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Fin DeLisi made his first appearance of his senior season versus Valley, the current (as of 5/6/25) #1 ranked team in 4A, where the Little Cyclones won 1-0, with DeLisi keeping a clean sheet.

It’s Been a Long Wait for DeLisi, But Now He Has His Shot

Jabari Hinson, Sports Editor May 18, 2025

The father of English poetry, Geoffrey Chaucer, famously stated, "Patience is a conquering virtue." That is a quote that applies to Ames High's goalkeeper: senior Fin DeLisi.  DeLisi has had plenty of...

The Ames High Boys' Basketball team saw a great campaign end against the eventual champions Valley. The Little Cyclones lost a heartbreaker, wrapping up an incredible 21-3 season while being viewed as underdogs throughout the state of Iowa. Photo found via Luke Brekke's Instagram.

The True Definition of a Team: A Camaraderie of Selflessness Led to an Outstanding Season

Jabari Hinson, Sports Editor May 14, 2025

The state of Iowa held its breath during the first round of the Class 4A Boys State Basketball Tournament as one of the first round matchups saw the reigning back-to-back State Champions, Valley, narrowly...

Ames High cheerleaders performing at Wells Fargo. Photo by Ames High cheer coach.

Ames High 2025 All-State Cheerleaders

Ethel Navarro April 4, 2025

The Ames High cheer program has grown tremendously over the past few years. In the senior cheerleaders' freshman year, only two cheerleaders from Ames High made it onto the All-State team. By the following...

Jackson Winkey (left) and Cole Martin (right) are two of the key seniors leaving the program at the end of this year, the two are pictured celebrating Martin's semi-final appearance with Coach Andy Fecht (far right).

Pioneers, Record Breakers, Top Talents, and Stories of Growth Like No Other: The Wrestling Class of 2025

Jabari Hinson, Sports Editor March 5, 2025

With the 2024-25 wrestling season now concluded, there are a lot of big shoes to fill in the Ames High Wrestling Program. From key leaders to spark plugs, the search to find who’s next starts now. But...

Ames High dance team poses at their annual showcase, held in the Ames gymnasium. Photo Credits to: Luis Rodriguez, Rodspecs Visuals.

It’s Not Just a Sport, It’s a Family

Ally Phillips, WEB Reporter March 2, 2025

Starting in July, the Ames High dance team begins to piece together three routines for competition over the course of multiple days a week. During this time they are focused on perfecting their leaping,...

Girls conference tournament. Photo by Adam Atkinson

100 Wins and Counting: Lexa Rozevink Strength, Dedication, and Wrestling Greatness

Ethel Navarro, Features editor January 30, 2025

Lexa’s interest in wrestling started at a young age, inspired by her father’s stories about the sport. “My dad always told me stories about when he wrestled and how much fun it was,” she shared....

The Little Cyclone Volleyball team had a great season, winning the regular season Iowa Alliance Conference title. Although their season unfortunately ended after a loss to Valley in their sub-state matchup, the Little Cyclones proved to be a competitive underdog to look out for in coming seasons. (Photo: Tristan Spears)

While the Seniors Depart from the Volleyball Program, They Hope Their Impact Stays Around

Jabari Hinson, Sports Editor November 12, 2024

This year’s senior Volleyball class was not the typical size of many other 5A schools. However, that didn’t stop them from trying to become culture changers by leaving an impact on and off the court.  Seniors...

State competition group poses for a picture after their victory at state cheer.   Photo by Ethel Navarro

Ames High Cheer Team Makes History with Double State Championship Wins

Ethel Navarro, Features editor November 8, 2024

The Coed Stunt title was a first for the team, while their victory in the Coed Cheer/Dance category was their first since 1996. These achievements underscore the dedication, unity, and hard work that...

Colden Bray (#58), celebrates after making a stuff in the backfield during Ames High's "Little CyHawk" bout vs. City High.

The Ames High Football Team Faces Yet Another Coaching Change, Posing New Challenges for Senior Players

Jabari Hinson, Staff September 28, 2024

The latest changes in the coaching carousel for Ames High football were the departures of head coach Brian Sauser and numerous other assistant coaches including offensive coordinator and offensive line...

Jabari Hinson (middle) stands with his teammates before a tournament—photo by Adam Atkinson.

Grappling Greatness: Jabari Hinson

Brody Lang, Sports and Activities Editor April 5, 2024

Being a student-athlete can be a daunting task for most high schoolers. Maintaining acceptable grades while also making time for practice and competitions can be a struggle for a lot of student-athletes....

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