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<p><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/10/weigh-in-wednesday-whos-tops-on-the-right-side/">Weigh-In Wednesday: Who's Tops on the Right Side?</a></p>
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<p>I toyed with posting a final set of rankings this week but opted to start digging in to the postseason. The action gets underway next Monday, believe it or not. Conferences that have yet to crown champions will do so in the coming days. </p>
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<p>Here's a closer look at how the brackets for the state's two largest classes stack up: </p>
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<p><strong>CLASS 5A</strong></p>
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<p><strong>OVERVIEW - </strong>Waukee Northwest entered the season as the favorite, and the Wolves have only strengthened their position. They entered Tuesday night's regular-season finale against Dowling Catholic at 32-1, the lone loss being to rival Waukee at the Sept. 13 Southeast Polk tournament. Northwest avenged that setback 10 days later, sweeping the Warriors in a CIML match. </p>
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<p>It's going to take the Wolves being a little off and the opposition on point for them not to claim their second 5A crown in three seasons. From what I've seen this season, I give Centennial, Pleasant Valley, Ankeny and Waukee a puncher's chance. </p>
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<p><strong>Region 1 </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Top Seed:</strong> Waukee Northwest</p>
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<p><strong>Other Teams:</strong> Johnston, Ames, Council Bluffs Lincoln, Sioux City West </p>
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<p><strong>Players to Watch: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='389019' first='Avery' last='Vogt'], [player_tooltip player_id='490013' first='Logan' last='Vogt'], [player_tooltip player_id='545971' first='Avery' last='Cordes'], [player_tooltip player_id='493601' first='Piper' last='Ladwig'], [player_tooltip player_id='555820' first='London' last='Taylor'], [player_tooltip player_id='490011' first='Leah' last='Janulewicz'], [player_tooltip player_id='812248' first='Cassidy' last='Danburg'], [player_tooltip player_id='490001' first='Elizabeth' last='Greenfield'], Mya Geffre, [player_tooltip player_id='831281' first='Cora' last='Shaw'], [player_tooltip player_id='730385' first='Allison' last='Ricke'], [player_tooltip player_id='389078' first='Norah' last='Hany'], [player_tooltip player_id='815861' first='Lila' last='Shaw']. </p>
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<p><strong>Skinny:</strong> Johnston is the second seed here with a 13-16 record at the time of publishing this story. If Northwest were to be knocked off before state, it would be an upset of epic proportions.</p>
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<p><strong>Predicted Winner: </strong>Waukee Northwest </p>
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<p><strong>Region 2 </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Top Seed:</strong> Centennial </p>
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<p><strong>Other Teams:</strong> Southeast Polk, Linn-Mar, Cedar Rapids Jefferson, Des Moines North</p>
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<p><strong>Players to Watch:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='261088' first='Mya' last='Lei-Butters'], [player_tooltip player_id='808135' first='Ellie' last='Pollock'], [player_tooltip player_id='389060' first='Tatem' last='Schmidt'], [player_tooltip player_id='816525' first='Mady' last='Ott'], [player_tooltip player_id='261083' first='Maegan' last='Cheeseman'], [player_tooltip player_id='827838' first='Sophia' last='Heither'], [player_tooltip player_id='498069' first='Kaelyn' last='Rinehart'], [player_tooltip player_id='771525' first='Ava' last='Lampe'], [player_tooltip player_id='763901' first='Berkley' last='Weiland'], [player_tooltip player_id='816931' first='Meadow' last='Christensen'], [player_tooltip player_id='849582' first='Ava' last='Frank'], Gabi Severs, [player_tooltip player_id='817658' first='Payton' last='Hazelton'], [player_tooltip player_id='730416' first='Grace' last='Vandehaar']. </p>
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<p><strong>Skinny:</strong> I saw Centennial at the beginning of the season at the Iowa City High tournament and again this past weekend in Cedar Rapids. The Jaguars improved significantly and likely will win this region, where Southeast Polk (13-15) is the second seed, convincingly. </p>
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<p><strong>Predicted Winner: </strong>Centennial </p>
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<p><strong>Region 3</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Top Seed:</strong> Dowling Catholic</p>
