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Iowa State Linebacker Rylan Barnes (41) celebrates with teammates after a tackle against UCF at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Oct. 19, 2024.

Iowa High School Prep Makes Decision On Future At Iowa State

Rylan Barnes opts to return to Cyclones and not enter the transfer portal

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Class of 2028 quarterback Austan Cristiaan (5) throws to a receiver for Bishop Verot in a spring football game against Archbishop McCarthy on May 21.

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Evan Johnson has been hired with Palm Beach, a minor league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.

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The UIL held 12 state championships at AT&T Stadium from Dec. 17-20 in Arlington.

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Sierra Canyon's Jerzy Robinson shoots against Bishop O'Dowd.

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