The 2025 Iowa high school football season rolls on with a non-conference matchup as Liberty (North Liberty, IA) travels to face Southeast Polk (Pleasant Hill, IA) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Rams look to defend their home field after an impressive opening win, while the Lightning aim to make a statement in their season debut.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Liberty (North Liberty, IA) @ Southeast Polk (Pleasant Hill, IA)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Southeast Polk High School, Pleasant Hill, IA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Liberty Lightning
Liberty (0-0) begins its season on the road against one of the state’s premier programs. Ranked #17 in Iowa, the Lightning bring speed and athleticism on both sides of the ball, aiming to make an early impact against the top-ranked Rams.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #1,378
○ State Rank (IA): #17
○ Class Rank: #8
○ Key to Win: Get off to a fast start offensively and limit Southeast Polk’s long scoring drives.
Main Squad:
○ Camden Ross – QB
○ Isaiah Klein – RB
○ Nolan Becker – WR
○ Jaxson Meyer – LB
○ Malik Thompson – DB
○ Carter Vaughn – WR
○ Aiden Schultz – OL
○ Logan Petros – DL
○ Eli Novak – DB
○ Brayden Torres – LB
Southeast Polk Rams
Southeast Polk (1-0) opened its season with a 30-14 victory, showcasing their trademark physical defense and balanced offensive attack. Ranked #1 in Iowa, the Rams are once again state title contenders and will look to keep momentum rolling at home.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #284
○ State Rank (IA): #1
○ Class Rank: #1
○ Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and wear down Liberty with their depth and physicality.
Main Squad:
○ Kael Donovan – QB
○ Jamari Brooks – RB
○ Colton Weaver – WR
○ Trevor Klein – LB
○ Xavier Morton – DB
○ Jace Patterson – WR
○ Mitchell Harper – OL
○ Dante Lowe – DL
○ Roman Silva – DB
○ Tyler McKenzie – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | #1,378 | #17 (IA) | #8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
| Southeast Polk | #284 | #1 (IA) | #1 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1.000 | 30 | 14 |
