Three Area Athletes Invited to Play in 2026 Pizza Ranch IBCA All-Star Series

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Three high school seniors from the Pella, Knoxville, and PCM school districts have been invited to play in the 2026 Pizza Ranch IBCA All-Star Series basketball games. The athletes, Jack McGuire, Drake Larson, and Tori Lindsay, will represent the Southeast Iowa region in the annual event featuring top players from across the state.

Why it matters

The IBCA All-Star Series is a prestigious showcase that allows talented high school basketball players to compete against their peers from other regions of Iowa. Selection to play in the event is an honor that recognizes the athletes' hard work and skills developed over their high school careers.

The details

Each of the four regions in the state selects 12 players to represent their area in the All-Star games. The matchups will take place on March 28th at Dallas Center-Grimes High School, with the girls' first-round games starting at 10:45 am and the boys' games beginning at noon. Championship and consolation games will follow in the afternoon.

• The 2026 Pizza Ranch IBCA All-Star Series will be held on March 28, 2026.
• The girls' first-round games will tip off at 10:45 am on March 28.
• The boys' first-round games will begin at 12:00 pm on March 28.
• Championship and consolation games will take place at 2:45 pm (girls) and 4:00 pm (boys) on March 28.