Iowa high school football fans saw the rankings reshuffle after the second week of the season, as the Iowa High School Athletic Association released updated class‑by‑class standings that reflect early‑season momentum across the state.
Class 1A Realignment
In Class 1A, the traditional powerhouse West Lyon fell to Central Lyon/George-Little Rock by a razor‑thin 14‑13 margin, ending the team's reign at the No. 1 position that had persisted since 2024 and giving the newcomer its first top‑ranked finish of the year.
Other divisions produced a mix of close contests and dominant performances: Dowling Catholic edged Johnston 41‑35 in Class 5A to improve to a perfect 2‑0 record, while Southeast Polk edged Iowa City Liberty 21‑14 in the same class; Solon routed Williamsburg 42‑0 in Class 3A, Cedar Rapids Xavier held off Western Dubuque 21‑13 in Class 4A, Kuemper Catholic crushed Algona 45‑7 in Class 2A, and Iowa City Regina overwhelmed West Branch 49‑6 in Class 1A. Additional victories included North Linn’s 42‑6 triumph over Maquoketa Valley in Class A and Woodbine’s 90‑0 shutout of Sidney, also in Class A, underscoring the early‑season disparity in some matchups.
The breadth of competition across Classes 5A through A highlights the depth of talent in Iowa’s prep football landscape, with several blowout victories and tight games alike setting the tone for conference races and playoff aspirations as the season progresses.