The induction will take place at the 2016 Iowa State Softball Tournament hosted at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Katie Oleson-3rd-2010. 2017. Gary Wax, Iowa Girls Coaches Assoc. Two players with ties to the Cedar Valley are among the newest inductees to the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union's Softball Hall of Fame. FORT DODGE, Iowa- Former University of Iowa softball player Jenny Schuelke will be inducted into the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) Hall of Fame today. Program pioneer Mel Allen and original team member Karen Hoffmann were inducted into the Trojan Softball Hall of Fame during a pregame ceremony and original team co-captain Deb Wheatley Field threw out the first pitch. Established in 1986. Southeast Warren and Martensdale-St. Marys both moved up in the latest state softball rankings released by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Gerking Set for IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame Story Links Former University of Northern Iowa softball player Rachel Gerking (Spirit Lake, Iowa) is one of four inductees to the 2013 Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union's Softball Hall of Fame. She was inducted into the IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame in 1997. Roger Menke. From 1957 until 1993, just one champion was crowned as the whole state, every school with a softball team, was in competition with all the others. Waukee Northwest (5-1); 2. VB & Officials Hall of Fame. For the latest information on the Eagle Athletics, make sure to check out Kirkwoodeagles.com. 1 Woodbury Central 30-6. Former Waterloo West star Jadyn Spencer and ex-UNI standout Jamie Fisher of BCLUW will be enshrined at the state tournament in Fort Dodge Friday night (July 22, 2016). 2017. CHS Hall of Fame Class 2019: Deena Chipp Swyers (1989), Todd Isley (1990), 1996 State Championship Softball Team . Story Links IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame (click to 7:00) La Crosse, Wis. - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse assistant softball coach Caitlin Wnek is set to be inducted into the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union's (IGHSAU) Softball Hall of Fame prior to the start of the Class 4A State Championship game on Thursday, July 30 at the IGHSAU State Softball Tournament in Fort Dodge, Iowa. All Time Team . She spent hours in development toward maintaining her excellence." Deb was that athlete," Rasmussen said at the time of her Hall of Fame induction. The team returned in 1993. Playing . Our Strategic Plan About News Sports Calendar Blog IGHSAU Merchandise FORT DODGE -- The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union's 100-game pitching hall of fame expanded by eight this season, and now includes 327 individuals. Libby Hysell Carlton will be inducted into the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union's Softball Hall of Fame Friday in ceremonies in Fort Dodge. "Naturally . . SB Career Records. He has announced his retirement from the Athletic Association will come at the end of June. "We are excited for Rick and his retirement, but we will be missing an incredible coach," head coach Renee Gillispie said. This is a site to show softball records. Volleyball. May 23, 2022. Kramer is very deserving of her spot in the 2019 IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame. All District Teams 1A I 2A I 3A I 4A I 5A. Jorgensen, a 2008 graduate of Southeast Webster-Grand High School, was a five-time all state selection. 5000 Westown Pkwy, Ste 150 West Des Moines, IA 50266. . The Iowa Girls' Coaches Association administers the halls of fame for coaches, administrators and umpires. a member of the IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame Committee, and a member of the IHSAA Officials' Hall of Fame Committee . "The people I have met through the IHSAA Hall of Fame and Service Awards, plus Board of Control and Representative Council administrators, as well as those in our schools and members of the media, have enriched my life. #IGHSAU #IowaGirl #iahssb. Also honored Thursday will be 2020 Hall of Fame inductee Emily Luensmann of Dubuque Hempstead. 1st-2011, All-Tournament Team-2009, 2011, 1st Team College All-American-2015, IGHSAU Hall of Fame Inductee-2019. CLASS 1A. 2018. Solon's Jenny Schuelke, Traci Helle of Garnavillo, BCLUW's Jamie Fisher and Jadyn Spencer of Waterloo West are the newest inductees to the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union's Softball Hall of Fame. Jack worked high school baseball from 2000 to 2003 and high school softball from 2000 - 2017, retiring after the 2017 season. Spencer, Fisher named to IGHSAU softball Hall of Fame DES MOINES Former Waterloo West star Jadyn Spencer and record-setting University of Northern Iowa pitcher Jamie Fisher are among four. Hartrum, a slap hitter and two-year letter winner, hit .395 with 19 hits, six doubles, nine RBIs and 16 runs scored this season. Paige Zahner . Shafar was a star forward for Bedford from 1961 to 1965. Bedford's Connie Shafar, Marion's Morgan Paige and Ankeny's Maddie Manning are the 2020 inductees into the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union's Basketball Hall of Fame. IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame. Softball