STATE CENTER — The West Marshall football program picked up its seventh-straight playoff appearance last fall, but a first-round exit and a large graduating class has the Trojans searching for answers. Until they find the solution, the Trojans will put the ball in the hands of their ...
TRAER — North Tama football is the smallest 11-man team no more. The Redhawks are set to begin their first season in the 8-Man class in Iowa high school football, and they’re embracing the change with open arms. The last 11-man Redhawk squad put forth a 4-5 record last season, falling ...
GARWIN — In order to build its program back up, the GMG football team is starting at ground level. First-year head coach Justin Witte wants to see the Wolverines succeed again, but the wins won’t come without first establishing a winning culture. The former junior high head coach may ...
GRUNDY CENTER — Expectations couldn’t be higher for the Grundy Center football team, which has become a Class 1A powerhouse under the leadership of head coach Travis Zajac, heading into the 2025 season. The Spartans have won three straight state titles after three straight undefeated ...
REINBECK — The Gladbrook-Reinbeck football team has won at least seven games in every season since it started playing 8-Man in 2018, reaching new heights with last year’s trip to the state championship game. Now the Rebels have to maintain that level of play despite graduating eight ...
LE GRAND — The East Marshall football team is coming off its best season in seven years, but that 4-5 campaign hasn’t quelled the Mustangs’ long-starved quest for the playoffs. East Marshall brings back 15 letterwinners from last year’s roster that won three games in a row to start ...