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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. 10, 2019 1:24 pm2251d ago
IOWA CITY — Jolette Law? Franthea Price? Jody Ratigan? Kathleen Doyle shook her head. ‘Haven’t heard of them,’ she said. …
High School Basketball Dec. 6, 2019 10:12 pm2255d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — The Xavier Saints rolled out a new defense Friday night. ‘We’re not very big, so we tried …
Iowa High School Football Dec. 6, 2019 12:33 pm2255d 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 pm2256d 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 am2257d 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 pm2257d 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 am2257d 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 pm2258d 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 pm2258d 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 am2261d 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 am2261d 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 pm2261d 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 pm2261d 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 pm2261d 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 pm2261d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – According to Greg Criswell, ‘defense is going to be our best offense” this season. Saturday’s scoresheet was …

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