Jeff Linder

CEDAR RAPIDS — The outcome was expected. So was Brian Erbe’s response. ‘It’s not about me. It’s about these kids, …

CEDAR RAPIDS — Kaylin Kinney brings the speed. Jayme Scheck and Ashley Winterowd provide the spin. Cedar Rapids Kennedy possesses …

Eight area softball teams to watch for the 2018 season: Cedar Rapids Jefferson Coach: Brian Erbe (6th year at Jefferson, …

Top returning area players to watch for the 2018 softball season: Autum Barthelman, sr., Sigourney — Batted .480 with seven …

DES MOINES — It would have been a crummy, unfitting ending to a brilliant track and field career. But there …

DES MOINES — Four titles in four hours. Yeah, you can call that a gold rush. Benton Community won a …

DES MOINES — Jeremy Fopma wasn’t going to let his last race get away. There was too much at stake. …

DES MOINES — Call it a triumphant face plant. ‘It was worth it,’ Mitchell Hall said his post-finish tumble. Every …

DES MOINES — Katie Nimrod competed with speed in her legs and graffiti on her wrist. The self-imposed message, scribbled …

DES MOINES — It’s not an excuse. It’s a fact. Blair Brooks is hurting. ‘I’ve been battling a knee injury,’ …

DES MOINES — For Terrell Jordan Jr., the highest of highs trumped the lowest of lows. ‘Most definitely,’ he said. …

DES MOINES — She’s still new at this. The fear, for the most part, has passed. Payton Wensel wouldn’t go …

DES MOINES — The only difference was the uniform. ‘It feels the same, to be honest,’ Center Point-Urbana’s Myles Bach …

DES MOINES — Ainsley Schrock didn’t waste any time. The sophomore from Clear Creek Amana set a personal best by …

DES MOINES — With about 150 meters left, Austin West made a discovery that was somewhat surprising and extremely promising. …