06/06/2026
Today we also would like to recognize Larae Ramsey and Carson Klongan - Ankeny recipients of the inaugural Austin Turner Leadership Award.
The Austin Turner Leadership Awards recognize male and female athletes from Iowa high school teams. These individuals were selected by their respective clubs because they are leaders on and off the field, holding themselves and their teammates to high standards of sportsmanship while also excelling on the field and in the classroom.
This annual Leadership Award is named after and celebrates the life of former lacrosse player and coach, Austin Turner, who passed away in 2025. “A.T.” as he was known to his teammates, coaches, and friends, was a valued member of the West Des Moines Lacrosse Club where he both played and coached for the Tigers program.
Congratulations, Larae and Carson!