Cedar Rapids Kennedy and West Branch started the 2023 Iowa high school football season 0-2 against tough schedules but have won every game since, including a pair of eye-openers last week. The Prep Football Huddle podcast with The Gazette's Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson and K.J. Pilcher discusses those teams and more noteworthy resurgences this week.

Plus, a look around the area for Week 6 takeaways, RPI and district standings and games to watch in Week 7.