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Getting to Know You: West Des Moines Valley Tigers

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Things don’t usually change at West Des Moines Valley, but don’t tell that to long time coach Gary Swenson. There are plenty of changes to expect, along with a few returning starters for the Tigers’ 2014 campaign. Running back Drew Gray, Wide Receiver Dominic Daffney, and highly touted junior OL John Rairdon headline a group of returning starters on offense. Gray will be asked to carry the workload after all-stater Tyus Mason’s graduation. Mason racked up 2,099 yards for the Tigers.

Sophomore Rocky Lombardi and junior Will Lounsberry will compete for the quarterback spot (Lombardi was named the starter vs. Waukee).

LB/P Zach Downs and CB Zach Grasso return to the defense from 2013, along with S Gabe Honnold patrolling the defensive backfield, that will

Valley Stats

2013 Record: 10-3 overall, 5-0 division

2014 Class, District: Class 4A, District 3

Coach: Gary Swenson, 39th year (20 at Valley), 311-100 overall (186-41 at Valley)

Returning Starters – Offense

Drew Gray, RB, 12, 5-10, 180

Trevor Bell, RB, 12, 5-7, 153

Dominique Dafney, WR, 12, 6-1, 200

Brady Smith, C, 12, 5-11, 220

Returning Starters – Defense

Zach Downs, LB/P, 12, 6-0, 215

Zach Grasso, CB, 12, 5-10, 170

Gabe Honnold, S, 12, 5-10, 165

Returning Letterwinners – 9

Coaching Staff: Randy Ripperger, Travis Young, Ryan Cooley, Dave Cochran

Interesting stories about the squad, players, or upcoming season: Swenson’s concern is solidifying the defensive and offensive line. Depth is a big issue, but Swenson feel confident that the junior class will help fill in some of the gaps. Sophomore quarterback Rocky Lombardi’s father is Tony Lombardi, who coached at Cedar Rapids Washington from 2006 to 2013. Lombardi guided the Warriors to four post-season berths, including two quarterfinal appearances and one semi-final appearance.

2014 Schedule (district games in bold)

Aug. 29 @ Waukee

Sept. 5 Iowa City West

Sept. 12 @ Southeast Polk

Sept. 19 Dowling Catholic

Sept. 26 @ Des Moines Hoover

Oct. 3 @ Council Bluffs Lincoln

Oct. 10 Sioux City West

Oct. 17 @ Ankeny Centennial

Oct. 24 Des Moines Lincoln

Getting to Know You: Cedar Rapids Xavier Saints

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The Saints of Cedar Rapids Xavier have been a force in the Mississippi Valley Conference. Xavier were runner-ups in two consecutive Class 4A championship games, losing to both Ankeny (2012) and Dowling Catholic (2013). A month after the season ended, Xavier, along with Dubuque Wahlert and Davenport Assumption, opted to move down to Class 3A.

So, as Xavier prepares for a new era in 3A, they have some unfinished business to take care of first:  exact revenge against Dowling Catholic to kick off the 2014 season. Coach Duane Schulte’s bunch, never one to shy away from big games, have some questions to answer. Will their seniors lead, and will their juniors follow suit? Returning starters Jay Kortemeyer will take over at RB, as Tim Otting and Louis Hasley will anchor the offensive line. On defense, LB Nic Ekland is the only returning defensive starter.

Johnston Stats

2013 Record: 12-2 overall, 5-1 Mississippi Valley Conference (Valley Division)

2014 Class, District:  Class 3A, District 4

Coach: Duane Schulte, 21st season, 136-73 overall (111-59 at Xavier)

Returning Starters – Offense

Jay Kortemeyer, RB

Tim Ottig, OL

Louis Hasley, OL

Returning Starters – Defense

Nic Ekland, LB

Returning Letterwinners: 3

Coaching Staff: Jim O’Connell, Dave Sullivan, Craig Jelinek, John Tursi, Eric Gilmour, Nick Garland, Stu Ballinger, Tom Ekland, Michael Freeman

Interesting stories about the squad, players, or upcoming season: After 16 years as members of the Mississippi Valley Conference, Xavier is moving down to Class 3A and will play in District 4, with Wahlert and perennial power Solon. The Saints will also play Davenport Assumption and 4-time Class 1A state champions Iowa City Regina in non-district games.

