West Burlington opened the season with a hard-fought 19-13 home win over nearby Danville, highlighted by Jaden Anthons 196 rushing yards and strong performances from senior Cale Cook and freshman quarterback Phillip Porter. The defense delivered key stops and turnovers, led by linemen Joey Glendening and Mikael Cook.

The coaching staff noted nearly 20 penalties and a few turnovers as areas to clean up before road games at Fort Madison and Kittuck, but remain encouraged by the team's progress and physical play in the season opener.

Coach Weber recaps Pekin’s 40-7 win over Davis County, highlighting a game-changing interception, strong defensive play, and Riley Smith’s three passing touchdowns and one rushing score. The Panthers balanced a powerful rushing attack led by Nolan Glick with a spreading offense that involved multiple weapons.

The episode also covers special teams performance, areas to improve, and a look ahead to district play against New London as Pekin focuses on one game at a time.

Coach Shane Rollins reflects on Southeast Warren’s 68-12 road win over Murray, highlighting a powerful ground game with two 100-yard rushers and a disruptive defensive line that produced multiple tackles for loss and turnovers.

The episode also covers strong special teams play, senior leadership in the locker room, and a look ahead to a key home matchup with Baxter as the Warhawks aim for postseason contention.

Scotty Melvin joins the show to break down an action-packed Week 1 of high school football, recapping big wins, surprising upsets and standout performances — including Hudson’s monster night and Mid‑Prairie’s dominant comeback.

The episode highlights key games across classes, notes emerging teams to watch, and previews intriguing matchups for Week 2 while capturing the excitement of opening-week football.

Hosts thank local sponsors and welcome Jeff Mills of Real Smart Highlights to break down opening-week high school football action.

The episode features a detailed recap of Wapello vs. Louisa Muscatine, standout performances from Rowan Atkinson, Justin Faulkner, Andrew Vasquez and others, plus scores and quick takes on games across the region.

Fans get game narratives, key plays, and a look ahead at teams to watch through the season.

Coach Flaherty previews the heated Burlington vs. Fort Madison matchup, discussing roster changes, a new quarterback rotation, and how depth and tackling could decide the game.

He breaks down strengths and weaknesses from last week’s scrimmages, broadcast details, and the community energy that surrounds this classic local rivalry.

Round Guy Radio kicks off opening night with hosts David and Scotty Melvin reviewing last night’s big win for Eastern Valley, scouting Burlington’s roster hopes, and predicting the 4A District 3 pecking order. They preview marquee Friday matchups — including Mid-Prairie vs Washington — discuss key players, quarterback changes, and potential upsets, and share live-coverage plans and listener picks for the first week of the high school football season.

The Van Buren Warriors are brought to you by their house rep, Jeff Shipley, on Round Guy Radio. In this episode Coach Johnson recaps a hard-fought scrimmage with Albia, discusses adjustments, and previews a heated rivalry matchup at Central Lee.

Coach covers team health (noting Parker Bollies’ broken fingers), standout players like Eli McKinney, Coyt Harriman, and Jace Duncan, and what Van Buren must do to contain Central Lee’s double‑wing attack.

Coach Doherty recaps a revealing scrimmage with Mediapolis, highlights emerging young players like sophomores Aurelio Wakindi and Steph, and names running backs Moses Thatcher and Eric Cornelis as key contributors.

Special teams get major attention—punter Jonas Santiago and a German exchange student with a strong leg could be difference-makers—while the team refocuses on fundamentals: low pad level, hand placement, and playing the process snap by snap.

Fort Madison heads to Bracewell for a rivalry-opening clash with Burlington, emphasizing discipline, physicality, and execution as they begin the season.

AJ Johnson joins Round Guy Radio to preview the upcoming high school football season across the Tri‑State area, discussing young rosters, rebuilds, key players, and rivalry matchups.

He highlights teams like Tumwa, Oskaloosa, Pekin, Davis County, Sigourney‑Chilton, Fairfield, and Cardinal, and explains why coaching and player development will shape a wild, unpredictable year.