The Wildcat band is fired up as Pueblo Central looks to get its first playoff win since 2012 as they take on Lutheran. The Wildcats win the game 36-34 against the Lions.

Some of the area winners include teams in our preseason top-10 countdown, such as Westlake, LBJ, Dripping Spring and Lake Travis. But the competition should be tougher in the area playoffs next round.

The final week of the 2024 Iowa high school football season is here. Seven state championship games will be played across Thursday and Friday at the UNI-Dome. Here are the game times and dates for each matchup: More: Iowa high school football playoffs semifinals 2024: Scores,