Schulte coached Cedar Rapids LaSalle before the Lancers and Cedar Rapids Regis merged to become Xavier. Assistant coach Craig Jelinek was the head coach at Cedar Rapids Prairie for 25 seasons, with a 106-96 career record for the Hawks.

2014 Schedule (District games in bold)

Aug. 29 @ West Des Moines Dowling Catholic

Sept. 4 (Thurs.) @ Davenport Assumption

Sept. 12 Solon

Sept. 19 @ Dewitt Central (Clinton)

Sept. 26 Maquoketa

Oct. 3 Western Dubuque (Epworth)

Oct. 10 @ Dubuque Wahlert

Oct. 17 Iowa City Regina

Oct. 24 Marion

Getting to Know You: Southeast Polk Rams

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They may be installing a new turf at their stadium, but it’s the same winning tradition over on the east side of Polk County, when it comes to the Southeast Polk Rams. Coach Denny Muller is no rookie when it comes to playing the traditional powerhouses in the Des Moines area. He’s not alone, as RB Caleb Pavon returns to lead the Rams on offense with a veteran offense line anchored by C Zack Hamilton and OL Jake Marnin.

The defense brings back five starters with LBs Deion Mikesell and JJ Cole, and SS Brady Buchheit. Treye Spencer is back, as he’ll handle the place-kicking duties for the Rams. The Rams are favored to win Class 4A District 1, but they will have a challenging non-district schedule against Johnston, WDM Valley, Waukee, and Ankeny Centennial.

Southeast Polk Stats

2013 Record:  7-4 overall, 4-1 Division 4

2014 Class, District:  Class 4A, District 1

Coach: Denny Muller, 41st season, 240-149 overall (86-45 at SE Polk)

Returning Starters – Offense

Caleb Pavon, RB, 12, 6-0, 185

Jake Marnin, OL, 12, 6-2, 300

Kyle Wallace, OL, 12, 6-0, 250

Sam Bakeris, OL, 12, 6-4, 270

Sam Henry, WR, 12, 5-10, 150

Zack Hamilton, C, 12, 6-0, 215

Returning Starters – Defense

Deion Mikesell, LB, 12, 6-0, 220

Brady Buchheit, SS, 12, 5-8, 155

Cameron Shannon, S, 12, 6-0, 170

Treye Spencer, K, 12, 6-1, 160

JJ Cole, LB, 12, 6-0, 190

Ben Bakeris, DL, 12, 6-1, 205

Returning Letterwinners: 17

Coaching Staff (new additions): Jesse Smith and James Clark (both volunteers)

Offensive scheme: No huddle – zone read

Defensive scheme: 4-3 

Interesting stories about the squad, players, or upcoming season: After years of utilizing a prolific passing game, SE Polk will be installing a new offense…the zone read. The pressing concern Muller has is inexperience at QB with the graduation of Nick Arnold. There is lack of depth in several positions, but the Rams will be senior-heavy. Outside of their non-district and district games, SE Polk will not face Dowling Catholic this season or next season. The Maroons and Rams have built a budding rivalry over the last several years.

2014 Schedule (District games in bold)

Aug. 29 @ Johnston

Sept. 5 Waukee

Sept. 12 West Des Moines Valley

Sept. 19 @ Ankeny Centennial

Sept. 26 Des Moines East

Oct. 3 Council Bluffs Jefferson

Oct. 10 @ Ames

Oct. 17 @ Sioux City North

Oct. 24  @ Ankeny

Getting to Know You: Johnston Dragons

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The Johnston Dragons would like nothing more than to bring home a state title as part of the Johnston School District’s centennial anniversary. But to do that, they’ll have to fend off the likes of Dowling Catholic, Sioux City East, and everyone else in Class 4A District 2. Coach Brian Woodley has challenged his squad to “leave no doubt” as 15 returning starters will take the field.

QB Reid Sinnett will lead the offense, with RB Grant Collison in the backfield, with four returning offensive linemen. Senior Andrew Huess (42 rec./840 yards/10 TD) and Jared Seay will be at WR, and Regen Sims will play at TE/HB. The defensive side will be led by Hezekiah Applegate at DE, LB Karl Rasmussen, and K/P Tommy Zinselmeier.

