It’s time for the postseason in Iowa high school soccer. The Park the Bus podcast previews every substate and region involving Gazette area teams and makes state-qualifier predictions.
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It’s time for the postseason in Iowa high school soccer. The Park the Bus podcast previews every substate and region involving Gazette area teams and makes state-qualifier predictions.
The effects of arthritis combined with possible issues of growth plate formation at birth led to surgery for Iowa City Liberty golfer Bella Pettersen on both hips last summer. The procedures were just a month apart and prevented her from getting back on the course in March. Just two months later, she’s an all-MVC Mississippi Division golfer again.
Iowa City Liberty will need to start and stay hot to achieve its goal — reaching the girls’ state soccer tournament for the first time in program history. Friday’s victory over Cedar Rapids Jefferson was 2A No. 8 Liberty’s fifth win against a 3A opponent in 2024.
Cedar Rapids Washington increased its advantage in Mississippi Valley Conference girls’ golf divisional play Tuesday. The Warriors shot 321 Tuesday at Irv Warren Memorial in Waterloo to double their lead over Western Dubuque.
Brackets are out for the 2024 Iowa high school team tennis postseason. Girls’ regionals begin May 10, boys’ substates on May 11 with Linn-Mar, Iowa City West and Cedar Rapids Washington all hosting.
Track and field: Solon-Mount Vernon girls’ duel in the Wamac is the top area storyline as the area conference meets loom.
Area softball Super Ten (2024 preseason): Reigning Class 3A state champion Williamsburg opens on top.
Success is nothing new for the Iowa City Liberty girls’ tennis team. Coach James Postman's team went 14-3 last year and 13-4 in 2022 with young rosters. The core players from those teams are now seniors and their experience is paying off.
The Gazette’s high school golf notebook features Solon junior Isaiah Zoske setting a school record with a 7-under 29 at Lake MacBride Golf Course, Iowa City Liberty winning the Clash for the Club and an MVC girls’ Super Meet preview.
Iowa City Regina is the new No. 1 team in the Class 1A Iowa high school boys’ soccer rankings, but the Regals weren’t the only team that moved up. The Park the Bus podcast details the Gazette-area boys’ and girls’ teams on the move on this week’s episode.
Iowa City High hosted its 51st annual Forwald-Coleman Relays track and field meet Thursday night at Bates Field/Raffensperger Track.
Cedar Rapids Prairie’s Kylie Wachtl posted her first hole-in-one on the No. 9 hole Wednesday at Twin Pines Golf Course in Cedar Rapids. She finished in a three-way tie for second, one shot back of Linn-Mar medalist Morgan Rupp at the CRANDIC golf meet.
Photos from the CRANDIC girls’ golf meet at Twin Pines Golf Course in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Crooks has fully emerged as a leader, combining her rare on-court gifts with keen communication skills that can positively impact the team beyond the stat sheet.
High school softball: Nikki Gahring steps down as coach at Cedar Rapids Xavier after 21 years, 14 as head coach.
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