The implementation of the flexbone offense didn’t yield immediate success for the Marshalltown High School football program last fall, but it did open the Bobcats’ eyes to what might be possible. The full-scale installation of the triple-option offense popularized by the service academies ...

CONRAD — Bob McIntyre hails from a much larger city known for its beloved black-and-gold football team, but the Pittsburgh native is excited to be taking on a new role in small-town Iowa as the head coach at BCLUW High School. McIntyre, whose coaching resume includes stints at his alma ...

TAMA — The South Tama County football team takes a varsity roster of 25 players into the 2025 season in which it hopes to snap its 25-game losing streak. Have the stars aligned for the Trojans? Head coach Nate Doran welcomes back 14 returning letterwinners from last year’s winless ...

STATE CENTER — The West Marshall football program picked up its seventh-straight playoff appearance last fall, but a first-round exit and a large graduating class has the Trojans searching for answers. Until they find the solution, the Trojans will put the ball in the hands of their ...

TRAER — North Tama football is the smallest 11-man team no more. The Redhawks are set to begin their first season in the 8-Man class in Iowa high school football, and they’re embracing the change with open arms. The last 11-man Redhawk squad put forth a 4-5 record last season, falling ...

GARWIN — In order to build its program back up, the GMG football team is starting at ground level. First-year head coach Justin Witte wants to see the Wolverines succeed again, but the wins won’t come without first establishing a winning culture. The former junior high head coach may ...