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Fabulous Freshmen from Iowa State Tournament Part I
Western Christian’s Josie Hall. (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) In this article: <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: howe30 in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The state tournament is a wonderful opportunity to watch great teams and players from around Iowa competing at one well-run event.
2026 Iowa State Tournament Photo Gallery II
Cedar Falls’ Hadassah Smith. (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: howe30 in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was another wonderful week at the Iowa State Volleyball Tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville.
2026 Iowa State Tournament Photo Gallery I
Waukee Northwest’s Kennedy Jackson. (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) In this article: <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: howe30 in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was another wonderful week at the Iowa State Volleyball Tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville. Waukee Northwest, Norwalk, Western Christian, Beckman Catholic and Ankeny Christian were crowned champions in their respective classes.
Recap, Reaction: Western Christian Back on Top in 3A
Western Christian 2027 Breslyn Kooima at the 2025 Iowa State Tournament. (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) In this article: <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: howe30 in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CORALVILLE -</strong> Western Christian exited here last year feeling a lot of emotions.
Recap, Reaction: Norwalk Captures 1st State Championship
Norwalk’s Elle Hatlevig (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) In this article: <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: howe30 in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CORALVILLE -</strong> Norwalk is fond of saying that it's more than a one-player team.
Recap, Reaction: Waukee Northwest Nets 4th Title in 3 Years
Waukee Northwest celebrates at the state tournament (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) In this article: <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: howe30 in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CORALVILLE -</strong> Dynasty?
Recap, Reaction: Hinton-Riverside
Hinton 2028 Addison Dunkel at the 2025 Iowa State Tournament. (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) In this article: <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: howe30 in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CORALVILLE -</strong> Oakland Riverside and Hinton locked up in a Class 2A State Tournament semifinal Wednesday here at Xtream Arena.
Recap, Reaction: Norwalk Advances to 4A Championship
Norwalk’s Hadley Michael at the state tournament. (Rob Howe/PD) In this article: <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: howe30 in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CORALVILLE - </strong>For the first time in program history, Norwalk will play in a state championship match.
Recap, Reaction: Waukee Northwest Back in 5A Title Match
Waukee Northwest ’27 Leah Janulewicz (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) In this article: <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: howe30 in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CORALVILLE - </strong>In each set of Wednesday's Class 5A state semifinal, fifth-seeded Iowa City West was well positioned. Then, defending champion and No. 1 seed Waukee Northwest locked in.
Recap, Reaction: Cherokee Takes Down Dike-New Hartford
Cherokee Washington 2027 Addy Wolfswinkel at the 2025 Iowa State Tournament. (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) In this article: <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: howe30 in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CORALVILLE - </strong>Cherokee Washington liked that it was the No. 6 seed at the Class 3A State Tournament.
Recap, Reaction: Western Christian Tops Roland-Story
Western Christian 2028 Morgan Kooiman at the 2025 Iowa State Tournament. (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) In this article: <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: howe30 in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CORALVILLE - </strong>Eighth-seeded Roland-Story pushed No. 1 Western Christian in the first set of Tuesday's Class 3A state tournament quarterfinal here at Xtream Arena.
Recap, Reaction: DCG Solves Cedar Falls in 5A Quarters
Dallas Center-Grimes 2026. (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) In this article: <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: howe30 in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CORALVILLE - </strong>Second-seeded Dallas Center-Grimes had a [player_tooltip player_id='781517' first='Hadassah' last='Smith'] problem.
One Thing on Every 1A, 2A Team Headed to State
In this article: <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: howe30 in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/2026/10/one-thing-on-every-3a-4a-5a-team-headed-to-state/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prepdig.com/2026/10/one-thing-on-every-3a-4a-5a-team-headed-to-state/">One Thing on Every 3A, 4A, 5A Team Headed to State</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!--...
One Thing on Every 3A, 4A, 5A Team Headed to State
Waukee Northwest celebrates at the state tournament (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) In this article: <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: howe30 in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Teams from around Iowa punched their tickets to the state tournament Tuesday night.
PD Iowa Team Rankings: Class 5A FINAL Super 16
Waukee Northwest celebrates at the state tournament (Photo: Rob Howe/Prep Dig) In this article: <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: howe30 in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/2026/08/pd-iowa-team-rankings-class-5a-preseason-super-16/"><strong>PD Iowa Team Rankings: Class 5A Preseason Super 16</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph -->...
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