Raise your hand if you remember the light-up map at the state basketball tournaments...wouldn't it be neat to see something like this again?
Come check out some of the fun things we have planned as part of the 100th Girls State Basketball Tournament!
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An interesting note from State Softball … when Independence pitcher McKenzie Hupke threw her no-hitter vs. Denison-Schleswig, she joined her Mom, Heather, as what we believe to be the only mother-daughter combo to throw no-hitters at the state softball tournament ... 1/2
We saved our National Girls & Women in Sports Day post for today! A historic day for IGHSAU & girls wrestling in Iowa! Day 1 of the inaugural IGHSAU State Tournament begins in 1 hour!
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The boards of the IGHSAU and
@IHSAA
have approved the start of summer softball and baseball on June 1, following today’s proclamation from Gov. Kim Reynolds and guidance from
@IADeptofEd
.
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State Track & Field Head Count:
Class 1A - 685 girls from 106 schools
Class 2A - 644 girls representing 86 schools
Class 3A - 653 girls from 60 schools
Class 4A - 627 girls from 47 school.
Total 2,609 girls representing 299 schools!!
Thanks to all of the fans for adjusting on the fly with us this weekend. 38,044 fans attended this week’s meet, ranking second all-time in the history of the co-ed meet.
Congratulations to Southeast Polk’s Sydney Milani. She is now the Iowa record holder in the 400 meters after running 53.70 tonight. She breaks the old record of 53.96 set by Dike-New Hartford’s Hannah Willms in 2010. Wow!!
Thursday Heat Advisory Notice: Drake Stadium will allow spectators to enter with unopened water bottles or empty refillable water containers on Thursday due to expected high temperatures.
Congratulations, Karon!
Today, Karon Brown retires from the IGHSAU. We are grateful for all that she has done for our schools, administrators, and student-athletes during her 43 years of service. Please join us in celebrating Karon!
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Today is the day! Thanks to the players, coaches & schools for their diligent work preparing for the season. Thanks also to all of the umpires working. Fans: follow the social distancing protocols, show respect for umpires and be supportive of your team. Good luck & PLAY BALL!
Thanks to all that were a part of a great week of high school softball. Special “Thanks" to the fine folks of Fort Dodge. We appreciate the hospitality and hard work the city displays to make this such a great tournament for the last 48 years.
The IGHSAU extends our condolences to the family of legendary girls hoops coach Gene Klinge, who passed away today. Gene is Iowa’s career leader in wins (1,009), which also ranks 10th nationally. 52 years coaching with 16 trips to state at West Central & Waukon.
Congratulations, Des Moines Hoover Huskies! Your 2018 Girls State Softball Championship presented by
@IowaFarmBureau
Class 4A CHAMPS!
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Empowering the Iowa Girl: Audi Crooks
Bishop Garrigan graduate, multi-sport state champ, Iowa Miss Basketball...& most recently, unanimous All-Big 12 1st team! Thanks
@AudiCrooks
for giving us some of your time at State last week!
Full Interview:
Can’t make it to Drake Stadium this week for the State Track & Field Meet? We have you covered. Here is the link to the free live stream of this week’s meet.
Updated schedules are now available for
@IGHSAU
and
@IHSAA
spring sports. This scheduled provided for a May 1 return to schools and is subject to change.
To the one who picked us up when we fell and scraped our knee.
To the one who drove us to practice every afternoon.
To the one who cheered us on no matter what.
To the one who inspired us to follow in her footsteps as an
#IowaGirl
.
This one is for you.
Happy Mother's Day! 💐
Congratulations to Dan Druivenga, Curtis Boothe, Joel Sullivan, Don Martindale, Paul Sonius and Chris Guess on their induction into the Iowa Girls Coaches Association Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame tonight.
Congratulations to Caitlin Clark on being named the first
#IowaGirl
to be selected to play in the McDonald’s All-American basketball game. Other Iowans that have played in the game: Harrison Barnes, Nick Collison, Raef LaFrentz, Al Lorenzen and Marcus Paige.
#GoodCompany
Congratulations to Jeff Horst, Mark Gassman, Shawn Petersen, Billy Gilman and Mark Royer on being inducted into the IGCA Basketball Officials Hall of Fame.
Governor Reynolds made it official. This week is Girls State Basketball Week in Iowa. Thanks to the Xavier and Crestwood teams for helping us celebrate.
What's good today? This...this is very, very good!
With the start of the stream being down yesterday, we didn't want you to miss Linn-Mar's Lavie Mzuma singing the National Anthem!
Following meetings with softball and IHSAA's baseball advisory committees, start dates have been updated for
#iahsbb
and
#iahssb
with a May 1 return to school.
First practice: May 18
First competition: June 1
As we get set to crown three champions today on Fort Dodge, we also remember coach Larry Niemeyer. Coach (and his family) were fixtures at Rogers Park for many summers. The IGHSAU send its’ condolences to Gwen, Nancee, Noreen, Nick and Natalie along with their families.
The IGHSAU is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Christine Grant. Iowa is recognized as one of the leaders in the advancement of Title IX in women’s athletics and Dr. Grant was on the frontlines in that movement. We extend our condolences to her family and friends.