This weekend in West Des Moines, high school football will take center stage as the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) presents a thrilling slate of games for Week 6 of the season. One of the most anticipated matchups is definitely going to be between the Class 5A No. 1 Dowling Catholic and No. 3 Ankeny Centennial. Scheduled to kick off at Valley Stadium at 7 p.m., fans and players alike have marked this game on their calendars as a must-see.
Aside from this key clash, several other notable games in the Class 5A division are attracting attention. No. 7 Southeast Polk will visit No. 9 Johnston in what promises to be an exciting contest, also at 7 p.m. Meanwhile, No. 2 West Des Moines Valley will take on Waukee Northwest, adding further drama to Friday night’s football festivities.
As we look at matchups across the state, there are plenty more exciting games to watch. The rivalry game between Ballard and 4A No. 2 North Polk is sure to bring energy as they face off in Alleman. In Class 2A, No. 5 Kuemper Catholic will challenge No. 9 Des Moines Christian, while other games include Newton at 4A No. 3 Pella, No. 1 Grundy Center at No. 6 South Hardin, and Dallas Center-Grimes making their way to Norwalk.
Here’s a quick look at some of the other games scheduled for this Friday night:
- Des Moines Lincoln vs. Waukee at 7 p.m.
- ADM vs. D.M. North at 7 p.m.
- Cedar Falls vs. Pleasant Valley at 7:15 p.m.
- North Scott vs. Xavier at 7:30 p.m.
- Fort Dodge vs. Storm Lake at 7 p.m.
With so many intense matchups, high school football fans in Iowa have every reason to be excited for this weekend. It’s sure to be a night filled with great plays, team spirit, and the thrill of competition.
