All seven classes will compete in the Iowa high school football playoffs this week. The Gazette’s Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher and Nathan Ford share their thoughts on topics related to the postseason.
K.J. Pilcher, Nathan Ford, Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson Iowa High School Football Oct. 24, 2023 3:17 pm694d ago
All seven classes will compete in the Iowa high school football playoffs this week. The Gazette’s Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher and Nathan Ford share their thoughts on topics related to the postseason.
Jeff Linder Iowa High School Volleyball Oct. 24, 2023 1:40 pm694d ago
Reigning state champion Iowa City Liberty is one of three Metro/Iowa City “big-school” teams — and one of five overall — playing in regional-final volleyball matches Tuesday night.
K.J. Pilcher Iowa High School Football Oct. 21, 2023 2:31 pm697d ago
The Iowa High School Athletic Association released the round of 16 pairings for all seven classes Saturday. Each class is split into four four-team pods with the pod winner advancing to the state semifinals held at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. In Class 5A, Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Cedar Rapids Prairie, Iowa City High and Linn-Mar made the field and will play on the road for the first round.
Nathan Ford Iowa High School Football Oct. 21, 2023 10:13 am697d ago
Paths to the UNI-Dome have been mapped out. The Iowa High School Athletic Association released Round of 16 pairings for the Iowa high school football playoffs Saturday morning.
K.J. Pilcher, Jeff Johnson, Jeff Linder Iowa High School Sports Oct. 19, 2023 9:14 pm698d ago
It’s playoff time in Iowa high school football, at least for Class 2A, 1A, A and 8-Player. This episode of the Prep Football Huddle podcast previews the Round of 32 in those classes and looks at what’s at stake in the final week of the regular season for 5A, 4A and 3A teams.
Iowa High School Volleyball Oct. 19, 2023 7:43 am699d ago
Here are five of Thursday’s best area Iowa high school volleyball regional-quarterfinal matches in 5A, 4A and 3A. Cedar Rapids Prairie is surging under Claude Howard; Monticello visits West Delaware in a battle of 3A ranked squads.
Iowa High School Sports Oct. 18, 2023 10:14 pm699d ago
Results from Wednesday’s Class 4A and Class 3A Iowa high school state-qualifying cross country meets that included area teams.
Iowa High School Football Oct. 19, 2023 8:09 am699d ago
When you get to Week 9 of the Iowa high school football season, there’s a lot to sift through. Doing the math on Class 5A RPIs, visiting the district races in 4A and 3A, and peeking at the big games as playoffs start in 2A, 1A, A and 8-Player.
Iowa High School Football Oct. 14, 2023 1:34 am704d ago
Bobby Bacon and Jeremiah Madlock struck for a 63-yard touchdown pass in the opening quarter. Miles Parlet added the thunder behind a strong rush attack that complemented a stingy defense. The Little Hawks improved their postseason standing Friday night with a dominant 30-0 victory over Linn-Mar.
Photos and Videos Oct. 13, 2023 11:17 pm704d ago
Iowa City High beat Linn-Mar 30-0 in a Class 5A Iowa high school football game Friday night at Bates Field.
Iowa High School Football Oct. 13, 2023 11:41 pm704d ago
Follow The Gazette’s live blog for scores and updates from Week 8 of the Iowa high school football season Friday night.
K.J. Pilcher, Jeff Johnson, Jeff Linder
Iowa High School Sports Oct. 12, 2023 7:51 pm705d ago
It’s getting down to crunch time on the Prep Football Huddle podcast. This week’s show delves into eye-opening Week 7 wins from Solon, Marion and more, the updated playoff picture and Week 8 games to watch.
Iowa High School Football Oct. 11, 2023 12:42 pm707d ago
Two weeks remain, and so do dozens of scenarios. Such is life in trying to project the Class 5A playoff field. Here is a rundown on the 20 teams have a plausible path to playing Oct. 27.
Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher Podcasts 14m ago14m ago
The Gazette sports writers Jeff Linder, KJ Pilcher and Jeff Johnson discuss results from Week 3 and upcoming matchups in Week 4 of Iowa High School Football on the Triple Option Podcast presented by The Gazette.
Jeff Linder Iowa High School Volleyball 3h ago3h ago
High school volleyball notes: Behind a new face (freshman setter Zane Ehler) and a more-than-willing position move (from Paycee Sorgenfrey), Tipton is on the move. The Tigers are 11-2 with eight straight wins.
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