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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.
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Latest Articles by Jeff Linder
High School Basketball Aug. 9, 2018 9:59 pm2740d ago
IOWA CITY — Another Joens. Another Cyclone. Aubrey Joens, a junior at Iowa City High, has committed to play women’s …
Iowa High School Volleyball Aug. 6, 2018 4:20 pm2743d ago
TIPTON — It was a historical season, one with an abrupt ending. ‘The girls went to the state tournament with …
Iowa High School Volleyball Aug. 6, 2018 3:02 pm2743d ago
The prep volleyball season opens today with practice throughout the state, so here is The Gazette’s preseason area Super Ten: …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 26, 2018 1:00 am2755d ago
Erica Oler was more than a dominant pitcher for Cedar Rapids Jefferson. She was a protector. ‘She had a good …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 21, 2018 6:47 pm2759d ago
The final area softball Super Ten of the 2018 season: 1. CEDAR RAPIDS JEFFERSON * Record: 36-9. MVC: 20-6 (Mississippi-1st). …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 20, 2018 12:07 am2761d ago
FORT DODGE — This time, the Regina Regals were on the wrong end of the rally. Third-ranked Louisa-Muscatine struck for …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 18, 2018 11:03 pm2762d ago
FORT DODGE — Sydney Sickels admitted, she didn’t know about Cedar Rapids Jefferson’s prolific offensive attack. She just pitched. And …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 18, 2018 10:47 pm2762d ago
FORT DODGE — New coach. Same old story. A story of glory. Lauren Marth singled home Carrigan O’Connor with two …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 18, 2018 4:24 pm2762d ago
FORT DODGE — The divorce between Collins-Maxwell and Baxter was an unpopular one with the student body. ‘I didn’t like …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 17, 2018 11:06 pm2763d ago
FORT DODGE — The mentality changed for Lindsey Culver this season. Instead of a slugger, she wanted to become a …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 17, 2018 8:40 pm2763d ago
FORT DODGE — Heather Hupke didn’t suspect excessive jitters. ‘No,’ said Hupke, the softball coach at Independence High School. ‘Our …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 17, 2018 7:17 pm2763d ago
FORT DODGE — Emily Valtman wasn’t expecting to see anything to hit. Then came the changeup. ‘I was really excited,’ …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 16, 2018 10:58 pm2764d ago
FORT DODGE — Davenport Assumption blew it open late, but to Benton Community Coach Eric Stenberg, the game was lost …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 16, 2018 9:26 pm2764d ago
FORT DODGE — The Lisbon Lions didn’t hit consistently, and they didn’t hit hard. But they bunched just enough hits …
Iowa High School Sports Jul. 15, 2018 11:20 am2765d ago
VAN HORNE – Despite her speed, Shelby Hulsebus was never a 100-meter burner in track and field. ‘I don’t know …

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