Senior will lead Trojans on Saturday at district meet; Linn-Mar also hosting a meet
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Senior will lead Trojans on Saturday at district meet; Linn-Mar also hosting a meet
Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s Ella Brown has seen her title hopes end in the semifinal round in the past. This time the Cougars’ senior 235-pounder left no doubt to become the school’s first state finalist.
Class 1A No. 1 Alburnett subscribes to the “Bring the fight” mantra. The Pirates will have to bring that mentality for a chance to win first dual crown since 2016.
The Iowa HigH School Athletic Association State Duals tournament is set for Saturday at Xtream Arena in Coralville.
See photos as area wrestlers competed for a place in the championship round.
Mount Vernon Libby Dix reached the state finals the last two seasons, winning the 190-pound crown. She opened with two consecutive pins to maintain her chances for another state title.
Photos from day one of the ISHSAU girls’ state wrestling tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
North Linn senior guard Mason Bechen is second in the state in scoring average this season. He recently surpassed 1,500 points for his career and could wind up finishing second all-time at the school. He scored 54 points Tuesday night against Starmont to break NL’s record for points in a game, one he set earlier this season at 48.
Cedar Rapids Prairie senior Mackenzie Childers was a state champion in 2023. A concussion forced her to default from last year’s event. She’s back and in the 130-pounds semifinals with a shot at another title.
Here are 5 things to watch during the 2-day IGHSAU tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville
Girls’ basketball: A quick analysis of area regional pairings in 3A, 2A and 1A.
Girls’ basketball: The Gazette’s final draft of mock brackets for 4A and 5A.
Mustangs qualify for state team dual tournament after regional final over Bobcats
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