Volleyball History of the IGCA Membership Certificates . All State Teams 1A I 2A I 3A I 4A I 5A. (Click Here) Softball All-State Voting-Coaches . Four former Iowa high school softball standouts will be inducted into the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Softball Hall of Fame Friday in Fort Dodge before the start of the Class 4A state . Her first team went just 15-25, but she then guided . "There are athletes that make positive things happen for their team. IGHSAU legacy Bruce Dall, Allison-Bristow, Janesville, AGWSR, Dike-NH . Softball Coaches Hall of Fame Class of 2020. Softball Officials Hall . KMA Sports Hall of Fame; . The 2016 IGHSAU softball Hall of Fame class includes Jamie Fisher (BCLUW), Traci Helle (Garnavillo), Jenny Schulke (Solon), and Jadyn Spencer (Waterloo West). Gary Wax, Iowa Girls Coaches Assoc. 15,871 people like this. Three years later, she was ranked 22nd on the list of Ankeny's greatest athletes. Since 1970, the annual Iowa Girls High School State Softball Tournament has been held at Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union Play Basketball Play Tennis Like a Girl. Dan Hill, New London. She earned all-conference awards in basketball, softball, and volleyball during multiple seasons. Congratulations to Bonnie Clark, from Central Decatur, for being named the 2019 IGCA Assistant Coach of the Year in Softball! The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union promotes, directs, protects and regulates amateur interscholastic athletic relationship for junior high and . "The work has been a joy," said Legg. I am so grateful to even be considered, let alone for it to actually be happening," she said. West Des Moines, IA Dewey Hupke, Independence. In 2003, she was inducted into the IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame. Hahn was a two-time Elite 1 st Team All-State selection in volleyball, a member of the All-Tournament team, and holds the record for most digs in a match at the state tournament (50). The Class of 2013 will be inducted. 2A CHAMPIONSHIP SCORE North Linn claims the 2A state title in the 2021 State Softball Tournament, presented by Iowa Farm Bureau. Dillinger currently sits on the IGCA Hall of Fame Committee for basketball and softball, the IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame Committee, and the Softball Rules Committee. Dewey Hupke, Independence. In 2009, Robert was inducted into the IGHSAU Volleyball Hall of Fame. . 2011-2012. Kathy was part of the 1974 State Championship softball team and 1973 State Championship volleyball team. The trio will be inducted at halftime of the Iowa Class 2A State Basketball Championship, Saturday, March 7. Aly Cappaert -1st Team All State 5-A Softball. 3 to be inducted in IGHSAU Hall of Fame Saturday. Nick Belzer - 1st Team Pitcher All State Baseball. Schuelke played for Solon High School from 2002 to . Softball Coaches Hall of Fame Class of 2020. 2020 Varsity Softball. Former OA-BCIG player Jessie Pauley will be one of three inductees into the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021. Legg came to the IHSAA after 35 years in public education, including nine years as an Associate Principal and Activities Director at Ames High School. 2 Akron-Westfield 38-0. The Iowa Girls' Coaches Association (IGCA) is the only association of athletic directors and girls' coaches dedicated to promoting the achievements of the Iowa Girl, her coach and all those that support them. Former North Polk star Sammy Snygg was inducted into the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union's Softball Hall of Fame during the state tournament on Friday at Rogers Sports Complex in Fort . Joining Brown in the Hall of Fame class of 2011 are 2004 Dubuque Wahlert graduate Ashley Rogers, 2005 Solon graduate Quinn Morelock, a teammate of Brown's at Iowa and 1990 Southeast Polk graduate . IOWA CITY, Iowa Rick Dillinger, a member of the University of Iowa softball coaching staff for the past four seasons, announced his retirement on Sunday. Ankeny High School Hall of Fame. Tarah finished her career in the elite company of pitchers who ended their careers with 100 wins and was inducted into the IGHSAU Pitching Wins Hall of Fame in 2006 after finishing with a record of 117-27. . You can also find the Eagles on social media including Facebook, Twitter, and . 3 Lansing Kee 34-10. History of the IGCA. The inductees are Desiree Francis (Women's Basketball, 1996-98), John M. Lewis (Baseball Head Coach, 1979-2011), and Lu Ann Campbell Schlafke (Softball & Women's Basketball . "She was the heart of her team. . Mark Amadeo, Urbandale. School 2014 Record. Compiled by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union June 3, 2022. Jennifer Jorgensen, the daughter of Mike and Virginia Jorgensen of Washington, will be inducted into the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Softball Hall of Fame during the state softball tournament in Fort Dodge on July 26. Chandra McCampbell-2nd-2012. Sports Hall of Fame - 2015 . They IGCA also selects the district and state coaches of the year honors. See all. Adel's Julie Goodrich, KeAnna Levy of Waterloo West and MOC-Floyd Valley's Alexis Conaway are the 2022 inductees into the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union's Basketball