Johnston Stats

2013 Record: 5-5 overall, 4-1 division

2014 Class, District:  Class 4A, District 2

Coach: Brian Woodley, 13th year (17th overall), 91-67 overall

Returning Starters – Offense

Reid Sinnett, QB

Andrew Huess, WR

Jared Seay, WR

Logan Beguhn, OL

Dane Beery, OL

Alex Beltrame, OL

Tom Dusen, OL

Regen Siems, TE/HB

Grant Collison, RB

Returning Starters – Defense

Hezekiah Applegate, DE

Tony Tiggess, DL

Boris Petrusic, DL

Karl Rasmussen, LB

Nolan Wengert, DB

Jon May, DB

Jack Bergstrom, DB

Tommy Zinselmeier, P/K

Returning Letterwinners: 15

Coaching Staff: Brent Ksiazek (DL, Spec. Teams), Brian Lutter (OL), Rod Wiebers (Def. Coord.), Tony Kruse (Off. Coord, RB/QB), Zac Christensen (DB), Mike McCune (Soph. Vol. Off. Coach), Derek Flack (Soph HC), Brian Benson (WR), Matt Lakis, Zach Guyer

Offensive scheme: Pistol offense, with no huddle

Defensive scheme: 4-3 

Interesting stories about the squad, players, or upcoming season: Johnston will sport new jerseys and logos as part of the school district’s centennial anniversary. Coach Woodley is concern with inexperience at the LB positions and replacing two-year starter Jordan Weddington, who moved away over winter break. Weddington rushed for over 1,000 yards for the Dragons. Reid Sinnett shared QB duties with Mike Mahanna last season, but will be the starter, with depth behind him with juniors Jared Bacon and Logan Blackman, and senior Alex Ginsberg. Woodley’s father, Mike, is currently the head coach at Grand View University, which won the 2013 NAIA national championship.

2014 Schedule (District games in bold)

Aug. 29 Southeast Polk

Sept. 5 Ankeny

Sept. 12 @ Urbandale

Sept. 19 @ Waukee

Sept. 26 Des Moines North

Oct. 3 @ Des Moines Roosevelt

Oct. 10 Dowling Catholic

Oct. 17 @ Council Bluffs Lewis Central

Oct. 24  Sioux City East

 

Getting to Know You: Indianola Indians

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After an 1-8 season in 2011, the Indianola Indians washed away the blues by qualifying for the last two post-season playoffs. That includes back-to-back 6-win seasons for the first time in over a decade. Coach Eric Kluver feels good about this year’s squad, but is cautious. They have to rebuild the offensive and defensive line, after a good senior class, led by Keegan Render, graduated. The offense welcomes back RB Cameron Bunting (1,031 yds rushing) and his brother, QB Trey Bunting. On defense, the Indians return their three starting LBs Casey Crawford, Cameron Loew, and Jimmy Aiello.

Indianola Stats

Record: 6-4 overall, 2-3 division

2014 Class, District: Class 4A, District 4

Coach: Eric Kluver 38-58 overall (all at Indianola)

Returning Starters – Offense

Kam Hartung, WR, 12, 165

Cam Bunting, RB, 12, 175

Trey Bunting, QB, 12, 170

Scooter Hohnenke, RB, 11, 210

Returning Starters – Defense

Casey Crawford, LB, 12, 165

Ryan Lehr, DB, 12, 175

Cameron Loew, LB, 12, 170

Jimmy Aiello, LB, 11, 200

Returning Letterwinners: 14

Interesting stories about the squad, players, or upcoming season: Coach Kluver is excited about the upcoming season and is optimistic on the juniors that could make an impact right away including WR/DB Blake Upchurch, RB/DB Hunter Anderson, and OL/DL Nathan Woosley. The player to watch for Indianola will be RB Cam Bunting who had 248 rushing attempts for 1,031 yds last season. The Indians will be replacing their entire offensive line, and Trey Bunting has a good backup in junior QB Jack Jensen who can fill in when necessary.

2014 Schedule (district games in bold)

Aug. 29 @ Ankeny

Sept. 5 @ Des Moines Lincoln

Sept. 12 Des Moines East

Sept. 19 Ottumwa

Sept. 26 @ Urbandale

Oct. 3 @ Fort Dodge

Oct. 10 Waukee

Oct. 17 @ Mason City

Oct. 24 Marshaltown

Getting to Know You: Sioux City East Black Raiders

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SCEast_logoThe Black Raiders of Sioux City East is one of those storied programs in Class 4A that you can depend on to show up every week, play hard, and get to the post-season. This season is no different for Coach Bob Goodvin and his squad. However, he’s going to do it without talented WR Ronald Nash, TB Ronald Carter, and CB Carter Lilly, who all graduated. With a team motto of “Dominate the Day, Success is a Sum of Our Days”, the Black Raiders 10 starters (5 on both sides, respectively) with LB Dakota Blatchford, DE Alex Stibbs, and CB Kaleb Hanks anchoring the defense, while C Jose Deanda and Tackles Ethan Farenholtz and John Alexa man the offense.

