K.J. Pilcher

The storm that postponed the regular-season finale couldn’t put a damper on Eric Addy’s first season as the Warriors’ head coach. Cedar Rapids Washington entered Week 9 with a 3-5 record, surpassing last year’s win total.

Iowa high school football’s Week 8 was full of surprises and the Prep Football Huddle puts them into perspective on this week’s podcast episode.

Which teams are peaking for the postseason and who’s poised for a possible upset? Plus, players capable of taking over games and programs with the coolest uniforms. The Gazette’s Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher and Nathan Ford share their insights on these Iowa high school football topics.

Cornell controlled most of the game against league power Monmouth (Ill.) College. The Fighting Scots scored 17 points in the final 14 minutes and defeated the Rams, 38-28, Saturday in Mount Vernon.

Iowa City West quarterback Jack Wallace passed for five touchdowns and rushed for two more, powering the Trojans to a mammoth 49-35 upset over Class 5A No. 4 Pleasant Valley Friday night at Trojan Field.

Coe looks for its first 7-0 start since 2016, Cornell faces a true test against Monmouth, Upper Iowa finds success behind Overstreet and more storylines in Iowa small college football this weekend.

Cedar Rapids Jefferson’s turnaround under three-year head coach Ed Miles reached a new mark Thursday. The J-Hawks handled Davenport Central, 35-0, Thursday night at Kingston Stadium to secure their first winning regular season since 2015.

The Gazette’s Prep Football Huddle takes a look at playoff scenarios for area teams entering Week 8 of the Iowa high school football season. Plus, a new trivia game and a look back at the key results from Week 7.

Linn-Mar junior tied for eighth at the Class 4A state golf meet Tuesday at Briarwood Golf Club in Ankeny. Western Dubuque’s Brock Wilson tied for 24th. Cedar Rapids Prairie placed 12th in the team race.

Games with playoff implications. Defending champions poised to return to the state finals. What is the next technological impact? The Gazette’s Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher and Nathan Ford share their insights on these Iowa high school football topics.

Linn-Mar’s Christian Cloyd shot 3-over 75 in the first round of the Iowa High School Athletic Association Class 4A state golf meet Monday at Briarwood Golf Club in Ankeny. Cedar Rapids Prairie was 11th after Day 1.

Brock Wilson said he was 4 years old when he first went to the golf course with his dad, a club head golf professional and former University of Iowa. He has merged fun with competition in a successful high school career.

Coe and Central battled to a 3-3 tie after regulation. Clay Krousie hit Jeron Senters for a 25-yard touchdown pass in the second overtime and the Kohawks beat the Dutch, 16-13.

Vikings quarterback Louis Bucksa passed for four touchdowns and Trevor Kuennen returned an interception for a score in a 36-point second quarter. Class 4A No. Decorah rolled to a 57-14 win over Marion.

Coe and Central battle for position near the top of the American Rivers Conference. Cornell looks to continue its dominance over Beloit. Read about five storylines in Iowa small college football this weekend.