Aaron Thomas
@aaronwthomas
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Christ follower, Husband to Ellie, Father of 3, Principal & Boys Basketball coach at A-P High School, Public Speaker & Martin Bros basketball HC 24’s
Parkersburg, IA
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Hard to believe 11 years since we lost dad. I think he would be proud of AP yet. Field still looking good. He wouldn’t know what to think of Covid or Twitter. He would love watching his grandkids! Not a day goes by he isn’t missed, but his impact continues!
@EdThomasFF
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Hard to believe 12 years ago today. Not a day goes by I don’t think about you and am not challenged to make you proud. Love you and Miss you dad!!!
#FFF
. Thanks for pics Bones
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My heart hurts for my youngest son who will miss his first two JH FB games feeling 100% fine has never had a symptom but must be at home. I also feel for those in DM and IC who aren’t allowed to play. Hoping mental health of young people eventually is factored in to this
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Appreciate my mom getting Todd and I each one of dads license plates from his truck framed.
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Bitter sweet night unreal feeling watching Owen play varsity minutes on Ed Thomas Field. Hard to not get a litttle teary eyed knowing how much Dad would haves loved it. Cool to hear his name on the PA...
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Love this pic can’t see the wording but Ed Thomas Field in the background with 3 of his grandsons all in an AP uniform 7th/FR/Sr would make him proud. I’m a proud dad! Praying we can play all year. Great to watch the kids compete tonight!
@EdThomasFF
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Mixed emotions coaching finding out my Grandma Thomas passed away tonight. The sweetest women I have ever met an unbelievable example on how to love Jesus and love people! I know exactly where she is and get a little teary eyed knowing she saw my dad & Grandpa & is praising God
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Throwback Thursday for homecoming. Went to moms and dug our dads game day coaching gear. He bought these pants when he was my age 43 coat straight from the mid 90s. Coaches in 80s and 90s were on to something with elastic think band and no loops for belts!!
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14 of our 15 guys who dress for
@APBoysHoops
play 3 OR 4 sports! Give me guys who SPECIALIZE in COMPETING!!!! You can't emulate competing. Spend time out of season working on your bball skills and lifting in season and out Proud coach!
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Happy for my mom. Today is the last day she goes to work. Retiring after serving our community working at city hall! Selfless worker who took a lot of complaints always keeps her cool and loves her community! While dad did great things my mom doesn't take a back seat! Proud son
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Anytime I drive through Emmetsburg I always stop at Coach Twait field and can still see dad coaching. Where he coached his last game
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Hard to believe today would have been mom and dad’s 45th! Days like today make it tough. Feel for my mom strongest lady I know who is the ROCK and support for so many others!! Days like today she doesn’t deserve Love you mom. Miss you dad! What a picture!
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Tonight I pray for all of those who are going through Father’s Day for the first time after losing their dad. Even though 12 years I don’t miss my dad any less, that first Father’s Day is rough! May God comfort you
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So lucky to have this raw footage, to hear the emotion in dad's voice!! Was so driven to help get Parkersburg back up and the school rebuilt! He sure would be proud of this place 10 years later!!
10 years ago after the EF5 tornado hit the Parkersburg area.
"This community is very resilient. We'll put the town back together– there's no question about that."
#FFF
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Asking for prayers for Tommy Teeple tonight. An AP icon, town barber youth b-ball coach to so many of us and a friend to everyone! Please take a moment to lift him up tonight and ask for healing
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Enjoyed watching
@Gavin_Thomas2
and his teammates with a big win tonight on Ed Thomas Field. His grandpa would be proud!!
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Days like today really miss dad. Gavin’s 1st JH FB game!!! Can’t believe he wore
#4
must want to be like his uncle
@T_D_Thomas
Good luck 7th and 8th today
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Dad said this OVER and OVER!!!
And sometimes it’s the kid that may never play a snap!!!
