Week 1 of Iowa high school football shaped up to be a thrilling start to the 2024 IHSAA football season.
Who’s the No. 1 team in the Iowa City area? The Press-Citizen has ranked each Iowa City-area team following the first week of action.
Iowa City Liberty earned the top spot after handing Iowa City West a 56-45 loss in the season opener. The Lightning, who rushed for 365 yards, made a statement on the ground while their defense slowed down the Trojans’ talented offense with two interceptions. Solon and Clear Creek Amana blew out Assumption and Marion, respectively. Regina Catholic picked up a 42-28 win over West Liberty while Iowa City High fell to Joliet Catholic Academy (IL) on the road.
Here’s where each Iowa City-area team stands in our rankings after Week 1:
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1. Iowa City Liberty
Record: 1-0. This week: vs. Iowa City High.
2. Solon
Record 1-0. This week: vs. Clear Creek Amana.
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3. Clear Creek Amana
Record 1-0. This week: vs. Solon.
4. Regina Catholic
Record 1-0. This week: vs. Mid-Prairie.
5. Iowa City West
Record 0-1. This week: vs. Urbandale.
6. Iowa City High
Record 0-1. This week: vs. Iowa City Liberty.
Marc Ray is the high school sports reporter for the Iowa City Press-Citizen. He can be reached at [email protected] , and on X, formerly Twitter, at @themarcszn.
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