Jeff Novotny, Activities Director at Abraham Lincoln High School, highlighted the strong summer of athletic development under new strength coach Adam Loftis. He explained that Iowa’s unique rules allow for full-contact practices throughout the summer, which has helped AL athletes stay prepared year-round. Novotny credited Loftis for working closely with coaches across sports to tailor training while maintaining a solid foundation of core lifts and agility drills. “Our culture

St. Albert High School enters the fall season with a clear plan across football, volleyball, cross country, and girls tennis. Activities Director Tim Cannon described the period as a reset point for the school year, with returning seniors stepping into leadership and freshmen taking their first steps in high school competition. The goal is to keep schedules tight, communication steady, and expectations consistent from the first day of practice through postseason play. Footbal

As fall sports gear up at Lewis Central High School, Activities Director Jim Dermody is focused on readiness and steady preparation. This year brings added excitement with district facility upgrades, which Dermody says have created positive momentum. "Fall can, you know, just obviously getting kids back, and this year we had a ton of construction going on, our updates were needed. So just a lot of excitement, just like every other year." Recent achievements also boost the sch