Iowa High School Football Playoff Semifinalists Picks
The Gazette sportswriters name semifinalists across classes 4A to 1A and A with predicted championship outcomes. Dowling wins 4A, Xavier tops 3A, PCM dominates 2A, Dike New Hartford or West Sioux lead 1A, and AHSTW or Hudson prevail in A.
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Wilton
Benton Bobcats eye first playoff win since 1980 under Goodchild
Benton (8-1) shares district title with Union Community and West Marshall and hosts No. 10 Greene County in a first round Class 2A playoff at Bobcat Stadium. Coach Goodchild, back after 2014 return, guides a program revived by familiar Benton staff and a senior class that has never known a losing season.
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Stephen Mally
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Clayton Krousse
Solon seeks 14th straight playoff bid in Class 3A opener
Unbeaten Solon hosts Western Dubuque in a Friday night Class 3A first-round game as head coach Kevin Miller leads the Spartans in their 18th season. The 9-0 squad aims to extend a postseason streak and showcase a program built on discipline, with Cam Miller directing the offense and a deep, balanced roster contributing on both sides of the ball.
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