J-Hawk sophomore placed fifth in state meet singles last year and wants to move up and take on bigger role in 2025
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J-Hawk sophomore placed fifth in state meet singles last year and wants to move up and take on bigger role in 2025
Xavier, Prairie, I.C. West and Linn-Mar have the players and teams keep an eye on
Lightning will be in Class 3A this spring after earning a state berth in 2A in 2024
Linn-Mar, Xavier, Iowa City West, Independence, Center Point-Urbana among teams to keep an eye on
Boys’ basketball: Linn-Mar made it to the state tournament for the first time since 2012 this season. The Lions dropped an overtime heartbreaker in the Class 4A semifinals to West Des Moines Valley. Linn-Mar’s Chris Robertson is The Gazette’s Coach of the Year, senior center Davis Kern (the Metro’s all-time leading scorer) its Player of the Year.
Iowa City West Trojans scrimmaged fellow Mississippi Valley Conference school, the Prairie Hawks
Ogden column: Sport is growing in popularity from the youth level to high schools and college and appears to be on the verge of getting sanctioned
Justis column: Coaches play a big role in helping young athletes learn from setbacks, helping mold better adults, too
Cal Sullivan has emerged as a leader on and off the baseball diamond for Kirkwood. He leads the Eagles in multiple offensive categories and is reaping the rewards of his hard work. He had five hits, including two home runs, in a home doubleheader sweep of Iowa Lakes on Friday.
Boys’ track and field: Clear Creek Amana believes it has ‘all the pieces’ for a run at the Class 3A state championship. Ten state placewinners are back, led by long jump champ Aren Schlemme.
Top area teams and individuals to watch for the 2025 boys’ high school track and field season.
Girls’ track and field: Linn-Mar’s Abby Mecklenburg became the first Iowa girl to hit 20 feet in the long jump (unofficially) earlier this spring. The reigning Class 4A state champion pursues Drake and state-meet records, plus the all-time Iowa best.
Top area teams and individuals to watch for the 2025 girls’ high school track and field season.
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