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Pictures of the year

A look back at 2025 area sports in photos

Andy Krutsinger

Dec. 31, 2025 3:15 pm

Mid-Prairie players run through a banner before a game against Mediapolis on Oct. 10, 2025. The Golden Hawks finished the season 9-2 and reached the Class 2A quarterfinals. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Mid-Prairie players run through a banner before a game against Mediapolis on Oct. 10, 2025. The Golden Hawks finished the season 9-2 and reached the Class 2A quarterfinals. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Columbus hurdlers Lamar Ceant (right) and Alexander Rees (right) react after qualifying for the Class 1A 110-meter high hurdles finals at the 2025 Iowa High School State Track and Field Meet. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Columbus hurdlers Lamar Ceant (right) and Alexander Rees (right) react after qualifying for the Class 1A 110-meter high hurdles finals at the 2025 Iowa High School State Track and Field Meet. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Fairfield's Eli Zillman gets buried in sand during the 2025 Class 3A long jump competition. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Fairfield's Eli Zillman gets buried in sand during the 2025 Class 3A long jump competition. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Washington and Fairfield players and coaches gather near the Demons sideline on Oct. 3, 2025. Both teams came together to honor Carson Ryan, a Washington senior football player who died in a hunting accident on Sept. 28. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Washington and Fairfield players and coaches gather near the Demons sideline on Oct. 3, 2025. Both teams came together to honor Carson Ryan, a Washington senior football player who died in a hunting accident on Sept. 28. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Pekin's Jonah Breon (75) lifts teammate Nolan Glick (10) after a touchdown against Earlham in the first round of the Class A Playoffs on Oct. 24, 2025. Pekin finished the regular season undefeated and reached the Class A second round. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Pekin's Jonah Breon (75) lifts teammate Nolan Glick (10) after a touchdown against Earlham in the first round of the Class A Playoffs on Oct. 24, 2025. Pekin finished the regular season undefeated and reached the Class A second round. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Mt. Pleasant's Kellen Kohorst forces a fumble against West Delaware on Oct. 31, 2025. The Panthers finished 7-3 and reached the playoffs just two years removed from an 0-9 season. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Mt. Pleasant's Kellen Kohorst forces a fumble against West Delaware on Oct. 31, 2025. The Panthers finished 7-3 and reached the playoffs just two years removed from an 0-9 season. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Fairfield's Ethan Bisgard (left) takes the baton from teammate Dylan Adam (right) at the 2025 Iowa High School State Track and Field Meet. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Fairfield's Ethan Bisgard (left) takes the baton from teammate Dylan Adam (right) at the 2025 Iowa High School State Track and Field Meet. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Mid Prairie's Jovi Evans spikes the ball against Durant on Sept. 23, 2025. Evans was named to the Class 3A All-State first team and led Mid-Prairie with 432 kills. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Mid Prairie's Jovi Evans spikes the ball against Durant on Sept. 23, 2025. Evans was named to the Class 3A All-State first team and led Mid-Prairie with 432 kills. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Fairfield's Voss Richardson pitches in Washington on June 26, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Fairfield's Voss Richardson pitches in Washington on June 26, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Pekin's Anna Hadley flexes next to her record-breaking throw at the 2025 Iowa High School State Track and Field Meet. Hadley broke the Class 1A state record with a throw of 150 feet, 9 inches. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Pekin's Anna Hadley flexes next to her record-breaking throw at the 2025 Iowa High School State Track and Field Meet. Hadley broke the Class 1A state record with a throw of 150 feet, 9 inches. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Mid-Prairie's Jeorgia Evans celebrates a point against Center Point-Urbana in the Class 3A Region 7 championship on Oct. 28, 2025. The Golden Hawks punched their ticket to the state tournament with a 3-2 win. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Mid-Prairie's Jeorgia Evans celebrates a point against Center Point-Urbana in the Class 3A Region 7 championship on Oct. 28, 2025. The Golden Hawks punched their ticket to the state tournament with a 3-2 win. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Winfield-Mount Union's Kohlby Newsom victoriously waves the championship flag after winning the Class 1A 800 at the 2025 Iowa High School State Track and Field Meet. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Winfield-Mount Union's Kohlby Newsom victoriously waves the championship flag after winning the Class 1A 800 at the 2025 Iowa High School State Track and Field Meet. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Washington's Leighton Messinger spikes the ball against Mid-Prairie on Sept. 8, 2025. Messigner was named the Southeast Conference Player of the Year. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Washington's Leighton Messinger spikes the ball against Mid-Prairie on Sept. 8, 2025. Messigner was named the Southeast Conference Player of the Year. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Washington's Iris Dahl runs toward the finish line at the Washington Cross Country Invitational on Sept. 30, 2025. Dahl qualified for the Iowa high school state cross county championships for a fourth season in 2025. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Washington's Iris Dahl runs toward the finish line at the Washington Cross Country Invitational on Sept. 30, 2025. Dahl qualified for the Iowa high school state cross county championships for a fourth season in 2025. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Keota's Jaylah Redlinger celebrates a point against English Valleys in the first round of the Class 1A Region 3 playoffs on Oct. 20, 2025. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Keota's Jaylah Redlinger celebrates a point against English Valleys in the first round of the Class 1A Region 3 playoffs on Oct. 20, 2025. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Mid-Prairie's Kaden Kos celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Van Meter in the Class 2A quarterfinals on Oct. 7, 2025. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Mid-Prairie's Kaden Kos celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Van Meter in the Class 2A quarterfinals on Oct. 7, 2025. (Jack Knowlton/The Union)
