K.J. Pilcher

DYERSVILLE – Dyersville Beckman Coach Tom Jenk wore a shirt that listed state tournament teams that qualified four straight years …

CEDAR RAPIDS – For one long inning, the wheels came off the Cedar Rapids Jefferson bus. By the time they …

North Linn baseball is trying to add that cherry to place on the sweet sundae of a season. The Lynx …

BROOKLYN – The final play told the entire story of the game. After Belle Plaine’s hot hitting put a runner …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Baseball has had a banner season in the Metro this summer. Most of those teams start their …

LISBON — One team with one dream. The phrase is more than just a catchy slogan for a banner to …

CEDAR RAPIDS — Cedar Rapids Jefferson felt a little heat on the hottest night of the summer. The J-Hawks found …

DYERSVILLE – Baseball is a family affair for Monticello’s Manternach family. Twin brothers, Matt and Derek, are middle infielders atop …

MARION – Steve Fish remembers the moment he was introduced baseball. He was about 4 years old and attended a …

CEDAR RAPIDS – Cedar Rapids Jefferson Coach Kyle Rodenkirk has watched his team grow over the years. The J-Hawks have …

IOWA CITY – Dan Gable and Tom Brands have stood atop the wrestling world, and have coached some of the …

Background MOUNT VERNON – Cornell College devoted time and resources to give Ash Park a face-lift. Work began with new …

MARION – Baseball has created long nights, busy weekends and plenty of memories for Marion’s David Kuhn. His mother, Laura …

l School: I.C. Reginal Birthdate: August 30, 1996l Family: Parents: Tracy and Marv. Sister: Logan. Brother: Ashton.l High school career: Named captain of Iowa Newspaper Association's 2014 Class 1A all-state team, earning first-team honors at quarterback as a junior and senior. Guided Regina to two state titles as a starter, including an unprecedented fifth consecutive crown. Set Regals record with 50 total touchdowns as a senior, passing for 31, rushing for 16 and catching three scoring passes. Passed for 5,460 career yards and rushed for 1,146 the last two seasons. Completed about 66 percent of his passes, attempting 555 total. INA first-team all-state selection in basketball, helping Regina to a state runner-up finish in 2A. He averaged 22.1 points per game and 8.6 rebounds. As a junior, named to second-team all-state team averaging more than 25 points and seven rebounds per game.l Future plans: Cook will play football for the University of Iowa. Plans to major in business management.Photos: Adam Wesley, Videos: Jim Slosiarek

CASCADE – The wake-up call rang loud. The response has been louder. Cascade answered a setback by winning 10 straight …