Hall of Fame. Members of the IGCA also are members of the oldest high school coaches association in the nation, the National High . Courtney Carl-3rd-2011. CR Jefferson's Head Coach Mike Kuba presenting retired J-Hawk Head Coach Brian Erbe his plaque for the Iowa Girls Coaches Assoc. Congratulations on a fabulous softball legacy. Pugh will join Jamie (Mahnke) Zyzda and Jeree (Carlson) Menning as the other two East players in the state's softball hall of fame. Softball Officials Hall . Academic All-State Teams Softball. Pauley was a four-year starter at OA-BCIG from 2009-2012 and . IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame Desiree Francis - Women's Basketball, 1996-98. Untitled. The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union is the only organization in the nation solely devoted to interscholastic competition for girls. The first was 30 years ago. The IGHSAU's 2021 Softball Hall of Fame Inductees are Melody Cook, Lisa McNeley, Ashley Vanderloo and Hailey Sweet. March 02, 2021 11:12 am. NJCAA All-American First Team (1997 & 1998) WBCA Kodak All-American (1998) 1997 NJCAA national championship team (34-3) 1998 NJCAA 5th place team (34-2) Played for Hall of Fame Coach, Kim Muhl. Starting in 1994, IGHSAU went to three classes and in 2004 there were . Honorary All Star Team (games were not played) 2019. Roger Menke. Columbus Community High School has made two trips to the state tournament. Pat Pacha. SB & Officials Hall of Fame. Scores: @IGHSAUscores. During his time in public education, he was a member of the IGHSAU Board of Directors, a member of the founding group of the Iowa Coaches Association, a member of the IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame . Softball. NJCAA All-American First Team (1997 & 1998) . 2018. This year's hall of fame class will be inducted at halftime of the Class 1A championship on Saturday . This site exists to preserve the history of high school sports in Iowa, including the achievements of each of Iowa's current and former high schools, the history of existing and former sports conferences, nicknames, state tournament results, state champions, and more. Dan Hill, New London. 3 to be inducted in IGHSAU Hall of Fame Saturday. Pat Pacha. Bedford's Connie Shafar, Marion's Morgan Paige and Ankeny's Maddie Manning are the 2020 inductees into the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union's Basketball Hall of Fame. The Newton native is one of four former Iowa high school standout players to be inducted into the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union's Softball Hall of Fame. ROBERT BEARDSLEY. Tom put together a softball dynasty at Valley, earning 5 state championships for the Valley Tigers. IGHSAU - Hall of Fame - Softball; Career High School Records in Softball: Games - 185; Innings - 1206 . Fisher is the first IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame inductee from the Marshalltown Times-Republican coverage area since Jamie Fisher, Nicole's twin sister and 2010 BCLUW graduate, was inducted in 2016. "Obviously, it's a huge honor," Pugh said. Ashlie Chambers - 2nd Team All State 5-A Softball. Basketball Hall of Fame: Basketball Coaches 1988 Vernon "Bud" McLearn, Mediapolis Bill Hennessey, Roland 1989 . He was inducted into the Luther College Athletic Hall of Fame in recognition of outstanding athletic performance while at Luther. Casey Elish, left, and Brady Elish watch a Women's College World Series softball game between the Oklahoma State University Cowgirls and the University of Arizona Wildcats at USA Softball Hall of . Sport Athlete is being nominated in: volleyball basketball track & field softball . Dillinger will step away at the conclusion of the season. 6 Marquette Catholic 35-8 Tri-Valley grad and outfielder Mackenzie Hartrum held a signing on Friday, announcing she will play softball for Marietta College. Title: Layout 1 Author: Jason Eslinger Created Date: Burlington Grayhound Softball. IGHSAU The IGHSAU promotes, directs, protects and regulates amateur interscholastic athletic relationships for junior high and secondary girls between member schools. This year's hall of fame class will be inducted at halftime of the Class 2A championship on Saturday, March 6. Fisher is the first IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame inductee from the Marshalltown Times-Republican coverage area since Heather Daters, a 1990 graduate of LDF-SEMCO, was inducted in 1996. Upcoming Events Girls Regional Softball Tournament, 1A,2A 07/01/2022 In Unified Calendar July 22, 2013 at 12:20 pm CDT. After graduation, Jack . This year's hall of fame class will be inducted at halftime of the Class 1A championship on Saturday . VB Team Camp. OTTUMWA - When Karen Malloy became the second softball player ever to be inducted into the Indian Hills Athletic Hall-of-Fame in 2013, there were several family members on hand for the induction. The standout shortstop led the Wildcats to the Little Hawkeye Conference title her senior year before receiving the state's highest honor when all teams played in one class. Cedar Rapids Softball Hall of Fame member. Mark Amadeo, Urbandale. 1. Matt Johnson - 1st Team Ulitily All State Baseball. The IGHSAU sanctioned softball in 1957, and Iowa is the only state in the nation that holds its softball season in the summer. Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union 5000 Westown Parkway, Suite 150 West Des Moines IA 50266 515.288.9741 Our Mission To govern fair, safe and sportsmanlike interscholastic competition in a manner which emphasizes the educational enhancement of all participants. No. 5 Martensdale-St. Marys 26-6. She was inducted into the IGHSAU volleyball Hall of Fame last year. Cooley is among 12 honorees that will be inducted July 1 at the 39th induction ceremony of the National High School Hall of Fame, which will . CLASS 5A. Farmer then became the Hawkettes' coach in 2008, taking over a program that had struggled to a 50-99 mark over the previous three seasons. . Desiree Francis - Women's Basketball, 1996-98. Gilley starred at Davenport North from 1986 to 1990. ROBERT BEARDSLEY taught and coached at Dubuque Senior High School for 34 years. (KMAland) -- The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has released their first state softball rankings of the 2022 season. The trio will be inducted at halftime of the Iowa Class 2A State Basketball Championship, Saturday, March 7. major "D" awards; 3 golf, 2 volleyball, 2 softball, 2 cheerleading. The quartet will be honored this . Now Jeree Menning, a 1992 East graduate, is just the fourth Sioux Cityan to earn inclusion in the IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame, joining Jamie Mahnke (East, 1988), Beth Kirchner (North, 1983) and . Southeast Warren is the highest ranked KMAland team . #IGHSAU. This site exists to preserve the history of high school sports in Iowa, including the achievements of each of Iowa's current and former high schools, the history of existing and former sports conferences, nicknames, state tournament results, state champions, and more. Upcoming Events Boys Substate Baseball Tournament,4A 08/11/2021 - 07/11/2022 In Unified Calendar she excelled and was an IGHSAU Champion in the 100 yard Butterfly. The second Iowa softball rankings released Friday, June 3, 2022 by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Deena Chipp was the first Carlisle High School female athlete to receive first-team all-state honors. As a member of the IGCA, Dillinger has served as president (1995-96), vice president (1989-1994), secretary (1988-89), and state softball chair (1988-1994). Our Strategic Plan About News Sports Calendar Blog IGHSAU Merchandise Coaches & Administrators Officials Contact Us Kies, who will join the current collection of 133 hall of fame members during a ceremony prior to the Class 4A championship game at 5:45 p.m., was a three-time Class 1A all-state selection for . The latest Tweets from IGHSAU (@IGHSAU). Shayla Starkenburg - 1st Team All State 5-A Softball. IOWA RANKINGS. Robert also coached Boys Golf for the Rams for about 10 years, qualifying . "The people I have met through the IHSAA Hall of Fame and . From the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Four softball greats, including former Solon slugger Quinn Morelock, will be inducted into the IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame at the state softball . . The induction into the IGHSAU Hall of Fame means Uhde Coulter will have been honored over the past two years for the great softball she played in Ottumwa over a six-year span. Membership. The Athletics Hall of Fame class featured three highly decorated individuals in Kirkwood athletic history, two former Kirkwood student-athletes and a prominent head coach. A 1995 UIU Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, Dillinger graduated from Upper Iowa in 1976. Dillinger currently sits on the IGCA Hall of Fame Committee for basketball and softball, the IGHSAU Softball . Shafar was a star forward for Bedford from 1961 to 1965. FINAL SCORE brought to you by FarewayStores. Tana was inducted into the IGHSAU Players Hall of Fame at last year's state tournament, the first Akron-Westfield player to earn that honor. The 2016 class will be inducted Friday at the Iowa State Softball Tournament Schuelkestarred at Solon High School from 2002 to 2007. As a high school . She also swam for the Dubuque YMCA swim club and earned many . Softball: 3 Year Letter Winner; Summer and Fall 1971, Fall 1972, Fall 1973, . As a student, he served as a coach and assistant coach for UIU women's intercollegiate teams. School: Record: LW: 1: North Linn: 9-0: 1 . He is a member of the Upper Iowa University Hall of Fame, and IGCA Hall of Fame. 5000 Westown Parkway, Suite 150 West Des Moines IA 50266 515.288.9741 Our Mission To govern fair, safe and sportsmanlike interscholastic competition in a manner which emphasizes the educational enhancement of all participants. "All of the hard work, pitching workouts [and having] no nights off were all worth it once you realize you are going to be amongst the best of the best in the Hall of Fame. CR Jefferson's Head Coach Mike Kuba presenting retired J-Hawk Head Coach Brian Erbe his plaque for the Iowa Girls Coaches Assoc. 4 AGWSR 29-7. IGHSAU Hall of Fame Chair Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union 5000 Westown Parkway, Suite 150 West Des Moines, IA 50226 . Headed to the Hall Erin (Doud) Johnson of Cedar Rapids Jefferson and Caitlyn Wnek of Clear Creek Amana are among the 2020 inductees into the IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame.