High school volleyball notes: Iowa City Liberty has clinched a share of the MVC Mississippi Division crown, and can win it outright with a win at Iowa City West next Tuesday. Meanwhile, in the Valley Division, Cedar Falls is the champion.
Lisbon looking to follow Alburnett’s lead, join the River Valley Conference. A member of the Tri-Rivers since 2013, the growing district could be in a new league within a year.
High school softball: 2025 area all-conference portal. Received so far: MVC Mississippi and Valley divisions, Wamac East and West divisions, River Valley North and South Divisions, Tri-Rivers East and West divisions, Northeast Iowa, South Iowa Cedar, Upper Iowa.
Wildcats are peaking at just the right time, eyeing state-qualifying meet next week; Lisbon wins boys’ title
Track and field: Cedar Falls (MVC Valley Division) and Mid-Prairie (River Valley Conference) are projected to sweep the titles of their respective leagues Thursday.
The Tri-Rivers Conference has released its all-conference teams for boys’ basketball. Mason Bechen of North Linn is the West Division Player of the Year, Hakeal Powell of Clinton Prince of Peace the East Division Player of the Year.
Girls’ basketball: The 2024-25 area all-conference portal. Received so far: MVC Mississippi & Valley, Wamac East & West, River Valley North & South divisions, Tri-Rivers East & West, Northeast Iowa, South Iowa Cedar, Upper Iowa.
Class 1A second-ranked Alburnett had a dual win over No. 3 Wilton when Cooper Franklin took the mat in the finale. He closed the night with a 5-0 decision over No. 2 Gabriel Brisker at 138 pounts Tuesday night at Alburnett. The Pirates won, 38-22.
Here is a quick synopsis of the conferences in the Gazette area and a prediction for each winner.
Prep volleyball: A look at the remainder of conference-tournament week; Wamac and River Valley titles will be determined Thursday, the Tri-Rivers on Saturday.
Prep softball: The portal for 2024 area all-conference teams. Received so far: MVC Mississippi & Valley, Wamac East & West, River Valley North & South, Tri-Rivers East & West, Northeast Iowa, South Iowa Cedar, Upper Iowa, plus all-Metro.
The majority of Gazette area conference softball champions will be determined Wednesday and Thursday. Here is how the races look at the moment.
Track and field: Solon-Mount Vernon girls’ duel in the Wamac is the top area storyline as the area conference meets loom.
All-conference girls’ basketball teams for 2023-24. Received so far: MVC Mississippi and Valley, Wamac East and West, River Valley North and South, Tri-Rivers East and West, Northeast Iowa, South Iowa Cedar, Upper Iowa.
2023 area all-conference volleyball portal. Received so far: MVC Mississippi and Valley, Wamac East and West, River Valley North and South, Tri-Rivers East and West, Northeast Iowa, Upper Iowa, all-Metro.
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