Articles Tagged: Independence High School

State track has concluded and some Iowa high school baseball programs will welcome back regulars that competed over the weekend. Here is a look ahead to some noteworthy matchups this week.

The Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association released its preseason rankings. Monday marks the first day of official competition. West Des Moines Dowling (4A), Western Dubuque (3A), Van Meter (2A) and Remsen St. Mary’s (1A) open the season top-ranked.

Here are Gazette area players to watch as the 2023 Iowa high school baseball season starts Monday. Thirteen all-state performers highlight the list of returners.

The IGHSAU has released the 2023 Iowa high school girls’ soccer regional brackets, setting the path to state.

With a style of play focused on possession, the Class 2A No. 4-ranked Independence girls’ soccer team is off to a 10-0 start.

With Friday’s football schedule release by the Iowa High School Athletic Association, The Gazette is offering a one-time, 10-game, nine-week tour of the best games in our circulation area, with no stadium visited more than once.

Here are some of the top Gazette area players and teams to watch entering the 2023 Iowa high school girls’ soccer season.

West Delaware senior Logan Peyton carved through the consolation bracket, racking up four consecutive wins to place at state for the third straight season. His father beamed and clapped before sharing a long embrace that embodied their family’s love, faith and grit.

Photos from the final round of the 2023 Iowa girls’ state wrestling championships.

Photos from the second session of the first day of the 2023 Iowa high school girls’ state wrestling tournament.

Chloe Sanders warmed up, watching teammates Bree Swenson and Ellie Weets earn their spot on the IGHSAU’s first state wrestling podium. She followed with her own win, giving the Vikings three semifinalists and securing her own medal.

Photos from the first session of the 2023 Iowa high school girls’ state wrestling tournament at Xtream Arena.

Lisbon finds itself in an uncommon and unique situation. Seventh-ranked Lisbon will host No. 24 Pleasantville in a regional dual semifinal Tuesday night at Lisbon. The winner advances to face No. 5 Wapsie Valley in the final immediately following with a state duals berth on the line.

West Delaware sophomore Brent Yonkovic moved up a weight and claimed the 160-pound title, helping the Hawks win their sixth straight Wamac Conference team title.

Photos from the Wamac Conference high school boys’ wrestling tournament at Independence on Saturday.