The 2025-26 school sports season is complete and all four coverage area schools boasted outstanding individuals who are honored here with the release of the Southwest Iowa Herald All-Sports All-Area Team.
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Shenandoah senior Teagan Brunk plays the forehand during a win Monday, May 4, at No. 1 singles. Brunk starred on Shenandoah's tennis, baseball and bowling teams this season, earning a place on the All-Sports, All-Area Team for the first time.
Clarinda senior Jordan Butt delivers a warm up pitch Friday, June 12, at Shenandoah. Butt was a big part of Clarinda's baseball, football and track and field teams this year. He earned his first All-Sports All-Area recognition for the first time.
Shenandoah senior Jaylan Gray rolls her ball down the lane Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Individual State Bowling Championships in Waterloo. Gray's bowling success, as well as her work in tennis and softball earn her first team all-sports all-area recognition for the first time.
Shenandoah senior Gabi Jacobs winds up her forehand Saturday, Sept. 27, during a singles win over Clarinda in a regional final. Jacobs, a Sidney senior, starred for Sidney volleyball and Shenandoah tennis this fall. She was also part of Sidney's golf team and earned her third straight place on the All-Sports All-Area Team.
Clarinda senior Sam Kline (58) brings down an Underwood ball carrier during a Cardinal win. Kline's play on the football field and basketball court earned him first team All-Sports All-Area. It's his second straight year on the team.
Shenandoah freshman Ava O'Rourke shows off her smile as she sprints the final stretch Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Hawkeye 10 Conference Cross Country Championships. O'Rourke was instrumental in the success of Shenandoah's cross country, basketball and track and field teams this season, earning her a place on the All-Sports All-Area First Team.
Shenandoah senior Carter Sells drives through Nodaway Valley's defense during the Mustangs' win Monday, Feb. 16, to open district play. Sells was a big part of Shenandoah's basketball, baseball, football and track and field teams and earned his first spot on the All-Sports All-Area Team.
Essex senior Isaiah Sholes drives the lane during the Trojans' home loss Thursday, Dec. 4, against Heartland Christian. Sholes' big season on the basketball court and a state appearance in track and field earn him a place on the All-Sports All-Area Team for the second straight year.
Clarinda senior Addison Wagoner looks for points inside during the Cardinals' two-point home win Tuesday, Jan. 13, over Atlantic. Wagoner's play in basketball and volleyball make her the first area athlete to earn All-Sports All-Area recognition for four straight seasons.
Clarinda sophomore Miley Wagoner reaches high for an attack Thursday, Sept. 25, during the Cardinals' 3-0 home win over Creston. Wagoner is a first time member of the All-Sports All-Area Team for her play in volleyball, track and field and basketball.
Clarinda freshman Ellery Bird earned four state medals at this season's State Track and Field Championships. Her play in track and field and volleyball earned her a spot on the All-Sports All-Area Team.
Shenandoah sophomore Gabe Buttry carries the football Friday, Oct. 3, during a Mustang home win over Red Oak. Buttry rushed for two touchdowns in the win. He had a big season in football, basketball and track and field to earn All-Sports All-Area recognition for the first time.
Clarinda senior Maddie Cole passes the basketball Friday, Dec. 5, during a Cardinal home loss to St. Albert. Cole finished off a four-sport career that included basketball, softball, track and field and volleyball, earning her first spot on the All-Sports All-Area Team.
Sidney junior Addy Foster sets up classmate Myler Maher Wednesday, Oct. 29, during the Cowgirls' regional final win over Remsen St. Mary's. Foster had a big season on the volleyball and basketball courts and was a member of the Cowgirl golf team, earning a place on the All-Sports All-Area Team for the second straight year.
Shenandoah junior Clay Foutch watches his ball Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Red Oak Bowling Tournament. Foutch was state bowling runner-up and a leader for Shenandoah's state golf team, earning a place on the All-Sports All-Area Team for the first time.
Shenandoah sophomore Matt Holmes rolls during the Hawkeye 10 Conference Tournament. Holmes' play in bowling and tennis earned him his first selection to the All-Sports All-Area Team.
Clarinda senior Kylie Meier plays the ball out of the middle Thursday, Sept. 18, during a home win over Harlan. Meier starred for Clarinda's volleyball, basketball and track and field teams and earned a place on the All-Sports All-Area Team for the second straight year.
Clarinda senior Kort Neal competes at the home sectional tournament this season. Neal was a state medalist in golf and then excelled for the Clarinda baseball team this season, earning a place on the All-Sports All-Area First Team for the first time.
Essex junior Ella Sandahl looks ahead at the finish line Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Shenandoah meet. Sandahl starred for Essex's track and field and cross country teams to earn her second straight place on the All-Sports All-Area Team.
Sidney senior Aiden Stenzel takes the ball down the field during the Cowboys' loss Friday, Sept. 19, at East Mills. Stenzel played football, basketball and track and field for the Cowboys and is part of the All-Sports, All-Area Team for the first time.
