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KNIA/KRLS Area Athletes Earn Boys Basketball All-State Honors
Several standout players from the region recognized for outstanding seasons

Several KNIA/KRLS Area Athletes Earn All-State Boys Basketball Honors
Standout players from local high schools recognized for outstanding seasons
Norwalk Boys Basketball Exceeds Expectations in 2025-2026 Season
Warriors win conference title and reach substate final despite losing top scorers from previous year
Recent news
Mar. 14, 2026
Pella Basketball Star Earns Student Achievement Award
Austin Schulte recognized for excellence on and off the court at state tournament
Mar. 12, 2026
Three Area Athletes Invited to Play in 2026 Pizza Ranch IBCA All-Star Series
Pella, Knoxville, and PCM seniors selected for regional teams
Mar. 12, 2026
Pella Christian Boys Basketball Excited for Next Season
Returners provide optimism despite key departures
Mar. 10, 2026
Pella Falls in Boys Basketball Quarterfinals
Fourth-ranked Dutch drop opening round matchup to number six Carroll
Mar. 10, 2026
Several KNIA/KRLS Girls Basketball Players Receive All-Conference Honors
Norwalk, Indianola, Pella Christian, and more schools represented on 2026 All-Little Hawkeye Conference teams
Mar. 8, 2026
Pella Boys Basketball Team Faces Carroll in State Tournament Opener
The #4 Dutch take on the #6 Tigers in the first round of the 3A state tournament on Monday.
Mar. 7, 2026
Tulip City State Title Winners Honored at Annual IGHSAU Parade of Champions
Pella's cross country, softball, and track and field champions celebrated at 5A title game
Mar. 7, 2026
Pella Christian Senior Devan Runner Signs to Continue Basketball Career at Dordt
Runner will join the Defenders basketball team next school year.
Mar. 7, 2026
Newton Girls Basketball Coach Sees Growth in Young Team
Despite losing five seniors, the team with three sophomore starters played competitively against tough opponents.
Mar. 6, 2026
Pella Christian Girls Basketball Excited for Next Season
Team returns 10 players with varsity experience after graduating just 3 seniors
Mar. 6, 2026
Storm Land Five on All-Conference List
Simpson women's basketball players recognized by the American Rivers Conference
Mar. 5, 2026
Pella and Carroll Seniors Clash in State Quarterfinals
Experience takes center stage as two senior-heavy teams meet in the Class 3A state quarterfinals.
Mar. 5, 2026
Pella Christian Girls Basketball Team Perseveres Through Adversity-Filled Season
Despite injuries, illnesses, and tough opponents, the Eagles maintained positive attitudes throughout the year.
Mar. 5, 2026
Four PCM Boys Basketball Players Earn All-Conference Honors
Senior Chase Wagaman named to first team, three others earn recognition
Mar. 5, 2026
Central College Women's Basketball Players Earn All-Conference Honors
Junior guard Emily Naughton named to the American Rivers All-Conference Second-Team
Mar. 4, 2026
Pella Dutch to Face Carroll Tigers in 3A State Quarterfinals
The #4 ranked Dutch will take on the #6 ranked Tigers in the opening round of the state tournament.
Mar. 4, 2026
Pella Christian Girls Basketball Star Sets Rebounding Records
Junior Rachel Kacmarynski breaks multiple school records in standout season.
Mar. 4, 2026
Central's Cason Named American Rivers Conference Rookie of the Year
Sophomore forward Owen Schipper also named to All-Conference Second Team
Mar. 3, 2026
Pella Boys Punch Ticket to State Tournament
Dutch rally from 8-point deficit in second half to defeat Keokuk 60-47 in Class 3A Substate 5 championship
Mar. 3, 2026
Pella Christian Boys Basketball Seniors Leave Lasting Impact
Five seniors combined for over 1,400 points, 600 rebounds, and 300 assists in their high school careers.