Ames Senior Aims to Lead Boys Soccer Team Back to State

Adam Benbah steps up as a key leader for the Little Cyclones after losing many starters from last year's state qualifying team.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:53am

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Ames High School senior Adam Benbah is taking on a larger leadership role this season for the boys soccer team, which lost many starters from last year's state qualifying squad. Benbah's coach says he has a renewed fire and focus to guide the team back to the state tournament.

Why it matters

The Ames boys soccer program has a strong tradition, making the state tournament in 2025. With several key players graduating, Benbah's emergence as a leader will be crucial in helping the team reload and make another deep postseason run.

The details

Ames lost a significant amount of talent from last year's state qualifying team, including several all-conference players. As a senior, Benbah is now being counted on to step up both on and off the field to guide the team's younger players and help the Little Cyclones reload for another successful season.

  • The 2025 Ames boys soccer team qualified for the state tournament.
  • The 2026 season is now underway, with Ames looking to return to state.

The players

Adam Benbah

A senior on the Ames High School boys soccer team who is taking on a larger leadership role this season.

Ames High School

The high school located in Ames, Iowa that fields a successful boys soccer program.

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What’s next

The Ames boys soccer team will look to continue its strong start to the season and secure another berth in the state tournament.

The takeaway

With the loss of several key players from last year's state qualifying team, Ames senior Adam Benbah has emerged as a critical leader who will be counted on to guide the program back to the state tournament.