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<p><strong>Other Teams:</strong> Sioux City East, Sioux City North, Muscatine, Urbandale </p>
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<p><strong>Players to Watch:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='763850' first='Gianna' last='Stanfel'], [player_tooltip player_id='758163' first='Jaya' last='Morrow'], [player_tooltip player_id='455732' first='Tessa' last='Holtorf'], [player_tooltip player_id='845755' first='Kennedy' last='Klein'], [player_tooltip player_id='500340' first='Kaylie' last='Klein'], [player_tooltip player_id='389933' first='Ellie' last='Muller'], [player_tooltip player_id='215427' first='Ava' last='Groeteke'], [player_tooltip player_id='730098' first='Caroline' last='Crane'], [player_tooltip player_id='389839' first='Jenna' last='Birk'], [player_tooltip player_id='833148' first='Jaylee' last='Jackson'], [player_tooltip player_id='389835' first='Kinslee' last='Walrod'], [player_tooltip player_id='814451' first='Jocelyn' last='Laws'], [player_tooltip player_id='892907' first='Adrienne' last='Wall'], [player_tooltip player_id='493655' first='ZaRyiah' last='Van Buren'], [player_tooltip player_id='389835' first='Kinslee' last='Walrod']. </p>
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<p><strong>Skinny:</strong> As with the first two regions (and most others in this class), the top seed is the heavy, heavy favorite to reach the state tournament. In this case, that's Dowling Catholic, which has the pieces to make a deep postseason run if they come together.</p>
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<p><strong>Predicted Winner: </strong>Dowling Catholic </p>
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<p><strong>Region 4 </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Top Seed:</strong> Pleasant Valley</p>
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<p><strong>Other Teams:</strong> Bettendorf, Dubuque Senior, Davenport Central, Davenport West </p>
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<p><strong>Players to Watch:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='555746' first='Clare' last='Yeggy'], [player_tooltip player_id='261085' first='Maren' last='Ouellette'], [player_tooltip player_id='389818' first='Hanley' last='Schmidt'], [player_tooltip player_id='243182' first='Isabelle' last='Kremer'], [player_tooltip player_id='493657' first='Addison' last='Allaman'], [player_tooltip player_id='490015' first='Mazie' last='Sweers'], Kelsi Smith, [player_tooltip player_id='474884' first='Peyton' last='Nagle'], [player_tooltip player_id='569671' first='Logan' last='Ramstack'], [player_tooltip player_id='575805' first='Dyllan' last='Harn'], [player_tooltip player_id='806603' first='Makenna' last='Miller'], [player_tooltip player_id='389066' first='Cambel' last='Drapeau'], Maddie Prehm, Bailey Davis, Brooklyn Klaas. </p>
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<p><strong>Skinny:</strong> I caught PV in person this past weekend for the first time since the Prep Dig Sizzle way back at the beginning of August. Sweers has settled in nicely at setter, Yeggy is a revelation in the middle of the net, Allaman is sound in the back row, and Kremer, Schmidt and Ouellette are hammers at the pin. The Spartans could be gelling at the right time. </p>
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<p><strong>Predicted Winner: </strong>Pleasant Valley</p>
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<p><strong>Region 5 </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Top Seed:</strong> Waukee </p>
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<p><strong>Other Teams:</strong> Indianola, Iowa City High, Ottumwa, Des Moines East</p>
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<p><strong>Players to Watch:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='498752' first='Allie' last='Ruddy'], [player_tooltip player_id='835524' first='Maggie' last='Craig'], Lexi Weber, [player_tooltip player_id='443125' first='Liv' last='Davis'], [player_tooltip player_id='443092' first='Malia' last='Rogers'], [player_tooltip player_id='455721' first='Stella' last='Braddock'], Julia McGraw, [player_tooltip player_id='807741' first='Lauren' last='Olson'], Joviee Wilson, [player_tooltip player_id='809649' first='Haley' last='New'], [player_tooltip player_id='493609' first='Madison' last='Grover'], [player_tooltip player_id='730426' first='Hazel' last='Schluckebier'], [player_tooltip player_id='805985' first='Kaitlin' last='Loria'], [player_tooltip player_id='493658' first='Hattie' last='Galloway']. </p>
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<p><strong>Skinny:</strong> Waukee returns most of its lineup from a team that reached the state tournament a year ago. It has star power in Rogers, a Purdue commitment, and solid veterans in Ruddy, Craig, Weber, Davis and Braddock. Indianola and City High both have several high-end performers that provide them with upset potential.</p>
