116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

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.
Listen in to our Podcast or get our Sports Newsletter.
Latest Articles by Jeff Linder
Iowa High School Football Dec. 6, 2019 12:33 pm2140d ago
They are Cade and Jay. Or, if you prefer Cedar Rapids Kennedy defensive jargon, they are Mike and Lou. Cade …
High School Basketball Dec. 5, 2019 12:25 pm2141d ago
When the addition of a shot clock for Rivalry Saturday was discussed, another rule modification was added as an experimental …
Iowa High School Volleyball Dec. 5, 2019 8:00 am2141d ago
It’s a rare statistical feat, for sure. Unprecedented in Iowa, perhaps, though nobody can say for sure. And it reflects …
Sports Dec. 4, 2019 10:55 pm2142d ago
IOWA CITY — The postgame handshake line evolved into a traffic jam of hugs. Coaches, staff and players embraced Tania …
High School Basketball Dec. 4, 2019 11:00 am2142d ago
The Gazette’s area high school girls’ basketball Super 10 rankings, through games played Tuesday, Dec. 3: 1.
High School Basketball Dec. 3, 2019 9:38 pm2143d ago
CENTER POINT — Ryley Goebel did a lot of damage in a short amount of time. Making her first varsity …
Sports Dec. 3, 2019 3:20 pm2143d ago
IOWA CITY — The texting rate between Makenzie Meyer and Tania Davis has become more frequent recently. The common theme? …
High School Basketball Dec. 1, 2019 1:34 am2145d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — Maybe Tom Lilly would have thrown in a tweak here, a wrinkle there. But here’s what he …
High School Basketball Dec. 1, 2019 1:28 am2145d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — According to Brian Wheatley, maturity won this one. ‘I’m not so sure this is a game we …
High School Basketball Nov. 30, 2019 7:42 pm2146d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — Emerson Green scored 24 points (eight in the fourth quarter) and grabbed 14 rebounds, and Class 5A …
High School Basketball Nov. 30, 2019 6:53 pm2146d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — When it came to crunch time, Maddie Eisenman’s drives kept West Hancock in the driver’s seat. Eisenman …
High School Basketball Nov. 30, 2019 6:53 pm2146d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — Shateah Wetering’s position? It’s kind of complicated. ‘Point forward’ might be the best explanation. ‘They need me …
High School Basketball Nov. 30, 2019 5:38 pm2146d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – According to Greg Criswell, ‘defense is going to be our best offense” this season. Saturday’s scoresheet was …
High School Basketball Nov. 30, 2019 1:27 pm2146d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — The Saunders sisters were granted immediate eligibility, and have made immediate impact. Just 10 days after joining …
High School Basketball Nov. 30, 2019 1:16 pm2146d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — The Maquoketa Valley Wildcats were short on bodies, plenty long on effort. Down three key players (one …