The Class 1A field in Iowa high school football in 2025 is as unique as any ever compiled. That is because three 2024 state champions will compete for the crown this year.
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Grundy Center, led by quarterback Judd Jirovsky, have won the last two crowns while West Lyon was the 2A champions a year ago. Tri-Center, with star quarterback AJ Harder, captured A gold.
Here is a look at Jirovsky, Harder and the rest of the top quarterbacks in 1A in Iowa high school football in 2025:
TOP IOWA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CLASS 1A QUARTERBACKS
Braylon Bingham, Pleasantville, Junior
One of the elite athletes in the state, Bingham shined at quarterback, throwing for 1,749 yards and 23 touchdowns while adding 368 yards and eight scores on the ground.
AJ Harder, Tri-Center, Junior
Leading his team to a state title, Harder was excellent, throwing for 2,882 yards and 29 touchdowns while completing 193 of 303 passes.
Judd Jirovsky, Grundy Center, Senior
The Spartans did not miss a beat with Jirovsky taking over at QB, as he threw for 2,181 yards and 25 touchdowns while completing 74 percent with just one interception on 193 attempts. He also ran for 532 yards and an incredible 18 touchdowns.
CeJay Jones, Ogden, Senior
Last year, Jones was the offense for the Bulldogs, throwing for 1,783 yards with 15 touchdowns.
Sam Julin, East Sac County, Senior
Julin piled up over 1,300 yards in the air with 15 passing scores, adding over 300 more yards and five rushing touchdowns.
Garrett Luett, Underwood, Senior
Coming off a baseball campaign in which he dominated at the plate and on the mound, Luett is also a star on the football field. He had almost 2,200 yards and 22 touchdowns while completing 176 of 310. He also had 410 yards and eight more scores.
Joey O’Rourke, Shenandoah, Junior
As a sophomore, O’Rourke shined, throwing for over 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns while averaging 18 yards per completion. He also had seven rushing scores and 266 yards.
Amani Robinson, Waterloo Columbus, Senior
Robinson looks to build off a season in which he threw for 1,382 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Charlie Sager, Camanche, Senior
With over 1,400 yards, Sager racked up 12 passing touchdowns while completing nearly 55 percent of his throws.
Kyle Tracy, Iowa City Regina, Junior
Tracy has all the tools at this level and the next, as he completed 62 percent for 1,901 yards and 19 scores. He showed off his athleticism by rushing for 751 yards and nine more scores.
Peyton Welch, South Hardin, Senior
Welch completed 61 percent of his passes for 1,852 yards with 21 passing touchdowns.
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