The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union is the only organization in the nation solely devoted to interscholastic competition for girls.
West Des Moines, IA
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As the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union approaches its 100th anniversary in 2027, it proudly announces the launch of the Iowa Girl Foundation - a bold new initiative dedicated to strengthening the future of girls' athletics and leadership in Iowa.
To learn more, visit iowagirlfoundation.org.
#IowaGirl
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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
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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! #IowaGirl
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Girls wrestling to become 11th IGHSAU-sanctioned sport in 2022-23. t.e2ma.net/cshare/inbound/t/…
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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. #iahsbb #iahssb
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See…we told you it was a good one! #SCtop10
(Great video @owensiebring!)
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Thanks to everyone that helped make our 100th state basketball tournament so special. It was a fun week and, as always, the #IowaGirl shined brightly!
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A free throw sets the record. Congratulations to Elle Ruffridge on becoming the iowa’s career scoring leader.
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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!!
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Congratulations to @CaitlinClark22 on the all-time scoring record! Once an #IowaGirl, always an #IowaGirl! #greatness
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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.
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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!!
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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.
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Attendance limits have been removed for this week’s State Track and Field Championships. Tickets will be available for general sale at 12:00 p.m.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Congratulations, Des Moines Hoover Huskies! Your 2018 Girls State Softball Championship presented by @IowaFarmBureau Class 4A CHAMPS!
#IGHSAU #IowaGirl
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Congratulations to the 2017 State Track & Field qualifiers. This year's meet: 2,593 girls will compete at State representing 301 schools.
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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: piped.video/thdXYKhNr5E
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First day of softball practice. Good luck to everyone in the preseason. Send us a photo from today’s practice and we’ll post on our Twitter feed.
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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. ihssn.com/track-livestream-v…
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Elle Ruffridge is the 2017 Des Moines Register Girls Athlete of the Year. Congratulations, Elle. #AllIowa
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Student sections from Tri-Center & Grundy Center shaking hands after regional VB final. Very cool! #iahsvb
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Assumption’s Joy Ripslinger concludes an unbelievable weekend. 4 state individual champs this weekend and a new 3A 1500 record at 4:39.00.
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Best wishes to everyone starting fall sports seasons today. We’d love to see photos from your first day of practice!
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Who says rain delays are boring? Members of the City High and West High softball teams enjoying a weather delay.
Pat Harty
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That’s a wrap from the Well. Thanks to everyone that helped make the 2018 State Basketball Tournament a great one.
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No greater feeling than that of a champion. Congratulations, Waukee Warriors!
@WaukeeGirlsBB
#IGHSAU #IowaGirl #IAHSBKB
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Happy First-Day-of-Fall-Practice. Good luck to all of our schools as the 2019-20 sports seasons kick-off today.
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This is pretty cool. Congrats Wolfpack!! RT @jessi_dejager: STATE CHAMPS 🏆#mannequinchallenge
Jessi Franken
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56,648 #IowaGirls participated in high school athletics in 2016-17, an increase of 2,464 from 2015-16.
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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. ighsau.org/upl/downloads/lib…
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Attendance today - 13,442. Further proof the best track and field fans live in Iowa. Thank You!
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Congratulations, Louisa-Muscatine Falcons! Your 2018 Girls State Softball Championship presented by @IowaFarmBureau Class 2A CHAMPS!
#IGHSAU #IowaGirl
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IT’S TODAY!! 😃⚾️ 2018 IGHSAU State Softball Tournament presented by @IowaFarmBureau action begins at 11:00AM. #IGHSAU #IowaGirl
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Your wait is over. Tentative State Track & Field qualifiers have been posted. ighsau.org/2017/05/12/2017-t…
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Congratulations to Elle Ruffridge of Pocahontas Area, the All Iowa Basketball Player of the Year. #AllIowa
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Softball national champion Paige Lowary back on her home HS field at DC-Grimes to throw first pitch. Plus, it is Birthday. #IowaGirl
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Just got word that @JoyRipslinger weekend performance at the State meet will be included in @espn #SCtop10 tonight #VeryDeserving
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"Get behind your kids to light the way, but let them travel the path on their own.” A terrific article. ks.milesplit.com/articles/23…
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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! 💐
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There is a new 3-point queen. Pocahontas’ Elle Ruffridge made 9 treys tonight to break Deb Remmerde’s record of 353 career 3-ptrs. Congrats!
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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.
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Thank you for joining us at the state basketball tournament today, @IAGovernor @KimReynoldsIA. Once an Iowa Girl, always an #IowaGirl!
#IGHSAU #IAHSBKB
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5A CHAMPS
Congratulations to Cedar Rapids Kennedy, your 2020 State Softball Tournament presented by @IowaFarmBureau Class 5A Champions!
#IGHSAU #IowaGirl #IAHSSB
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Congratulations to IGHSAU Track Hall of Famer Shelby Houlihan @shelbo800 for qualifying for the Olympics in the 5000. #IowaGirl
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Good luck to everyone competing at state qualifying track and field meets across the state today!
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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
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Congratulations to Jeff Horst, Mark Gassman, Shawn Petersen, Billy Gilman and Mark Royer on being inducted into the IGCA Basketball Officials Hall of Fame.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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First day of softball practice so what better time to post preseason softball rankings. ighsau.org/upl/downloads/lib…
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If you are attending a regional softball game Saturday, thank your umpires.
Many of them are traveling to two different sites to work two different games to get all of our softball games played. Today's weather demonstrates just how important officials are to high school activities and how we need more of them.
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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.
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All of the tickets are punched to State Basketball. Here are all of the pairings for next week. ighsau.org/wp-content/upload…
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🥎 Tomorrow, we PLAY BALL! See you in Fort Dodge for the 2020 State Softball Tournament presented by @IowaFarmBureau!
#IGHSAU #IowaGirl #IAHSSB
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