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Jeff Linder
Passionate about high school sports and high school sports athletes, I have been with The Gazette sports team since 1995 covering high school sports and Iowa Women’s Basketball for The Gazette. I am a proud, lifelong Iowan who grew up reading The Gazette.
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Latest Articles by Jeff Linder
Sports Dec. 15, 2020 2:04 pm1764d ago
IOWA CITY – Due to positive coronavirus tests within the Ohio State women’s basketball program, Saturday’s game between the Buckeyes …
Iowa High School Football Dec. 14, 2020 3:30 pm1765d ago
MOUNT VERNON – He wasn’t always friendly. But Jim Bellamy was tough. And according to his players, he was fair. …
Iowa High School Volleyball Dec. 13, 2020 12:00 pm1766d ago
Not all of Jazmine Yamilkoski’s post-surgery rehabilitation was physical. ‘After surgery, my body just felt different,’ she said. ‘I had …
Iowa High School Football Dec. 13, 2020 7:26 am1766d ago
A championship trophy makes for a memorable season, for sure. But that’s not the only thing. ‘I’ll remember the season …
High School Basketball Dec. 11, 2020 10:16 pm1768d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Pay up, Gramps. Caleb Schlaak registered 30 points and 18 rebounds, and Cedar Rapids Kennedy parlayed a …
High School Basketball Dec. 11, 2020 10:09 pm1768d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – The Washington Warriors have their motor back. ‘I wanted to come back with a vengeance,” Sydney Mitvalsky …
Sports Dec. 11, 2020 9:56 am1768d ago
IOWA CITY – Lisa Bluder allowed the embers to flicker for one final, glorious moment. ‘At practice (Thursday morning), I …
High School Basketball Dec. 10, 2020 9:00 am1769d ago
It’s a common coaches’ cliche. This time, though, it’s the truth: ‘You can throw out the records when these archrivals …
Sports Dec. 9, 2020 10:18 pm1770d ago
IOWA CITY – It’s easier to gush after a win, sure. Especially a win like this one. After leading Iowa …
Sports Dec. 9, 2020 10:18 pm1770d ago
IOWA CITY – Stunning. Absolutely stunning. Freshman Caitlin Clark triggered an unlikely, unforgettable fourth-quarter comeback, capping it with a go-ahead …
Iowa High School Football Dec. 9, 2020 2:11 pm1770d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Maybe he’ll be a slot receiver. Maybe a defensive back. For now, he’s projected as a running …
High School Basketball Dec. 9, 2020 1:56 pm1770d ago
This week’s area girls’ basketball Super 10, including games played Tuesday, Dec. 8. 1. Iowa City …
High School Basketball Dec. 8, 2020 10:05 pm1771d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Maybe Dubuque Wahlert’s close call against Waterloo West got your attention. Maybe it didn’t. This certainly did. …
Sports Dec. 8, 2020 9:22 pm1771d ago
IOWA CITY – Lisa Bluder made this clear, and did it quickly. ‘This is not Caitlin Clark vs. Ashley Joens. …
Sports Dec. 5, 2020 6:46 pm1774d ago
IOWA CITY — Caitlin Clark isn’t going to resemble an instant all-American every game. The offense isn’t going to hum …