Class A, District 5 · 3-3 (1-2 district) · Updated Sep 27, 2026
Van Buren County (3-3) is projected to finish 4-5 and makes the Class A playoffs in 70% of 20,000 simulated seasons, most likely finishing 3rd in District 5 (wins it 0%). Its most likely first playoff game: at D4 2nd North Linn. Chance to reach the UNI-Dome semifinals: 0%; to win the Class A state title: 0%.
Open the interactive Class A playoff machine for Van Buren County →| Week | Opponent | Our pick | Chance | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 6 | at Highland | Highland | 57% | Toss-up |
| Wk 7 | at Wapello | Van Buren County | 62% | Lean |
| Wk 8 | at South Tama County | South Tama County | 83% | Strong |
Lock picks (90%+) were right 97% of the time on Iowa games from 2021 to 2025.
| Team | Overall | District | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekin | 6-0 | 3-0 | 86% | 14% | <1% | 0% | >99% |
| Danville | 4-1 | 3-0 | 14% | 86% | <1% | 0% | >99% |
| Highland | 1-4 | 1-2 | 0% | 0% | 50% | 33% | 83% |
| Van Buren County | 3-3 | 1-2 | 0% | 0% | 36% | 33% | 70% |
| Columbus | 0-5 | 0-2 | 0% | <1% | 10% | 22% | 32% |
| Wapello | 0-4 | 0-2 | 0% | <1% | 3% | 12% | 15% |
Chance of each district finish. Ties go by head-to-head, then the 17-point tiebreaker.