Third-seeded Dallas Center-Grimes was the top-ranked team in the final coaches association rankings. Highest seed: Des Moines Hoover’s lone loss was to 2A top-ranked Gilbert, 2-1, in a Saturday tournament, but the Huskies haven’t faced any 3A or 4A state qualifiers. The 11th-ranked Jaguars always were dangerous and proved it with a 2-1 win over No. Prairie’s state quarterfinal match brings back fonder memories the Hawks upset Johnston in penalties in the same round last year for their first win at state.īiggest underdog: Four of Ankeny Centennial’s five losses came in the uncompromising CIML. Three of its state-best 41 state tournament victories have come against quarterfinal opponent Cedar Rapids Kennedy, which is seeking its first win over the Trojans since 2015.īest rematch: Cedar Rapids Prairie’s road to state already featured a familiar foe in a penalty-shootout win over Pleasant Valley, which beat the Hawks in the state semifinals on its way to last year’s 3A title. The Trojans also have won the most state championships and seek a 10th again this week after runner-up finishes in 20. Most tradition: Iowa City West is making its state record 23rd state tournament appearance. Most prolific scorer: Opposing teams can’t lose sight of West Des Moines Dowling sophomore Jonathan Mendez, who ranks fourth in Class 4A in goals (21) and assists (13). The Tigers are 4-1 against teams in the 4A field, with only a 1-0 setback at Johnston. Highest seed: West Des Moines Valley has won 10 straight games, giving up a goal in just one. You will begin to receive our weekly Prep Sports updates.
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