Jeff Linder

CEDAR RAPIDS — She calls it her “tuck jump,” the happy dance that Jordan Smith performs after each Solon point. It’s …

 CEDAR RAPIDS — Hannah Matt saw the overpass coming right at her. She had a moment to size it up, and …

CEDAR RAPIDS — They were six hours away from home, making their state-tournament debut against one of the greatest dynasties …

 CEDAR RAPIDS — Springville’s magical postseason met an abrupt end Wednesday night.Second-ranked Janesville was simply superior, running past the No. …

CEDAR RAPIDS — Tammi Veerbeek has changed her approach.”A hundred and eighty degrees,” she said. “Dike who? I don’t know …

CEDAR RAPIDS — It’s an autumn routine. Days get shorter. Leaves fall from trees. Combines hit the field. And Western Christian …

CEDAR RAPIDS — Sumner-Fredericksburg’s response was swift and emphatic. The third-ranked Cougars stepped off the throttle for a bit, and …

CEDAR RAPIDS — It had the feel of five. Red Oak won the third set to extend the match, and …

Schedule and results for the state volleyball tournament, Nov. 12-15, at the U.S. Cellular Center: TUESDAY Class 5A  Quarterfinals West …

CEDAR RAPIDS — Not so far from flawless. And absolutely fearless. For the second straight year, Mount Vernon picked off …

CEDAR RAPIDS — There was no tongue-lashing. No epic adjustments. Just a simple message:”Pick it up.” Then, the Solon Spartans …

CEDAR RAPIDS — It’s not as if Bettendorf needed yet another weapon. The Bulldogs returned their top two players from …

CEDAR RAPIDS — It’s difficult to come back from a two-set deficit.It might be harder to lose a two-set advantage, …

CEDAR RAPIDS — These Bulldogs are anything but underdogs. They’re the defending champions. They have three Division-I commitments. They’re ranked …

 CEDAR RAPIDS — Ankeny Centennial’s debut was dandy.Third-ranked Centennial led the first two sets from start to finish, then overcame …