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Des Moines Hoover HS Reverses Decision To Cut Varsity Football

Photo: Des Moines Public School District

(Des Moines, IA) -- Des Moines Hoover High School is reversing a decision to suspend varsity football. The school recently announced that due to low participation numbers and safety issues, they would not field a varsity squad this year. Students wishing to play would have an opportunity to play for other Des Moines high schools.

Hoover has released a statement saying after discussions, they've had second thoughts and will play varsity football in 2022 after all.

Hoover released a statement:

This is going to take some extra effort on the part of all of us in the Hoover community. We are going to recruit students to encourage them to participate and survey students to find out ways to improve our program. We are beginning the search for a new head coach, one who can both rebuild and sustain a successful program. After missing a season during the pandemic, we know students are ready to re-engage and participate in activities, and this is one more chance to do so. Finally, from our marching band and cheerleaders to our booster club, football is important to many throughout our school community who deserve our support.

Hoover is notifying the Iowa High School Athletic Association of our intent to field a varsity football team for the 2022 season, and are actively developing a schedule for all levels.

In short, the lights are going to be shining on Friday nights at McGrane Stadium.


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