Top Iowa High School QB Commits to Wisconsin-La Crosse

Reece Rettig of Iowa City Liberty High School will join the NCAA Division III Eagles program.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:09am

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Reece Rettig, one of the top high school quarterbacks in Iowa, has committed to continue his football career at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Rettig led Iowa City Liberty High School to the Class 5A state championship game last season, where they fell to powerhouse Dowling Catholic.

Why it matters

Rettig's commitment is a major recruiting win for the Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles, who compete at the NCAA Division III level. The dual-threat QB had a standout junior season, throwing for over 2,400 yards and 22 touchdowns while also rushing for 908 yards and 14 scores.

The details

As a junior, Rettig completed 71% of his passes for 2,465 yards and 22 touchdowns. He also added 908 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns. Rettig will be entering his third season as the starting quarterback for Iowa City Liberty, who made the jump to Class 5A just a few years ago.

  • Rettig committed to Wisconsin-La Crosse in March 2026.
  • Rettig will be a senior at Iowa City Liberty High School in the 2026 season.

The players

Reece Rettig

A multi-sport standout quarterback at Iowa City Liberty High School who recently committed to continue his football career at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

An NCAA Division III school and member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The Eagles have won two Division III national championships and made 16 playoff appearances.

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What they’re saying

“Next step. Can't thank my coaches enough for getting me to where I am. Thank you to the whole (Liberty) community for the support (of) our team. And mostly thank you to my parents for everything they have done. Forever grateful and can't wait for the next step.”

— Reece Rettig, Quarterback, Iowa City Liberty High School

What’s next

Rettig will look to lead Iowa City Liberty to a state championship in his senior season before joining the Wisconsin-La Crosse program.

The takeaway

Rettig's commitment to Wisconsin-La Crosse is a testament to his talent and potential, as the Division III Eagles program continues to attract top high school talent from across the Midwest.