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@BoddenJunior
preparing to get his license proud of him, has lived with us for 3 years is apart of our family one of Our 4boys. Can’t believe we had to have conversations these last 9 days about Racism about what he might experience compared to our 3 other boys.
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Appreciate this crew and all the support and sacrifice they have made for me to do what I love to do.
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Different hat tonight being the Coaches Husband. I hope I am 1/2 the supportive spouse she is! So proud of Ellie and the great job she does coaching the AP girls B-ball team. Proud of the Falcons on to State!!!!
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Two special pictures for me of Teep. Me and my classmates in 5th grade and Teep and my dad! Teep never really looked any different RIP General.
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Working out up at school overlooking practice field and
@zacbrownband
my old man comes on... During FB season so many memories of dad. Anyone who has lost dad take a listen....
So grateful for My Old Man, hope my boys feel the same someday about me
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Enjoyed going up and rebounding tonight for
@owen_thomas10
I know my days of this are numbered. Not sure he understands how much I will miss this and what this means to me. Hope we get a long post season run so it doesn’t end
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Man great to hear dads voice and see him. Was such a good coach, I learned so much from him!!
We appreciate all of our
#iahsfb
coaches!
For this
#AchieveUpdate
, we are lucky enough to have some words of wisdom from Ed Thomas.
In this clip, he talks about how proud he is of his community and how much he loves helping players reach their goals.
⭐
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I am sure
@espn
just ran out of characters and would not intentionally leave out that Drew said, “ God has equipped us for great works........”
.
@saltersl
asked
@drewbrees
if he remembers what he said to his kids after breaking the record.
"It's probably what I tell them every night before they go to bed, which is ... you can accomplish anything in life if you're willing to work for it."
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Sad to see.
@tonydvis
excellent coach who makes kids better PEOPLE.... Was an assistant at AP when he started. Appears gone is the era of if u want to play more work harder and the era of the teacher/coach being supported at home Good thing coaches get paid so much .......
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Proud of my youngest two being baptized today doesn’t save but we are called to make public professional of faith! Better than any TD or basket
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Extremely Proud of this one! I know his grandpa would be as well!
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Dad was anti video games unless he was playing!!!! If this isn’t a classic 80s look not sure what is!!!!! I wouldn’t trade those days for nothing... it was 1980 something!!! Crazy thing I think I am older than dad in this pic
#FlashbackFriday
! Love this pic and Ed's focus. No time for pictures, Mom! As for the game, our guess is Pole Position.
#gametime
#Atari
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Couldn’t be prouder of
@APFalconFB
heck of a comeback didn’t quit Grandpa Thomas would have loved that one tonight on the Sacred Acre!!!! Cool Owen at QB. Proud moment one of those wish dad was here
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@MurphyKeith
I haven’t watched a full MLB game since the Cubs in the World Series until tonight. How awesome was that game. Thought of my dad as a huge Yankee fan. The pride of Iowans was on display.
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Thank you to EVERY Falcon Fan for showing up tonight!!! Our kids showed who they were never quit competed and cut it to a 1 possession game! Crowd gave us a huge boost. Couldn't be luckier to be the coach of his team, these kids to represent AP!
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Great challenge as we enter the summer. Challenging my boys and myself with this today Philippians 2:14-16
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I see u
@farokhmanesh5
and raise U a
@PJesperson
!!!!!!!
@CoachJake_UNI
@HoganUNIHoops
@oprsportsguy
UNREAL!!!! Great win
@UNImbb
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Congrats to Ellen Waller for setting the school record for points in a game she scored 37 tonight surpassing Casey Spree in the 96-97 season.
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Hard to believe 17 years ago today!! She spent her anniversary playing golf but it was ok because we placed she is slightly competitive which is needed to to make a marriage work!!
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Couldn’t speak in Boise and NOT go see the Blue Turf! Pretty cool venue band was practicing!! Thanks EFM for the opportunity
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So proud of the
@APBoysHoops
team tonight always great to get every player in the state tournament!! Our fans and
@APstudent_sec
UNREAL all the red. Can’t thank everyone enough. On to the next. Big one vs
#1
Boyden Hull Thursday 10:00 am at The Well.
