Wallace stars as versatile quarterback for Iowa City West
Iowa City West senior quarterback Jack Wallace, a four-year starter, posted 33 touchdown passes to 4 interceptions and nearly 2,800 yards while guiding the Trojans to the 5A state quarterfinals. Coach Hartwig credits his coachability and toughness as key to a steady rise from freshman starter to star. Tate Wood of Independence earned area defensive player honors with 322.5 total tackles over three varsity seasons, while Wallace will play at Minnesota State next year.
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Heitman to Join Iowa Hawkeyes After storied Williamsburg career
Williams burg star player Heitman earned The Gazette 2024 Player of the Year honors after a record 20 receiving TDs and 1,073 yards as a senior. A versatile playmaker, he starred on offense and defense for Williamsburg, tallying 1,122 offensive yards and 20 touchdowns this season while amassing 2,111 career rushing yards and 38 scores. He accepted a preferred walk-on to Iowa, joining Raiders alumni with Hawkeyes ties.
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2024 Gazette All Area Football Team Offense and Honors
The 2024 Gazette All Area football roster lists top players by position across Iowa regions with standout honors including Royce Heitman Offensive Player of the Year and Jack Wallace Offensive Player of the Year for Iowa City West and Tate Wood Defensive Player of the Year for Independence. Scott Chandler of Iowa City Liberty earns Coach of the Year with multiple seniors and juniors named across OL DL LB and DB roles from schools such as Iowa City West, Williamsburg, Solon, Cedar Rapids Xavier and others.
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Benton Community
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Iowa City
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Lisbon
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Cedar Rapids
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Maquoketa Valley
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Iowa Valley
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Mount Vernon
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Regina
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Stormont
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North Linn
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Brock Davis
Cedar Rapids Washington
Jase Jaspers
Dylan LeFebvere
Owen Rosenberg
David Fason
Cedar Rapids Prairie
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Chandler carries Liberty to 2024 Coach of the Year honor
Liberty coach Matt Eckhardt aided admin duties as Chandler led the Lightning to a 10-2 season and a state semifinal loss. The longtime Hawk eye and NFL alum highlighted the staff’s role and the community rally around football, praising teamwork and unity amid a tough schedule.
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