The Linn-Mar Lions climbed three spots to No. 6 in the Class 4A football rankings Sunday by the Des Moines Register.

The Lions (6-1) defeated Cedar Falls, 22-14, in a showdown for their district lead at Linn-Mar Stadium Friday night. Linn-Mar's only blemish this season was a loss to top-ranked Washington.

The Warriors (7-0) remained at the top of the Class 4A rankings with their 28-6 triumph at Prairie Friday night. Bettendorf (7-0) stayed in the No. 2 spot, followed by West Des Moines Valley, Dowling and Waukee.

The Xavier Saints (5-2) remain No. 5 in the Class 3A rankings with their 41-12 victory against Dubuque Wahlert. The Saints will have an intriguing game this Friday night when they host Iowa City Regina, which is ranked No. 1 in Class 1A and the defending state champ.

Pella (7-0) is ranked No. 1 in Class 3A, followed by West Delaware, Solon, Sioux City Heelan and Xavier.

CLASS 4A

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

CLASS 3A

1. Pella (7-0), 2. West Delaware (7-0), 3. Solon (6-1), 4. Sioux City Heelan (6-1), 5. Xavier (5-2), 6. Waverly-Shell Rock (6-1), 7. Dallas Center-Grimes (6-10, 8. Clear Creek-Amana (6-1), 9. Creston (6-1), 10. Western Dubuque (5-2).