Sioux City East Stats

2013 Record: 7-4 overall, 3-2 Division 1

2014 Class & District: Class 4A, District 2

Coach: Bob Goodvin, 5th season, 33-21 overall

Returning Starters – Offense 

Jose Deanda, C, 12, 6-1, 215

Ethan Farenholtz, T, 11, 6-1, 210

John Alexa, T, 11, 6-4, 240

Alex Struve, TB, 12, 6-1, 190

Austin Ahrendt, R, 6-3, 205

Returning Starters – Defense

Alex Stribbs, DE, 12, 6-1, 210

Albert Saul, DE, 11, 6-2, 190

Dakota Blatchford, LB, 12, 5-9, 175

Ross Godfrey, CB, 11, 5-9, 145

Kaleb Hanks, 12, 5-9, 165

Returning Letterwinners: 3  

Coaching Staff:  

Offensive scheme: Multiple

Defensive scheme: 4-2-5

Interesting stories about the squad, players, or upcoming season: Goodvin’s concerns are if they are as good on the lines of scrimmage as they anticipate, how they shape up at the QB and skill positions, and his pressing question is can they “grow up FAST” with the schedule they will face this fall.  SC East will open their non-district docket against their city rivals, Heelan, West, and North, in the first three weeks. They will have two Thursday night games (Heelan and DM Roosevelt), a trip to Dowling Catholic, and close the season at Johnston, who they defeated in the first round of the 2013 playoffs.

2014 Schedule (District games in bold)

Aug. 28 (Thurs) Bishop Heelan Catholic

Sept. 5 @ Sioux City West

Sept. 12 Sioux City North

Sept. 19 @ Council Bluffs Lincoln

Sept. 25 (Thurs) Des Moines Roosevelt

Oct. 3 @ Dowling Catholic

Oct. 10 Council Bluffs Lewis Central

Oct. 17 Des Moines North

Oct. 24 @ Johnston

Getting to Know You: Iowa City West

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(Courtesy: Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier)

 

It’s a new era for the big class schools in eastern Iowa. No more conference games or conference titles. Welcome to district football for all of the 4A schools. For Iowa City West, they are making the adjustment to district football as well. The Trojans are also making a new adjustment as Garrett Hartwig is the new head coach for the westsiders of Iowa City, replacing Brian Sauser. City West, a perennial power, bring back 8 starters, including two-way players Conner Greene, Kevin Dowell, and Tyler Eads.

The big questions for City West will be starting a new quarterback and the offensive line to complement Dowell at RB, Eads and Oliver Martin at Wide Receivers. Replacing a large number of starters is daunting, but Hartwig expects those roles to be filled with sophomores as they go after a district title.

Iowa City West Stats

2013 Record: 9-2 overall, 5-1 Mississippi Valley Conf. (Mississippi Division)

2014 Class & District: Class 4A, District 7

Coach: Garrett Hartwig, 1st season

Returning Starters – Offense

Kevin Dowell, RB

Tyler Eads, WR

Oliver Martin, WR

Conner Greene, TE

Returning Starters – Defense

John Milani, SS

Conner Greene, LB

Tyler Eads, C

Aaron Bleil, FS

Kevin Dowell, LB

Noah Fletcher, DL

Logan Stevens, DL

Returning Letterwinners: 26

Coaching Staff: Tyler Meade (Def. Coord.), Andrew Durham (Off. Coord.), Travis Meade (Off./Def. Line), Josh Flammang (Special Teams, Off./Def. Line)

Offensive scheme: Pro style

Defensive scheme: Multiple

Interesting stories about the squad, players, or upcoming season: Coach Hartwig expects some big roles will be filled by sophomores, and feels good with the depth in each position. The Trojans will face Dubuque Hempstead and Bettendorf in district play this season. City West defeated Hempstead (first round) and lost to Bettendorf (second round) of the 2013 playoffs. Iowa City West will travel to West Des Moines Valley for a non-district showdown on September 5th, and face their crosstown rivals, Iowa City High in the annual “Battle of the Boot” game on September 19th.

