Iowa high school girls basketball state rankings by class

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February 2, 2025

Iowa high school girls basketball state rankings by class

Here is a look at this week’s High School on SI Top 10 Iowa high school girls basketball rankings by class for the week of Feb. 3:

1. Johnston (16-0)

Previous rank: 1

The Dragons will put their perfect record on the line against Ankeny Centennial in a rematch after roasting West Des Moines Valley.

2. West Des Moines Dowling (15-3)

Previous rank: 2

No trouble for the Maroons against Ankeny as they move towards a showdown with Waukee Northwest.

3. Waukee Northwest (14-3)

Previous rank: 5

Four straight and 10 of 12 around losses to Johnston for the Wolves.

4. Davenport North (14-3)

Previous rank: 6

After handling Davenport Central, North got by Bettendorf, 67-53.

5. Cedar Rapids Prairie (14-2)

Previous rank: 3

Riding high, the Hawks were stuffed by Cedar Falls, 53-47.

6. Pleasant Valley (13-4)

Previous rank: 4

After a loss to Central DeWitt, the Spartans rebounded, reeling off two straight convincing wins.

7. Iowa City High (12-4)

Previous rank: 10

The Little Hawks get Cedar Rapids Prairie next with Iowa City Liberty on the horizon.

8. Ankeny Centennial (10-6)

Previous rank: 7

The Jaguars were clipped at Waukee, 57-53, falling to 3-3 in their last six.

9. Bettendorf (13-4)

Previous rank: 8

Bettendorf hung tough with Davenport North before seeing its five-game win streak come to an end.

10. Iowa City West (12-6)

Previous rank: Not ranked

The Trojans knocked off Iowa City Liberty, 47-36, improving to 7-4 in their last 11.

1. North Polk (16-1)

Previous rank: 1

There were no lingering effects from the loss to Ankeny Centennial, as the Comets crushed Winterset, 66-34.

2. Waverly-Shell Rock (16-2)

Previous rank: 2

The Go-Hawks will see some interesting teams here next, taking on Denver and Aplington-Parkersburg.

3. Dallas Center-Grimes (14-3)

Previous rank: 3

A couple of nice wins over Newton and Oskaloosa for the Mustangs, who host Norwalk next.

4. Sioux City Bishop Heelan (15-2)

Previous rank: 4

The Crusaders have reeled off six straight since their last loss. .

5. Norwalk (17-1)

Previous rank: 5

The Warriors are set to face Dallas Center-Grimes, riding a seven-game win streak since they last played.

6. Maquoketa (16-1)

Previous rank: 6

Four in a row for Maquoketa, who has one tough test left in Iowa City High.

7. Sioux Center (16-2)

Previous rank: 8

The Warriors knocked off both Central Lyon and West Lyon last week, stretching their run to seven in a row.

8. Carlisle (14-3)

Previous rank: 9

The Wildcats were able to get by Gilbert after stomping Ballard.

9. Cedar Rapids Xavier (14-4)

Previous rank: 10

Six in a row for the Saints, including several against 5A schools.

10. Central DeWitt (15-2)

Previous rank: 7

The Sabers moved up to face Davenport North, suffering a loss before bouncing back to win three in a row.

1. Mount Vernon (16-1)

Previous rank: 1

The Mustangs close the year with some key games against the likes of Center Point-Urbana and Clear Creek-Amana.

2. Des Moines Christian (15-3)

Previous rank: 4

The Lions have won 15 in a row, allowing under 23 points in each of the last three.

3. Williamsburg (17-2)

Previous rank: 5

These Raiders are red-hot, knocking off Clear Creek-Amana around several easy wins.

4. PCM (17-2)

Previous rank: 6

Eight in a row by the Mustangs, who rolled Perry and Nevada, allowing just 37 points.

5. Cherokee (14-2)

Previous rank: 7

Cherokee flexed its might in a win over Estherville-Lincoln Central, adding to key wins over Spirit Lake and Storm Lake as of late.

6. Estherville-Lincoln Central (15-3)

Previous rank: 2

The Midgets fell for the first time in 2025, losing at Cherokee, 50-44.

7. Forest City (18-1)

Previous rank: 3

For the first time this year, the Indians lost, suffering a 49-40 defeat at Waverly-Shell Rock.