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<p><strong>Predicted Winner: </strong>Waukee</p>
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<p><strong>Region 6 </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Top Seed:</strong> Ankeny</p>
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<p><strong>Other Teams:</strong> Waterloo West, Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Marshalltown, Des Moines Lincoln </p>
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<p><strong>Players to Watch:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='827425' first='Miya' last='Steinkamp'], [player_tooltip player_id='732859' first='Elle' last='Isaacson'], [player_tooltip player_id='555797' first='Marlee' last='Ellison'], [player_tooltip player_id='389074' first='Hailey' last='Flanders'], [player_tooltip player_id='890718' first='Quinn' last='Roush'], [player_tooltip player_id='730419' first='Hailey' last='Wiederin'], [player_tooltip player_id='490016' first='Raquel' last='Risk'], [player_tooltip player_id='525829' first='Addison' last='Phillips'], [player_tooltip player_id='832696' first='Hayden' last='Scott'], [player_tooltip player_id='555717' first='Kaycee' last='Cory'], Charley Lovell, [player_tooltip player_id='808100' first='Skyylan' last='Ousley'], [player_tooltip player_id='495803' first='Ava' last='Jones'], [player_tooltip player_id='840581' first='Lila' last='Homolar'], Allyson Landers, Addy Schoepske. </p>
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<p><strong>Skinny:</strong> After losing a lot of production to graduation following last season, Ankeny has reloaded very well. Wierderin is one of the state's top breakout performers, Steinkamp is a sound setter and Flanders holds down the back row. Waterloo West's [player_tooltip player_id='495803' first='Ava' last='Jones'] is one of the best players in Iowa too few folks know about.</p>
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<p><strong>Predicted Winner: </strong>Ankeny </p>
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<p><strong>Region 7 </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Top Seed:</strong> Valley </p>
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<p><strong>Other Teams:</strong> Cedar Falls, Prairie, Des Moines Roosevelt, Council Bluffs Jefferson </p>
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<p><strong>Players to Watch:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='803061' first='Myla' last='Rude'], [player_tooltip player_id='517919' first='Brooklyn' last='Brown'], [player_tooltip player_id='443086' first='Brynn' last='Cibula'], [player_tooltip player_id='839207' first='Thia' last='Raridon'], [player_tooltip player_id='261075' first='Kaelyn' last='Wieland'], [player_tooltip player_id='612179' first='Olivia' last='Grubbs'], [player_tooltip player_id='389010' first='Annistyn' last='Wedgbury'], [player_tooltip player_id='261058' first='Brynn' last='Bakula'], [player_tooltip player_id='389853' first='Kennedy' last='Krecklow'], [player_tooltip player_id='781517' first='Hadassah' last='Smith'], [player_tooltip player_id='754242' first='Piper' last='Smith'], [player_tooltip player_id='816880' first='Maya' last='McNally'], [player_tooltip player_id='809383' first='Grace' last='Knock'], [player_tooltip player_id='261093' first='Reagan' last='Schulte'], [player_tooltip player_id='846069' first='Olivia' last='Marais'], Baylee Whitehill, [player_tooltip player_id='884220' first='Aubrey' last='Wehr']. </p>
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<p><strong>Skinny:</strong> As has been the case in recent years, this is the point where the regions become a little more interesting. Valley is deserving of the No. 1 seed here, but Cedar Falls is a serious threat and Prairie is a solid team capable of pulling off an upset or two.</p>
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<p><strong>Predicted Winner: </strong>Valley </p>
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<p><strong>Region 8 </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Top Seed:</strong> Iowa City West </p>
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<p><strong>Other Teams:</strong> Iowa City Liberty, Dubuque Hempstead, Davenport North, Cedar Rapids Washington </p>
