Ames High Football Fell to Des Moines Roosevelt
Despite a late rally, Ames dropped a competitive game against Des Moines Roosevelt on Thursday night.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Football
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Ames High School was defeated by Des Moines Roosevelt in a football contest held on September 25, 2026. The home team staged a fourth-quarter comeback to tie the score late in the game but ultimately fell short.
Why it matters
The loss leaves Ames with a 1-4 record for the 2026 season as the team prepares to finish the remainder of their scheduled games. The match highlighted key individual contributions that have anchored the team's defensive and offensive efforts this year.
Braylen Chambers logged 76 yards on 13 carries and contributed 14 tackles, while Elijah Tuttle maintains a lead on the team with 44 total tackles this season.
The players
Braylen Chambers
He is an Ames football player who has recorded 291 rushing yards and three touchdowns through five games.
Jace Hennigar
He is an Ames football player who scored a 2-point conversion during the fourth quarter against Des Moines Roosevelt.
Elijah Tuttle
He is an Ames football player who has registered 44 tackles throughout the current season.
The details
Ames trailed 8-0 before orchestrating a scoring drive that culminated in a 5-yard rushing touchdown from Braylen Chambers. Jace Hennigar successfully ran in the 2-point conversion to tie the game at 8-8 with 4:11 left in the fourth quarter.
Timeline
September 25, 2026: Ames played Des Moines Roosevelt.
2026 season: Ames continues efforts to secure additional wins.
Season Trajectory
This loss reflects the challenging start to the 2026 Iowa high school football regular season for Ames. The result forces the team to look toward upcoming matchups against Council Bluffs Lincoln, Ankeny, Dallas Center-Grimes, and Sioux City East to improve their standing.
The loss puts Ames at a 1-4 season record with upcoming games remaining against Council Bluffs Lincoln, Ankeny, Dallas Center-Grimes, and Sioux City East. Braylen Chambers continues to be a focal point for the team with 291 total rushing yards through five games.
The takeaway
Building momentum through the late-game surge against Des Moines Roosevelt provides a tactical foundation for the team's remaining schedule. Players like Chambers and Tuttle remain central to the team's defensive and offensive output as the final games approach.
What happens next
Ames is scheduled to play a road game at Council Bluffs Lincoln next week.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by USA TODAY.
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