The Iowa girls high school basketball season is right around the corner.

Just not for six programs.

According to a report by Jeff Linder of the Cedar Rapids Gazette, a total of six high schools have informed the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union that they will not field varsity programs for the 2026-2027 season.

In other news, IGHSAU has confirmed these area schools will not field varsity girls basketball teams this winter:

Central City

Postville

Starmont

Vinton-Shellsburg

West Central

Also, Sumner-Fredericksburg. #iahsbkb

— Jeff Linder (@jtlinder) October 30, 2026

The schools listed include Central City, Postville, Starmont, Vinton-Shellsburg, West Central and Sumner-Fredericksburg.

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