K.J. Pilcher

The Kohawks have a trio of backs that have shared carries this season. Cunningham produced Coe’s first 100-yard rushing performance of the season, amassing 139 yards and a touchdown, in a 37-10 victory over Buena Vista.

Xavier’s offense and defense seemed to feed off the other to produce a white-hot start. The top-ranked Saints scored three touchdowns in the first 14 minutes.

Cornell is coming off a bye week that following its first win of the season and first victory under Coach Curt Ritchie. The Rams have a favorable matchup at Beloit. Coe looks to rebound, Upper Iowa makes a long trip and a local trio leads Central’s defense. Here are five small-college football storylines to follow this weekend.

Univiersity of Northern Iowa and former West Delaware state champion Wyatt Voelker was notified that he would receive the bronze medal from his performance at the 2023 U20 Greco-Roman World Championships due to an opponent’s violation of anti-doping rules.

Mick Hoffman watched siblings and cousins excel in multiple sports for Cascade. He has followed in their footsteps as a multisport standout, leading the Cougars to a 4-1 start in football.

The Gazette sports writers Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson and K.J. Pilcher talk about Week 5 results in Iowa High School Football and the upcoming Week 6 matchups.

The Gazette’s Iowa sports staff and contributors opted to discuss high school football instead of rocket science and macroeconomics. See how much ground Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher and Scott Unash cover in 4 Downs.

Cedar Rapids Prairie accomplished a first in program history. With a runner-up finish at the MVC Valley Division golf meet Monday, the Hawks won its first MVC Valley Division title in boys; golf.

The Big Ten Conference has released the conferencve dual schedule. University of Iowa hosts Wisconsin, Penn State, Minnesota and Michigan in duals for the 2025-26 men’s wrestling season.

After an exhausting back-and-forth, score-at-will start, the Lightning ground down the clock, wore down Iowa City West and took control.

Here are five storylines to look for in Eastern Iowa small college football

Fason scored three touchdowns, added to his Class 5A best tackles for loss total, an interception and even partially blocked a punt that set up a short field during a 28-point first quarter in Prairie’s 49-21 victory over Cedar Rapids Jefferson in a 5A District 5 high school football game Thursday night at Kingston Stadium.

Cedar Rapids Prairie opened the season with a record-setting performance. The Hawks have put themselves in position to win their first Mississippi Valley Conference divisional title.

The Gazette sports writers Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson and K.J. Pilcher talk about Week 4 results in Iowa High School Football and the upcoming Week 5 matchups

The Gazette’s Iowa high school football and contributors expound on the intricacies of high school football. See how much Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher and Scott Unash ground they cover in 4 Downs