The opening round of the Iowa high school football playoffs hit the field around the state Friday for four classes.

Class 2A, Class 1A, Class A and eight-player were all in elimination games, as Class 5A, Class 4A and Class 3A put a wrap on the regular season.

Now, it is all postseason action from here on out until the crowning of seven state champions next month inside the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls.

Johnston, fresh off moving to the top spot in the state after defeating Southeast Polk, secured an eight-win campaign with a dominating 49-0 victory over Des Moines Roosevelt. The Dragons will be the top-seed when the Class 5A pairings are released.

Here is how the High School On SI Iowa Top 25 fared in Week 9.

Iowa High School Football Week 9 Top 25 Fared - Oct. 23, 2026

1. Johnston (Class 5A)

Record : 8-1

Previous rank : No. 1

Last game : defeated Des Moines Roosevelt, 49-0

2. Cedar Rapids Xavier (4A)

Record : 9-0

Previous rank : No. 2

Last game : defeated Mason City, 49-7

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