Two Locals Inducted into IHSAA Hall of Fame

Adam Viet and Justin Stockdale honored for basketball and officiating achievements

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:59pm

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Two local individuals, Adam Viet of AGWSR and Justin Stockdale of Dike, will be inducted into the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Hall of Fame. Viet was a standout basketball player who led his team to the Class 2A title game, while Stockdale had a long and distinguished career as a basketball and baseball official, working numerous state tournaments.

Why it matters

The IHSAA Hall of Fame induction is a prestigious honor that recognizes exceptional contributions to high school sports in Iowa. Viet and Stockdale's achievements highlight the talent and dedication found in the local community, inspiring future generations of athletes and officials.

The details

Adam Viet was a three-time all-state guard for AGWSR, scoring 2,100 career points and leading his team to the Class 2A title game as a sophomore. He also recorded over 500 rebounds, 300 steals, and 300 assists. Viet went on to play basketball at the University of Northern Iowa, where he was part of three NCAA tournament teams. Justin Stockdale, a 1993 graduate of Aplington-Parkersburg, began officiating basketball and baseball at age 19. He worked 33 state basketball tournaments, including 10 title games and 18 consecutive boys' tournaments, and also officiated in the American Rivers Conference in NCAA Division III. Stockdale has been a career educator and has served as superintendent of Dike-New Hartford since 2018.

  • The inductions will be held at halftime of Friday's Class 1A championship game.

The players

Adam Viet

A three-time all-state guard who scored 2,100 career points and led AGWSR to the Class 2A title game in 2001 as an all-tournament team sophomore. He went on to play basketball at the University of Northern Iowa.

Justin Stockdale

A 1993 graduate of Aplington-Parkersburg who began officiating basketball and baseball at age 19. He worked 33 state basketball tournaments, including 10 title games and 18 consecutive boys' tournaments, and also officiated in the American Rivers Conference in NCAA Division III. He has been a career educator and has served as superintendent of Dike-New Hartford since 2018.

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The takeaway

The induction of Viet and Stockdale into the IHSAA Hall of Fame showcases the exceptional talent and dedication found in the local community, inspiring future generations of athletes and officials to strive for excellence in their respective sports.