Oct. 19-25 was another week of Iowa high school football featuring teams from the Des Moines metro area.

It was the final week of the regular season for teams in Classes 5A, 4A and 3A. Teams in Classes 2A, 1A, A and 8-player took part in the first round of the IHSAA football playoffs.

Some of the top high school football games involving teams from the metro area on Oct. 24 included Van Meter's 45-6 drubbing of South Tama County in the first round of the 2A playoffs and Waukee rolling past Waterloo West, 49-21.

State qualifying meets from across the state in cross country also took place during the week.

There were several standout performances by male athletes from the metro area during the week. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

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