2A-No. 2 Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley vs. 1A-No. 1 West Sioux
Analysis: Trekking up to Siouxland for this final pick. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley shellacked West Sioux in last year's opener, 42-16. It was the Falcons' only loss of the season, as they went on to win the 1A state title. It'll be a tall order for future Cyclone quarterback Hunter Dekkers, as the Nighthawks are routinely one of 2A's toughest outs.
Pick: 1A-No. 1 West Sioux, 42-35
Readers’ Vote: 1A-No. 1 West Sioux, 55%
2018 Records — Cody, 56-24; Readers, 51-29.
Cody Goodwin covers wrestling and high school sports for the Des Moines Register. Follow him on Twitter at @codygoodwin.