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The Register's 2026 All-Iowa baseball selections recognize an Elite team and four class-based squads, highlighting standout performances and the platform GoBound that verified the stats.
Spring practice has turned into a quarterback showdown in Iowa City, with offensive coordinator Tim Lester and head coach Kirk Ferentz evaluating Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski for the 2026 starting role.
With fall camp looming, Iowa’s offensive coordinator Tim Lester is still undecided on the starting quarterback, weighing Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski against the demands of the new system and the need for mental toughness.
The 2026 Iowa high school boys baseball tournament concluded with four state champions. The Des Moines Register is now inviting fans to vote for the most outstanding player, with voting open until August 1.
Brayden Kennedy's masterful outing and key RBIs powered Pleasantville to an 8‑1 victory over Durant, completing a 34‑1 season and cementing their status as back‑to‑back state champions.
After a breakthrough stretch that saw Iowa’s offense surge in the final nine quarters of the 2025 season, offensive coordinator Tim Lester is betting that a Shanahan‑style scheme will anchor the Hawkeyes’ resurgence.
The network’s unofficial rankings reveal a stark contrast between conference expectations and the Cyclones’ recent changes, highlighting key players and the upcoming opener against the Redhawks.
The network’s early rankings place Iowa State at the bottom of the Big 12, while Texas Tech is projected to repeat as champions, and three Iowa State players receive honorable‑mention recognition.
A new poll invites Iowans to vote for the state's finest high school football stadiums, with a chance to suggest alternatives not on the initial list.
Four state champions are crowned and the Des Moines Register announces its 2026 All‑Iowa boys soccer elite teams, spotlighting standout performances from Eman Alicic to Aaden Troja
In a dramatic final at Iowa’s largest class, the Waukee Northwest girls soccer team captured the championship, finishing 14-0-3 and marking their second straight title.
A late‑minute strike by Natalie Elliott and a 13th shutout by Grace Thomason propel Waukee Northwest into the championship match against West Des Moines Valley.
A three‑star prospect from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Keller Daugherty’s recent campus visit has analysts predicting a potential commitment, while his rankings and offers underline the significance for Iowa’s 2027 class.
With a blend of returning veterans and fresh talent, the Hawkeyes are using summer workouts to fine‑tune a ‘four‑out, one‑in’ system and discover unexpected contributors before the fall campaign.
With five veterans and six newcomers, the Hawkeyes open summer practice on June 16, focusing on chemistry, a new "four‑out, one‑in" offense, and the potential for surprise standouts.
Waukee Northwest, the No. 1 seed in the Class 3A Iowa girls state soccer tournament, defeated Dubuque Hempstead 7‑0, while Bettendorf rallied to beat Waukee 4‑2, setting up a semifinal clash.
The city council's recent approval unlocks a $95 million stadium on a reclaimed Superfund site, paving the way for professional men’s and women’s soccer in Des Moines by 2029.
Norwalk’s girls soccer team routed Lewis Central 6‑0, with North Polk and Dallas Center‑Grimes winning their quarterfinal matches to set up semifinal clashes.
The Tigers edged Des Moines Christian 1-0, with Zachary Schrader’s 78th‑minute strike sealing a third title in four seasons.
A late goal by Zachary Schrader and a heroic defensive effort secured the Gilbert Tigers’ third state championship in four years, while Des Moines Christian’s promising young squad looks ahead to a bright future.
The 2026 Iowa high school girls soccer state tournament opens June 8, featuring fifteen players identified by the Des Moines Register as key contenders, including standout performers from teams across the state.
Waukee Northwest secured its inaugural Class 4A boys soccer championship with a 3‑1 victory over Ankeny Centennial, highlighted by a game‑winning penalty and a final‑minute goal.
Evan Greve's decisive save in a penalty shootout sends Iowa City Regina to the state championship, where they will face the winner of West Sioux and St. Albert.
Des Moines Hoover defeated Dallas Center-Grimes 1-0 in the Class 3A boys soccer state semifinal, with Isack Ramadhani scoring the only goal. The win sends Hoover to the state championship for the second time in three years, where they will meet No.5 Norwalk on June 5 at 12 p.m.