K.J. Pilcher

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.

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.