Metro powers Kennedy, Xavier and Washington held onto their lofty spots in the Des Moines Register rankings Sunday heading into the first round of the football playoffs.

The Cougars stayed No. 3 in Class 4A, the Saints remained No. 4 in Class 3A and the Warriors stayed No. 5 in Class 4A following easy victories Friday night in the final games of the regular season.

Kennedy (9-0) plays Clinton in the opening round of the playoffs Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Kingston Stadium. Xavier (8-0) hosts Waverly-Shell Rock Wednesday at 7 p.m. Washington (8-1) hosts Cedar Falls Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Kingston.

CLASS 4A

1. Dowling (8-0), 2. Bettendorf (9-0), 3. Kennedy (9-0), 4. West Des Moines Valley (7-2), 5. Washington (8-1), 6. Ankeny (8-1), 7. Waukee (7-2), 8. Ankeny Centennial (7-2), 9. Pleasant Valley (7-2), 10. Johnston (7-2).

CLASS 3A

1. Pella (9-0), 2. West Delaware (9-0), 3. Webster City (9-0), 4. Xavier (8-0), 5. Norwalk (8-1), 6. Harlan (8-1), 7. Sergeant Bluff-Luton (8-1), 8. Independence (8-1), 9. Glenwood (8-1), 10. Davenport Assumption (7-2).