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Waukee Northwest’s anchor runner Katie Willits celebrates after winning high school girls 4x200-meter relay in the Drake Relays at drake Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Waukee Northwest’s anchor runner Katie Willits celebrates after winning high school girls 4x200-meter relay in the Drake Relays at drake Stadium on April 24, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.

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State-qualifying meets set for Thursday.

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Long-time Woodbine girls basketball coach leaving post.

West Des Moines Valley head coach BJ Windhorst calls out a play during the class 4A quarterfinal of the Iowa high school boys state basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.The Tigers defeated the Warriors, 63-48.

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B.J. Windhorst named the new head basketball coach at Des Moines Christian.

Regina's tight end Tate Wallace (0) gets tackle by Grundy Center's wide receiver/defensive back Eli Wegmann (4) after making a catch for a first down during the second quarter in the 1A High School state semi-final on Nov. 14, 2025, at UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

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Tate Wallace commits to Minnesota, PJ Fleck.

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Here are the candidates for High School on SI’s Iowa high school athlete of the week for May 4-9

Shenandoah has hired Drew Buckholdt as the new head football coach.

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Drew Buckholdt named the leader on the gridiron at Shenandoah.

Ames’ mid-fielder Jamison Lynch (8) passes the ball between Ankeny Centennial defender/midfielder Maddox Rash (18) and defender/forward Andrew Kruger (16) during the first half in the 4A high school boys sub-state final at Ames High Soccer field on May 29, 2025, in Ames, Iowa.

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Jaguars move to the top in state’s largest classification.

South Dakota State Jackrabbits forward Brooklyn Meyer (31) points to her teammate while playing against the Kansas City Roos during Summit League quarterfinals on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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Brooklyn Meyer will play volleyball for South Dakota State after starring on basketball court.

Landen Davis of Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont wrestles Owen Henriksen of Alburnett in the 144-pound championship match during the Class 2A finals of the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at the Casey's Center in Des Moines, Feb. 21, 2026.

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Landen Davis will head to Iowa City to join the Hawkeyes wrestling program.

Decorah's Cael LaFrentz committed to UNC Greensboro. He is the son of former NBA player Raef LaFrentz.

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Cael LaFrentz of Decorah finds his next home at the NCAA Division I level.

Indianola’s Eli Cox wrestles against Ankeny Centennial’s Maximus Dhabolt at 175 lbs. on Feb. 18, 2026, at Casey’s Center in Des Moines.

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Tyler Willers will replace Jay Groth at Ankeny Centennial.

Fort Dodge's Drake Ayala defeats Waverly-Shell Rock's Ryder Block 11-3 during their Class 3A 132-pound championship match of the Iowa high school state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Des Moines, IA.

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Drake Ayala will move from the Hawkeyes to the Cyclones.

Jaxon Clark of Keokuk committed to Colorado State to play basketball.

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Jaxon Clark from Keokuk will play for UNI legend Ali Farokhmanesh.

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Dakota Freese was twice selected in the Major League Baseball Draft.

Gilbert's quarterback Ethan Rash (9) runs with the ball as Pella's linebacker/tight end Kyler VanMaanen (24) attempts to tackle during second quarter in the 4A State quarter final at Central College Football field on Friday, Nov.8, 2024, in Pella, Iowa.

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Pella’s Kyler VanMaanen gives Kirk Ferentz, Iowa his verbal.

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Ben Uker tabbed to replace Dan Knight, lead Bettendorf wrestling.

Waukee Northwest's pitcher Sophia Schlader pitches the ball against Linn Mar in the 5A state softball all championship game at Roger Sports Complex on July 24, 2025, in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

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Athletic year wraps up on the diamond this summer.

Sioux City East's Cal Jepsen fields the ball during a substate game against Dallas Center-Grimes on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Dallas Center.

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Summer baseball is set to begin shortly in the Hawkeye state.

Waukee Northwest's Joe Vinyard committed to Iowa State football over the weekend.

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Waukee Northwest’s Joe Vinyard commits to Iowa State.

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Nate Oakland will replace legendary Kim Muhl at Kirkwood Community College.

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Here are the candidates for High School on SI’s Iowa high school athlete of the week for April 27-May 2

Ballard’s Jude Gibson (23) shoots a layup against ADM in the 3A state championship game on March 13, 2026, at Casey’s Center in Des Moines.

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Giovanny Quiles, Hunter Horn, Jude Gibson make decisions official.

Newton's Nick Milburn (right) committed to Northern Illinois to continue his football career.

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Newton’s Nick Milburn will continue his career at the FBS level.

Waverly Shell Rock's Kipton Lewis defeats Lewis Central's Zander Manz in the Class 3A 120 lbs. championship match of the Iowa high school state wrestling finals on Feb. 21, 2026, at Casey's Center in Des Moines.

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Waverly-Shell Rock, Decorah are both headed to the WaMaC.

North Polk's Fayth Sullivan (22) keeps possession of the ball against Bishop Heelan in the 4A state quarterfinal on March 3, 2026, at Casey’s Center in Des Moines.

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Fayth Sullivan will head to Wayne State to continue her basketball career.