For the Marion girls’ soccer team, green isn’t just a color — it’s a contract. The color symbolizes a commitment to unity and always putting forth maximum effort. The 2023 Wolves reached the state tournament for the first time in program history.
For nearly 20 years, Chris Wundram has consistently had the Linn-Mar boys’ tennis team among the best in the state. Now Linn-Mar will have a state-of-the art facility to showcase its program.
Here’s a look at Gazette area teams and players to watch during the 2024 Iowa high school boys’ tennis season.
Here’s a list of the top returning Gazette area Iowa high school girls’ tennis players and teams heading into the 2024 season. One goal remains for Cedar Rapids Washington’s Katelynn Kock: A state singles title.
The NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships are set for the finals. Here are some takeaways from the tournament heading into the championship bouts.
Statistics show girls drop out of sports at higher rates than boys as they transition into the teenage years. The trend is a loss for girls and society overall because the loss of numbers deprives us of leadership and healthy habits that sports help cultivate.
Here’s a look at the schedule, TV and streaming guide and Iowa info for the 2024 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.
Iowa City West won four relay titles — 4x100, 4x200, distance medley and shuttle hurdle — on its way to a Class 4A fifth-place team finish at the state meet last year. Of the 62 points that West accumulated at state last year, 48 1/4 are back for 2024.
The Gazette’s 2024 boys’ track and field watch list of top area teams and individuals. Lisbon won the 1A title last year, Williamsburg shared the 2A crown and both will be strong again.
Girls’ track and field: Led by Iowa State recruit Gracie Federspiel and the Stahle girls, Solon is well-stocked to contend for a third straight 3A state title.
Girls’ track and field: 2024 watch list of top area teams and individuals. Solon returns 55.5 points from its Class 3A title team of 2023.
Lance Pedersen, who posted a 79-29 mark in 10 years at Mount Vernon, will take the head coaching job at Clear Creek Amana, pending board approval Wednesday.
Iowa, Iowa State, UNI and former Iowa preps have compelling stories that could play out at the NCAA Division I Wrestlin Championships this week at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo.
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