8. Harlan (14-3)

Previous rank: 8

The Cyclones keep adding up wins, as they have now scored seven in a row.

9. Dubuque Wahlert (14-2)

Previous rank: 9

A key date with Cedar Rapids Prairie is on the horizon for Wahlert, who has won four in a row.

10. Algona (15-3)

Previous rank: 10

The win streak hit double figures last week for the Bulldogs.

1. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (18-0)

Previous rank: 1

Two more convincing wins for the Rockets, who appear poised for a strong postseason run again.

2. Hinton (17-0)

Previous rank: 2

Hinton will try to put a cap on a perfect regular season, as they have two games left.

3. Rock Valley (15-1)

Previous rank: 3

The Rockets rolled last week, blasting all three opponents they faced.

4. Iowa City Regina (16-1)

Previous rank: 4

It was business as usual for the Regals in wins over Tipton and West Branch.

5. North Mahaska (17-2)

Previous rank: 5

Three straight wins by North Mahaska now since the loss to Montezuma.

6. MVAOCOU (17-1)

Previous rank: 6

Before regionals start, the Rams will try to secure a conference tournament title.

7. Denver (17-1)

Previous rank: 8

The Cyclones have rebounded since their first loss, picking up convincing wins in the process.

8. Treynor (15-2)

Previous rank: 9

After the loss to Atlantic late last month, the Cardinals showed their might, winning three straight.

9. Central Lyon (12-4)

Previous rank: 7

Following a hard-fought win over West Lyon, Central Lyon could not get past Sioux Center, 53-50.

10. Maquoketa Valley (17-1)

Previous rank: 10

The 17-game win streak came to a halt at the hands of 1A state contender North Linn, 44-37.

1. Council Bluffs St. Albert (16-1)

Previous rank: 1

The Saintes bounced back from their first loss last week, topping Atlantic, 53-43.

2. Newell-Fonda (13-2)

Previous rank: 2

Make it seven in a row for the Mustangs, as they continue to march towards the postseason.

3. North Linn (16-1)

Previous rank: 3

It was a postseason-like environment as the Lynx tipped Maquoketa Valley, 44-37.

4. Riceville (16-1)

Previous rank: 4

Sweet 16 for the Wildcats featured an easy win over Waterloo Christian.

5. Algona Bishop Garrigan (17-2)

Previous rank: 5

Stage is now set for the rematch with Forest City, who topped the Golden Bears last month, 64-59.

6. Montezuma (13-4)

Previous rank: 7

The Braves continue to build momentum towards a meeting with Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont later this month.

7. Riverside (17-2)

Previous rank: 9

Nobody has scored over 32 against the Wildcats in their last four games.

8. Mount Ayr (18-1)

Previous rank: 6

The Raiders were stunned by Lenox, 60-50, but quickly got back on track with a 70-22 drubbing of Southeast Warren.

9. Gladbrook-Reinbeck (15-3)

Previous rank: 8

The Rebels saw their win streak come to a halt at the hands of Aplington-Parkersburg on the road.

10. Woodbine (14-4)

Previous rank: Not ranked

Four in a row for the Tigers since a tough loss to Carroll.

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Iowa women’s wrestling finishes third at National Duals

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January 10, 2026

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Iowa women’s wrestling finishes third at National Duals

CEDAR FALLS − The undefeated start to the Iowa women’s wrestling program has ended after the Hawkeyes lost a dual for the first time in program history at the NWCA National Duals on Jan. 10.

A 40-5 win over William Jewell College and a 39-3 victory over Sacred Heart set up a major semifinal clash with rival North Central College on Jan. 10.

Iowa won six of 10 matches in the semifinals. Karlee Brooks beat national runner-up Yele Aycock by a 8-4 decision, 138-pounder Skye Realin defeated a former national champion by a 6-6 score on criteria in Claire Dicugno with a four-point throw at the buzzer, Reese Larramendy knocked off No. 1 ranked and former Hawkeye teammate Bella Mir in a 10-4 decision at 145 and 180-pounder Kylie Welker wrestled and won in just her second match back after a period of rest to start the season.

All of those wins helped put Iowa in front, 21-18, going into the final bout at 207 pounds.

