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Nikki Gahring announced she is stepping down as head coach of the Cedar Rapids Xavier softball team.

Nikki Gahring announced she is stepping down as head coach of the Cedar Rapids Xavier softball team.

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Nikki Gahring won over 300 games leading Cedar Rapids Xavier’s softball program.

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Johnston's Jenica Lewis (10) takes the floor during player introductions for the 5A quarterfinal against Iowa City Liberty on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena.

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Iowa PBS, IGHSAU reach new agreement to air events until 2031.

Iowa State Cyclones' center Audi Crooks (55) looks for drive to the basket as Arizona Wildcats forward Nora Francois (13) defends during the third quarter in the Big-12 women’s basketball on Jan. 24, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

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Former Iowa high school standout hits the 2,000-point mark for her career.

Nov 22, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Kaden Wetjen (21) returns a punt as Michigan State Spartans tight end Kai Rios (88) attempts to make the tackle during the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Karson Sharar, Kaden Wetjen take part in college football special event.

Cedar Rapids Washington's Logan Barton had a breakout performance at a national kicking event.

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Logan Barton rises through the rankings at kicking event hosted by Jamie Kohl.

Dubuque Senior's Tevin Schultz drives down the baseline during the Class 4A boys state quarterfinal against Cedar Falls on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena.

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Cora Widel and Tevin Schultz set career records for points at their respective schools.

Bishop Heelan's Melina Snoozy during the IGHSAU state basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Des Moines.

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No change at the top in any of the five classes this week from the IGHSAU.

Don Bosco wrestlers hoist the Class 1A championship trophy at the IHSAA State Dual Tournament Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.

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Teams will compete for one of eight spots at state duals tournament.

Dowling head coach Tom Wilson smiles after winning the Class 5A Iowa high school football championship on Nov. 21, 2025, at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls.

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Dowling Catholic will begin defense of its 5A state title against Valley.

Waukee's guard Max Roach (3) goes for a layup around Linn-Mar's guard Mason Matson (11) during the second quarter in the 4A IHSAA boys state basketball quarter-final at Wells Fargo Arena on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa.

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State’s official boys basketball rankings moves Bishop Garrigan to top spot in 1A.

Iowa City West’s Ethan Headings (1) makes a catch contested by Liberty’s Adrian Clerry (22) during a high school football game Sept. 26, 2025 at Iowa City West in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Ethan Headings flips from Iowa back to North Dakota to play college football.

Clarke Community Schools bowling teams lost everything in a fire at a local bowling alley this past weekend.

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Equipment, practice lanes destroyed for Clarke bowlers in local blaze.

Johnston's Jenica Lewis (10) takes the ball down the court on Dec. 16, 2025, at Johnston High School.

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Johnston leads a handful of remaining unbeaten teams in Iowa.

Ballard Bryce Miller (11) shoots the ball over over Winterset forward/guard Jace Bellamy (24) during the third quarter in the high school boys basketball on Jan. 13, 2026, at Ballard High School in Huxley, Iowa.

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Several newcomers enter the state’s power rankings for boys basketball.

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Here are the candidates for High School on SI’s Iowa high school athlete of the week for Jan. 19-24.

Nodaway Valley's Ashton Honnold wins over Maquoketa Valley's Nathan Beitz at 215 lbs during the Class 1A state wrestling final on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

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Conference tournaments taking place across the state.

Dec 4, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

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Detroit’s Jack Campbell named the 2025 Pro Butkus Award winner.

Clear Creek Amana’s Averie Lower (10) shoots a free throw against the Solon Spartans Dec. 5, 2025 during a girls basketball game in Tiffin, Iowa.

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All five No. 1 teams remain the same in latest release

Vinton-Shellsburg Chloe Sanders is introduced before wrestling at 130 pounds in the finals during the IGHSAU state girls wrestling tournament, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.

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Chloe Sanders becomes first to reach 200 wins in Iowa

ADM's Hudson Lorensen (13) drives past Clear Lake's Trevor Theobald (11) during the Class 3A semifinal on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena.

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Top teams from Iowa, Nebraska square off on the hardwood

Cedar Falls' William Gerdes drives to the basket against Debuque Senior on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

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All four No. 1 teams remain the same this week

Cedar Falls' William Gerdes (32) takes a shot near the basket against Ankeny on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at Ankeny High School.

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Cedar Falls continues to dominate on the hardwood

Northwest’s Logan Vogt (24) drives to the basket against Southeast Polk on Dec. 19, 2025, at Waukee Northwest High School.

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Waukee Northwest makes move up after big wins on the hardwood

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Here are the candidates for High School on SI’s Iowa high school athlete of the week for Jan. 12-17

Nov 22, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts during the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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Tanner Philpott going from D3 Simpson to the Iowa Hawkeyes