Area Alumni Headed to NJCAA Nationals with DMACC Women's Basketball

Hampton-Dumont-CAL and South Hardin grads help propel Bears to national tournament

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Three local high school alumni - Brooklyn and Jordan Valley from Hampton-Dumont-CAL and Alli Sheldahl from South Hardin - have earned spots on the #24 Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) women's basketball team that is headed to the NJCAA Division II national tournament.

Why it matters

The DMACC women's basketball team's run to the national tournament highlights the talent and hard work of these local student-athletes, showcasing their abilities on a national stage and bringing pride to their home communities.

The details

The Bears earned their tournament bid with a 86-71 win over United Tribes Technical College in the North Central District B championship game. Starters Jordan Valley (19 points, 14 assists) and Brooklyn Valley (22 points, 7 rebounds) played key roles, while reserve Alli Sheldahl (17 points, 31 rebounds) has also contributed throughout the season.

  • The Bears' postseason run began with a 95-63 win over Iowa Central in the regional semifinal.
  • DMACC then defeated #5 Kirkwood 55-51 in the regional championship.
  • The national tournament seedings will be announced on Tuesday, March 10 at 4:00 p.m.

The players

Brooklyn Valley

A 2025 graduate of Hampton-Dumont-CAL, Brooklyn Valley has scored 22 points and grabbed 7 rebounds off the bench for DMACC in the postseason.

Jordan Valley

A 2025 graduate of Hampton-Dumont-CAL, Jordan Valley has delivered 19 points and 14 assists as a starter for DMACC in the postseason.

Alli Sheldahl

A South Hardin alum, Alli Sheldahl has averaged over 4 minutes per game this season for DMACC, scoring 17 points and recording 31 rebounds.

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What’s next

The national tournament seedings will be announced on Tuesday, March 10 at 4:00 p.m., determining DMACC's path forward as they look to compete for a national championship.

The takeaway

The success of these local alumni on the DMACC women's basketball team showcases the talent and dedication of student-athletes from small-town Iowa, inspiring the next generation to pursue their athletic and academic dreams.