Iowa City West’s Elijah Reed (11) lifts the Battle for the Boot trophy during a week 1 Iowa high school football game Aug. 29, 2025 at Iowa City City High in Iowa City, Iowa. Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen
City High takes the field during a week 1 Iowa high school football game against Iowa City West Aug. 29, 2025 at Iowa City City High in Iowa City, Iowa. Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen
Iowa City West’s Julian Manson (3) runs to the endzone to score during a week 1 Iowa high school football game against City High Aug. 29, 2025 at Iowa City City High in Iowa City, Iowa. Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen
City High’s Marshall Sheldon (5) carries the ball during a week 1 Iowa high school football game against Iowa City West Aug. 29, 2025 at Iowa City City High in Iowa City