The Gilbert Tigers, with a 9-1 record, will face the Pella Dutch, also 9-1, in a neutral playoff game on Friday, November 8. This exciting matchup is part of the 2024 Iowa High School Football Playoff Brackets for Class 4A, where both teams look to advance further in the tournament.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Iowa High School Football
Who: Gilbert (IA) vs Pella (IA)
When: Friday, November 8 , 2024
Time: Today
Bracket: 2024 Iowa High School Football Playoff Brackets: IAHSAA – Class 4A
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network
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Top 25 IA High School Football Rankings
The rankings for high school football teams are determined by various factors including overall record, strength of schedule (Str.), and performance over the season. Dowling Catholic is ranked #1 with a strong overall rating of 39.60 and a record of 9-1, while Johnston, ranked #2, follows closely with a rating of 38.50. Notably, several teams like Grundy Center, Sergeant Bluff-Luton, and Prairie City-Monroe maintain undefeated records, yet some have lower strength of schedules. Teams that showed significant improvement include Southeast Polk, which moved up 9 spots, and Mt. Vernon, climbing 14 spots. This shows how both win-loss record and strength of schedule can influence the rankings.
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| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dowling Catholic (West Des Moines) | 9-1 | 39.60 | 19.1 | +4 |
| 2 | Johnston | 8-2 | 38.50 | 20.5 | +1 |
| 3 | North Polk (Alleman) | 10-0 | 38.10 | 11.0 | -1 |
| 4 | West Lyon (Inwood) | 10-0 | 38.00 | 3.0 | -3 |
| 5 | Liberty (North Liberty) | 9-1 | 37.20 | 19.0 | +2 |
| 6 | Ankeny Centennial (Ankeny) | 8-2 | 37.00 | 14.8 | +5 |
| 7 | Valley (West Des Moines) | 8-2 | 36.60 | 20.7 | +1 |
| 8 | Ankeny | 6-4 | 35.20 | 28.0 | +8 |
| 9 | Grundy Center | 10-0 | 34.80 | -5.7 | -3 |
| 10 | Decorah-North Winneshiek (Decorah) | 10-0 | 34.20 | 11.4 | — |
| 11 | Humboldt | 9-1 | 33.70 | 17.3 | +1 |
| 12 | Southeast Polk (Pleasant Hill) | 6-4 | 33.60 | 25.2 | +9 |
| 13 | Sergeant Bluff-Luton (Sergeant Bluff) | 10-0 | 33.10 | 6.9 | -9 |
| 14 | A-D-M (Adel) | 8-2 | 32.30 | 14.7 | +5 |
| 15 | Prairie City-Monroe (Monroe) | 10-0 | 32.20 | -2.8 | -2 |
| 16 | Dike-New Hartford (Dike) | 9-1 | 31.80 | -0.8 | -7 |
| 17 | Wahlert (Dubuque) | 10-0 | 31.80 | 0.6 | -2 |
| 18 | Lewis Central (Council Bluffs) | 9-1 | 31.70 | 9.7 | -1 |
| 19 | Algona | 9-1 | 31.60 | 7.4 | +4 |
| 20 | Spirit Lake | 9-1 | 31.20 | 4.6 | — |
| 21 | Independence | 8-2 | 30.70 | 12.9 | +3 |
| 22 | Pella | 9-1 | 30.10 | 9.8 | +4 |
| 23 | Gilbert | 9-1 | 29.80 | 8.5 | -1 |
| 24 | Mt. Vernon | 9-1 | 29.50 | -0.5 | +14 |
| 25 | North Fayette Valley (West Union) | 9-1 | 26.80 | 3.9 | +3 |
Top 25 High School Football
The high school football national ranking sees California’s Mater Dei (8-0) at the top, demonstrating consistent dominance. Georgia’s Milton holds second with a perfect 9-0, while Texas’ Duncanville follows closely at third (7-0). Mater Dei’s state rival, St. John Bosco, notably fell to eighth after a previous high position. Schools like St. Frances Academy, up 11 places to 17th, and Bishop Gorman from Nevada, in fourth, have climbed significantly. Multiple states, including Texas, Florida, and California, have strong representation in the top 25, highlighting their prominence in high school football.
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| # | School | State | Ovr. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mater Dei (Santa Ana) | CA | 8-0 | — |
| 2 | Milton | GA | 9-0 | +1 |
| 3 | Duncanville | TX | 7-0 | +1 |
| 4 | Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) | NV | 8-1 | +1 |
| 5 | IMG Academy (Bradenton) | FL | 6-1 | +1 |
| 6 | Carrollton | GA | 9-0 | +1 |
| 7 | North Shore (Houston) | TX | 8-0 | +1 |
| 8 | St. John Bosco (Bellflower) | CA | 8-1 | -6 |
| 9 | Mission Viejo | CA | 9-0 | — |
| 10 | North Crowley (Fort Worth) | TX | 8-0 | — |
| 11 | Archbishop Spalding (Severn) | MD | 9-0 | — |
| 12 | Buford | GA | 8-1 | — |
| 13 | Boyle County (Danville) | KY | 9-0 | — |
| 14 | Lakeland | FL | 8-0 | — |
| 15 | Orange Lutheran (Orange) | CA | 7-2 | — |
| 16 | Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) | FL | 8-2 | +1 |
| 17 | St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) | MD | 6-3 | +11 |
| 18 | Venice | FL | 8-1 | — |
| 19 | Atascocita (Humble) | TX | 7-1 | -3 |
| 20 | Corner Canyon (Draper) | UT | 9-1 | -1 |
| 21 | Bergen Catholic (Oradell) | NJ | 7-1 | -1 |
| 22 | De La Salle (Concord) | CA | 8-0 | — |
| 23 | Centennial (Corona) | CA | 7-2 | — |
| 24 | DeMatha (Hyattsville) | MD | 7-1 | — |
| 25 | DeSoto | TX | 6-2 | — |
