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

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

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Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union releases final set of rankings for 5A, 4A.

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Ames guard Will Thomas (22) shoots the ball between Ottumwa's center Charlie Morgan (42) and Ethan Gravett (20) during the the first quarter in the high school boys basketball at Ames High’s Harrison Barnes Gymnasium on Feb. 13, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.

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All four No. 1 teams remain the same as postseason action arrives.

Johnston's Jenica Lewis (10) is fouled as she drives to the basket during a game against Valley on Feb. 6, 2026, at Valley High School.

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Final release of Iowa girls basketball rankings until after the state tournament concludes.

Waukee’s Evan Jacobson (4) shoots the ball over Urbandale's Quentin Teeter (1) on Jan. 9, 2026, at Waukee High School.

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Cedar Falls continues to lead as postseason games hit the court.

Mount Vernon's Taylor Franck (11) and Clear Creek Amana's Lena Evans (15) reach for the basketball during a girls basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.

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Final rankings of the year were released for three of the five classes in Iowa.

Gilbert forward Matt Zoz (55) looks for a shot around Ballard Jude Gibson (23) during the third quarter in the high school boys basketball on February. 3, 2025, at Gilbert High School GYM in Gilbert, Iowa.

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St. Edmond returns to No. 1 in 1A following win over Clear Lake.

Clear Creek Amana’s Bailey Simpson (42) drives to the basketball Dec. 5, 2025 during a girls basketball game against the Solon Spartans in Tiffin, Iowa.

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Waverly-Shell Rock, Clear Creek-Amana crack Top 10.

Ankeny's Rio Aguirre (35) takes a shot at the basket while guarded by Cedar Falls' Leyton Wolf (33) on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at Ankeny High School.

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Cedar Falls maintains top overall spot in Iowa boys basketball.

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All five No. 1 teams remain the same ahead of regional pairings being released.

Storm Lake junior Jaidyn Coon dunks the basketball against ADM during the Iowa high school boys state basketball tournament on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Mandatory Credit: Bryon Houlgrave-The Des Moines Register

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Storm Lake, Kuemper Catholic move to the top of their respective classes.

Dowling’s Ellie Muller (23) reaches for the ball as it goes out of bounds on Dec. 16, 2025, at Johnston High School.

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5A title-game rematch set between Johnston, Dowling Catholic.

Ankeny's LaMarious Clark (3) and Cedar Falls' Leyton Wolf (33) look for the rebound after an Ankeny free throw on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at Ankeny High School.

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Some movement inside the Top 10 this past week in Iowa boys high school basketball.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Southeast Polk’s Eddie Woody Jr. wrestles Johnston’s Michael Dyett on Dec. 4, 2025, at Southeast Polk High School.

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Updated individual Iowa high school wrestling rankings

Decorah's Thomas Sexton wrestles Humboldt's Broedy Hendricks at 190 lbs during the 2025 Iowa boys state wresting tournament on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

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Decorah takes over as No. 1 in Class 2A

Rock Valley is the new No. 1 in Class 2A in the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union rankings.

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Newell-Fonda, Rock Valley move to top spot in their respective classes

Ballard Mojoe Nybong (3) takes a three-point shot against North Polk during the first quarter in the boys basketball on Dec. 12, 2025, at Ballard High School gym in Huxley Iowa.

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Cedar Falls, Ballard, Unity Christian, St. Edmond sit at No. 1