Predictions, Players to Watch in Class 2A Regional Brackets

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;howe30&nbsp;in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/2026/10/pd-iowa-team-rankings-class-5a-final-super-16/">PD Iowa Team Rankings: Class 5A FINAL Super 16</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/2026/10/pd-iowa-team-rankings-class-4a-final-super-16/">PD Iowa Team Rankings: Class 4A FINAL Super 16</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/2026/10/predictions-players-to-watch-in-class-1a-regional-brackets/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prepdig.com/2026/10/predictions-players-to-watch-in-class-1a-regional-brackets/">Predictions, Players to Watch in Class 1A Regional Brackets</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Believe it or not, postseason bracket play tips off Monday in Class 1A and 2A. Here's a closer look at each 2A regional brackets with predictions and players to watch:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REGION 1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top-Seed -</strong> Hinton </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Contenders -</strong> Central Lyon, Rock Valley, MMCRU</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Outlook -</strong> Hinton returns a strong foundation from last year's state finalist. The Blackhawks are heavy favorites to win this region and make it back to Coralville. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Predicted Winner -</strong> Hinton </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch -</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='902980' first='Addy' last='Ortegren'], [player_tooltip player_id='769009' first='Ellie' last='Friessen'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='891592' first='Macie' last='Charlson'], [player_tooltip player_id='902966' first='Addison' last='Dunkel'], Brynlee Boeve, [player_tooltip player_id='465715' first='Ellianna' last='Hoefert'],&nbsp;Emory Lincecum, Ayda Vander Zee,&nbsp;Natalie Leusink, Saylor Vander Maten,&nbsp;Lydia Rens,&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='827619' first='Peyton' last='Busch'], [player_tooltip player_id='907101' first='Ember' last='Staver']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REGION 2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top-Seed -</strong> Grundy Center </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Contenders -</strong> Tri-Center, IKM-Manning, Missouri Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Outlook -</strong> With many of its keys players back in the fold, Grundy Center is looking to build on its run to the state semifinals last season. A few obstacles stand in the way of getting back to state, but the Spartans are heavy favorites to make it happen. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Predicted Winner -</strong> Grundy Center </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch -</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='891599' first='Charlee' last='Kirkpatrick'], [player_tooltip player_id='702527' first='Ryanne' last='Brubaker'], [player_tooltip player_id='902985' first='Jenna' last='Blythe'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='839302' first='Trinity' last='Jirovsky'], [player_tooltip player_id='797808' first='Raelyn' last='Steinmeyer'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='843160' first='Keagan' last='Eischeid'], [player_tooltip player_id='828901' first='Addisyn' last='Bandow'],&nbsp;Rachel Ramsey,&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='839170' first='Tess' last='Casey'], Terilyn Leaders, [player_tooltip player_id='946665' first='Zohie' last='Payne'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='834206' first='Khloee' last='Stoops'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='903440' first='Dilynn' last='Myler'],&nbsp;Cymber Tierney. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REGION 3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top-Seed -</strong> Beckman Catholic </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Contenders -</strong> South Winneshiek, Osage, Northeast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Outlook -</strong> Beckman Catholic seeks a return trip to the state tournament in a region with solid competition, including a dangerous South Winn team. The Trailblazers may be challenged, but an appearance back at state is likely.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Predicted Winner -</strong> Beckman Catholic </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch -</strong> Isabel Kluesner, [player_tooltip player_id='791383' first='Joy' last='Burkle'], [player_tooltip player_id='955468' first='Jaylin' last='Burkle'], Addie Koelker, [player_tooltip player_id='555781' first='Addisson' last='Hogan'],&nbsp;Bailey Kuennen, Alexis Johanningmeier,&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='737063' first='Chloe' last='Wiltgen'], [player_tooltip player_id='1003397' first='Molly' last='Street'], [player_tooltip player_id='822928' first='Brylie' last='Wagner'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='793887' first='Emmery' last='Dodd'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='489674' first='Jordan' last='Tegeler'], [player_tooltip player_id='947959' first='Claire' last='Johnson']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REGION 4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top-Seed -</strong> Riverside </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Contenders -</strong> Red Oak, St. Albert, Logan-Magnolia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Outlook -</strong> Riverside enters the postseason unbeaten and the favorite to advance to state by winning Class 2A Region 4. That said, Red Oak is a formidable challenger and would be an unsurprising participant at the state tournament. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Predicted Winner -</strong> Riverside </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch -</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='790364' first='Ashley' last='Kelley'],&nbsp;Lilli Reed, [player_tooltip player_id='913846' first='Sydney' last='Somers'],&nbsp;Vivian Gross, [player_tooltip player_id='913845' first='Sophia' last='Fenner'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='833988' first='Keely' last='Jones'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='893283' first='Ellie' last='O'Neal'], [player_tooltip player_id='796894' first='Mariel' last='Ramirez'], Brooklynn Rutledge,&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='806855' first='Naomi' last='Sherrill'], Braylie Blackburn, [player_tooltip player_id='816021' first='Lindsey' last='Kastner'],&nbsp;Hadley Fetter, Morgan Van Iten. