We Lost an Iowa HS Coaching Legend Today

[TexCyted]

Per multiple reports Coach Bob Sanger lost his battle with cancer this morning. I consider myself very fortunate to have known him and learned directly from him. I am better because of him. RIP Coach, the many you have influenced will finish what you started from Hancock County across the country.

358-159 overall
30 state playoff appearances
19 district titles
3 state titles
4 runner ups

Four state track titles
Four state track runner ups

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[Mr Janny]

Grew up in Kossuth and Hancock counties. West Hancock football was an institution under Sanger. RIP

 

[Isualum13]

It's pretty special that he got to watch his son lead the team he did did for so many years to a state title last year.

Cancer sucks.

 

[cyhawk3]

My son has had the oppurtunity to play for the last 3 years for Coach Sanger. He had great success on the football but greater sucess leading young men. He was a great example to the players he coached and holding them accountable to a high standard.
He will be sorely missed by many in the north Iowa area. As a parent I will be thankful for being a part of my son's life and being fair even to a young man that isn't that talented but loves the game. We will miss you coach