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Happy birthday to my better half!!! Welcome to the club 4-0.... brown bottle and a little fro yo!!! We are all thankful for you, and not sure how you deal with all of us
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Pretty wild to get a signed copy of dads book from
@ClemsonFB
Coach Dabo Sweeney!! Thanks Coach you and dad have/had a lot in common!! Thanks
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Uniform day for
@MartinBrosAAU
no one does it better. Kids pay $0 to play or for gear treated as good as it gets
@UAbasketball
here we come
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Congrats
@CoachMcKowen
@WapsieAthletics
couldn’t have happened to a better person!!! State Champ welll deserved congrats to coaches, players, and community
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Gotta love living in a small town. Someone paid for anyone getting ice cream for the night. Glad we made the last second run to T&L Heck of a gesture. Another reason I love small town Iowa
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Honored to have the worlds best story teller spend a couple days in P-Burg asking questions and talking about Dad.
#TomRinaldj
is even better in person person! Asks tough questions. So much homework done ahead of time!
@FOXSports
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As I reflect on today &think about dad the reason we can move forward is because of his FAITH Would your loved ones have the same comfort?
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Took the dog for a walk always feel better seeing some young guys out shooting hoops at the playground and another group in the driveway!! Same guys were cheering the Falcons on last night today thinking about themselves playing to go to state
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Extra prayer for my mom,
@ttlefty4
, Candice my wife and boys and those 21 young people. As painful today as almost 6 years ago Miss u dad!!!
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Warms the basketball coach’s heart to be walking home from school seeing the young guys playing on the playground. Not warm out they don’t care. No adults just kids playing hoops!!
@APBoysHoops
future is bright!
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Proud of this group! One day short of where we wanted to be but so thankful to coach a great group of young men. These guys will be successful far beyond the court which is what matters most. I am truly blessed
Congratulations to Aplington-Parkersburg on a fantastic season finishing 22-4.
@BuenaVistaUniv
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If only people would have thought or suggested to hire
@Coach_DeVries
sooner…. Awesome to see what he, his staff and players have done! Congrats D-Rock
From 1972-2018 Drake hoops had:
1 20-win season
1 NCAA appearance
1 conference tourney title
Since hiring Darian DeVries in 2018:
6 20-win seasons
3 NCAA appearances
2 conference tourney titles
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Nothing better than walking home from practice and seeing some young fellas on the play ground playing a shooting hoops. My guess they are replaying last nights game. Love how many young kids are at our games.
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Tough announcement but Tom Teeple passed away he would have loved how many were praying and thinking about him!!! So many great stories. May we all take a minute to have a conversation I honor of Teep. He and Sue probably already dancing in Glory
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Can’t believe he is 16 can’t believe I spent Sat am at the DMV. On a positive pouring out gave Owen the keys said happy birthday go get the car and pick me up at the door!!! I have now moved to a reserve taxi for Trev and Gav. Proud of You
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As a Bulldog fan tough but so happy for Darian well deserved and what he did for Drake was unreal!!!!! Great 6 year running making it now an awesome job and Drake a basketball school! AP Alumni now coaching P5 hoops
Sources: West Virginia is finalizing a five-year deal to hire Drake’s Darian DeVries as the school’s next men’s basketball coach. DeVries led Drake to the NCAA tournament in three of the past four seasons.
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Hard to believe tonight officially begins his
@APFalconFB
experience WCamp! His grandpa would Have LOVED this
#FFF
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Hard to believe
@owen_thomas10
is off to college willl miss him but know he is prepared Thank you
@IowaCentral
for your move in process and welcome! to have the President, VP&AD all help you wouldn’t happen everywhere! Bonus of day textbooks included in tuition
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Watching the documentaries of 9-11. Unbelievably tragic day for our country. Sad how far divided we have become in just 20 years! Almost embarrassing when you think of sacrifices of not just victims of 9-11 but also for anyone who has served our country. My Hope is in you Lord
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Appreciate the thoughtful consideration of the
@APFalcons
School board to pay our hourly employees through April 14!!! Our support staff works extremely hard!
