After a tough first set, Gabi Fleming showed why she has been the state's top-ranked player all season in the second set, finishing off a 7-6 (7-4) 6-1 win over Waterloo Columbus sophomore Kate Holton to win the Class 1A state singles title.
In a season where she dominated her foes from start to finish, Cedar Rapids Washington senior Katelynn Kock remained humble to the end. Kock claimed the Class 2A state singles title Saturday.
Cedar Rapids Xavier’s Gabi Fleming won the Class 1A girls’ state tennis singles championship, while the Saints’ Avery Link and Ruby Smith took third in the doubles bracket Saturday at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City.
Fifth-ranked Cedar Rapids Kennedy swept Cedar Rapids Washington by scores of 17-5 (six innings) and 12-4 in an Iowa high school baseball doubleheader Saturday at Kennedy’s Herkelman Field. The Cougars are now 10-0.
Cedar Rapids Washington’s Katelynn Kock and Cedar Rapids Xavier’s Gabi Fleming have been the state's top-ranked singles players all season. Both players moved into the girls’ state tennis semifinals on Friday in dominant fashion.
Linn-Mar’s Morgan Rupp shot consecutive rounds under par, including a career-best 67 in the second round, and posted 5-under 137 to win the Class 4A state girls’ golf title Friday at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny.
Linn-Mar is looking for a new head varsity football coach after Tim Lovell turned in his resignation Thursday. Lovell was Lions coach for three seasons after spending the previous five seasons at Marion.
Linn-Mar junior forward Abi Roberts entered Thursday night tied for seventh in Class 3A with 20 goals scored this season. Her 21st tally delivered the Lions to the state tournament.
After attending his sister’s visitation, Cedar Rapids Jefferson softball coach Mike Kuba returned to “where the magic happens,” coaching the J-Hawks to a doubleheader split with Western Dubuque.
Photos from the Iowa City West vs. Linn-Mar Class 3A girls’ soccer regional final game at Linn-Mar High School in Marion, Iowa on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
The Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union released the girls’ state soccer tournament brackets for all three classes after Thursday night’s regional finals. Here’s a look at the brackets and schedules.
The 2024 Iowa high school girls’ state soccer tournament field is set after Thursday night’s regional finals. Here are the scores and a few notes from Thursday’s 24 games.
Youth sports away from city recreation programs have become more time intensive and expensive. But what to do? If your son or daughter wants to participate at a higher level of sports, can you deny them the opportunity? That decision needs to be determined by what is best for your family.
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