Iowa High School Football: Week 2 Quick Hitters

Some key moments from Week 2 in the Iowa high school football season

Waukee Northwest's Mack Heitland (14) looks to his receivers during a game against Des Moines Roosevelt on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines. / Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Week 2 of the Iowa high school football season was played Friday under clear skies that made it feel much more like Week 6 or 7 instead of early September.

But the action on the gridiron remained hot and heavy.

Here are some of the key notes from the night via social media posts:

Waukee Northwest Knocks Off West Des Moines Valley

It appears as if Class 5A is going to be wild from week to week once again, as Waukee Northwest knocked off West Des Moines Valley, 27-24. The Wolves led 20-10 at the half after battling to a 3-3 draw through 12 minutes. 

Alburnett Claims Wild Victory vs. Mid-Prairie

According to Paul Bowker, Alburnett and Mid-Prairie combined for two late scores as Alburnett pulled off a 42-37 victory. Laken Caves led the way for Alburnett with five touchdowns while Mid-Prairie’s Brooks Weber threw four TD passes.

Instant classic: 2 TDs (and almost a 3rd) in final 2 minutes. Alburnett holds off Mid-Prairie 42-37 in a wild nondistrict game at Alburnett. Laken Caves of Alburnett scored 5 TDs; M-P's Brooks Weber passed for 4 TDs. @TheNews_Sports @Mid_Prairie #iahsfb pic.twitter.com/ABVrWnE7XT

— Paul Bowker (@bowkerpaul) September 6, 2025

Hudson Shull of ADM Puts on Offensive Clinic

ADM has had some incredible quarterback play over the past few years, and Hudson Shull is the latest. Shull completed 15 of 19 with four touchdowns, racking up 277 yards from offense, according to a post by Bound Iowa.The Tigers won, 41-3 over Ballard.

Hudson Shull put up a absolute clinic against Ballard 😳

🐯 277 Offensive Yards
🐯 4 Touchdowns
🐯 15/19 C/ATT
🐯 0 Picks#iahsfb sidelinepics_bylqp pic.twitter.com/tEHV3bS4rg

— Bound Iowa (@Bound_IA) September 6, 2025

West Lyon has Outscored First Two Opponents 80-0

West Lyon claimed a dominating win in the Beef Bowl, blitzing Central Lyon/George-Little Rock, 39-0. West Lyon has now won its first two games of the season, 80-0.

Solon Handles Williamsburg

Solon leaned on Eli Kampman and he delivered, throwing for 377 yards and three touchdowns in a 33-14 win over Williamsburg, according to Ryan Pleggenkuhle.

Class 3A No. 6 Solon (2-0) takes down Williamsburg (1-1), 33-14. Spartan QB Eli Kampman threw for 277 and 3TDs. #iahsfb

— Ryan Pleggenkuhle (@ryno_plegge) September 6, 2025

Jaxx DeJean, OABCIG Defeat Defending State Champs

One of the three 2024 state champions in Class 1A went down Friday night, as OABCIG and top prospect Jaxx DeJean bested Tri-Center, 18-14.

Clear Lake Exacts Revenge on Humboldt

Last fall, Clear Lake saw its season come to an end at the hands of North Central Conference rival Humboldt in the playoffs. This time around, it was the Lions handing out punishment, as they topped the Wildcats, 23-7.

Down Early, Carroll Kuemper Explodes Late

Trailing Algona 21-17, Carroll Kuemper came out firing in the second half, as the Knights claimed a battle of Top 10 teams in different classifications, 52-21.

Defending Champ North Polk Just Keeps Winning

Counted out by many to begin the year after losing several key starters from the state championship team last year, North Polk showed they are for real once again. The Comets, who topped Lewis Central in Week 1, knocked off Newton, 16-13.