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It was great to have The General Tom Teeple out of the hospital and back to 4th grade practice and scrimmage today. Will be hard keeping him down and taking it easy I am afraid!
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Thank you everyone from AP who made the trip!!! What a crowd.
@APstudent_sec
You helped
@APBoysHoops
get a W over a really good SH team!! We weren't perfect but the guys were tough and determined. Let's all do it again. Wednesday at the Well!!! Where Ya From.... AP!
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Thank you court of appeals.. Hoping one day this is just completely over so we do not even need to have thoughts about this and appeals! No true sense of relief or not worrying even after 9 years!
Iowa Appeals Court affirms denial of post-conviction relief for Mark Becker
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Congrats
@Andy_Jacobson27
this guy rebuilt the program from the ground up its more than just FB he creates better people and has worked built something special!! I know how proud my dad would be of this former player!!! Good luck in the Dome!
CONGRATS Algona Bulldogs! 11-0 and heading to the Dome. Another AWESOME night to be a Bulldog!
#RISE
#GoBulldogs
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Thankful to coach a special group of young men in a special community that supports like no other
@APstudent_sec
way to show out! Not the ending we wanted proud of who we are. And best of luck to Jesup at State
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Always great to practice on the last possible day at your home gym. Have enjoyed this group everyday at practice. On the road Des Moines bound looking for 2 more games! Can’t wait to see all the AP fans tomorrow at 10 am at the Well
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Just an awesome picture from
@cjeilers
of
@Gavin_Thomas2
with the Ed Thomas Field in the background. Thanks for sharing CJ!
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Proud of these gals. Great season tied school record of wins thank you 3 seniors. Returning gals get us back here. Thank you all the fans that made the trip. Many comments from state people on how big our crowd was.
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Great to see the new pickle ball, 4 square, volleyball and basketball courts down by the pool and Miracle Park. Glad the
@EdThomasFF
could help out a little. Dad would love the upgrade. Never Forget Where You Came From
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Hate to see it but Mr. Flanigan had a signing today…. He hit the transfer portal got a better NIL deal and is retiring and taking his talents to the ARC. We thank Mr. Flanigan for all he has done the past 23 years
@APFalcons
and wish him well on his retirement next year
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Big shout out to Steege Meat Market for donating ribs for our team meal tonight. Guys are treated like kings! We are looking forward to tomorrow night playing at The Well!!!!
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I remember my dad often saying "Who U are as a person gets revealed not when things are going well, but when u face adversity".1 wk from now
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JH football camp today! Warms my heart! Crazy my youngest at camp... another one of those days where I can’t help but miss and think of Dad!!
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An honor to coach this group of young men. Represented Iowa and the
@IowaBCA
at the Midwest Showcase 5-0 over two days. Great players better people. All we’re willing to be coached! All will make a college team better!! Thanks Fellas
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Highlight for me was sitting with
@ISUMattCampbell
as good of guy and sincere as they come! No doubt he will get ISU FB to a high level
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This would have made dad’s 70th birthday. I bet he would have been calling the association daily!!! Can’t.
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Can’t believe it’s almost 10 years. Lucky to have the dad I had for 30 years. Hope I can be the dad to my kids that he was to me!!! Proverbs 20:7 The righteous man walks in his integrity his children are blessed after him!!!
How lucky were we to have you as a father. Thinking of you today and every day. Happy Father's Day. ❤️
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Congrats to
@MackieJayden
on scoring his 1,000 career point tonight. A lot of hard work and dedication has gone into this. The 3rd player in
@APBoysHoops
history to score 1,000. Last to do it was
@cartercuv
We will recognize Jayden at our next home game
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Proud of you pal and anxious to see the next step for you after a great 23-24 season for the Falcons this winter
Committed ❤️🤍
@NWCBasketball
Excited to announce my commitment to Northwestern! I would like to thank my family, teammates, coaches, and friends who have helped me along the way.
