The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) action continues on Iowa PBS. The IGHSAU and Iowa PBS have announced a contract renewal for the broadcasting rights to the Iowa Girls High School state championships. Fans across Iowa and beyond will continue to have access to unparalleled coverage of the championships, cheering on their favorite Iowa girl from anywhere.
The one-year agreement with five annual renewal options begins with the 2020 Iowa Girls High School state basketball championships and runs through the 2025 Iowa Girls High School state volleyball championships. Iowa PBS has served as the statewide on-air and online home for the Iowa Girls High School state volleyball, basketball, soccer, and softball championships since 2014.
“We truly appreciate our partnership with Iowa PBS,” said IGHSAU Executive Director Jean Berger. “Their commitment to showcasing the Iowa girl and our state tournaments via free, statewide coverage is unmatched and provides tremendous value to our schools, communities and fans.”
“Iowa PBS is proud to showcase Iowa’s talented high school students in sports and arts like no one else can,” said Iowa PBS Executive Director and General Manager Molly M. Phillips. “We value our partnership with the IGHSAU and the opportunity to further our mission through highlighting these incredible athletes.”
In addition to the live statewide broadcast, Iowa PBS also live-streams coverage of championships on iowapbs.org/sports and social platforms.
Iowa PBS will continue to produce special features for the IGHSAU state basketball championship event. Features celebrate the values, character and uniqueness of the Iowa girl.