Maquoketa's Landon Costello Wins 1A Individual Bowling Title

Costello defeats Shenandoah's Clay Foutch in the finals at the 2026 Iowa Boys' High School Athletic Association State Bowling Championships

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Maquoketa High School's Landon Costello won the 1A individual title at the 2026 Iowa Boys' High School Athletic Association State Bowling Championships held at Cadillac XBC in Waterloo, Iowa on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Costello defeated Shenandoah's Clay Foutch in the finals, capping off an impressive tournament run that included a strike in the 10th frame to clinch the victory.

Why it matters

The Iowa high school bowling state tournament is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top talent from across the state. Costello's championship win marks a significant achievement for the Maquoketa program and the local community.

The details

Costello, a senior at Maquoketa High School, navigated through the 1A individual tournament bracket, which featured bowlers from smaller schools across Iowa. He advanced to the finals by defeating opponents from Monticello and other schools in the semifinals and quarterfinals. In the championship match, Costello and Foutch were neck-and-neck, but Costello sealed the victory with a strike in the 10th frame.

  • The 2026 Iowa Boys' High School Athletic Association State Bowling Championships took place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
  • Costello won the 1A individual title on that same day, February 24, 2026.

The players

Landon Costello

A senior at Maquoketa High School who won the 1A individual title at the 2026 Iowa Boys' High School Athletic Association State Bowling Championships.

Clay Foutch

A bowler from Shenandoah High School who finished as the runner-up in the 1A individual tournament.

Louie Clasen

Costello's bowling coach at Maquoketa High School.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Costello will look to lead the Maquoketa bowling team to a strong performance at the upcoming team state tournament.

The takeaway

Costello's championship victory showcases the talent and dedication of Iowa's high school bowlers, and the continued growth and popularity of the sport at the prep level.