Waverly-Shell Rock, Janesville, and Clarksville were all ranked amongst the top 16 teams in their respective classes by IAsportz. The publication covers a multitude of sports across the entire state, and releases weekly rankings in each sport.
The Go-Hawks were listed as the No. 16 team in class 4A to start the year. The Go-Hawks finished last season with a 6-4 record, losing to 9-1 Gilbert in the state playoff first round by just seven points. This season will be the first for the team under new head coach Cal Twait.
The Wildcats were ranked as the No. 10 team in 8-man football after finishing last season with an 8-2 record. Despite losing 10 seniors from last years team, the Wildcats return all-state defensive end Logan Lashbrook, second leading rusher and second leading receiving touc