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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 Dec. 13, 2025 3:37 pm52d ago
Girls’ basketball: Savanna Wright scores all seven in overtime for Mount Vernon, and the Mustangs rally past Williamsburg, 40-38.
Iowa Basketball Dec. 12, 2025 3:41 pm53d ago
Through 10 games, Hawkeyes are shooting 65.4 percent from the line, and were 6 of 12 in Wednesday’s loss at Iowa State.
Iowa Basketball Dec. 12, 2025 3:40 pm53d ago
What to know about Saturday’s Iowa women’s basketball game against Lindenwood.
High School Basketball Dec. 11, 2025 12:49 pm54d ago
Girls’ basketball notes: With some basketball-first youngsters, Independence is off to a 3-0 start and appears ready to compete in the Wamac Conference East Division.
Iowa Basketball Dec. 11, 2025 1:45 pm54d ago
Women’s basketball: Audi Crooks (30 points, 10 rebounds) leads 10th-ranked Iowa State past No. 11 Iowa, 74-69.
High School Basketball Dec. 10, 2025 11:08 am55d ago
Girls’ basketball: Another change at the top ... Clear Creek Amana and Williamsburg are 1 and 2.
Iowa Basketball Dec. 10, 2025 5:37 pm55d ago
What to know about Wednesday’s Iowa women’s basketball game at Iowa State.
Iowa Basketball Dec. 9, 2025 2:57 pm56d ago
Women’s basketball: Wednesday’s Cy-Hawk battle marks the first time since 2004 that both teams are undefeated on game day.
Iowa High School Football Dec. 7, 2025 6:00 am58d ago
High school football: Cedar Rapids Xavier’s Cash Parks, Cedar Rapids Prairie are the offensive, defensive players of the year on The Gazette’s all-area team.
High School Basketball Dec. 6, 2025 6:52 pm59d ago
Girls’ basketball: Grace Fincham reaches the 1,000-point mark for her career, and Iowa City West sets a Rivalry Saturday record with 12 3-pointers in a 48-37 win over Mount Vernon.
High School Basketball Dec. 6, 2025 6:10 pm59d ago
Girls’ basketball: Zoe Allen’s basket with 11 seconds left proves to be the game-winner, and Williamsburg outlasts Iowa City Liberty, 43-41.
High School Basketball Dec. 6, 2025 3:44 pm59d ago
Girls’ basketball: Notre Dame signee Jenica Lewis scores 19; Johnston pushes win streak to 56.
High School Basketball Dec. 6, 2025 3:45 pm59d ago
Girls’ basketball: Ellah Wagenbach’s sixth 3-pointer, a banker with 1:12 left, puts the Bullettes ahead for good.
High School Basketball Dec. 6, 2025 3:47 pm59d ago
Girls’ basketball: Springville scores the first 10 points and the final 15 in a 39-28 win over Turkey Valley.
High School Basketball Dec. 6, 2025 1:49 pm59d ago
Girls’ basketball: ‘Bomber’ Burbridge’s active hands, Grace Richter’s footwork help Wildcats lead from start to finish.

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