Seven weeks into the Iowa high school football season – with just two weeks left in the regular season – there is still plenty left to learn.

The top teams across the state are separating themselves from the crowd, and some still boast undefeated records. Other programs are gearing up for a deep run in the postseason. And each week, there are always unexpected moments and lessons learned.

Here are five things we learned during Week 7 of the IHSAA football season.

Statistics are current from GoBound as of Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10:45 a.m.

Dowling doesn’t falter, even with a major missing piece on defense

Senior linebacker Leo Pagano recorded five tackles and a forced fumble in the Maroons’ win over Cedar Rapids Kennedy in Week 6, but on Friday, he remained on crutches on the sideli

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