K.J. Pilcher

Coe and Buena Vista are in a four-way tie for second with Wartburg and University of Dubuque. The winner will remain in the runner-up race behind Central College.

Linebackers enter top-ranked Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s program knowing the huge standards to fill the role. This year’s corps has continued the tradition of leading the Cougars’ defense.

Decorah scored in the final 30 seconds to defeat top-ranked and defending state champion North Scott to reach the Class 4A state quarterfinals.

Top-ranked Cedar Rapids Kennedy rushed for more than 275 yards, including 206 from Jazan Williams, and defeated Dubuque Senior 23-9 in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs.

At 5-foot-1, 125 pounds, Cornell College’s Daniel Abesames-Hammer is an unsually small running back at the college level. He has used his strengths to be a contributor for the Rams.

Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher and Nathan Ford preview the Iowa high school football playoffs Round of 16 on the latest Prep Football Huddle podcast.

UNI Coach Doug Schwab praised the Panthers for the hard work they have put in, leading up to the season. Purposeful and focused effort could propel UNI to a better finish this season.

Others may get the attention and praise, but Cedar Rapids Kennedy senior fullback Colin Flannagan is usually the one escorting them to big gains and touchdowns.

Iowa heavyweight Tony Cassioppi and Myles Wilson will compete in the U23 World Championships Nov. 1-7 at Belgrade, Serbia. Cassioppi continues to transform his frame into a more sculpted and leaner look.

All 10 Iowa wrestling starters and a 2020 All-American return this season as the Hawkeyes look for second straight NCAA championship.

Johnston avenged a regular-season loss to upend Cedar Rapids Kennedy in a Class 5A regional volleyball final Tuesday night.

Gazette staff answer scary good questions about the playoffs. Is there a “Group of Death“ pod this year? What underdogs can make it to the UNI-Dome? Will Iowa City Regina’s win streak survive the playoffs?

Five Coe running backs scored touchdowns and the defense forced five turnovers in a 63-7 victory to keep Luther winless.

East Buchanan tallied 30 points after halftime and rolled to a 44-29 victory over Mason City Newman in the first round of the Class A playoffs.

Senior defensive lineman Cam Elam is only 5-foot-11 and 240 pounds. His frame is small for the trenches, but his relentless quickness and explosiveness allows him to produce for Coe.