The Iowa High School Sports Awards, presented by SCHEELS, is excited to announce the nominees for the Girls Basketball Player of the Year. The recipient of this award will be revealed during the live show scheduled for June 10 at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines. This award is proudly sponsored by Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company.
This program is a nine-month student-athlete recognition initiative that will culminate at a red-carpet event this spring. The Iowa High School Sports Awards aims to honor athletes, coaches, and teams who participate in sanctioned Iowa high school sports. The nominees for the Girls Basketball Player of the Year along with winners for other sports will be recognized during the live show.
In addition to the Girls Basketball Player of the Year, the event will feature premier awards for both on- and off-the-field achievements of student-athletes, coaches, and teams. This includes awards like the Courage Award, Coach of the Year, Team of the Year, and the Boys and Girls Athlete of the Year awards. Nominated athletes will receive complimentary tickets to the show if they RSVP in advance.
Nominees for Girls Basketball Player of the Year include Bailey Birmingham from Norwalk, Callie Levin from Solon, Jenica Lewis from Johnston, Averie Lower from Clear Creek-Amana, Payton Petersen from Dike-New Hartford, and Aili Tanke from Johnston. Guests of nominated athletes can purchase tickets for the event through a provided link. To stay updated on the show and receive more information, interested individuals can sign up for updates on the website.