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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
High School Basketball Nov. 24, 2018 2:38 pm2586d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — If there’s a girls’ basketball team equipped for a 94-foot floor, it’s Maquoketa Valley. ‘We want to …
High School Basketball Nov. 24, 2018 1:55 pm2586d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — They’re not just neighborhood rivals anymore. Now, there’s more at stake. ‘There sure is,’ Monticello Coach Donnie …
High School Basketball Nov. 24, 2018 11:10 am2586d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — B.J. Mayer didn’t need a timeout to get his team’s attention. He just posed a question during …
High School Basketball Nov. 20, 2018 10:12 pm2590d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — The first chapter of the Andy Courtney era has been written. ‘I’m just glad it’s over and …
Sports Nov. 22, 2018 9:54 pm2588d ago
IOWA CITY — The beginning of the Iowa women’s basketball season has been hijacked by some big, big numbers. Such …
High School Basketball Nov. 22, 2018 9:01 am2588d ago
The transition to Thanksgiving weekend and Coe College was somewhat random. But the combination worked well enough to repeat. ‘You …
Iowa High School Volleyball Nov. 20, 2018 1:09 pm2590d ago
Update: The Iowa Girls Coaches Association has released the Elite all-state volleyball team, which included two Metro players — Megan Renner …
Sports Nov. 16, 2018 2:17 pm2594d ago
IOWA CITY — Yes, Megan Gustafson said. She will miss a shot again. ‘I promise,’ she said. ‘I expect to …
High School Basketball Nov. 15, 2018 3:43 pm2595d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — It was the summer of 2011, between fourth and fifth grade. Mallory McDermott was the new girl, …
High School Basketball Apr. 27, 2022 9:16 am1336d ago
The Gazette’s preseason girls’ basketball rankings for 2018-19: CLASS 5A 1. Johnston (21-4, 5A state semifinalist) 2. Waukee (19-5, 5A …
High School Basketball Nov. 15, 2018 9:44 am2595d ago
Area girls’ basketball conference predictions for the 2018-19 season: MVC MISSISSIPPI DIVISION 1. Iowa City High 2. Cedar Rapids Prairie …
High School Basketball Apr. 27, 2022 9:12 am1336d ago
Returning Iowa Press Sports Writers Association all-state girls’ basketball players for the 2018-19 season: Caitlynn Daniels, 5-7, jr., Cedar Rapids …
High School Basketball Nov. 14, 2018 8:55 pm2596d ago
Postville High School returns to the varsity girls’ basketball scene with realistic expectations. ‘I’m sure it would be a good …
Iowa High School Volleyball Nov. 14, 2018 10:43 am2596d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — Akeela Jefferson helped elevate the Cedar Rapids Xavier volleyball program to unprecedented heights. And Tuesday, revealed her …
Sports Nov. 12, 2018 10:39 pm2598d ago
IOWA CITY — Last year, it took 104 points — and overtime — for the Iowa women’s basketball team to …


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