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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
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 4, 2020 10:28 am1997d ago
MOUNT VERNON — They won’t crown summer-sports champions in the Wamac Conference this year. Just another thing the COVID-19 pandemic …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 1, 2020 11:20 pm2000d ago
MARION – After suffering a hitting famine at the hands of Kara Maiers, the Linn-Mar Lions followed with a feast. …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 1, 2020 12:36 pm2000d ago
Junior Hackman was quick to provide a disclaimer. ‘We haven’t faced really good pitching so far,’ said Hackman, head softball …
High School Basketball Jun. 30, 2020 5:43 pm2001d ago
CENTER POINT – The women’s basketball pipeline from Center Point-Urbana to the Missouri Valley Conference continues to flow. Ryley Goebel, …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 30, 2020 12:07 am2002d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – One little burst of energy caused one big swing in momentum. Brielle Bastian scored from second base …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 29, 2020 10:38 am2002d ago
The Gazette’s area softball Super 10 rankings, through games played Saturday, June 27: 1. North Linn …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 29, 2020 10:39 am2002d ago
URBANA — Your secret is safe with her. It’s an annual request of recipients of this award to keep a …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 26, 2020 1:10 pm2005d ago
CORALVILLE – When Maggie McQuillen came home June 6, she walked into an atmosphere without expectations. ‘It’s day to day …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 25, 2020 11:19 pm2006d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – After dropping three straight one-run games, the Xavier Saints were due. Past due. ‘It’s about time we …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 24, 2020 10:44 pm2007d ago
IOWA CITY – Mary Krystofiak and Maddison LeClere had a heart-to-heart after last season. The No. 3 pitcher on Cedar …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 24, 2020 12:57 pm2007d ago
There was a time, back when schools played a fall season, plus with a 50-game summer regular season, in which …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 23, 2020 11:04 pm2008d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Mya Dodge has found immediate favor with her new teammates. ‘I love it here,” Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 23, 2020 7:36 pm2008d ago
Two softball doubleheaders involving Metro teams were postponed Tuesday due to COVID-19 precautions. Waterloo West was scheduled to play at …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 22, 2020 4:51 pm2009d ago
The Gazette’s area softball Super 10, through games played Saturday, June 20: 1. North Linn 8-0 …
Iowa High School Sports Jun. 22, 2020 2:54 pm2009d ago
Even over the phone, you could almost hear Jean Berger knocking on wood. ‘I hate to jinx it,” the Iowa …

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