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The matchups: Hawks to host S.C. East; Jaguars travel to Cedar Falls for rematch

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Ankeny quarterback JJ Kohl looks to throw a pass during the Hawks’ 17-10 victory over Ankeny Centennial earlier this season. Both teams can now begin preparing for the Class 5A playoffs. The Hawks will host a first-round game against Sioux City East on Friday, while the Jaguars will travel to Cedar Falls for a rematch against the Tigers. (Photo by Drue Wolfe)

The Class 5A football playoff pairings have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association.

No. 3 Ankeny (8-1) has been placed in Pod C and will host a first-round game against No. 13 Sioux City East (7-2) on Friday. The Black Raiders’ only losses were to Ankeny Centennial and Waukee Northwest, two teams that the Hawks defeated this season.

No. 6 Johnston (6-3) will host No. 11 Iowa City High (6-3) in the other opening game in Pod C. The two winners will then play in the quarterfinals on Friday, Nov. 4.

No. 12 Centennial (5-4) has been placed in Pod D and will play at No. 5 Cedar Falls (7-2) on Friday. It will be a rematch of a game from Sept. 16, which the Jaguars won, 28-14.

The Tigers have reeled off five straight wins since that loss. They closed out the regular season with a 24-14 victory at Dubuque Senior.

No. 4 Pleasant Valley (9-0) will host No. 14 Valley (5-4) in the other opening game in Pod D. The two winners will then play in the quarterfinals on Friday, Nov. 4.