2014 Schedule (District games in bold)

Aug. 29 Cedar Rapids Kennedy

Sept. 5 @ West Des Moines Valley

Sept. 12 @ Cedar Rapids Washington

Sept. 19 Iowa City High

Sept. 25 (Thurs) @ Davenport Central

Oct. 3 Bettendorf

Oct. 10 @ Dubuque Hempstead

Oct. 17 Davenport North

Oct. 24 Pleasant Valley

 

Getting to Know You: Des Moines East Scarlets

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DMEast_Scarlets2013 was a sub-par year for Coach Greg Schoon and the East Scarlets, but it wasn’t due to a lack of effort. Injuries and turnovers during crucial moments in games were their undoing in several close games. Schoon is excited about this year’s squad that will consist of new junior and senior starters to complement senior QB Chino Alcala, WR Jason Jeffries on offense, and a trio of senior LBs lead by senior Alex Contreras on defense.

Des Moines East Stats

2013 Record: 2-7 overall, 1-4 Division 4

2014 Class & District: Class 4A, District 1

Coach: Greg Schoon

Returning Starters – Offense

Chino Alcala, QB, 12,

Jason Jeffries, WR, 12

Javier Guerror, K, 12

Brandon Trotter, RB, 11

Billy White, OL, 11

Returning Starters – Defense

Jaylin James, CB, 12

Alex Contreras, LB, 12

Jonathon Harrington, LB, 12

Juleo Harris, LB, 12

Eric Ridgner, 12, DL

Returning Letterwinners: 15

Interesting stories about the squad, players, or upcoming season: The Scarlets’ strength is overall team athleticism in all positions. Schoon is excited about the improvements on the freshmen and sophomore/JV level. The biggest challenge is filling in new starters at key position, especially on the defensive and offensive side of the line. Inexperience is always a potential problem, Schoon cited, but he is excited about this year’s team and looking forward to help them excel.

2014 Schedule (District games in bold)

Aug. 29 @ Des Moines Roosevelt

Sept. 5 Des Moines North

Sept. 12 @ Indianola

Sept. 19 Des Moines Lincoln

Sept 26 @ Southeast Polk

Oct. 3 Ankeny

Oct. 10 @ Council Bluffs Jefferson

Oct. 17 Ames

Oct. 24 @ Sioux City North

Getting to Know You: Ames Little Cyclones

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AHSlogo_LittleCyclonesAfter an 11-1 campaign in 2013, the Little Cyclones will rely on their defense to be the guiding force as they begin the 2014 season. Led by LBs Hank Swalla and Chris Halbur, and DB Gage Eller, Coach Bruce Vertanen feels that their experience and leadership will be crucial as they tackle on a challenging non-district docket before jumping into district play. Ames will have a new defensive line in the trenches as support to the LB and DB units.

On the offensive side of the ball, there are some key spots to fill after the graduations of three 1st All-Staters QB Sam Straub, WR Alex Brammer, and RB Clifford Kwaw-Mensah, among others. OL Michael Holtzbauer is the lone full-time returning starter, but he won’t be alone as WR Colby Hansen and OL Anthony Mooney will segue from their part-time starting positions last season to take on bigger roles.

Ames Stats

2013 Record: 11-1 overall, 5-0 Division 2

2014 Class & District: Class 4A, District 1

Coach: Bruce Vertanen, 14th season, 79-52 overall (all at Ames)

Returning Starters – Offense

Michael Holtzbauer, OL, 12, 6-2, 270

Colby Hansen, WR, 12, 6-1, 170

Sam Rathe, PK, 12, 6-0, 165

Anthony Mooney, OL, 12, 6-4, 285

Returning Starters – Defense

Hank Swalla, LB, 12, 60, 185

Gage Eller, DB, 12, 5-11, 180

Chris Halbur, LB, 12, 6-0, 180

Jacob Engelken, DB, 12, 5-8, 168

Michael Agbaje, LB, 11, 6-2, 190

Returning Letterwinners: 14

Coaching Staff: Vance Downs, Tracy Rial, Mike Shane, Kyle Van Winkle, Taylor Vanden Wynboom, Joel Sullivan

Offensive scheme: Multiple

Defensive scheme: 4-2-5

Interesting stories about the squad, players, or upcoming season: Vertanen feels that Southeast Polk is the favorite to win 4A-District 1, but stresses not to dismiss DM East, and SC North and Ankeny, the latter two Vertanen feels will be better teams this fall. Ames will play Cedar Falls and Iowa City High in non-district games. The Little Cyclones last faced Cedar Falls in the 1986 4A quarterfinals, and their last meeting with the Little Hawks was in the 1996 4A championship game.

