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Highland Football Playoff Chances

Class A, District 5 · 1-4 (1-2 district) · Updated Sep 26, 2026

Make playoffs83%
Projected record3-5
Win district0%
Host first game0%
Reach UNI-Dome0%
Win state0%

Highland (1-4) is projected to finish 3-5 and makes the Class A playoffs in 83% of 20,000 simulated seasons, most likely finishing 3rd in District 5 (wins it 0%). Its most likely first playoff game: at D6 1st Madrid. Chance to reach the UNI-Dome semifinals: 0%; to win the Class A state title: 0%.

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Remaining schedule and picks

WeekOpponentOur pickChanceConfidence
Wk 6vs Van Buren CountyHighland57%Toss-up
Wk 7at ColumbusHighland59%Toss-up
Wk 8vs MidlandMidland78%Strong

Lock picks (90%+) were right 97% of the time on Iowa games from 2021 to 2025.

District 5 standings outlook

TeamOverallDistrict1st2nd3rd4thPlayoffs
Pekin6-03-086%14%<1%0%>99%
Danville4-13-014%86%<1%0%>99%
Highland1-41-20%0%50%33%83%
Van Buren County3-31-20%0%36%33%70%
Columbus0-50-20%<1%10%22%32%
Wapello0-40-20%<1%3%12%15%

Chance of each district finish. Ties go by head-to-head, then the 17-point tiebreaker.

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