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K.J. Pilcher
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Latest Articles by K.J. Pilcher
Columns & Sports Commentary Mar. 21, 2013 5:16 pm4658d ago
DES MOINES – University of Northern Iowa’s Levi Wolfensperger spent more time taking care of a wound than taking care …
Iowa High School Wrestling Mar. 21, 2013 3:19 pm4658d ago
In the video above, Iowa head wrestling coach Tom Brands talks about Iowa’s 7-2 start to the NCAA wrestling championships …
Columns & Sports Commentary Mar. 21, 2013 12:42 pm4658d ago
DES MOINES – Mark Ballweg said he didn’t give the crowd dominated by University of Iowa fans much to cheer …
Iowa High School Wrestling Mar. 20, 2013 5:21 pm4659d ago
DES MOINES – It won’t be lightest to biggest this year. College wrestling fans will get a fresh take on …
Iowa High School Wrestling Mar. 20, 2013 3:27 am4660d ago
Matt McDonough’s name adorns the wall with other top wrestlers from the University of Iowa. He has the chance to …
Iowa High School Wrestling Mar. 19, 2013 1:04 pm4660d ago
In a way, it was the dawn of today. The careers of some of the state’s top college wrestlers came …
Iowa High School Wrestling Mar. 17, 2013 9:10 pm4662d ago
The saying is, “close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.” University of Northern Iowa’s Ryan Loder isn’t concerned with …
Iowa High School Wrestling Mar. 16, 2013 11:32 pm4663d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Jim Miller went out on top, literally and figuratively. After another dominating Wartburg performance, the Knights hoisted …
Iowa High School Wrestling Mar. 16, 2013 10:29 pm4663d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Alex Coolidge joined a select group in Cornell College’s storied wrestling tradition. The junior 197-pounder placed second …
Columns & Sports Commentary Mar. 16, 2013 10:23 pm4663d ago
Warburg’s Kodie Silvestri got to the final at 149 before losing to Greg Sanders of Concordia (Wisc.), who celebrated his …
Iowa High School Wrestling Mar. 16, 2013 10:17 pm4663d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Coe’s Jimmy Gotto continued a streak for the Kohawks. He became the seventh straight 125-pound All-American for …
Columns & Sports Commentary Mar. 16, 2013 4:32 pm4663d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Evan Obert recalled how his wrestling matches thrilled and tormented his mother. Obert suffered a loss that …
Columns & Sports Commentary Mar. 16, 2013 4:15 pm4663d ago
CEDAR RAPIDS – Cheers and excitement turned to concern and stillness for a few minutes during the NCAA Division III …
Iowa High School Wrestling Mar. 16, 2013 4:11 pm4663d ago
The Iowa Conference has been an elite NCAA Division III wrestling league, but this year wasn’t a banner year. Just …
Columns & Sports Commentary Mar. 16, 2013 12:57 am4664d ago
Coe’s Jimmy Gotto advanced to Saturday night’s finals with a win on Saturday morning in the national semifinals. Below is …


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