Class A, District 4 · 3-2 (2-1 district) · Updated Sep 27, 2026
Maquoketa Valley (3-2) is projected to finish 5-3 and makes the Class A playoffs in 99% of 20,000 simulated seasons, most likely finishing 3rd in District 4 (wins it 18%). Its most likely first playoff game: at D5 2nd Danville. Chance to reach the UNI-Dome semifinals: 17%; to win the Class A state title: <1%.
Open the interactive Class A playoff machine for Maquoketa Valley →| Week | Opponent | Our pick | Chance | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 6 | vs Midland | Maquoketa Valley | 97% | Lock |
| Wk 7 | vs North Cedar | Maquoketa Valley | >99% | Lock |
| Wk 8 | at East Buchanan | East Buchanan | 57% | Toss-up |
Lock picks (90%+) were right 97% of the time on Iowa games from 2021 to 2025.
| Team | Overall | District | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Buchanan | 4-1 | 3-1 | 34% | 22% | 18% | 26% | >99% |
| North Linn | 4-1 | 2-1 | 26% | 35% | 22% | 17% | >99% |
| Maquoketa Valley | 3-2 | 2-1 | 18% | 25% | 34% | 22% | 99% |
| Wapsie Valley | 4-1 | 3-1 | 22% | 18% | 26% | 33% | >99% |
| Midland | 3-2 | 2-2 | 0% | 0% | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| East Marshall | 1-4 | 0-3 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| North Cedar | 1-4 | 0-3 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Chance of each district finish. Ties go by head-to-head, then the 17-point tiebreaker.