East Buchanan’s Dan Stiefel and Kendra Burchett are coaches of the year after leading Bucs to state title
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East Buchanan’s Dan Stiefel and Kendra Burchett are coaches of the year after leading Bucs to state title
Cedar Rapids Prairie’s boys’ basketball team had a great first quarter Friday night in a Class 4A substate semifinal at Prairie, but Bettendorf had an even better second quarter to take a halftime lead. The Hawks regrouped in the second half for a 72-60 victory. Prairie faces Dubuque Senior on the road in substate final Tuesday.
The 2025 Iowa girls’ high school state basketball tournament smorgasbord: Brackets, predictions, top players and more for the coming week at Wells Fargo Arena.
Girls’ basketball: Cedar Rapids Prairie holds Iowa City West’s prolific shooters to two 3-pointers and advance to state, 61-40. It’s the Hawks’ first state appearance since 2020, and the 13th for first-year coach Bruce Dall.
Prairie Hawks defeat Iowa City West’s Women of Troy 61-40 to advance to the state tournament
The Iowa High School Athletic Association released its final rankings Monday afternoon for Class 3A and 4A. Cedar Falls and Clear Lake are the final No. 1s.
Girls’ basketball: Metro/Iowa City is guaranteed two 5A/4A state berths, could get as many as three more. West-Prairie and City-Liberty matchups highlight Tuesday’s big-school regional finals.
Iowa City West’s Justin Avila shared some joyful tears with family, celebrating his 150-pound championship at the Class 3A boys’ state tournament Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena.
No Gazette-area schools are involved in boys’ basketball games this weekend, giving the perfect opportunity do a quick reset. Class 1A and 2A schools are at the district final stage, while 3A and 4A schools wrapped up their regular seasons Thursday night, with the postseason beginning Monday.
Iowa City Liberty’s Landon Bell celebrated his first state wrestling tournament win Thursday. A day later, he secured his first state medal with a quarterfinal victory in the Class 3A state tournament Friday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Iowa City West’s Justin Avila entered the 2025 boys’ state wrestling tournament Wednesday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines with a “No Regrets” attitude. If he produces his best performance, prize will take care of itself.
Class 4A No. 10 Cedar Rapids Prairie’s boys’ basketball team appeared it might have a cakewalk Tuesday when it was discovered Cedar Rapids Xavier would have three starting players out ill. But the short-handed Saints hung around most of the game, a fourth-quarter run giving the Hawks a 57-42 victory.
3A #10 Xavier Saints vs. 4A #10 Prairie Hawks
Scenes from the Iowa City High, Iowa City West, and Cedar Rapids Washington girls wrestling Duals.
Scenes from the Team USA and Team Ukraine Women's wrestling friendly
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