#goraiders
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Sacred Acre looking good thanks custodian staff. Anxious for tonight
@APFalconFB
season opener on
@EdThomasFF
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My guy
@BoddenJunior
getting his first college dunk for
@AthleticsECC
tonight!! Proud of him for being a college student athlete. Hard to believe his 3rd year in the states and part of our family.
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Had a great time with the boys today at Bears vs Vikings. Wrong team won unbelievable stadium!! Also a dad who appreciated time with his 3 boys as they are getting older!! Not picture 2 Viking fans Todd and Joe Thomas probably doing the Skol chant or something….
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Can’t explain our student section so proud of all these kids! Loudest 200 people I have heard.
#Redpride
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THIS! Not sure a better 1-2 punch than dad and coach Kerns. Then add Coach Wigs They got it and man did they have success in any phase you looked at!
ALERT 🏈📽
Week 5 salute to "Coach Ed Thomas"
As we promote the Faith Family Football Award. for the
@IFBCA
A must watch 👀as assistant/close friend, Coach Al Kerns gives insight!
@Iowa_Radiology
@HyVee
@EdThomasFF
@APFalconFB
@aaronwthomas
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Never easy taking your pads off for the last time. Something about FB and Friday nights with your buddies. Regardless if 3-5 or if it after a state title game. Appreciate our seniors. Will for sure miss watching
#2
play on the grid iron and Ed Thomas Field
@Gavin_Thomas2
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Can't imagine a more caring coach and human for that tough situation!! I prayed for coach Davis yesterday on 25 yr anniversary of CMS death. He is the reason I was an Iowa hoops fan as a kid, didn't realize it at the time but the culture he created drew people in!
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Love this picture. First year Josh and I got to be ball boys. Thought that was the coolest jersey ever!! Can’t explain what Big Red Football meant to me growing up. Can’t believe I will walk my senior son out for parents night tonight. Is grandpa (s) would be proud of him!!!
We'll go first! This wasn't exactly homecoming, but it's too good not to share again!
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Congrats
@Gavin_Thomas2
proud of you.. Work to be done, back to work today.
With four 3-point baskets made last night, Gavin Thomas became the
@APFalcons
career 3-point leader with 148 threes made, passing his dad & coach
@aaronwthomas
, who made 146 in his career. Congratulations Gavin!
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Very special moment for me great to see the AP Boys win the NICL East Ed Thomas 4x800. Even better mom presented the award for he Team at Home on Ed Thomas field
#Redpride
. Dad woulda been proud
Aplington-Parkersburg boys 4x800 presented with the plaque for winning the Ed Thomas 4x800 Relay tonight. From left: Jake Wolff, Nick Johnson, Jan Thomas, Gavin Thomas, Sam Livingood.
#iahstrk
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Congrats
@BoddenJunior
for signing your NLI today to attend Ellsworth CC. Appreciate all Coach Mullenburg has done also a special thank you to Tara Miller and Roger LugoBaptista who have gone out of there way to help junior as an international Student! Let’s Go Panthers
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Why do people love Dr. Tom Davis? Plays in our celeb event sends me a thank u &makes a donation to
@EdThomasFF
wow
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Thanks
@WesWashpun11
@PJesperson
@mbohannon23
for taking a pic with my boys and taking it easy on me today! Was fun
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Practice gym is looking GREAT. Will be a huge addition for AP!!
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Great way to end he season with a hard fought comeback win by
@APBoysHoops
proud of this group and what they accomplished!! All 9 SRs will be missed an made their mark on our program! There will be a welcome home at 8:45 pm tonight in the HS aud
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So proud of this team and a BIg THANK YOU to
@APstudent_sec
and ALL of our fans!! What a crowd !! Also appreciate all the former players who laid this foundation for going to the game and sending texts! So lucky to coach back home!!
#Redpride
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