What did the Hawkeyes in was losses by fall at 110, 124 and 207. The 207 loss, with Dasia Yearby pinning Jaycee Foeller in the first period, gave North Central a 23-21 victory despite the Cardinals dropping six of 10 matches. North Central also scored team points in nine of 10 bouts because they scored match points and did not lose by fall.

As a result, the Iowa program’s 42-0 unblemished record in duals was broken.

The final result was eerily similar to the dual between the two teams at the same tournament two years ago, where the Hawkeyes also lost six of 10 bouts, but got crucial bonus points and at least one team point in all 10 bouts to escape with a 21-20 win.

Iowa women’s wrestling coach Clarissa Chun emphasized to her team two years ago that every point mattered in the win. This time around, it worked against them as the Cardinals got the upset victory.

“Every point does matter,” Chun said. “You can’t replicate those moments in those times, in certain moments and positions. We got to be better at finishing, that’s apparent. We can get to the legs, but we got to continue to wrestle through that to the strong finish.”

Iowa women’s wrestling’s Skye Realin discusses loss to North Central

VIDEO: Iowa women’s wrestling’s Skye Realin discusses loss to North Central

Chun said the emotions were raw afterwards, with wrestlers in and out of the lineup taking the loss to heart. Welker, who won her bout 8-2 against Jael Miller, took it hard since she nearly had a pin that could have flipped the final result.

“There was a lot of us that felt it was hard to take a loss, especially for me, and there was a couple other girls that took it pretty hard,” Welker said. “I have girls that look to me, so I’m like, ‘I got to pull myself together and step forward with them, alongside them so we can finish this tournament.’”

Ultimately, the Hawkeyes finished with a win in the third-place bout shortly after by defeating a solid Grand Valley State team, 26-15. The main difference, they said, was the positive energy exuded from the coaching staff to not harp on the past and look for the next best thing.

Iowa women’s wrestling’s Karlee Brooks discusses loss to North Central

VIDEO: Iowa women’s wrestling’s Karlee Brooks discusses loss to North Central

While the loss brings an unfamiliar feeling to the program, it’s something they knew would come eventually. While it was their main rival today, McKendree will also present a tough challenge to the field when the NCAA Championships come in March.

Behind stars Welker and Kennedy Blades, rising wrestlers like Brooks and Realin, as well as proven veterans in Larramendy, Brianna Gonzalez and Foeller, Iowa will have a good chance to win a third-consecutive team title this season.

Even in a crushing loss, they got some key wins from those like Realin, Larramendy and Brooks that bode well for the Hawkeyes in the future. The places they faltered were spots they’ll have confidence to bounce back or won’t apply come the NCAA Championships, like Nyla Valencia’s loss by fall after controlling most of the bout at 110 pounds, and Welker and Blades giving up team points in their matches.

Regardless, the third-place finish served as a reminder to the program and fans alike that this year is going to bring Iowa’s toughest challenge yet.

“Everyone on our team knows it, this sport has depth,” Chun said. “There are great wrestlers across the entire country.”

Iowa women’s wrestling’s results at NWCA National Duals

Iowa women’s wrestling’s Kylie Welker’s National Duals press conference

VIDEO: Iowa women’s wrestling’s Kylie Welker discusses program’s first loss

Round of 16: Iowa 40, William Jewell College 5

103 – Sterling Dias (Iowa) over Juliana Alejandro (William Jewell College) TF 11-0
110 – Nyla Valencia (Iowa) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
117 – Alexandra Waitsman (William Jewell College) over Harlee Hiller (Iowa) Fall 1:04
124 – Isabella Gonzales (Iowa) over Miyah Palacios (William Jewell College) TF 10-0
131 – Emily Frost (Iowa) over Shelby Kemp (William Jewell College) Fall 1:22
138 – Lilly Luft (Iowa) over Zainab Ibrahim (William Jewell College) Fall 2:01
145 – Cadence Diduch (Iowa) over Mckinzie Ross (William Jewell College) TF 11-0
160 – Kennedy Blades (Iowa) over Paige Barber (William Jewell College) TF 10-0
180 – Katja Osteen (Iowa) over Jianna Chavez (William Jewell College) Fall 1:22
207 – Jaycee Foeller (Iowa) over Desiree Hall (William Jewell College) TF 10-0

