Jeff Linder

After blitzing J-Hawks 17-0 in the opener, Little Hawks need a 7th-inning rally to sweep

Anamosa pitcher Emily Watters is close to untouchable

5 new teams climb into Gazette area power rankings

Briona Charipar hits the big blow in the nightcap for the Saints

Lightning’s Kara Maiers spins 4-hitter in opener, then Little Hawks’ bats get clicking in nightcap

Williamsburg begins the season as the top-ranked team in Class 3A

Girls’ basketball: As he completes an education degree, Brad Huber and Ali Scherrman will serve as co-coaches at Maquoketa Valley on an interim basis

Defending Class 5A state champion Cedar Rapids Kennedy starts on top

Led by a trio of senior all-staters, the Little Hawks are 5A state-championship contenders

Cedar Rapids Kennedy is the defending Class 5A state champion

Iowa City High, Lisbon return 2 first-team all-staters apiece

Mason City native will have 3 seasons of eligibility remaining

Saturday’s Iowa high school state track Class 4A boys’ results

Saturday’s Iowa high school state track Class 4A girls’ results

Saturday’s Iowa high school state track Class 3A boys’ results