WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — High school football in Iowa is planning to have a season and Monday marks the official start as teams take the field for the first day of practices.
That includes 7-time defending champs Dowling Catholic.
The Maroons are typically focused on chasing down a title, beginning right here with fall camp. But with everything going on, Dowling is just taking it one day at a time, focusing on safety first and hoping it’s enough to get through the season.
The fact that Iowa is having a high school football season has been a relief for Tom Wilson and the players on his team.
"It's actually a really special like it's not a lot of people get this opportunity, especially with everything getting canceled," Wilson said. "Another status I think we need to take advantage of it and just do every precaution possible to keep our season going."
"I'm definitely grateful. Love the sport so I'm glad we get to play it."
Wilson did confirm they do have one out-of-state player competing for the Maroons this season, who moved here after their football season was canceled over in Illinois.