Alyssa Hertel is the Lead High School Sports Reporter at the Des Moines Register. She covers high school sports with a focus on individual and team sports, and occasionally delves into college sports and recruiting. Alyssa's work has been featured in various publications, including Hawk Central, USA TODAY, and the Iowa City Press-Citizen.
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By: Alyssa Hertel
Des Moines Register It's officially the final week of the Iowa high school girls soccer season.
By: Alyssa Hertel
Des Moines Register The Des Moines Register has released its All-Iowa girls track and field teams for the 2026 season.
By: Alyssa Hertel
Des Moines Register It had been 28 years since Zach Johnson last played a round of golf at the Wakonda Club.
Alyssa Hertel, Des Moines Register Who is the best softball player from Iowa?
Alyssa Hertel, Des Moines Register AMES — Third time's the charm.
Alyssa Hertel, Des Moines Register AMES — There is no better way to go out than on top.
Alyssa Hertel, Des Moines Register Who is the best baseball player from Iowa?
Des Moines Register Four state champions were crowned in the Iowa high school boys soccer season.
By: Alyssa Hertel
Des Moines Register USA TODAY is spotlighting the best high school athletes from each state as part of the country's 250th anniversary celebration.
By: Alyssa Hertel
Des Moines Register USA TODAY Sports is spotlighting the top 10 men's basketball players from Iowa.
