Iowa Shrine Bowl

IOWA SHRINE BOWL ALL STAR FOOTBALL CLASSIC

Betts & Trudo Named 2027 Iowa Shrine Bowl Head Coaches

The Iowa Shrine Bowl is proud to announce the selection of Eric Trudo of Van Meter High School and Don Betts of Dike-New Hartford High School as the head coaches for the 55th Iowa Shrine Bowl, scheduled for 2027. Betts will lead the North Team, while Trudo will guide the South Team in Iowa's premier high school football all-star event. Both coaches bring outstanding records of success, leadership, and commitment to Iowa high school football, making them excellent choices to lead the state's top senior athletes. Selection of the 2027 North and South rosters will take place in December, when many of Iowa's top graduating seniors will receive the honor of representing their schools, communities, and the Iowa Shrine Bowl.

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A tradition since 1972, the Iowa Shrine Bowl is an all-star football game recognizing senior athletes and coaches across the State of Iowa. Funds raised benefit Shriners' Children and its mission to provide the best pediatric care anywhere, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Wide range of services include care for orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate,

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More than 5,000 players, cheerleaders and coaches have participated in the Iowa Shrine Bowl over the past 49 years. This event has brought together exceptional athletes who not only achieved great accomplishments on the field, but were also excellent students and continue to be team leaders and pillars in their community. We are excited to re-connect and re-engage nearly a half-century of players, cheerleaders, and coaches that have made the Iowa Shrine Bowl, the #1 Shrine Bowl in the United States.

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