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K.J. Pilcher
Prep sports and Hawkeye wrestling reporter. Listen in to our Podcast or get our Sports Newsletter.
Latest Articles by K.J. Pilcher
Iowa High School Sports Dec. 17, 2015 3:55 pm3565d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — While other wrestlers played baseball or even took a break during the summer, Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s Ben …
Iowa High School Sports Dec. 15, 2015 12:32 pm3568d ago
Center Point-Urbana two-time state champion Brock Rathbun joins the Pinning Combination podcast this week to talk about his wrestling philosophy, …
Iowa High School Sports Dec. 13, 2015 12:00 am3570d ago
After the best season in school history, Cedar Rapids Kennedy continues to collect accolades.Coach Brian White and senior Shaun Beyer have been named the 2015 Gazette Coach and Player of the Year.Read on for more on White, who just completed his second year as the Cougars' head coach, and visit iowaprepsports.com for complete postseason awards coverage.
Iowa High School Sports Dec. 12, 2015 8:15 pm3570d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS — Kane Thompson gathered his thoughts on the drive. He debated whether he was making the right move, …
Sports Dec. 10, 2015 10:53 pm3572d ago
IOWA CITY — Edwin Cooper and Sam Stoll made the most of the opportunity in front of them. Cooper had …
Iowa High School Sports Dec. 10, 2015 4:47 pm3572d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Kane Thompson experienced the wrestling culture at Cedar Rapids Prairie. Even though he wasn’t a part of …
Sports Dec. 10, 2015 4:21 pm3572d ago
IOWA CITY — The expectations were almost as big as the 285-pounder’s 6-foot-3 frame. Sam Stoll has matured, learning by …
Sports Dec. 8, 2015 10:45 pm3574d ago
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa is almost a month in from its first competition. The Hawkeyes opened with …
Iowa High School Sports Dec. 8, 2015 8:06 pm3574d ago
In this week’s edition of the ‘Pinning Combination” podcast, Iowa radio analyst and former NCAA champion Mark Ironside breaks down …
Iowa High School Sports Dec. 6, 2015 1:51 am3577d ago
INDEPENDENCE – Cedar Rapids Prairie’s Sam Uthoff has his sights on a state title. To reach the larger goal, however, …
Iowa High School Sports Dec. 6, 2015 1:38 am3577d ago
CEDAR FALLS – Cedar Rapids Jefferson’s Kyle Briggs looked forward to a tough early-season test. The J-Hawks senior, along with …
Sports Dec. 4, 2015 10:21 pm3578d ago
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa has come to expect opponents to employ a specific strategy. Slow the pace, …
Iowa High School Sports Dec. 3, 2015 10:59 pm3579d ago
ALBURNETT — Consider it a trial by fire. Lisbon’s Cooper Siebrecht helped determine the final verdict in a heated rivalry …
Sports Dec. 3, 2015 4:31 pm3579d ago
IOWA CITY — Logan Ryan clearly recalled the hardest phone call he ever had to make. The University of Iowa …
Iowa High School Sports Dec. 1, 2015 11:01 pm3581d ago
MARION – Late season success in football caused an early-season dilemma for Mount Vernon wrestling. The Mustangs opened the season …