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K.J. Pilcher
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Latest Articles by K.J. Pilcher
Iowa High School Football Aug. 12, 2020 10:10 pm1953d ago
WILLIAMSBURG — The football season officially began shortly after sunrise Monday for Williamsburg. The Raiders’ wakeup call had them at …
Iowa High School Football Aug. 9, 2020 12:00 pm1956d ago
Football season begins Monday. Iowa High School Athletic Association programs across the state will begin practice. Like summer sports, this …
Iowa High School Sports Aug. 6, 2020 11:14 pm1959d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — Kaitlin Hotchkiss recalled early visits to the golf course. She accompanied her grandfather, Craig, who introduced her …
Iowa High School Sports Aug. 5, 2020 8:34 pm1960d ago
MARION – Dillon Burr and Nile Petersen forged a friendship through golf. They also formed a good-natured rivalry on the …
Iowa High School Football Aug. 5, 2020 10:00 am1960d ago
The first official day of high school football practice in Iowa is next week. Players and coaches have an early …
Iowa High School Sports Aug. 3, 2020 11:51 am1962d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Our family huddled together in silence and uncertainty. We had discussed this moment many times during the …
High School Baseball and Softball Aug. 1, 2020 3:59 pm1964d ago
DES MOINES – A forgettable beginning has transformed into a previously unimaginable finish thanks to a phoenix-like resurrection. Marion rose …
Iowa High School Wrestling Jul. 31, 2020 5:13 pm1965d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Cedar Rapids Jefferson has a new head wrestling coach. Jefferson Activities Director Chris Deam announced Friday that …
High School Baseball and Softball Jul. 30, 2020 11:43 pm1966d ago
DES MOINES – North Linn Coach Travis Griffith said he loves his players’ toughness. The trait is exactly what propelled …
High School Baseball and Softball Jul. 29, 2020 11:15 pm1967d ago
DES MOINES – Iowa City High’s postseason has been filled with late-inning magic. The Little Hawks already produced two walk-off, …
High School Baseball and Softball Jul. 27, 2020 11:38 pm1969d ago
DES MOINES – They were the ones North Linn wanted up with the game on the line. The fiery leader …
High School Baseball and Softball Jul. 27, 2020 9:14 pm1969d ago
DES MOINES – Mid-Prairie’s early struggles resulted in one big inning. It also created a deficit too big to overcome. …
High School Baseball and Softball Jul. 27, 2020 4:44 pm1969d ago
DES MOINES – It wasn’t a matter of if, but when and whether there was enough time. Marion Coach Steve …
High School Baseball and Softball Jul. 27, 2020 1:37 am1970d ago
DES MOINES — South Winneshiek baseball coach Alex Smith’s voice cracked slightly that caused him to pause. He quickly continued …
High School Baseball and Softball Jul. 27, 2020 1:30 am1970d ago
DES MOINES — The hope started when they began playing youth baseball together. There were town teams and a transition …

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