Girls’ basketball: Cedar Rapids Xavier turns to John Gianforte as its next coach, only its second in school history. He succeeds Tom Lilly, who won six state championships, including one in 2025.
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Girls’ basketball: Cedar Rapids Xavier turns to John Gianforte as its next coach, only its second in school history. He succeeds Tom Lilly, who won six state championships, including one in 2025.
In a quest to match boys’ programs success, Lions dominated at regional tournament Monday, sending doubles teams and singles player to state tournament
Iowa City West freshman Ainsley Wilson carded five total birdies and shot 3-under 66 to win medalist honors at the MVC Mississippi Division golf meet Monday at Bunker Hill Golf Course in Dubuque. Xavier won the team title.
Cedar Rapids Prairiie is No. 2 in Class 2A, Xavier on top of 1A rankings
Linn-Mar’s Morgan Rupp fired 1-under 71 to claim medalist honors at the Mississippi Valley Conference Super Meet on Monday at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Falls. Host Cedar Falls won a tiebreaker over Cedar Rapids Washington and Cedar Rapids Xavier for the team title.
Prep softball: Preseason area Super Ten for 2025. Two-time defending Class 3A state champion Williamsburg opens at No. 1.
Assignments for district singles and doubles tournament were released on Friday by Iowa High School Athletic Association
Iowa City High, Iowa City Liberty and Iowa City West compete annually in the Clash for the Club. The winning team takes home a traveling trophy. For the first time since its inception five years ago, West won the event.
See photos of the Xavier Co-Ed Track Invitational Tuesday, April 29, 2025
“It’s monumental:” Center Point-Urbana girls zip to the top of Class 3A in the distance medley relay. They run 4:19.11 at the Xavier Invitational.
A look at the current rankings of Gazette area boys’ soccer
Iowa City West’s Ainsley Wilson has made an instant impact in her first varsity season. She ranks among the state leaders in scoring and claimed medalist honors at the CRANDIC girls’ golf meet Wednesday at Twin Pines Golf Course in Cedar Rapids. Cedar Rapids Washington won the team race.
The West Michigan Whitecaps had the best overall record in minor league baseball after the regular season. The Caps won all four playoff games, including 3-1 Tuesday night over the Cedar Rapids Kernels at Veterans Memorial Stadium to win the 2025 Midwest League championship. West Michigan finished 96-39 overall, playoffs included.
The Hawkeyes have one of the best defenses in the country. What is still missing to start Big Ten play?
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