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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 2025
Page
18
Ryker Dengler, a multi sport standout at Comets, emphasizes academics and athletics. Coaches and his mother praise his leadership and work ethic while his brothers recall a competitive, supportive climb from backyard Wiffle ball to high school glory.
Thirteen staffers voted on the 2025 Gazette Male Athlete of the Year on a 5 4 3 2 1 scale. First place votes list top contenders from Cedar Rapids to Williamsburg with Will Aitchison and others among nominees. Ryker posted a standout wrestling and basketball profile, a two time state qualifier and 135 plus career wins, reflecting a multi sport career decision.
In basketball Dengler led the Comets in steals 71 and rebounds 178 while scoring 387 points per season, averaging 17.6 PPG and 8.1 RPG. He set a school steals in a game record with 10 and earned a 2A 400 meter hurdles state title in 53.68 seconds. Academics came first per parents emphasis. he plans to play football at Coe College.
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