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Drake is in a golden age of athletics, at least across several sports. Behind the scenes, a lot of that success can be credited to athletic director Brian Hardin...although he'd rather keep the spotlight on someone else. desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/c…

It's been 20 years since Des Moines Roosevelt (DM Roosevelt Boys Track and Field) won the 3200-meter title at state track. That drought ended on Thursday, when Owen Marett fought his way into first and held off some last-lap surges from his opponents for the win. #iahstrk desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/h…

Alyssa Hertel caught up with Iowa City West freshman James Barnett after the Class 4A shot put at the state track meet. Barnett placed third with a heave of 53 feet, 11 inches. The young standout is one to watch in the years ahead. James Barnett desmoinesregister.com/videos/sports/…

Don’t count Waukee Northwest out, not until the race is over. Emee Dani went from third to first in the final 100 meter of the Class 4A distance medley, and she held on for the Wolves' first relay title of the meet. desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/h…

Make it back-to-back title for Ankeny Centennial. The Jaguars took home the championship in the 4x200 for the second-straight year, and the quartet broke the 1:26-mark in the process. desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/h…

Some athletes are satisfied with a state title. But Ankeny's shuttle hurdle relay squad wanted a bit more, and the Hawks got it...setting the all-time Iowa record with a time of 56.06. desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/h…

Western Dubuque's Quentin Nauman is unbelievable, winning four state titles this weekend and running a 3:59.60 in the mile. Tomorrow? He'll return to HyVee, stocking the dairy section. More on the humble superstar that electrified fans this weekend: desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/h…

Valley boys soccer coach Aziz Haffar grew up playing the sport barefoot. He came to the United States with practically nothing. Haffar is now one of most successful coaches in Iowa high school history. A look at his remarkable journey. desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/h…

spent the last week in san diego, back just in time for prospect camps and state soccer ☀️🏖️

Catching up on some articles that went out during my vacation. First up, here are 10 highlights from the state track and field meet. Three days packed full of action, and we tried to sum up the best moments. desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/h…

Not done with the track content just yet. Here's one on Ankeny Centennial's Cora Denhartog, a distance runner who shifted to sprints and overcame injury to prove that the state meet isn't just about winning. desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/h…

Q&A with Waukee's Evan Jacobson, one of the top uncommmitted recruits in the 2026 class. The Register caught up with Jacobson to talk about recruiting, official visits and more ahead of the summer. desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/h…

And another Q&A, this one with Iowa City West's Juju Manson. The Register spoke with Manson during the state track meet and got an update on his recruitment, his official visit plans and more. desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/h…

Brooke Myers' limited free time is very valuable. She spends most of her time bouncing between school, work and three sports (including soccer and track). But her main sport is equestrian, and she's so good that she's going Division I. desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/h…

It's June and that means it's time for prospect camps. Iowa State hosted four camps this week, and we were there for all of them. There were a lot of in-state players showing off their skills, and we picked 20 of the top in-state standouts. desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/h…

Despite being down three players, Valley soccer capped it's 21-game winning streak with a state championship. It marked the Tigers' first title since 2016 and they did it in style, defeating the reigning back-to-back champion Johnston in a shutout. desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/h…

Third time is the charm. Waukee Northwest was the No. 1 seed in the 2023, 2024 and 2025 tournaments. And this year, the Wolves got it done, beating Linn-Mar for their first girls soccer title in school history. desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/h…

Make it a four-peat. Dallas Center-Grimes won its fourth-straight girls soccer state title, this time off the foot of Alex Hofbauer in double overtime. desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/h…

back from the mountains 🏔️⛺️

Few college coaches have lived as many lives as Eric Henderson. Second grade teacher. High school principal. Division I basketball coach. He's seemingly done a little bit of everything. And, yet, he's remained the same person in every position. desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/c…