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<p><strong>Players to Watch:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='754657' first='Cyan' last='Blommer'], [player_tooltip player_id='540833' first='Izzie' last='McDonald'], Lila Eastvold, [player_tooltip player_id='533845' first='Taylor' last='Otte'], [player_tooltip player_id='360642' first='Sophia' last='Austen'], [player_tooltip player_id='697463' first='Audrey' last='Small'], [player_tooltip player_id='610472' first='Josie' last='Austen'], [player_tooltip player_id='316419' first='Edie' last='Miller'], [player_tooltip player_id='316380' first='Hadley' last='Miller'], [player_tooltip player_id='273001' first='Ellie' last='Wilson'], [player_tooltip player_id='845222' first='Ava' last='Meidlinger'], [player_tooltip player_id='493985' first='Sydney' last='Van Heukelom'], [player_tooltip player_id='552856' first='Jessica' last='Steburg'], [player_tooltip player_id='845571' first='Hayden' last='Freiburger'], Sydney Feldhacker, [player_tooltip player_id='809577' first='Cece' last='Freihoefer'], [player_tooltip player_id='389854' first='Kampbell' last='Bryte'], [player_tooltip player_id='760328' first='Cashtin' last='Reisner']. </p>
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<p><strong>Skinny:</strong> Region 8 shapes up to provide the most drama before we get to state. If seeds hold, it will be a rematch of the Iowa City rivals back at West, where the Trojans won their MVC meeting and a share of the division title with five-set victory. That got them the home court here, which provides an ever-so-slight advantage in a coin-flip match.</p>
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<p><strong>Predicted Winner: </strong>Iowa City West </p>
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<p><strong>CLASS 4A</strong></p>
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<p><strong>OVERVIEW - </strong>We embarked on a new season with Clear Creek Amana among the favorites to take the title in 4A. The Clippers have emerged from the pack of contenders as the favorite heading into the postseason. It's not quite at the Waukee-Northwest level, but CCA coming up short this season would require a significant upset. Sioux Center, Dallas Center-Grimes, Norwalk, Pella and North Scott head a group looking to make that a reality. </p>
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<p><strong>Region 1 </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Top Seed:</strong> Clear Creek Amana </p>
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<p><strong>Other Teams:</strong> Grinnell, Xavier, Mount Pleasant, Oskaloosa, Keokuk</p>
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<p><strong>Players to Watch:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='243457' first='Emily' last='Henderson'], [player_tooltip player_id='361168' first='Averie' last='Lower'], [player_tooltip player_id='493660' first='Bailey' last='Simpson'], Kendall Ronnfeldt, [player_tooltip player_id='516002' first='Julia' last='Schlarbaum'], [player_tooltip player_id='517585' first='Sariah' last='Sherman'], [player_tooltip player_id='760844' first='Maryn' last='Sherman'], [player_tooltip player_id='555788' first='Kendra' last='Nolton'], [player_tooltip player_id='730438' first='Kaitlyn' last='Smith'], [player_tooltip player_id='329851' first='Macie' last='Lupkes'], [player_tooltip player_id='883424' first='Maddie' last='Ireland']. </p>
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<p><strong>Skinny:</strong> Grinnell and Xavier feature talented individuals that could put a team on their backs in pursuit of the upset, but it would be stunning if CCA didn't emerge from this region.</p>
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<p><strong>Predicted Winner: </strong>Clear Creek Amana </p>
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<p><strong>Region 2 </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Top Seed:</strong> Sioux Center </p>
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<p><strong>Other Teams:</strong> Bishop Heelan, Glenwood, Spencer, Harlan, Fort Dodge</p>
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<p><strong>Players to Watch:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='816843' first='Maryn' last='Franken'], [player_tooltip player_id='841522' first='Adison' last='Brantsen'], [player_tooltip player_id='575152' first='Courteney' last='Schmidt'], Taylor Holverson, [player_tooltip player_id='811476' first='Avery' last='Bitker'], [player_tooltip player_id='841522' first='Adison' last='Brantsen'], Dara Mollet, Claire Nelson, [player_tooltip player_id='493980' first='Melina' last='Snoozy'], [player_tooltip player_id='804194' first='Ireland' last='Jackson'], Cambree Smothers, [player_tooltip player_id='833940' first='Kaylee' last='Wray'], Addie Madison, [player_tooltip player_id='798232' first='Rylie' last='Kendall']. </p>
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<p><strong>Skinny:</strong> If Sioux Center is to make it back to state for a second consecutive season and third time in three years, it likely will have to go through the defending champs. The Warriors should be on point because Bishop Heelan is capable of coming out of this region even without star [player_tooltip player_id='389834' first='Ava' last='Lloyd'], who has been sidelined with injury since early in the season. Glenwood also brings upset potential to the table.</p>
