Iowa has long produced plenty of high school girl basketball talent.
This past season was no different.
From Class 5A to Class 1A, high-end players exist in every corner of the state. The Des Moines Register All-Iowa teams round up these plays for a fantastic roster.
Six players are part of the elite team, which covers all classes. There are six players in the top five teams in each class, along with 20 honorable mentions. All nominated included with being honored at the High school athletic awards show this summer.
AFTER: Johnston tops Waterloo West for first perfect season in Class 5A history
Members of the elite team are nominated for Women’s Basketball Player of the Year. The winner will be announced at the Iowa High School Sports Awards this summer. More details on the program will be available soon. The Women’s Basketball Player of the Year is presented by the University of Nebraska – Kearney.
The names are listed in alphabetical order.
After:Johnston’s Chad Jilek named 2022 All-Iowa Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year
Iowa Elite Team
Audi crooks
Bishop Garrigan | junior | Center
As his recruiting stock continues to rise, Crooks maintained his dominance with a strong junior year. The Bishop Garrigan standout averaged 23.5 points and 12.5 rebounds per game — both top-10 numbers across the state — while leading the Golden Bears to the 1A championship. The big schools salivated. Other 1A coaches are more than ready for Crooks to graduate.
Jada Gymfi
Johnston | Senior | Forward
A year that began with high expectations ended with Gyamfi lifting a title trophy as Johnston’s centerpiece in an unforgettable team. The Iowa signee averaged 13.8 points and 7.1 rebounds per game as he led the Dragons to the first undefeated season in 5A history.
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Kelsey Johns
Iowa City High | junior | Guardian
An incredible basketball line has now spawned the next Joens sister to turn prep success into college stardom. The Iowa State rookie averaged 21.3 points per game as a junior, good for third in 5A. Joens and the Little Hawks have reached the state tournament again and are expected to do so again next year.
Halli Poock
Waterloo West | junior | Guardian
Waterloo West’s run to the 5A title match doesn’t happen without Poock at his best. Whoever runs the Wahawks show has averaged 22.6 points — second-best in 5A — with 5.2 assists per game. Several Division I schools have already offered, and more are likely to come.
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Hannah Stuelke
Cedar Rapids Washington | Senior | Forward
The state’s leading scorer averaged 29.1 points and 10.3 rebounds per game in what was a truly dominant senior season. The Iowa signee was a mismatch most nights, consistently putting in 30- and 40-point performances. The Warriors didn’t make it to the 5A state tournament, but Stuelke showed why Lisa Bluder came in early.
Sahara Williams
Waterloo West | junior | Forward
A top 25 scorer in the state with 19.7 points per game, Williams was the other end of Waterloo West’s two-pronged offense. The Division I forward has offers from DePaul, USC, Iowa, Iowa State, Washington State and others. With Williams and Poock back next season, Waterloo West is a real contender for the Championship.
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Class 5A First Team
Jada Gyamfi, sr., Johnston
Kelsey Joens, Jr., Iowa City High
Halli Poock, Jr., Waterloo West
Hannah Stuelke, Sr., Cedar Rapids Washington
Halle Vice, Jr., Pleasant Valley
Sahara Williams, Jr., Waterloo West
Class 4A First Team
Madison Camden, Sr., Glenwood
Ava Hawthorne, Sr., Gilbert
Katelyn Lappe, Sr., Bondurant-Farrar
Callie Levin, Soph., Solon
Emma Miner, Jr., Dallas Center-Grimes
Jenna Twedt, Jr. Benton Community
Class 3A First Team
Reagan Barkema, father, Roland-Story
Ryley Goebel, Sr., Center Point-Urbana
Brooke Loewe, Sr., Ballard
Brooklyn Meyer, sr., West Lyon
Gracie Schoonhoven, Jr., Unity Christian
Haylee Stokes, Fr., Estherville Lincoln Central
Class 2A First Team
Morgan Brandt, Sr., Sumner-Fredericksburg
Madison Brouwer, Jr., Sibley-Ocheyedan
Kaylee Corbin, Sr., Louisa-Muscatine
Maddax DeVault, Sr., Nodaway Valley
Kelsey Drake, Sr., Wilton
Payton Petersen, soph., Dike-New Hartford
Class 1A First Team
Audi Crooks, Jr., Bishop Garrigan
Emily Dreckman, Sr., MMCRU
Molly Joyce, Jr., Bishop Garrigan
Kamryn Kurt, soph., North Linn
Macy Sievers, Sr., Newell-Fonda
Lauren Wilson, Sr., Springville
Honorable Mention
Jaden Ainley, Sr., Clear Lake
Jasmine Barney, Jr., Iowa City Liberty
Reagan Bartholomew, Sr., Northwest Waukee
Lauren Blake, Sr., Indianola
Brooklin Dailey, Jr., Southeast Polk
Macy Daufeldt, Sr., West Liberty
Macy Emgarten, sr., Exira-EHK
Libby Fandel, Fr., Cedar Rapids Xavier
Emma Gipple, sr., Dowling Catholic
Anna Gossling, Sr., Johnston
Jenna Hopp, Jr., Glenwood
Travel Houston, Fr., Davenport North
Arianna Jackson, Jr., Des Moines Roosevelt
Allie Meadows, Sr., Central DeWitt
Cleo Murray, sr., centenarian of Ankeny
Katy Reyerson, Jr., West Marshall
Meredith Rieker, Sr., West Des Moines Valley
Kaliyah Sain, Jr., Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Meena Tate, Jr., West Iowa City
Taylor Veach, Sr., Central DeWitt
Dargan Southard covers Iowa and UNI athletics, recruiting and preparations for the Des Moines Register, HawkCentral.com and the Iowa City Press-Citizen. Email him at msouthard@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter at @Dargan_Southard.
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