Lines are being painted on the field and teams are reporting for practice. It’s almost football season in Iowa again.

Several teams are looking to prove themselves against the competition this year including some 2024 state qualifiers. Here are some squads that you may need to keep your eye on in the 2025 football season.

Clear Lake

The Clear Lake Lions are ready to prove themselves once again under the Friday night lights. Last year, they finished with a record of 6-4, losing in the first round of the 3A playoffs to Humboldt.

The Lions lost a slew of seniors from last year including Iowa commit Thomas Meyer, leading receiver Alex Kerr and leading rusher Titan Schmitt. However, they return key pieces that will continue to make them a force.

Quarterback Jaxson McIntire returns after pa

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