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<p><strong>Predicted Winner: </strong>Sioux Center </p>
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<p><strong>Region 3 </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Top Seed:</strong> Pella </p>
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<p><strong>Other Teams:</strong> Waverly-Shell Rock, Webster City, Knoxville, Mason City, Carlisle</p>
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<p><strong>Players to Watch:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='753905' first='Brooke' last='Schulte'], [player_tooltip player_id='389942' first='Katie' last='Scheckel'], [player_tooltip player_id='891576' first='Julia' last='Settles'], [player_tooltip player_id='810068' first='Abbie' last='Brand'], Elah Hiemstra, Natalia Plate, Dawn Meyer-Lillibridge, Lauren Gade, Lizzy Frazell, Delilah Kroymann, [player_tooltip player_id='828130' first='Adalyn' last='Tucke']. </p>
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<p><strong>Skinny:</strong> Pella surprised onlookers last season by reaching the 4A title match. The Dutch won't sneak up on anyone this year and should be careful with Waverly-Shell Rock in this region. </p>
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<p><strong>Predicted Winner: </strong>Pella </p>
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<p><strong>Region 4 </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Top Seed:</strong> Dallas Center-Grimes</p>
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<p><strong>Other Teams:</strong> ADM, North Polk, Winterset, Des Moines Hoover, Perry</p>
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<p><strong>Players to Watch:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='729146' first='Anna' last='Jackson'], [player_tooltip player_id='394331' first='Maggie' last='Leifker'], [player_tooltip player_id='753982' first='Jacey' last='McFarland'], [player_tooltip player_id='493973' first='Gwen' last='Farley'], [player_tooltip player_id='443085' first='Avery' last='Edgington'], [player_tooltip player_id='730390' first='Ava' last='Smid'], [player_tooltip player_id='729595' first='Anna' last='Holloway'], [player_tooltip player_id='261063' first='Elise' last='Coghlan'], [player_tooltip player_id='523159' first='Macy' last=''] Person, [player_tooltip player_id='825087' first='Ella' last='Subbert'], [player_tooltip player_id='882456' first='Grace' last='Welch'], Jaslyn Rasmussen, Ava Koudelka, [player_tooltip player_id='754649' first='Peyton' last='Dirks']. </p>
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<p><strong>Skinny:</strong> It feels like DCG has been on this mission for a couple of years. The Mustangs should plan on being sharp with ADM and North Polk posing threats to their first trip to state since 2020. </p>
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<p><strong>Predicted Winner: </strong>Dallas Center-Grimes</p>
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<p><strong>Region 5 </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Top Seed:</strong> Norwalk </p>
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<p><strong>Other Teams:</strong> Ballard, Nevada, Bondurant-Farrar, Boone, Newton </p>
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<p><strong>Players to Watch:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='493974' first='Hadley' last='Michael'], [player_tooltip player_id='560368' first='Elle' last='Hatlevig'], [player_tooltip player_id='827468' first='Myla' last='Brown'], [player_tooltip player_id='809159' first='Reese' last='Heim'], [player_tooltip player_id='730403' first='Delaynee' last='Steele'], [player_tooltip player_id='829942' first='Ava' last='Carlson'],[player_tooltip player_id='443091' first='Jillian' last='Hammond'], [player_tooltip player_id='709085' first='Hailey' last='Estrem'], [player_tooltip player_id='831816' first='Emersyn' last='Engstler'], [player_tooltip player_id='828176' first='Brenna' last='Baumgardner'], [player_tooltip player_id='729559' first='Halle' last='Gardner'], Kaitlyn McGaffin, [player_tooltip player_id='836975' first='Rachel' last='Borwick'], [player_tooltip player_id='794711' first='Jadyn' last='Melohn']. </p>
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<p><strong>Skinny:</strong> Norwalk has challenged itself from a schedule standpoint and should be prepared with upset-minded Ballard and Nevada lurking in this region. The Warriors have topped Nevada twice this season and have not faced Ballard.</p>
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<p><strong>Predicted Winner: </strong>Norwalk</p>
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<p><strong>Region 6 </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Top Seed:</strong> North Scott </p>
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<p><strong>Other Teams:</strong> Western Dubuque, Independence, Burlington, Decorah, Fort Madison</p>
