
CAM and AHSTW Clash in Final Regular‑Season Showdown
The Chargers and Hawks meet in a high‑stakes baseball finale, each hoping to sharpen their playoff positioning before a potential postseason clash.
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The Chargers and Hawks meet in a high‑stakes baseball finale, each hoping to sharpen their playoff positioning before a potential postseason clash.

With two regular‑season games left before the postseason begins, Pella Christian is focused on turning a crucial final week into a springboard for playoff success.

The council is set to vote on a federal grant that would cover lease payments for a new downtown stadium, a project championed by the Iowa Soccer Development Foundation.

The Tulsa Oilers survived a late surge from the Iowa Barnstormers, pulling out a 49‑48 victory that extended their winning streak to six and reshaped the Eastern Conference race.
Kansas State’s cautious stance on stadium concessions reflects a broader conference shift, while its 2027 recruiting class showcases emerging talent amid coaching changes.

The Crimson Tide's upcoming season features a mix of home SEC games, a two‑game series with Iowa, a showdown against Houston and a season opener against Sam Houston.
Iowa will host Virginia Tech at the Tyson Events Center on Nov. 10, adding to a schedule that emphasizes in‑state games, marquee non‑conference opponents and preparation for the 2027 NCAA Tournament.

Mohamed Darboh commits to UNI, following his brother Amara’s NFL path, bringing high‑school sack prowess to the Panthers.

The Crimson Tide will travel to Des Moines for a December 2026 clash with the Hawkeyes, marking the third meeting between the programs and continuing a rivalry that last intersected in 2006.

The Crimson Tide will face the Hawkeyes in a home‑and‑home neutral‑site series, marking a new chapter for both programs after strong recent tournament runs.

The University of Iowa men's basketball team will face Alabama on Dec. 21 at Des Moines' Casey's Center, kicking off a two‑game series that continues in Mobile, Alabama, during the 2027‑28 season.
Iowa will open its 2026‑27 non‑conference slate against Alabama on Dec. 21, 2026, at Casey’s Center, beginning a two‑game series that pits the Hawkeyes’ deliberate style against the Crimson Tide’s up‑tempo offense.

The Pleasantville baseball squad cruised to a 5-1 victory over Des Moines Christian, while the softball team fell 2-1 despite an early lead.

The top 20 prospect in the 2027 class pledged to Texas Tech after a standout year that helped his team capture a state championship.

From Des Moines to Cedar Rapids, Iowa’s soccer enthusiasts have gathered at breweries, pubs and pizza joints to catch every World Cup match, while local clubs and a new Pro Iowa initiative hint at a deeper soccer future.

Through jersey auctions, food drives and outreach programs, the Iowa Wild raised more than a quarter of a million dollars for deserving organizations during the 2025-26 season.

The conference unveiled its upcoming men’s and women’s basketball slates, featuring 18 games per team and revised series structures as part of broader realignment efforts.

The Bulldogs announced the hiring of Dylan Hurley, a graduate assistant with a distinguished playing and coaching background, as they intensify summer training ahead of the upcoming season.

Des Moines Lincoln defeated Marshalltown 7‑3 and 17‑8 in a doubleheader that featured 23 hits, 10 extra‑base knocks and a marathon second game lasting over three hours.

The Big Ten has released its full 2026‑27 women's basketball schedule, confirming nine home and nine away games for each team, with Ohio State slated to face Maryland twice and a roster of opponents spanning the Midwest and West Coast.

The Tigers edged Des Moines Christian 1-0, with Zachary Schrader’s 78th‑minute strike sealing a third title in four seasons.

The Norwalk high school boys soccer team fell 4‑3 to Des Moines Hoover in the 3A State Championship, with standout performances from Eli Scavo, Tyden Eng and others, while Coach Dustin Kralik reflected on the squad’s growth.
The Huskies overcame a 2‑0 hole, with clutch goals from Danny Baquedano Andino, Ombewambapole Simbi and Esanda Kilozo, securing a 4‑3 win that marks the first state championship for any Des Moines Public Schools boys soccer program.

Coach Eric Henderson announced the addition of five new athletes, including four transfers and a top high‑school prospect, ahead of the 2026‑27 basketball season.