Blog - Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union

The IGHSAU blog features feel-good stories about past and present student-athletes and moments that make Iowa girls' high school sports unique. It also provides information related to health and wellness and highlights unique elements surrounding state tournament host sites.

#ShareHerStory - Rachel Peterson (Fairfield) 09/10/2020 In #ShareHerStory

Starting out as a cross country student-athlete in high school 10+ years ago, Rachel Peterson has been running ever since. However, she leaned on her strength and resiliency as an Iowa Girl to overcome a breast cancer diagnosis in 2019.
#ShareHerStory - Mary Foley Schutjer 07/03/2019 In #ShareHerStory

Enjoy a letter from Mary Foley Schutjer about her girls' basketball memories and stories.
#ShareHerStory - Sisters of Seneca 07/02/2019 In #ShareHerStory

Faded newspaper clipping and photos-- scanned and shared online these days--provide a 21st Century look at a pastime deeply rooted in the 1900s. Towns like Correctionville, Numa, Ida Grove, Hansell, and Wiota emerged as state champions of the only show in town; Iowa girls’ basketball. A century later, lifetime memories remain.
#ShareHerStory - Paige & Madison Braun (Mason City) 29/11/2018 In #ShareHerStory

Twin swimmers Paige and Madison Braun of Mason City High School overcame adversity during their early high school years before becoming state swimming qualifiers.
#ShareHerStory - Regan Janssen (Starmont) 08/11/2018 In #ShareHerStory

At Starmont, a life-changing accident, and a 'miracle season'. Story by Jeff Linder, The Gazette.
#ShareHerStory - Maia Bumgardner (Waukee) 13/09/2018 In #ShareHerStory

Maia Bumgardner of Waukee is a varsity swimmer who battles cystic fibrosis. She works incredibly hard during practices trying to get better as well as a form of CF therapy, knowing that swimming is literally saving her life.
#ShareHerStory - Megan Ginsberg (Iowa City West) 06/09/2018 In #ShareHerStory

Megan Ginsberg of Iowa City West always thinks of others before herself. After losing her brother to a sudden illness and overcoming acoustic neuroma herself, she continues to hold her head high through adversity.
#ShareHerStory - Darby Thomas (Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln) 30/08/2018 In #ShareHerStory

Darby Thomas is a State Champion in the Long Jump from Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln. Photo from Council Bluffs Nonpareil
#ShareHerStory - Anna Ascheman (Spirit Lake) 16/08/2018 In #ShareHerStory

Anna Ascheman of Spirit Lake competed at state team tennis before heading to New York City to make her debut on a Broadway stage as part of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards in June. Photos courtesy of Matt Heinrichs, Dickinson County News and Des Moines Performing Arts
#ShareHerStory - Camryn Blint (New London) 02/08/2018 In #ShareHerStory

Camryn overcame health complications at a young age and has qualified for state softball three years in her varsity career.
#ShareHerStory - Kaitlyn Van Der Swaag (Boyden-Hull) 13/07/2018 In #ShareHerStory

Kaitlyn Van Der Swaag has spent most of her life on the softball diamond. Since 4th grade, she has been pitching and playing the infield. She also excelled on the court as a volleyball player.
#ShareHerStory - Brooke Anderson (Humboldt) 06/07/2018 In #ShareHerStory

Brooke Anderson overcame a diagnosis of Graves' disease to compete as a varsity golfer after medical professionals recommended she not participate in contact sports for three to five years.
#ShareHerStory - Ellie Huls (Sibley-Ocheyedan) 29/06/2018 In #ShareHerStory

Ellie will be a sophomore at Sibley-Ocheyedan High School and is actively involved in choir, band, and color guard in addition to her commitment as a student-athlete.
#ShareHerStory - Morgan Krug (Dubuque Hempstead) 22/06/2018 In #ShareHerStory

Morgan Krug is a graduating senior of Dubuque Hempstead High School and is in her fifth year on the varsity softball team. In addition, she played four seasons of basketball and two years of volleyball.
#ShareHerStory - Camryn Cleveringa (Sioux Center) 15/06/2018 In #ShareHerStory

Camryn Cleveringa is a four-sport student-athlete at Sioux Center High School.
#ShareHerStory - Hannah Folkerts (Waverly-Shell Rock) 07/06/2018 In #ShareHerStory

Hannah Folkerts of Waverly-Shell Rock battled illness her senior season, but didn't let that hold her back as she advanced to the state tournament.
#ShareHerStory - Alburnett Track & Field 24/05/2018 In #ShareHerStory

Elizabeth Comried shared the story of four Alburnett High School female athletes, who are pictured above. From left to right, they are Kylie Volesky, Maddie Schuchmann, Remington Comried, and Madison Osborn.

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