The Valley Football Program is grieving today for one of our own. Jessica Rose Siegert, wife of Sophomore Coach Ryan Siegert, has lost her battle with COVID. We are heartbroken for Ryan and we will all support him in any way we can.
Valley Football Defensive Coordinator Willie Thornton has been named Class 5A Assistant Coach of the Year by the Iowa Football Coaches Association. Congratulations Coach!!
What a month for Beau. Accepts an offer from West Point and now a wrestling State Championship! Relentless work ethic and unwavering character rise to the top!
Coaching this team was awesome! Fought thru some tough times early but kept working to get better. Things started to come together the last 4 weeks. To give them the news our season was over the day before a big playoff game was brutal. Great group of Srs. who know how to lead!
Love this group of Tigers. Seniors were 22-2 over their two Varsity Football seasons. Played and beat some very good teams including the eventual state champs both years.
Character, leadership, and an unbelievable work ethic all present. What a future these guys have!
Former Valley teacher and coach Dave Cochran passed away last night. Dave had been fighting health complications for the last few years. Dave coached the offensive line for the Valley Tigers for many years. I was blessed to call him a friend and colleague. He will be missed!
17 yrs. ago HS Football helped return a sense of normal to communities across Iowa. Many games were postponed until Saturday but we did play. I remember how thankful I was to stand on the sideline and coach a group of young men in a football game.
#Fridaynightlights
the best!
Very sad to hear about Larry Cotlar. Larry spent many a Friday night at local high school football games doing pregame or postgame interviews with high school coaches.Larry could make a high school coach feel like that game was the most important thing going on. Just a great guy!
Proud of this group last night! Fought hard for a great team win. What a super crowd in attendance! Thanks for the awesome support of our team. Undefeated CR Kennedy next Friday at Valley Stadium.
#rolltigers
Ethan Saskowski is this year’s recipient of the Brandon Ellingson Memorial Scholarship. Ethan is pictured here with Brandon’s Dad, Craig. Congratulations Ethan!
Congratulations Valley Football Player Ayden Price. Ayden has been selected 1st Team All State Wide Receiver by the Iowa Football Coaches Association/Iowa Print Sportswriters Association.
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playing a lot for Notre Dame today. 10 months ago was playing for Valley HS. 9 months ago suffered an ACL tear in basketball. Talent and hard work…..great combination.
Packers activate former Tiger Dom Dafney today! What a lesson in perseverance and self-belief he has shown! Lazard and Dafney...2 former CIML rivals on the same NFL Roster. Awesome!
Owen Westemeyer has been named the recipient of the 2022 Brandon Ellingson Memorial Scholarship. Owen is pictured with Brandon’s Dad Craig. Congratulations Owen!
Disappointing outcome on Friday night. We are still thankful to be playing and for the opportunity to improve. Valuable lessons are learned every from every game. Many are football specific and some are dealing with the outcome.
The Tigers will get this all put together!
Valley wide receiver Jack Johnson selected to play in Shrine All Star Football game. Valley's leading receiver past two seasons. All District player All State mention. Congratulations Jack!
Congratulations to Valley Football Senior Drew Dunnwald. Drew has received the Iowa Football Coaches Association Class 4A 2021 Ed Thomas, Faith, Family&Football Award. Drew is pictured with Paul Patterson, Norwalk HFC and IFCA President.
Congratulations to the following Valley Football players who have been named 1st Team All District for the CIML Conference. Ethan Saskowski-Defensive Back, Nasir Washington-Defensive Line, Mason DouBrava-Defensive Back, Eli Raridon-Tight End, Matthew Mahoney-Wide Receiver.
Behind HS Football Players are loving Moms - FB laundry, rides to and from practice, late dinners, hugs after a bad practice or game - can't do it without them. Happy Mothers Day from Valley Tiger Football! Be safe and enjoy!
Congratulations Valley Football Player Ryan Kuennen. Ryan has been selected 1st Team All State Defensive Lineman by the Iowa Football Coaches Association/Iowa Print Sports Writers Association.
Hadn’t seen our oldest son and his family for 16 months. Flying into Boston/Logan last weekend we were excited. Airport hugs are the best! Very thankful travel is feeling normal again!
Congratulations Valley Football Player Owen Westemeyer. Owen has been selected 1st Team All State Offensive Lineman by the Iowa Football Coaches Association/Iowa Print Sports Writers Association.
Isaiah Pinks, a Valley High School senior, has been named 1st Team All State Defensive Back, by the IFCA/IPSWA. Pinks, a 2 year starter, led the Tigers in interceptions while returning punts and kickoffs. The Tigers advanced to the State Semifinals in Cedar Falls.
Two Valley Tigers have been selected as All State Football Players by the Des Moines Register. Senior, Isaiah Pinks was named Elite 1st Team All State Defensive Back and Senior Braylon Jenkins was named to the 1st Team All State Class 5A Offensive Line.
The Tigers will have an Orange Jersey option in 2023. It’s been since 1979 a Valley team went under Friday Night Lights in Orange.
#throwback
#rolltigers
Entering the final 3 weeks of the regular season for Iowa High School football teams.Can't put it in neutral and coast home.Daily progress in practice is a must. Those left standing in November are not the same team they were in September.
