick'], [player_tooltip player_id='909379' first='Gabbie' last='Quick'], Katelyn Weathers, Kaylin Martinez, Carlee Martinez, [player_tooltip player_id='814749' first='Kalynn' last='Moore'], [player_tooltip player_id='829652' first='Arabella' last='Hardee'], Maliya Berry, [player_tooltip player_id='836923' first='Piper' last='Koberg'].   REGION 2   Top-Seed - Boyden-Hull   Other Contenders - Saint Ansgar, Newman Catholic, South O'Brien   Outlook - Boyden-Hull enters the postseason among the favorites to win a state title. To do so, the Comets must contend with defending 1A state champion Saint Ansgar in this region.   Predicted Winner - Boyden-Hull   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='493978' first='Elsie' last='Hoegh'], [player_tooltip player_id='893058' first='Kaylee' last='Kamies'], [player_tooltip player_id='924878' first='Jaelyn' last='De Jongh'], Josie Rokusek, [player_tooltip player_id='913854' first='Quinn' last='Osgood'], [player_tooltip player_id='1017513' first='Ava' last='Trenhaile'], [player_tooltip player_id='1046941' first='Lexi' last='Juhl'], [player_tooltip player_id='939847' first='Raegan' last='Plagge'], Olivia Frerichs.   REGION 3   Top-Seed - Wapsie Valley   Other Contenders - Burlington Notre Dame, Wapello   Outlook - The top seeds in each region enjoy desirable paths to the state tournament. Wapsie Valley looks to have a particularly favorable lineup of potential matches before Coralville.   Predicted Winner - Wapsie Valley   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='844754' first='Taylor' last='Schneider'], [player_tooltip player_id='837986' first='Sawyer' last='Buhr'], [player_tooltip player_id='776054' first='Espyn' last='Decker'], [player_tooltip player_id='739437' first='Emry' last='Shannon'], Isabella Drew, [player_tooltip player_id='889863' first='Ainsley' last='Conrad'], Kyndall Stigge, [player_tooltip player_id='913847' first='Mya' last='Wagner'].   REGION 4   Top-Seed - Janesville   Other Contenders - North Butler, Edgewood-Colesburg   Outlook - After finishing as the Class 1A state runner-up last year, Janesville looks to finish the deal this season. The Wildcats are a heavy favorite to get back to Xtream Arena.   Predicted Winner - Janesville   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='493972' first='Tayah' last='Pollock'], [player_tooltip player_id='887022' first='Quinn' last='Sweeney'], [player_tooltip player_id='826988' first='Lauren' last='Meaney'],  [player_tooltip player_id='518035' first='Hayden' last='Anderson'], Addison Ulrich, Zoey Thompson, Eva Vaske, Faith Dugan.   REGION 5   Top-Seed - Holy Trinity Catholic   Other Contenders - BCLUW, North Mahaska, Lynnville-Sully   Outlook - Whoever qualifies for the state tournament out of Class 1A Region 5 will have earned it. Holy Trinity Catholic will be looking to survive this region after coming up short of Coralville last year.   Predicted Winner - Holy Trinity Catholic   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='493659' first='Adalyn' last='Kruse'], [player_tooltip player_id='992682' first='Olivia' last='Bendlage'], [player_tooltip player_id='790527' first='Kate' last='Pieper'], Elizabeth Griffin, Brynn Denning, Raine Sireno, [player_tooltip player_id='893271' first='Kennedy' last='Davis'], [player_tooltip player_id='878972' first='Sally' last='Ramirez'], [player_tooltip player_id='584675' first='Nataliya' last='Linder'], Isabelle Vos.   REGION 6   Top-Seed - North Tama   Other Contenders - West Monona, Woodbury Central, HLV-TC   Outlook - North Tama, which has been one of the best teams in 1A this season, faces stiff competition to get to state in this region. The Redhawks are ready after navigating one of the class's most challenging schedules.   Predicted Winner - North Tama   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='891586' first='Alaney' last='Sienknecht'], Lily Sell, Isabelle Gropper, Grace Dvorak, Georgia Jones, Kyra Gunter, Kenzie Cross, Brailee Bremer, Caidyn Schmidt.   REGION 7   Top-Seed - Dunkerton   Other Contenders - East Mills, Westwood, Sidney   Outlook - Dunkerton surprised some folks by knocking off favored Holy Trinity Catholic in last year's regional tournament. From hunter to hunted, the Raiders match up with legit challengers in Region 7.   Predicted Winner - Dunkerton   Players to Watch - [player_tooltip player_id='493976' first='Kylee' last='Pexa'], [player_tooltip player_id='913851' first='Taylor' last='Kipp'], [player_tooltip player_id='893263' first='Brynlee' last='Asche'], Mariah Boeschen, [player_tooltip player_id='811382' first='Ava' last='Grindle'], [player_tooltip player_id='801627' first='Ellie' last='Hagen'], Brielle Pike, Carlee Johnston, [player_tooltip player_id='575210' first='Keyana' last='Haggerty'], Myler Maher, Addyson Foster.   REGION 8   Top-Seed - Gehlen Catholic   Other Contenders - Cedar Ridge Christian, Kingsley-Pierson   Outlook - It will be interesting to see what school hosts a regional final between Gehlen Catholic and Cedar Valley Christian should they advance that far. On paper, it's a toss-up match with schools located three and a half hours apart.   Predicted Winner - Cedar Ridge Christian   Players to Watch - Kenadee Sitzmann, Halle Walgenbach, Ella Ruhland, Addi Castle, [player_tooltip player_id='827159' first='Lydia' last='Zekeh'], [player_tooltip player_id='828475' first='Gabriella' last='Evans'], [player_tooltip player_id='800595' first='Rebecca' last='Aronson'], [player_tooltip player_id='833425' first='Julia' last='Howe'], Kaidynce Hill.

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