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The Ankeny Christian Academy baseball team secured its first state tournament berth in nine years with a dramatic win over Saint Ansgar, setting the stage for a clash against Newman Catholic.
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.
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.
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.
Norwalk and North Polk advance to the state semifinals after dominant quarterfinal performances, with multiple players delivering standout contributions.
A preview of the upcoming Iowa girls high school soccer state tournament, highlighting predicted champions in each class, venue details, and standout players to watch.
The Iowa City Regina Regals completed an unbeaten 21‑0‑1 season with a 3‑2 victory over St. Albert, highlighted by senior forward Laird Holden’s hat trick and a decisive penalty kick in the 55th minute.
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.
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.
Iowa City Regina clinches a spot in the state championship with a tense penalty shootout victory, setting up a historic final against West Sioux or St. Albert.
Ankeny Centennial erased a 3‑1 deficit to defeat Des Moines Roosevelt 4‑3 in overtime, advancing to the state championship game.
The Norwalk boys soccer team defeated top‑seed Cedar Rapids Xavier 2‑0 in the Class 3A semifinals, with senior Eli Scavo scoring twice and keeper Jacoby Robbins preserving a shutout. The Warriors now await the other semifinal winner for a shot at their fifth state title.
With the tournament set for June 1‑5, analysts highlight the top contenders in each class, key senior players and the storylines that could shape the outcomes.