Iowa High School Football Top 25 Rankings

There were plenty of unknowns around the Ankeny football program going into the season. The Hawks, perennial contenders in Class 5A, graduated many key seniors.

But this version is proving they are ready to compete, knocking off Sioux City East this past Friday night. Ankeny, now 5-0 on the year, has moved from outside the rankings all the way up to the fourth spot.

They will be tested once again this coming week, as No. 5 Johnston makes the short trip to take on the Hawks.

Southeast Polk, Cedar Rapids Xavier Handle Business With Big Wins

Southeast Polk handled business, besting Ottumwa one week after a thrilling victory over Dowling Catholic. Cedar Rapids Xavier remained one spot behind the Rams after taking out Cedar Rapids Washington.

Four teams dropped out of the rankings this week: West Des Moines Valley, North Polk, Iowa City West and Dallas Center-Grimes.

The High School On SI Iowa Top 25 includes all 11-player teams from Class A up to 5A.

Here are the rankings entering Week 6:

Iowa, high school football, rankings — High School On SI

1. Southeast Polk (Class 5A)

Record: 5-0

Previous rank: No. 1

Next game: vs. Iowa City High, Friday, October 2

2. Cedar Rapids Xavier (4A)

Record: 5-0

Previous rank: No. 2

Next game: at Waverly-Shell Rock, Friday, October 2

3. Dowling Catholic (5A)

Record: 4-1

Previous rank: No. 4

Next game: vs. Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Friday, October 2

4. Ankeny (5A)

Record: 5-0

Previous rank: No. 12

Next game: vs. No. 5 Johnston, Friday, October 2

5. Johnston (5A)

Record: 4-1

Previous rank: No. 5

Next game: vs. No. 4 Ankeny, Friday, October 2

6. Sergeant Bluff-Luton (4A)

Record: 5-0

Previous rank: No. 8

Next game: at Storm Lake, Friday, October 2

7. Kuemper Catholic (2A)

Record: 5-0

Previous rank: No. 6

Next game: at Spirit Lake, Friday, October 2

8. Sioux City East (5A)

Record: 4-1

Previous rank: No. 3

Next game: at Des Moines Roosevelt, Thursday, October 1

9. Clear Lake (3A)

Record: 5-0

Previous rank: No. 7

Next game: at Benton, Friday, October 2

10. Iowa City Regina (1A)

Record: 5-0

Previous rank: No. 9

Next game: vs. Sigourney Keota, Friday, October 2

11. Solon (3A)

Record: 5-0

Previous rank: No. 10

Next game: at Keokuk, Friday, October 2

12. West Lyon (1A)

Record: 4-1

Previous rank: No. 13

Next game: vs Ridge View, Friday, October 2

13. Carlisle (4A)

Record: 5-0

Previous rank: No. 14

Next game: vs. Gilbert, Friday, October 2

14. Des Moines Christian (3A)

Record: 5-0

Previous rank: No. 15

Next game: vs. Saydel, Friday, October 2

15. Western Dubuque (4A)

Record: 4-1

Previous rank: No. 17

Next game: at North Scott, Friday, October 2

16. Bettendorf (5A)

Record: 4-1

Previous rank: No. 19

Next game: at Cedar Falls, Friday, October 2

17. Iowa City Liberty (5A)

Record: 3-2

Previous rank: No. 21

Next game: at Davenport Central, Friday, October 2

18. Waukee (5A)

Record: 3-2

Previous rank: No. 23

Next game: at Marshalltown, Friday, October 2

19. Waukee Northwest (5A)

Record: 3-2

Previous rank: No. 24

Next game: at Ottumwa, Friday, October 2

20. Fort Dodge (4A)

Record: 4-1

Previous rank: No. 16

Next game: vs. Spencer, Friday, October 2

21. Carroll (3A)

Record: 4-1

Previous rank: No. 25

Next game: vs. Greene County, Friday, October 2

22. Cedar Falls (5A)

Record: 4-1

Next game: vs. Bettendorf, Friday, October 2

23. Clear Creek-Amana (4A)

Record: 4-1

Next game: at Marion, Friday, October 2

24. Sioux Center (3A)

Record: 5-0

Next game: vs. Webster City, Friday, October 2

25. Indianola (5A)

Record: 3-2

Next game: at Des Moines Lincoln, Friday, October 2

Dropped out: No. 11 West Des Moines Valley; No. 18 North Polk; No. 20 Iowa City West; No. 22 Dallas Center-Grimes.

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