Class 1A, District 3 · 3-2 (1-1 district) · Updated Sep 26, 2026
Grundy Center (3-2) is projected to finish 5-3 and makes the Class 1A playoffs in 98% of 20,000 simulated seasons, most likely finishing 3rd in District 3 (wins it <1%). Its most likely first playoff game: at D4 2nd Hudson. Chance to reach the UNI-Dome semifinals: 5%; to win the Class 1A state title: <1%.
Open the interactive Class 1A playoff machine for Grundy Center →| Week | Opponent | Our pick | Chance | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 6 | at South Hardin | South Hardin | 93% | Lock |
| Wk 7 | vs Central Springs | Grundy Center | 94% | Lock |
| Wk 8 | at Eagle Grove | Grundy Center | 85% | Strong |
Lock picks (90%+) were right 97% of the time on Iowa games from 2021 to 2025.
| Team | Overall | District | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hardin | 5-0 | 2-0 | 83% | 16% | 1% | <1% | >99% |
| Clarion-Goldfield-Dows | 4-1 | 2-0 | 16% | 81% | 3% | <1% | >99% |
| Grundy Center | 3-2 | 1-1 | <1% | 2% | 81% | 15% | 98% |
| Eagle Grove | 3-2 | 1-1 | <1% | 2% | 13% | 66% | 81% |
| Central Springs | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0% | 0% | 1% | 14% | 16% |
| Garner Hayfield Ventura | 0-5 | 0-2 | 0% | <1% | <1% | 5% | 5% |
Chance of each district finish. Ties go by head-to-head, then the 17-point tiebreaker.