Iowa High School Sports

The Jaguars advanced to Thursday's 10 a.m. Class 5A state title match against Northwest with an impressive sweep over No. 7 West Des Moines Valley in the semifinals on Wednesday morning at Xtream Arena.

Two months into her high school career, Schaffel already has established herself as one of the state's best. Entering Saturday's regional competition, she has the state's best time in the 200-yard individual medley (2:05.70) and is second in the 100 breaststroke (1:04.27).

State volleyball, 5A semifinal: ‘Dream team’ Waukee Northwest sweeps Ankeny, advances to its third straight championship match.

Photos Waukee Northwest vs. Ankeny from the Iowa High School State Volleyball tournament at Xtream Arena Wednesday, November 5, 2025

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.

Live updates Wednesday from semifinals at the 2025 state volleyball tournament at Xtream Arena, Coralville.

The victory sends North Tama (29-13) into a 6:25 p.m. semifinal match on Wednesday against Janesville, a four-set winner over Gladbrook-Reinbeck.

Janesville head coach Shelly Sorensen gave a “pep talk” between the second and third set that pushed the Wildcats into the semifinals in the Iowa High School Volleyball State Tournament