K.J. Pilcher

Cornell had its opportunities but couldn’t conjure up enough big plays or convert at crucial moments in a 22-14 loss to Ripon on Homecoming Saturday at Van Metre Field of Ash Park.

Players and coaches from Solon and Washington (Iowa) met at midfield as one large mass during a postgame moment of silence in honor of the late Carson Ryan, a Washington football player who died in a hunting accident at the end of September at the age of 17.

Wartburg is on the verge of setting an American Rivers Conference record for consecutive conference victories. Cornell looks for first three-game win streak in seven years. Coe and Simpson clash, while Upper Iowa tries for first win over Truman State. Here are five storylines in small college football.

Cedar Rapids Prairie senior David Fason has become a game-changing, versatile player and leader for the Hawks. The University of Iowa commit ranks among the state leaders in tackles for loss and has been a difference maker on offense, defense and special teams.

The Hawkeyes open the season at home against Bellarmine and hit the road for rivalry duals against Iowa State and Oklahoma State.

The Gazette sports writers Jeff Johnson, Jeff Linder and K.J. Pilcher discuss Iowa High School Football Week 6 results, upcoming matchups in Week 7, games to watch in Week 7 and the recently rankings.

The high school football season enters the final weeks of the regular season. Gazette staff breaks down what teams are in most need of a win, most reliable kickers, which district is still up for grabs and what will high school football be like in 25 years.

Linn-Mar’s Christian Cloud won a sudden-victory playoff for individual medalist honors and Cedar Rapids Xavier captured the team title at the Class 4A boys’ golf district meet Monday at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Falls.

Christian Cloyd has placed eighth and 12th in the last two state tournaments. The Linn-Mar senior will begin his final high school golf postseason at the Class 4A district at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Falls.

The Kohawks have a trio of backs that have shared carries this season. Cunningham produced Coe’s first 100-yard rushing performance of the season, amassing 139 yards and a touchdown, in a 37-10 victory over Buena Vista.

Xavier’s offense and defense seemed to feed off the other to produce a white-hot start. The top-ranked Saints scored three touchdowns in the first 14 minutes.

Cornell is coming off a bye week that following its first win of the season and first victory under Coach Curt Ritchie. The Rams have a favorable matchup at Beloit. Coe looks to rebound, Upper Iowa makes a long trip and a local trio leads Central’s defense. Here are five small-college football storylines to follow this weekend.

Univiersity of Northern Iowa and former West Delaware state champion Wyatt Voelker was notified that he would receive the bronze medal from his performance at the 2023 U20 Greco-Roman World Championships due to an opponent’s violation of anti-doping rules.

Mick Hoffman watched siblings and cousins excel in multiple sports for Cascade. He has followed in their footsteps as a multisport standout, leading the Cougars to a 4-1 start in football.

The Gazette sports writers Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson and K.J. Pilcher talk about Week 5 results in Iowa High School Football and the upcoming Week 6 matchups.