Quarterfinal: Iowa 39, Sacred Heart University 3

103 – Valarie Solorio (Iowa) over Aaliyah Payne-Parris (Sacred Heart) Fall 0:54
110 – Ava Bayless (Iowa) over Tiffany Stoshak (Sacred Heart) TF 10-0
117 – Brianna Gonzalez (Iowa) over Tatiana Walker (Sacred Heart) TF 11-0
124 – Cali Leng (Iowa) over Lauren Nguyen (Sacred Heart) TF 10-0
131 – Bella Williams (Iowa) over Bella Sowards (Sacred Heart) TF 10-0
138 – Skye Realin (Iowa) over Elleahna Anderson (Sacred Heart) Fall 2:21
145 – Reese Larramendy (Iowa) over Selena Sifuentes shaffer (Sacred Heart) TF 10-0
160 – Kennedy Blades (Iowa) over Love Daley (Sacred Heart) TF 10-0
180 – Kylie Welker (Iowa) over Madeline Hodges (Sacred Heart) TF 10-0
207 – Josephine Larson (Sacred Heart) over Libby Dix (Iowa) Dec 5-2

Semifinal: North Central College 23, Iowa 21

103 – Valarie Solorio (Iowa) over Brianne Graves (North Central College) TF 12-0
110 – Kaelani Shufeldt (North Central College) over Nyla Valencia (Iowa) Fall 5:38
117 – Riley Rayome (North Central College) over Brianna Gonzalez (Iowa) Dec 3-3
124 – Sara Sterner (North Central College) over Cali Leng (Iowa) Fall 1:45
131 – Karlee Brooks (Iowa) over Yele Aycock (North Central College) Dec 8-4
138 – Skye Realin (Iowa) over Claire Dicugno (North Central College) Dec 6-6
145 – Reese Larramendy (Iowa) over Bella Mir (North Central College) Dec 10-4
160 – Kennedy Blades (Iowa) over Taylor Graveman (North Central College) TF 11-1
180 – Kylie Welker (Iowa) over Jael Miller (North Central College) Dec 8-2
207 – Dasia Yearby (North Central College) over Jaycee Foeller (Iowa) Fall 1:38

Third-place dual: Iowa 26, Grand Valley State 15

103 – Sterling Dias (Iowa) over Rayana Sahagun (Grand Valley State) Dec 7-0
110 – Ava Bayless (Iowa) over Kiely Tabaldo (Grand Valley State) Dec 6-0
117 – Brianna Gonzalez (Iowa) over Libby Roberts (Grand Valley State) TF 10-0
124 – Sage Mortimer (Grand Valley State) over Isabella Gonzales (Iowa) Fall 0:37
131 – Karlee Brooks (Iowa) over Aspen Blasko (Grand Valley State) Dec 8-3
138 – Katerina Lange (Grand Valley State) over Lilly Luft (Iowa) TF 10-0
145 – Cadence Diduch (Iowa) over Margaret Buurma (Grand Valley State) TF 10-0
160 – Kennedy Blades (Iowa) over Noelle Gaffney (Grand Valley State) Fall 3:45
180 – Kylie Welker (Iowa) over Maddison Ward (Grand Valley State) TF 10-0
207 – Sabrina Nauss (Grand Valley State) over Jaycee Foeller (Iowa) Fall 4:47

Eli McKown covers high school sports and wrestling for the Des Moines Register. Contact him at Emckown@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @EMcKown23.

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Ben Kueter earns top-10 in return to Iowa men’s wrestling lineup

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Semi-truck crash causes Iowa power outage impacting hundreds

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January 9, 2026

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Semi-truck crash causes Iowa power outage impacting hundreds

TAMA COUNTY, Iowa — A pair of power outages left more than 700 people without power in Tama County Friday afternoon.

Alliant Energy says the larger outage, just north of Garwin, was caused by a semi-truck striking one of their power poles. That outages impacted 690 customers as of 5 p.m. Friday.

The smaller outage impacted roughly 36 people in Tama. The outage was caused by equipment needing repairs.

Alliant says crews are on site and working to fix both outages.

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