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<p><strong>Players to Watch:</strong> McKenzie Moeller, [player_tooltip player_id='808221' first='Adalynn' last='Johnson'], [player_tooltip player_id='261052' first='Ainsley' last='Haedt'], [player_tooltip player_id='389008' first='Addison' last='Allen'], [player_tooltip player_id='827589' first='Paige' last='Coon'], [player_tooltip player_id='886198' first='Alyssa' last='Schroeder'], [player_tooltip player_id='748340' first='Lola' last='Quagliano'], [player_tooltip player_id='493984' first='Kyla' last='Ramler'], Gabbie Demmer, Ellie Berning, [player_tooltip player_id='826216' first='Evelynn' last='Koopmann'], [player_tooltip player_id='389015' first='Evelyn' last='White'], [player_tooltip player_id='806827' first='Morgan' last='Ristvedt'], Kynzley White, ersey Coonrad. </p>
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<p><strong>Skinny:</strong> North Scott is battled tested with experience, having reached the last five state tournaments. Western Dubuque also competes in a top conference with 5A schools and is clearly capable of coming out of this region if playing to its potential. North Scott won the lone meeting between the two teams this season, a 2-1 triumph at the Sept. 6 Mount Vernon tournament.</p>
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<p><strong>Predicted Winner: </strong>North Scott </p>
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<p><strong>Region 7 </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Top Seed:</strong> Sergeant Bluff-Luton </p>
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<p><strong>Other Teams:</strong> MOC-Floyd Valley, Lewis Central, [program_tooltip program_id='428931' first='Storm' last=''] Lake, Denison-Schleswig, LeMars</p>
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<p><strong>Players to Watch:</strong> Bailey Ball, [player_tooltip player_id='389844' first='Bre' last='VanDenTop'], [player_tooltip player_id='812711' first='Delaney' last='Griebel'], [player_tooltip player_id='493652' first='Kaitlyn' last='Hardie'], [player_tooltip player_id='816476' first='Madison' last='Kvidera'], Olivia Kneifl, [player_tooltip player_id='834093' first='Kenleigh' last='Panowicz'], [player_tooltip player_id='741261' first='Brielle' last='Hoegh'], Adrianna Oldenkamp, [player_tooltip player_id='809748' first='Lily' last='Vander Pol'], Ady Jeltema, [player_tooltip player_id='841986' first='Blair' last='Van Gelder'], [player_tooltip player_id='796469' first='Maci' last='Beltman'], [player_tooltip player_id='890714' first='Aubree' last='Davis'], [player_tooltip player_id='882673' first='Emary' last='Cooper'], Mallory Wohlers, [player_tooltip player_id='572668' first='Jacey' last='Young'], Brooke Nelson. </p>
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<p><strong>Skinny:</strong> Region 7 is an interesting one. Sergeant Bluff-Luton brings back a lot of experience from a team that reached state and knocked off No. 1 seed Xavier last season. It beat MOC-Floyd Valley, 2-1, on Oct. 11 at the Western Christian Tournament but has not faced a dangerous Lewis Central outfit. MOC-Floyd Valley and Lewis Central have not played in 2025. </p>
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<p><strong>Predicted Winner: </strong>Sergeant Bluff-Luton </p>
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<p><strong>Region 8 </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Top Seed:</strong> Solon</p>
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<p><strong>Other Teams:</strong> Marion, Gilbert, Central DeWitt, Waterloo East, Clinton</p>
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<p><strong>Players to Watch:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='373682' first='Kennedey' last='Whitford'], [player_tooltip player_id='754537' first='Amelia' last='Guinn'], [player_tooltip player_id='448350' first='Jozie' last='Lahr'], [player_tooltip player_id='455710' first='Kiley' last='Devery'], [player_tooltip player_id='845393' first='Cydney' last='Jaster'], [player_tooltip player_id='489995' first='Addison' last='Parker'], [player_tooltip player_id='845258' first='Braelin' last='Wieseler'], [player_tooltip player_id='759977' first='Abbey' last='Kirk'], [player_tooltip player_id='827511' first='Nayomi' last='Vasser'], Paige Johnson, Evie Christenson, [player_tooltip player_id='805189' first='Clara' last='Newton'], [player_tooltip player_id='802600' first='Lila' last='Kruckenberg']. </p>
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<p><strong>Skinny:</strong> Don't count out Gilbert but WaMac rivals Solon and Marion appear on a collision course for a winner-take-all trip to state. The Spartans took the regular-season meeting, 3-2 (15-12), Sept. 23 in Marion. The rematch would be in Solon. </p>
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<p><strong>Predicted Winner: </strong>Solon </p>
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