Iowa State and University of Northern Iowa close the first half of their seasons. Luther had a strong showing at Gator “Boots” Duals. Battle of Waterloo highlighted high school results in the Wrestling Weekend That Was.
Event for Iowa high schools, colleges and universities was Dec. 3-5, 2025, in Des Moines.
Monticello dancers win state title
Liberty claims fourth-place trophy in Class VI
High school volleyball: Iowa City Regina’s Reese Naeve is the area player of the year; Iowa City West’s Jaedynn Evans is honored as the top coach.
Iowa City Liberty quarterback Reece Rettig has been named the Class 5A football player of the year by the Iowa Football Coaches Association. There are 45 players from The Gazette area that are first-team players in their respective classes.
Cedar Rapids Xavier and Iowa City Regina play for titles in Class 3A and Class 1A, respectively.
All-state volleyball: Iowa City Regina’s Reese Naeve is a member of the eight-player Elite team, and Springville’s Rowan Jacobi is the Class 1A player of the year
Cedar Rapids Xavier and Newton face off in a Class 4A Iowa high school football playoff semifinal at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. It is one of four games Thursday.
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.
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.
Knights advance to Class 3A semifinals with sweep of Hawks
Assumption Knights swept the Mid-Prairie Golden Eagles to advance to the 3A semifinals
Eight area teams have qualified for the state volleyball tournament, and many are regulars. Our championship picks: Waukee Northwest, Clear Creek Amana, Western Christian, Denver and Janesville.
High school football teams play in the Iowa High School Athletic Association playoffs. All seven classes will compete in the Round of 16 for a spot in the state quarterfinals.
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