2014 Schedule (District games in bold)

Aug. 29 Ankeny Centennial

Sept. 5 @ Cedar Falls

Sept. 12 @ Iowa City High

Sept. 19 Marshalltown

Sept. 26 @ Ankeny

Oct. 2 (Thursday) @ Sioux City North

Oct. 10 Southeast Polk

Oct. 17 @ Des Moines East

Oct. 24 Council Bluffs Jefferson

Getting to Know You: Urbandale J-Hawks

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UHS_logoJ-Hawks coach Sam Anderson makes no bones about it. The graduations of 1st team All-State WR and ISU Cyclone Allen Lazard and QB Logan Augustine will be challenging, but Anderson feels confident with a solid group on the offensive line and skill players with experience. That experience starts with returning RB Abdulai Mansaray and K Hesten Steen. Dylan Landess will be called upon to replace Augustine, with senior Jake Quirk and juniors Jake Heinrich and Caleb Bright shoring up the offensive line.

On defense, Evan Economos and Grant MacDougal will patrol the defensive backfield, as P Elijah Conrey will help with giving the defense an opportunity to control field possession with punting duties. Coach Anderson feels that Waukee is the favorite in 4A District 4, but he says that the J-Hawks have what it takes to be competitive each week and qualify for the playoffs, with the goal to win the 4A title.

Urbandale Stats

2013 Record: 7-3 overall, 4-1 Division 1

2014 Class & District: Class 4A, District 4

Coach:  Sam Anderson 19th season (112-79 overall, 46-55 at Urbandale)

Returning Starters – Offense

Jake Heinrich, OL, 11, 6-4, 280

Caleb Bright, OL, 11, 6-4, 270

Jake Quirk, OL, 12, 6-3, 255

Abdulai Mansaray, RB, 12, 5-10, 180

Hesten Steen, K, 12, 6-0, 175

Returning Starters – Defense

Evan Economos, DB, 12, 5-10, 175

Grant MacDougal, DB,12, 6-0, 180

Elijah Conrey P/K, 12, 6-0, 170

Returning Letterwinners:

Dylan Landess, QB, 12, 5-10, 200

Chris Ballah, DL, 12, 6-0, 200

Zach Crouse, DL, 12, 6-1, 200

Cole Scieszinski, LB, 12, 5-9, 200

Ben Moss, RB, 12, 5-10, 180

Alex Newberg, RB/LB,11, 6-1, 200

RJ Nordell, OL, 12, 6-0, 210

Key Newcomers:

Quinn Dannefeldt, WR, 11, 6-5, 195

John Heinrich, WR,11, 6-2, 175

Kyle Stolz, DB, 11, 5-9, 170

Darien Smith, DL, 11, 6-5, 195

Coaching Staff: Tim TeBrink, William Gray, Dave Hekter, Ryan Williams, Dan Schuck, Tyler Perry, Rod Reis

Team Strengths: The J-Hawks return a solid group on the offensive line and some skill players with experience.

Team Question Marks: Replacing the bulk of the defense and All state QB/WR combo Allen Lazard and Logan Augustine.

Interesting storyline: Anderson feels that the team to beat in their district (4A-4) is Waukee. Urbandale has qualified for the playoffs five consecutive years. Before coming to Urbandale, Sam Anderson coached West Delaware to five post-season appearance, with a runner-up finish in 1995.

Team Goal: To be competitive each week, qualify for the playoff putting your team in a position to compete for a state title.

2014 Schedule (District games in bold):

Aug. 29 @ Des Moines Hoover

Sept. 5 Dowling Catholic

Sept. 12 Johnston

Sept. 19 @ Cedar Falls

Sept. 26 Indianola

Oct. 3 @ Waukee

Oct. 10 Mason City

Oct. 17 @ Marshalltown

Oct. 24 Ft. Dodge