Had some guests at the team dinner tonight. Hard to believe it's been 10 yrs. Loved coaching these guys. 2008 team honorary captains tomorrow night.
#Cutkomp
,Barrent,Kirpes,Boffeli,Minear,Harris
#2008
State Champions.
WOW! Pressure is on and Valley 4X4 Relay delivers with 2nd fastest all time. Valley Boys T&F repeat as State Track Meet Class 4A Champions. This team lead when it counted! Congratulation!
#everypointmattered
#rolltigers
4 Valley Seniors named to the Iowa Football Coaches Association Class 4A Academic All State team. QB Braeden Katcher, WR Jack Johnson, LB Cael Sampson, DL Nick Buttolph. Congratulations!
Was happy to serve as a presenter today, for a USA Football youth coaches certification clinic up in Green Bay, at Lambeau. First time seeing all the Packer facilities. A very special place. NFL history everywhere you turn.
Congratulations to Valley Football Players
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Linebacker Chase Hutchinson and
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Punter Dawson Stine for being selected 2nd Team All State, Iowa Football Coaches Association/Iowa Print Sports Writers.
Ramez Naba a Valley High School football senior, and 3 year starter, has been named 2nd Team All State, defensive line, by the IFCA/IPSWA. Naba led the defensive front for this years Tigers who advanced to the State Semifinals in Cedar Falls.
Congratulations to Valley Football Wide Receiver/Tight End Eli Raridon! 1st Team All State. Iowa Print Sportswriters Association/Iowa Football Coaches Association.
The great Gayle Sayers passed away today. Watched him play on a grainy black and white TV. He was electric when he got the ball. Never a Bears fan but a huge Gayle Sayers fan. Carried himself like a star should.
#KansasComet
Congrats ValleySoftball-Coaches,players,parents on a hard fought win in last nights title game.1st one since 2010 but they have been in the hunt every year since.7 in programs history.Proud to be a part of an athletic program full of programs like this one
#commitment
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Damon Head a Valley High School senior, has been named 1st Team All State running back, by the IFCA/IPSWA. Damon, a 2 year starter, led this years Tigers in rushing. The Tigers advanced to the State Playoff Semifinals in Cedar Falls.
Congratulations to Valley Football Offensive Lineman Hank Lucas, and Running Back Danny Rankins Jr.! Both are 2nd Team All State. Iowa Print Sportswriters Association/Iowa Football Coaches Association.
Derek Ellens a Valley High School Junior, has been named 1st Team All State Offensive Lineman by the IFCA/IPSWA. Ellens a two year starter, anchored the Tiger offensive line from his center position. The Tigers advanced to this years Semifinals in Cedar Falls.
To sports Moms everywhere....Have a great Mother’s Day Weekend! The usual Mom challenges made much more difficult this past year. You helped us all get through it. Take a bow and have a day!
#valleytigermomsawesome
Congratulations to Valley Tiger Sr. football players Nathan Williams and Nicky Trane. Both players have been named to the Iowa Football Coaches Association Academic All State Team. Multiple sports for both and great success in the classroom.
What a wonderful setting for high school track and field today at Valley High School. Props to Valley Track Coaching Staff and Valley Athletic Administration for hosting such a great event!
#backtobackstatechampions
Valley Football players Matthew Mahoney (wide receiver) and Lennox Krell (place kicker) have accepted invitations to play in the Iowa Shrine All Star Game this summer. Congratulations to these two Tigers!
Theron Castle a Valley High School senior, has been named to the 2nd Team All State Football Team selected by the IFCA/IPSWA for 2023 as a linebacker. Theron is a 2 year starter at linebacker for the Tigers who advanced to this years State Semifinals.
Dan McCool was best known for covering HS Wrestling.Dan spent extensive time covering high school football as well. I always enjoyed talking to Dan, great sense of humor and a relaxed approach.Dan was thorough and always fair.Very sad to hear of his passing. A loss for HS sports.
Penn St. staff spent 1 1/2 hr. With USA FB trainers tonight just talking football. It was great! HS coaches from across the country. Thanks to James Franklin and his entire staff. Things felt normal again for a bit.
#lovefootball
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Congratulations to Valley Football Defensive Lineman Jacob Auen and Linebacker Drew Henderson! Both are 3rd Team All State. Iowa Print Sportswriters Association/Iowa Football Coaches Association.
Congratulations to the following Valley Football players who have been named Honorable Mention All District for the CIML Conference. Jayden Williams-Running Back, Cael Nesheim-Wide Receiver, Braeden Edwards-Offensive Line, Trey Krause-Defensive Back, Jack Yencer-Linebacker.
Congratulations to Valley Football Punter/Placekicker Dawson Stine! 3rd Team All State Punter. Iowa Print Sportswriters Association/Iowa Football Coaches Association.
Iowa High School Football Coaches Association Academic All-State teams have been released. In Class 5A Valley Offensive Lineman Ben Rickert and Safety Sam Swanson have received this honor. Congratulations!
Iowa High School Football Coaches Association Academic All-State Teams have been released. In Class 5A Valley Quarterback Trevor Willett and Linebacker Nic Van Arkel have received this honor. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Valley Football Running Back Dion Hutch, and Quarterback Mason Morrow! Both are 3rd Team All State. Iowa Print Sportswriters Association/Iowa Football Coaches Association.