Find the latest news, scores, and updates on Iowa City Liberty Lightning high school sports including football, basketball, volleyball, and more. Stay in the game with The Gazette’s sports coverage.
The Iowa High School Athletic Association released the assignments for district competition set for Oct. 3-4. Western Dubuque is the lone Gazette area team to host, while all Metro and Iowa City teams hit the road for qualifying rounds. The top three teams in each advance to state Oct. 7-8.
The Gazette’s high school volleyball Super Ten rankings: Cedar Rapids Xavier stays at No. 1, Springville jumps three spots after winning its home tournament and extending its win streak to 15.
Here are a dozen Gazette-area Week 5 Iowa high school football games to watch, including Duane Schulte’s quest for his 200th win at Cedar Rapids Xavier.
When you need to understand the wonders of high school football in Eastern Iowa, people seek our answers. Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, Nathan Ford and K.J. Pilcher address midseason MVP candidates, deep talent pools in the Metro, midseason surprises and whether seven classes work.
The Gregoire twins scored two touchdowns apiece as Iowa City Liberty blasted Clear Creek Amana, 55-7.
Photos from Iowa City Liberty’s 55-7 win over Clear Creek Amana in a Week 4 Iowa high school football game.
The Rivalry Saturday girls’ basketball field is set for Nov. 26, and Cedar Rapids Xavier faces Sioux City Heelan in a rematch of last year’s Class 4A state championship.
Here are a dozen Gazette-area Week 4 Iowa high school football games to watch, including a 4A top-10 battle of unbeatens between Cedar Rapids Xavier and North Scott.
No change from 1 through 10 in this week’s Gazette area Super Ten high school volleyball rankings.
Shane Falco approves our answers to Iowa high school football questions. Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, Nathan Ford and K.J. Pilcher talk Week 2 wins, defenses, upcoming games and what programs could make good reality TV.
Tate Brunk has probably played at least 50 rounds at Brown Deer Golf Club over the last year. The Iowa City Liberty senior has a lay of the land on his home course. He converted that experience into his best round of the season Monday.
Graham Beckman responded to his chance as a starting quarterback, leading Iowa City Liberty to a 2-0 record and No. 6 ranking in The Gazette’s Class 4A poll before Friday’s game at Western Dubuque. He ranks among the 4A leaders in most passing categories.
NIL is the first topic on this week’s Prep Football Huddle podcast. Then, it’s back to the field. Jeff Johnson, Jeff Linder and K.J. Pilcher discuss the Iowa high school football teams and players that had the best performances last week, plus the games to watch this week.
Hawkeye center Logan Jones became a unanimous All-American on Thursday, earning first team honors from all five All-American lists recognized by the NCAA.
Girls basketball notebook: Clear Creek Amana has played a quality schedule, and have beaten all challengers by double digits.
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