• January 1, 2026

    Audi Crooks has 5th straight game of at least 30 points in No. 10 Iowa State’s 80-62 win vs. Houston

    Audi Crooks has 5th straight game of at least 30 points in No. 10 Iowa State’s 80-62 win vs. Houston

    HOUSTON (AP) — Audi Crooks had 35 points and 13 rebounds, Jada Williams added 16 points and a career-high 14 assists and No. 10 Iowa State beat Houston 80-62 on Wednesday. Williams and Crooks combined for 25 points on 11-of-15 shooting in the first half as the Cyclones (14-0, 2-0 Big 12) built a 45-31 halftime lead.… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    basketball, sports
  • December 24, 2025

    H.S. Girls Basketball FIFTH/Holiday Break Rankings: Top 5 in all classes remains the same

    H.S. Girls Basketball FIFTH/Holiday Break Rankings: Top 5 in all classes remains the same

    Iowa Prep Illustrated released this morning its FIFTH (Holiday Break) Iowa Girls High School Basketball Rankings for the 2025-2026 season. The IGHSAU released their last rankings on Wednesday Dec. 17/ is their present ranking by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Records reflected through Jan. 23 games.* 2025 Reigning State Champion Class 1A Current… Continue reading

    High School
    basketball, High School, sports
  • December 3, 2025

    Williamsburg takes over top spot in Class 3A girls basketball rankings | Dec. 3

    Williamsburg takes over top spot in Class 3A girls basketball rankings | Dec. 3

    Iowa Prep Illustrated released today its Second Iowa Girls High School Basketball Rankings for the 2025-2026 season. Number In (Parenthesis) is their present pre-season rankings by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.* Reigning State Champion Class 1A IPI Ranking IGHSAU Ranking Team | Record Prv. Ranking 1 1 * Co. Bluffs St. Albert (3-0)… Continue reading

    High School
    basketball, sports
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