The Class 2A fourth-ranked Golden Hawks were in search of their first trip to the state semifinals in program history, but a Van Meter team with all the tradition in the world stood in the way.
Articles Tagged: Van Meter High School
Iowa High School Football Nov. 7, 2025 12:17 pm27d ago
The Iowa High School Athletic Association football playoffs have reached the state quarterfinals. Teams across the state in all classes will compete for a chance to play at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls next week.
High School Soccer Jun. 4, 2025 4:17 pm183d ago
After dethroning defending Class 1A state champion North Fayette Valley on Monday, the Bulldogs took down Iowa City Regina, 1-0, in the state semifinals Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa
Photos and Videos Jun. 4, 2025 6:45 pm183d ago
Action from Iowa City Regina vs. Van Meter Class 1A boys’ soccer state semifinal at Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 3, 2025 12:27 pm184d ago
Nearly a year to the day after North Fayette Valley defeated Van Meter in the state title game, the Bulldogs returned the favor
High School Track and Field May. 23, 2025 7:00 pm195d ago
Tipton girls medley relay repeat as state champs in Class 2A
High School Track and Field May. 21, 2025 10:45 am197d ago
State track and field 2025: Tracking the top girls’ individuals and teams. The Gazette’s title picks are Waukee Northwest, Adel ADM, Van Meter and Council Bluffs St. Albert.
Iowa High School Football Nov. 7, 2024 3:59 pm392d ago
A closer look at Friday’s Gazette-area Iowa high school football state quarterfinal games.
Iowa High School Sports Oct. 31, 2024 1:16 pm399d ago
Capsules for the Iowa high school state cross country meet Friday and Saturday at Lakeside Golf Course
Iowa High School Football Aug. 27, 2024 7:30 am464d ago
The Gazette’s preseason Iowa high school Class 2A football rankings: Return of potent aerial attack makes Spirit Lake the favorite.
High School Baseball and Softball Jul. 26, 2024 11:12 pm496d ago
The Iowa high school state softball champions were crowned Thursday and Friday in Fort Dodge. Find all the scores, stats, recaps and more coverage here.
High School Baseball and Softball Jul. 25, 2024 12:04 am498d ago
The 2024 Iowa high school state softball tournament semifinal round was Wednesday at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge. Find all the scores, stats and complete area coverage here.
High School Baseball and Softball Jul. 23, 2024 11:32 pm499d ago
The 2024 Iowa high school state softball tournament continued Tuesday at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge with 10 quarterfinal games. Find scores, stats, broadcast replays and complete Gazette area coverage here.
High School Baseball and Softball Jul. 22, 2024 6:00 am501d ago
Capsules on the eight Gazette area teams that have qualified for the Iowa high school state softball tournament, plus predictions for each class.
Douglas Miles - correspondent
High School Soccer Jun. 1, 2024 7:12 pm551d ago
It was Cinderella vs. Cinderella for the Class 1A boys’ state soccer title. Third-ranked North Fayette Valley blanked Van Meter, 2-0, in Saturday’s 1A state championship match at Mediacom Stadium.

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