News Summary

The Iowa High School Athletic Association has unveiled the first-round playoff pairings for Classes 2A, 1A, A, and 8-Player. With the games set to kick off on October 24, 2025, fans are encouraged to support their teams during this thrilling event. Every matchup promises intense competition as teams vie for advancement in the playoffs. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable night of high school football!

Iowa High School Football Playoffs – First-Round Pairings Are Here!

Excitement is in the air as the Iowa High School Athletic Association has just announced the first-round playoff pairings for Classes 2A, 1A, A, and 8-Player. Fans, get those jerseys ready and grab your snacks because Friday, October 24, 2025, at 7 p.m. is set to be a thrilling night for high school football!

Game Day Details

Mark your calendars! All of the first-round playoff games will kick off at the same time, making it a perfect opportunity to support your favorite teams. The pairings are listed in alphabetical order this time around, so don’t get confused as you keep track of which teams are facing off. What’s more, these matchups won’t change the brackets for any future rounds, so you can look forward to some exciting matchups coming up!

Classes and Future Pairings

This announcement primarily covers Classes 2A, 1A, A, and 8-Player. The remaining 16 teams in these classes will be divided into four pods of four teams after the first round, paving the way for more challenging competitions. But wait, the playoff pairings for Classes 5A, 4A, and 3A will be decided after the excitement of Week 9 games, which are also set for October 24, 2025. So, keep your eyes peeled for more thrilling announcements in the coming weeks!

First-Round Matchups

Now, let’s take a closer look at these first-round matchups. The teams are ready, the coaches are strategizing, and the players are pumped up! Here are the matchups you’ll want to keep an eye on:

  • Anamosa (3-5) at Roland-Story (6-2)
  • Bellevue (7-1) at Waukon (5-3)
  • Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley (4-4) at Osage (8-0)
  • Crestwood (4-4) at Alburnett (6-2)
  • Denver (4-4) at West Branch (6-2)
  • Dike-New Hartford (5-3) at Wilton (6-2)
  • Grand View Christian (5-3) at Carroll Kuemper (8-0) – 5 p.m.
  • Ida Grove OABCIG (5-3) at Western Christian (6-2)
  • Mediapolis (4-4) at Centerville (7-1)
  • North Fayette Valley (3-5) at Mid-Prairie (7-1)
  • Pella Christian (2-6) at Clarinda (6-2)
  • South Tama (5-3) at Van Meter (6-2)
  • Spirit Lake (3-5) at Cherokee (6-2)
  • Unity Christian (3-5) at Okoboji (7-1)
  • West Liberty (3-5) at Monroe PCM (7-1)
  • Woodward-Granger (6-2) at Hampton-Dumont/CAL (4-4)
  • Camanche (4-4) at South Hardin (7-1)
  • Central Springs (4-4) at Hudson (4-4)
  • Clarion CGD (5-3) at Waterloo Columbus (5-3)
  • Durant (5-3) at Pleasantville (7-1)
  • East Sac County (3-5) at West Lyon (8-0)
  • Eddyville EBF (3-5) at Grundy Center (8-0)
  • Hinton (5-3) at Emmetsburg (6-2)
  • Interstate 35 (5-3) at Sigourney-Keota (4-4)
  • Jesup (2-6) at Dyersville Beckman (7-1)
  • Lawton-Bronson (4-4) at Manson-NW Webster (6-2)
  • Northeast (3-5) at Iowa City Regina (8-0)
  • Ogden (4-4) at Treynor (7-1)
  • Shenandoah (3-5) at West Marshall (6-2)
  • South Central Calhoun (4-4) at Underwood (6-2)
  • Tri-Center (4-4) at Ridge View (5-3)
  • Union Community (6-2) at Cascade (6-2)
  • Avoca AHSTW (4-4) at Woodbury Central (8-0)
  • Belmond-Klemme (3-5) at Marcus MMCRU (8-0)
  • BGM (6-2) at Oakland Riverside (6-2)
  • Columbus Community (3-5) at North Linn (7-1)
  • Earlham (4-4) at Pekin (8-0)
  • East Marshall (5-3) at Saint Ansgar (8-0)
  • IKM-Manning (6-2) at West Sioux (7-1)
  • Le Mars Gehlen (3-5) at West Hancock (8-0)
  • Logan-Magnolia (5-3) at Guthrie Center ACGC (8-0)
  • Maquoketa Valley (6-2) at Danville (6-2)
  • Mount Ayr (5-3) at Council Bluffs St. Albert (5-3)
  • North Butler (4-4) at Madrid (5-3)
  • Sibley-Ocheyedan (4-4) at Mason City Newman (5-3)
  • Starmont (3-5) at Wapsie Valley (8-0)
  • Wapello (5-3) at Lynnville-Sully (7-1)
  • West Fork (6-2) at Nashua-Plainfield (7-1)
  • Ar-We-Va (5-3) at Gladbrook-Reinbeck (8-0)
  • Belle Plaine (4-4) at Easton Valley (7-1)
  • Boyer Valley (6-2) at Southeast Warren (6-2)
  • Collins-Maxwell (6-3) at Don Bosco (5-2)
  • Coon Rapids-Bayard (5-3) at Clarksville (6-2)
  • East Union (6-2) at Montezuma (6-2)
  • Exira-EHK (4-4) at Woodbine (7-0)
  • Fremont-Mills (6-2) at Fort Dodge St. Edmond (5-3)
  • Janesville (5-4) at Riceville (6-2)
  • Kingsley-Pierson (6-3) at Algona Garrigan (8-0)
  • Lenox (5-3) at Audubon (8-0)
  • Moravia (5-3) at Iowa Valley (8-0)
  • North Union (4-3) at Ruthven GTRA (8-0)
  • Springville (5-4) at Turkey Valley (5-3)
  • WACO (3-5) at Edgewood-Colesburg (8-0)
  • Wayne (7-1) at Bedford (7-1)

The Road Ahead

As these teams get ready to battle under the Friday night lights, fans can expect nail-biting plays, electrifying touchdowns, and the kind of spirit that only high school football can bring. The winners of these matchups will advance into the next rounds, so it’s all to play for!

So, who will come out on top and keep their championship dreams alive? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure – this playoff season is going to be unforgettable for players and fans alike!

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