IAsports has announced the launch of the IAsports All Sports Award, a new annual recognition for Iowa high school athletics. This prestigious award will celebrate the achievements of both boys and girls sports across all high schools in the state of Iowa, making it a comprehensive and inclusive honor.

For several years, The Des Moines Register tracked the performance of Iowa high school sports teams, awarding points based on their finishes in various state events. At the end of each year, the school with the highest total points was named the Iowa High School All Sports Award Champion. This award was presented across three divisions: Large Schools, Medium Schools, and Small Schools.

We are proud to carry on this tradition with the IAsports All Sports Award. The point system remains in place, rewarding schools for top-eight finishes in their respective sports. Below is a breakdown of the divisions and point allocations:

Divisions:

Large Schools: Schools with more than 800 students

Medium Schools: Schools with 351-799 students

Small Schools: Schools with 350 students or fewer

Point System:

1st Place: 10 points

2nd Place: 8 points

3rd Place: 6 points

4th Place: 5 points

5th Place: 4 points

6th Place: 3 points

7th Place: 2 points

8th Place: 1 point

Semi-Finalist: 5.5 points

Quarter-Finalist: 2.5 points

In cases where schools combine for team points, the points earned will be divided equally among the participating schools. For example, if Waukee and Waukee Northwest combine for swimming and f inish in 2nd place, each school will receive 4 points.

Sports Included:

Boys Golf (team state results)

Girls Cross Country (team state results)

Boys Cross Country (team state results)

Girls Volleyball

Girls Swimming

Boys Football

Girls Wrestling

Boys Swimming

Boys Wrestling (Final Standings from Traditional Tournament)

Girls Bowling (team state results)

Boys Bowling (team state results)

Girls Basketball

Boys Basketball

Girls Track

Boys Track

Girls Golf (team state results)

Girls Tennis (team state results)

Boys Tennis (team state results)

Boys Soccer

Girls Soccer

Girls Softball

Boys Baseball

Final Standings for 2023-2024:

Large School Division (Top 5):

DM Valley – 85.5 Points

Dowling Catholic – 75.5

Points Pleasant Valley – 74 Points

Waukee Northwest – 72 Points

Johnston – 62 Points

Medium School Division (Top 5):

Pella – 52 Points

Gilbert – 51 Points

ADM, Adel – 42.5 Points

Waverly-Shell Rock – 41 Points

Dallas Center-Grimes – 37 Points

Small School Division (Top 5):

Van Meter – 50.5 Points

Wahlert Catholic – 42 Points

Assumption – 34 Points

Mount Vernon – 33.5 Points

Dike-New Hartford – 33 Points

We look forward to celebrating the incredible athletic talent across Iowa’s high schools and recognizing their hard-earned achievements through this new and exciting annual award.