Jeff Linder

Her team resides in a Class 3A region in which all eight teams are on the plus side of .500, …

The title drought is reflected in the trophy case. Joe Yegge scoured the hallways at Cedar Rapids Prairie, looking for …

l School: North-Linnl Birthdate: May 6, 1997l Family: Parents: David & Sheri. Brothers: Ryan and Austinl High school career: Named Miss Iowa Basketball 2015 after a career that included 2,207 points and a pair of state-tournament berths. The Lynx were Class 2A runners-up last winter after reaching the semifinals in 2014. Averaged 26.5 points per game as a senior. A three-time first-team all-state selection in basketball, and a 10-time state champion in track — all in relays. Led North-Linn to the 1A state track championship in 2014 and a second-place finish this spring. A four-time state qualifier in cross country.l Future plans: Will play basketball at Drake University. Will major in biology.Photos: Adam Wesley, Videos: Jim Slosiarek

Seven years have passed since Cedar Rapids Jefferson last won a first-round game at the state softball tournament. The reason …

Area softball Super Ten, through games played Tuesday, June 30: 1. BENTON COMMUNITY (35-1) – Interesting e-mail from a fan …

CEDAR RAPIDS – This wasn’t just another June double-header to file away and forget. It’s not a typical June double-header …

MARION – A coach ejected. A 2-hour-plus opener, in regulation, even. A lightning-shortened nightcap. Just another wild, wacky night of …

MARION – Nikki Gahring has a baby on the way, but that’s not what caused her heart rate to soar …

CEDAR RAPIDS – For the second straight year, bragging rights for girls’ basketball in the city of Marion will be …

VAN HORNE — John Olachnovitch knows pitching, and he knows how rare elite pitching can be. ‘When you have somebody …

NORTH LIBERTY – Ally Disterhoft was out of her element at the Game Time League on Wednesday. Instead of a …

NORTH LIBERTY – Bethany Doolittle speaks a little French. ‘I took it in high school. My dad speaks it. But …

For most of his first season as Central City softball coach, Dave Johnson wasn’t sure there would be a second. …

Area softball Super Ten, through games played Tuesday, June 23: 1. BENTON COMMUNITY (30-1) – Bobcats have a tricky stretch …

CEDAR RAPIDS – For both of these teams, the meat of the schedule beckons. ‘We took a step forward today,” …