Fandel shines as Iowa star claiming 2025 honors
Libby Fandel led Xavier to a 4A title run with 37 points and 25 rebounds in an opening win, then 36 points and 14 boards in the final. She earned Miss Iowa Basketball 2025 hours earlier and was named The Gazette 2025 Female Athlete of the Year alongside Chloe Meester. Fandel, a four time 4A all-stater, chose Kansas over Iowa, joining the Jayhawks as a highly ranked recruit.
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Female Winners 2025 Libby Fandel and Chloe Meester Lead Lineman?
Libby Fandel of Cedar Rapids Xavier and Chloe Meester of Mount Vernon headline the 2025 list of female winners, reflecting contributions from standout athletes across Iowa high schools. The piece highlights Fandel’s leadership and Meester’s on court impact as role models for peers and teammates.
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