Van Buren County’s Lincoln Bainbridge runs during the boys’ Class 1A race at the 2025 Iowa high school state cross country championships in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Saturday, November 1, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Van Buren County’s Lincoln Bainbridge runs during the boys’ Class 1A race at the 2025 Iowa high school state cross country championships in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Saturday, November 1, 2025. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Mt. Pleasant's Keegan Heaton throws down a dunk against Ft. Madison on Dec. 12, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union
Mt. Pleasant's Keegan Heaton throws down a dunk against Ft. Madison on Dec. 12, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union
Pekin's Chloe Glosser competes in the Class 1A race at the 2025 Iowa high school state cross-country meet in Fort Dodge. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Pekin's Chloe Glosser competes in the Class 1A race at the 2025 Iowa high school state cross-country meet in Fort Dodge. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
WACO’s Louden Huisenga reacts after defeating Wilton’s Gatlin Rogers during their 1A 190 lbs. championship match at the Iowa Boys’ High School Athletic Association’s 2025 State Wrestling Championships at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Huisenga won by decision 7-6. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
WACO’s Louden Huisenga reacts after defeating Wilton’s Gatlin Rogers during their 1A 190 lbs. championship match at the Iowa Boys’ High School Athletic Association’s 2025 State Wrestling Championships at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Huisenga won by decision 7-6. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Washington's Bella Salazar is overcome with emotion after the final out of the regional final win in Davenport on July 15, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Washington's Bella Salazar is overcome with emotion after the final out of the regional final win in Davenport on July 15, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Fairfield's Lilly Bergren runs outfront in the 100-meter hurdle qualifier in Mt. Pleasant on May 15, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Fairfield's Lilly Bergren runs outfront in the 100-meter hurdle qualifier in Mt. Pleasant on May 15, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Mid-Prairie's Hudson Ehrenfelt shakes a Washington defender on Aug. 29, 2025. Ehrenfelt was named to the Class 2A first team by the Iowa Iowa Football Coaches Association. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Mid-Prairie's Hudson Ehrenfelt shakes a Washington defender on Aug. 29, 2025. Ehrenfelt was named to the Class 2A first team by the Iowa Iowa Football Coaches Association. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Washington's Carson Brown (5) battles for yards while being tackled by Mt. Pleasant's Jack Newman (4) and Brody Clark (10) on Sept. 26, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Washington's Carson Brown (5) battles for yards while being tackled by Mt. Pleasant's Jack Newman (4) and Brody Clark (10) on Sept. 26, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Washington's Kael Williams leaps over the goal line for a touchdown at Mid-Prairie on Aug. 29, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Washington's Kael Williams leaps over the goal line for a touchdown at Mid-Prairie on Aug. 29, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Hillcrest Academy's Mason Bender (4) celebrates following an IHSAA Iowa State Baseball tournament quarterfinal game between the #1 seed Remsen Saint Mary’s and #8 seed Hillcrest Academy in Carroll, Iowa on Monday, July 21, 2025. The Ravens upset the Hawks 3-1 to advance. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
Hillcrest Academy's Mason Bender (4) celebrates following an IHSAA Iowa State Baseball tournament quarterfinal game between the #1 seed Remsen Saint Mary’s and #8 seed Hillcrest Academy in Carroll, Iowa on Monday, July 21, 2025. The Ravens upset the Hawks 3-1 to advance. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)
The New London 4X100 team of Brigham Porter, Cale Westerbeck, London Franklin and Gavin Strawhacker react after crossing first at the 2025 Iowa High School State Track and Field Meet. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
The New London 4X100 team of Brigham Porter, Cale Westerbeck, London Franklin and Gavin Strawhacker react after crossing first at the 2025 Iowa High School State Track and Field Meet. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Pekin's Lexa Nelson picks up a victory in the championship round at Columbus on Nov. 24, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Pekin's Lexa Nelson picks up a victory in the championship round at Columbus on Nov. 24, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Mt. Pleasant's Samuel Schaapen controls the ball on April 21, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Mt. Pleasant's Samuel Schaapen controls the ball on April 21, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Fairfield's Tula Sorflaten (left) and Poojita Mukadam (right) celebrate after a doubles victory on Sept. 8, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Fairfield's Tula Sorflaten (left) and Poojita Mukadam (right) celebrate after a doubles victory on Sept. 8, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Cardinal's Maclain Hickenbottom pitches during the 2025 Fairfield softball tournament. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Cardinal's Maclain Hickenbottom pitches during the 2025 Fairfield softball tournament. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Highland's Emersyn Schultz chips at the 2025 Class 1A state girls golf meet. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Highland's Emersyn Schultz chips at the 2025 Class 1A state girls golf meet. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
The Fairfield girls basketball team celebrates after beating Mt. Pleasant on Feb. 4, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
The Fairfield girls basketball team celebrates after beating Mt. Pleasant on Feb. 4, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Mt. Pleasant's Izzy Sloat makes a sprinting catch in right field on June 23, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Mt. Pleasant's Izzy Sloat makes a sprinting catch in right field on June 23, 2025. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)

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