K.J. Pilcher

Linn-Mar senior Carson Luense has demonstrated his aptitude in the classroom and on the football field. The middle linebacker leads the Lions in tackles for the second straight season, helping them to a 5-1 record.

The Prep Football Huddle podcast discusses teams with big tests in Week 7, looks back at what happened in Week 6, updates the rankings and playoff picture and plays another game of “Who’s Got More?” on this week’s episode.

The Iowa men’s wrestling team opens the 2024-25 Big Ten Conference slate Jan. 12 at Wisconsin and hosts its first conference home dual Jan. 17 against Illinois

What are the most notable games this week? Is Williamsburg’s offense or Maquoketa Valley’s defense more impressive? Plus, the best bounce-back teams and how to add to Friday night excitement. The Gazette’s Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher and Nathan Ford share their insights on these Iowa high school football topics.

Five teams were ranked in front of Cedar Rapids Prairie but the Hawks’ safe and smart team approach helped them surprise the field. Prairie finished third behind Pleasant Valley and Dubuque Wahlert to grab one of three state team berths Monday at Thunder Hills in Peosta.

Linn-Mar is fresh off a Mississippi Valley Conference Mississippi Division title and look to earn its first state team berth since 2020. The Lions will face a tough field at the Class 4A district at Thunder Hills Country Club in Peosta.

Wide receiver Drew Greve hit quarterback Kyle Tracy on a 43-yard touchdown pass with 13 seconds before halftime and Class 1A No. 6 Iowa City Regina dominated after the break for a 28-10 victory over rival West Branch Friday night

Coe’s Trenton Barnes will try to extend his streak of 100-yard games. South Dakota State’s Adam Bock and Grahm Goering return to their home state. Cornell returns from a bye and former Mount Vernon quarterbacks have earned snaps in the American Rivers Conference. Here are five storylines in Iowa small college football this weekend.

Pryce Rochford stood on the sidelines when his dad, James, coached older brothers, Preston and Parker, in the state football semifinals at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. The younger Rochford has helped the Vikings to a 5-0 start this season.

The NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships will return to Cedar Rapids and Alliant Energy PowerHouse in 2027. Upper Iowa will be the host school for the national meet, which was last held here in 2023.

The Prep Football Huddle podcast reviews the notable games from Week 5 of the Iowa high school football season and the updated Gazette statewide rankings. Plus, a look at the Class 5A RPI system and a trivia game of “Who’s Got More?”

What teams have been pleasant surprises? Which Iowa City high school quarterback would you choose? Conversions vs. extra points and the best media accommodations. We also introduce reader questions. The Gazette’s Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher and Nathan Ford share their insights on these Iowa high school football topics.

Western Dubuque’s Brock Wilson fired a 1-under 71 for medalist honors at the Mississippi Valley Conference Mississippi divisional boys’ golf meet Monday at Hunters Ridge Golf Course in Marion. Linn-Mar led from start to finish for the team crown.

Coe running back Trenton Barnes was workmanlike, carrying the ball 42 times for 185 yards in the Kohawks’ 27-10 victory over University of Dubuque Saturday at Clark Field.

It was the result the doctor ordered. Cedar Rapids Xavier snapped a two-game losing streak, handling Clinton, 56-0, Friday night at Saints Field.