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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. 9, 2018 2:43 pm2724d ago
How, exactly, will John Begley get his team back to ground level? ‘That’s a very good question,’ said Begley, softball …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 9, 2018 2:05 pm2724d ago
Lisbon and Mount Vernon are separated by just a mile or two, and they face virtually an identical softball challenge …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 8, 2018 11:37 am2726d ago
AMES — It’s summer at Iowa State University, and Ashley Joens has free time on her hands. ‘Sometimes I get …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 7, 2018 11:32 pm2726d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — Iowa City High’s offensive explosion was a surprise. So is the Little Hawks’ next opponent. Carey Koenig …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 6, 2018 10:12 pm2727d ago
SOLON — You knew Grace Martensen had immense athletic talent. Now you know this: She has guts, too. ‘She’s an …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 6, 2018 5:04 pm2727d ago
Hang in there. Stay close. That’s the mantra for the Linn-Mar Lions as they prepare for their Class 5A regional-semifinal …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 5, 2018 11:19 pm2728d ago
MARION — The Linn-Mar Lions advanced by decision, not by knockout. And now, the degree of difficulty rises exponentially. Linn-Mar …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 5, 2018 4:12 pm2728d ago
What to expect? Eric Stenberg has no idea. ‘Some nights, I love the way we’re playing,’ said Stenberg, softball coach …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 4, 2018 11:00 am2730d ago
John Begley is on the countdown to a milestone. Question is, will it be the final countdown? The softball coach …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 3, 2018 10:02 pm2730d ago
MANCHESTER — Dyersville Beckman’s game-breaking rally came from humble beginnings. With two outs and nobody on in the top of …
Iowa High School Sports Jan. 31, 2023 2:15 pm1057d ago
This week’s area softball Super 10, including games played Monday, July 2: 1. Cedar Rapids Kennedy 31-5 (23-1 MVC) 31-5 …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 3, 2018 5:00 pm2730d ago
The Williamsburg Raiders got healthy. Then they got hot. ‘We really did feel like we could have a good team,’ …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 1, 2018 11:53 pm2732d ago
The resume doesn’t match the draw. But Dave Johnson isn’t griping. ‘We have a great opportunity,’ said Johnson, the softball …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 2, 2018 7:40 pm2731d ago
Today, The Gazette reveals its 2018 finalists for its high school Athlete of the Year awards. The awards were inspired …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 1, 2018 9:10 am2733d ago
Today, The Gazette reveals its 2018 finalists for its high school Athlete of the Year awards. The awards were inspired …

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