Bliss Beck named 2024 Gazette Female Athlete of the Year
Bliss Beck, all around star at Clear Creek Amana, earns the Gazette Female Athlete of the Year after leading volleyball and basketball teams to a 72-1 ledger and a 4A state title run. The 6-2 senior plans to play volleyball at Drake University while pursuing psychology, amid a family story of perseverance after the loss of their pet Izzy.
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Female Athlete of the Year voting results revealed
The Gazette lists voting for 2024 Female Athlete of the Year. Eight sports staffers tabulated points on a 5 4 3 2 1 scale. Top five: Bliss Beck Clear Creek Amana, Callie Levin SOON wo, Michaela Goad Marion, Skylar Benesh North Linn, Carly Goodwin Sigourney.
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Clear Creek Amana
Miss Iowa Basketball 2024 Finalist Crowned
Female finalist Miss Iowa Basketball 2024 capped a stellar career with a Class 3A championship in her senior season. A four year first team all state pick with 1,984 career points and multi sport standout, she will join the University of Iowa for basketball and Truman State University for volleyball and softball.
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Skylars Benesh Star Climber From North Linn Aims High
Skylars Benesh, standout of North Linn, anchors three state champions in softball and basketball while contributing in track and volleyball. She led the state with 84 runs last season, entered senior year at 236 runs and 38 home runs, and has a 1,000 strikeout pitching milestone. She will play softball at the University of Northern Iowa.
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