Jeff Linder

CEDAR RAPIDS — They earned a split, and they did so happily. Eighth-grader Erin Drahozal repeatedly sidestepped trouble, scattering seven …

MARION — The first time through the order, Mikayla Goemaat owned the Linn-Mar lineup. The second time through, the Lions …

MINNEAPOLIS — Former Iowa Hawkeye Kachine Alexander was waived by the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx on Friday. That means Alexander is …

DES MOINES — Clear Creek Amana is ranked No. 1 in the Class 3A preseason softball ratings by the Iowa …

DES MOINES — State tournaments will not be lengthened in volleyball, basketball or softball because of the Iowa Girls High …

KEOTA — When a social studies job opened at Keota High School in the fall of 1973, there were about …

MARION — A former Marion High School athlete was seriously injured while on duty in Afghanistan. Ryan McSweeny, a Marine …

OXFORD — Jim White makes an annual request at his preseason meeting for players and parents. Avoid the temptation. Please …

OXFORD — Jim White makes an annual request at his preseason meeting for players and parents. Avoid the temptation. Please …

Area players to watch for the 2011 softball season: P KELSEY LOUGH, soph., Jesup — Posted a 27-18 record with …

Eight area softball teams to watch for the 2011 season: CEDAR RAPIDS JEFFERSON Coach: Larry Niemeyer (51st year, 2,021-415) 2011 …

BY ROB GRAY DES MOINES – Iowa City Regina’s Jacoby Firkins locked this eyes on the finish line. Trouble is, his …

DES MOINES — Iowa City High is a girls’ track team without a superstar. A champion without a superstar, to …