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REGION 5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top-Seed -</strong> Union Community</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Contenders -</strong> Lake Mills, Garner Hayfield Ventura, Emmetsburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Outlook -</strong> Union Community and Lake Mills went against each other in a preseason scrimmage on Aug. 18. A rematch with a trip to the state tournament on the line appears likely and should be a good one. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Predicted Winner -</strong> Union Community </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch -</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='830328' first='Bianca' last='Grimm'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='754886' first='Taylen' last='Smith'], [player_tooltip player_id='730396' first='Caitlyn' last='Schneider'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='789782' first='Hinley' last='Mast'], Chloe Sadler,&nbsp;Makenzie Budach,&nbsp;Betsy Byars, Regan Eastvold,&nbsp;Ari Stensrud, Cora Sauer,&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='846124' first='Reese' last='Schleusner'], Emma Schumacher,&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='749535' first='Kailyn' last='Byom'], [player_tooltip player_id='801701' first='Emma' last='Miller'], Dylan Fiene,&nbsp;Macy Walters,&nbsp;Harlyn Swanson. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REGION 6</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top-Seed -</strong> Aplington-Parkersburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Contenders -</strong> Sumner-Fredericksburg, Durant, Alta-Aurelia, Ridge View</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Outlook -</strong> Of the Class 2A Regions discussed to this point, No. 6 appears to be the most wide open. Aplington-Parkersburg is good, has a strong resume and deserves the top seed. That said, Sumner-Fredericksburg and Durant are very dangerous. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Predicted Winner -</strong> Sumner-Fredericksburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch -</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='934818' first='Jenzen' last='Klooster'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='763037' first='Adri' last='Allan'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='827792' first='Shelby' last='Arkulari'], &nbsp;Kiara Morris, Kennedy Kalkwarf,&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='785394' first='Hannah' last='Buhman'], [player_tooltip player_id='830761' first='Callie' last='Trainor'], [player_tooltip player_id='952434' first='Greyson' last='Smith'], [player_tooltip player_id='1043006' first='Ella' last='Steege'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='493971' first='Allison' last='Toft'],&nbsp;Mazie Timmerman,&nbsp;Arley Starr, [player_tooltip player_id='1046928' first='Keisha' last='Nielsen'],&nbsp;Macy Droegmiller,&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='946330' first='Allie' last='Stites'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1046946' first='Olivia' last='Feilmeier'],&nbsp;Cora Tesch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REGION 7</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top-Seed -</strong> Woodward-Granger </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Contenders -</strong> Hudson, ACGC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Outlook -</strong> The top three teams in Class 2A Region 7 are fully capable of advancing to the state tournament. Woodward-Granger's resume is worthy of the top seed, but it will be a battle against Hudson or ACGC in the regional final. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Predicted Winner -</strong> Hudson </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch -</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='805880' first='Jill' last='Jesse'], [player_tooltip player_id='702737' first='Alena' last='Schaack'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='804991' first='Calianna' last='Fenceroy'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='939207' first='Ella' last='Tague'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='796764' first='Maileigh' last='Genkinger'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='889843' first='Paige' last='Davis'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='754872' first='Natalie' last='Rausch'], [player_tooltip player_id='845682' first='Kaleigh' last='Leary'], [player_tooltip player_id='798807' first='Siri' last='Olsen'], Taylor Davis,&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='493975' first='Stella' last='Largent'],&nbsp;Blair Brown,&nbsp;Kailee Kautzky, [player_tooltip player_id='832766' first='Ilana' last='Baumert']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>REGION 8</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top-Seed -</strong> Denver</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Contenders -</strong> Regina Catholic, West Burlington, Cascade</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Outlook -</strong> Two-time defending Class 2A state champion Denver lost a lot from last year's team but have reloaded. The Cyclones will be up against a strong field in Region 8, especially in Regina Catholic, which reached the state tournament the last two years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Predicted Winner -</strong> Regina Catholic </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players to Watch -</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='755663' first='Adeana' last='Murch'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='739138' first='Mackenzie' last='McEwan'], [player_tooltip player_id='965637' first='Mya' last='Herrmann'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='1002745' first='Brehanna' last='Murch'], [player_tooltip player_id='1003009' first='Lucy' last='Murch'], [player_tooltip player_id='765628' first='Lyla' last='Chandler'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='902968' first='Jada' last='Wiltz'], [player_tooltip player_id='1003130' first='Lexi' last='Gaffey'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='902970' first='Nora' last='Wilhelm'],&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='403543' first='Addie' last='Bollier'],&nbsp;Emersyn Hopkins,&nbsp;[player_tooltip player_id='910897' first='Kaylee' last='Webb'],&nbsp;Avery Jeffries, Lydia Armstrong, Elizabeth Roling,&nbsp;Leona Manternach,&nbsp;Emma Frake,&nbsp;Mollie Orr. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->