Local Iowa Students Selected for IGCA All-Star Games

Student-athletes from Clarksville, Grundy Center, and Aplington-Parkersburg will compete in annual showcase event.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Several high school basketball players from small-town Iowa have been selected to participate in the Iowa Girls Coaches Association's annual Larry Niemeyer Senior All-Star Basketball Games. The games will feature top talent from Class 1A and 2A schools across the state and will take place on March 14 at Cedar Falls High School.

Why it matters

The IGCA All-Star Games provide a high-profile platform for talented student-athletes from rural and small-town Iowa communities to showcase their skills and be recognized for their accomplishments. Participation in these games can lead to increased college recruiting opportunities for the players.

The details

The local players selected include Paige Kampman and Hannah Wangsness from Clarksville (1A), Kali Aldrich and Karlee Lynch from Grundy Center (2A), and Kolbie Wangsness from Aplington-Parkersburg (2A). They will compete in the 1A Select, 1A Grey, 2A White, and 2A Grey games, respectively.

  • The IGCA All-Star Games will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026 in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

The players

Paige Kampman

A senior basketball player from Clarksville High School who was selected to participate in the 1A Select game.

Hannah Wangsness

A senior basketball player from Clarksville High School who was selected to participate in the 1A Grey game.

Kali Aldrich

A senior basketball player from Grundy Center High School who was selected to participate in the 2A White game.

Karlee Lynch

A senior basketball player from Grundy Center High School who was selected to participate in the 2A White game.

Kolbie Wangsness

A senior basketball player from Aplington-Parkersburg High School who was selected to participate in the 2A Grey game.

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The takeaway

The selection of these local student-athletes to the prestigious IGCA All-Star Games showcases the high level of basketball talent in small-town Iowa communities and provides these players with a valuable opportunity to be recognized for their hard work and skills on the court.