K.J. Pilcher

Williamsburg senior and University of Iowa commit Derek Weisskopf can run, jump, tackle and punt and is developing into a blocker in his 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame. He has played a major role in the Raiders’ success the last couple seasons but his approach to the game might be as strong as his physical skills.

Springville’s Conlin Rouse missed all but one quarter of a game last season due to a broken arm. He played in the season opener Friday and scored a touchdown, amassing 73 receiving yards in a 52-23 loss to Baxter.

Cedar Rapids Xavier was a runner-up by one shot at the Mississippi Valley Conference Super Meet and followed with a one-stroke victory at the Linn-Mar Invitational on Monday at Hunters Ridge Golf Course under new head coach Brandon Schiltz

Cedar Rapids Kennedy senior Reid Hall opened his senior season the same way he closed last fall — with a title. The defending Class 4A state champion earned medalist honors at the Mississippi Valley Conference Super Meet on Thursday at Thunder Hills Country Club in Peosta.

Western Dubuque qualified for the boys’ state golf tournament last season. The Bobcats return five players from that lineup and another with starting experience. They open the season with lofty goals and host the Mississippi Valley Conference Super Meet on Thursday at Thunder Hills Golf Course in Peosta.

A look at Gazette area golfers and teams to watch ahead of the 2023 Iowa high school Class 4A boys’ fall golf season.

Cedar Rapids Prairie football players are asked to “Bring Your Own Juice” under new Hawks head coach Kyle Knock. The energy was high at John Wall Stadium during the first official day of football practice Monday.

The Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association released its all-state baseball team. Western Dubuque’s Isaac Then and Brett Harris were joined by Cedar Rapids Prairie’s Kade Knock, Solon’s Brett White and Dyersville Beckman’s Luke Sigwarth on the Super Team, which is made up of the top players regardless of class.

Cedar Rapids Kennedy state champion Reid Hall has honed his craft against some of the best players in the area and beyond. Hall’s latest triumph: Carding a 1-over 71 at Elmcrest Country Club in the final round of the Rotary Pribyl Junior Golf Classic, claiming the boys’ open division title Thursday.

Cedar Rapids Washington golfer Jane Petersen said doubt surrounded her putter this summer and she needed to reset her mental approach. The key moment came Monday during the Zach Johnson Foundation Classic.

Dawson Jones returned from a two-year hiatus in December, joining the pro golf circuit. He shot 3-under 69 Saturday for a three-round total of 199 to win the Greater Cedar Rapids Open at Hunters Ridge Golf Course.

McIlravy competed in the Greater Cedar Rapids Open Thursday and Friday. The former Solon Spartan standout has enjoyed his experience on the professional circuit.

The Iowa high school baseball season is complete. Here are a few Gazette-area awards, including player of the year, coach of the year and team of the year.

Luke Sigwarth allowed just one run in five innings, nearly doubling his season total, Luke Schieltz had three hits and three RBIs and No. 3 Beckman pulled away for a 7-1 victory over No. 5 Underwood for the Class 1A state championship Friday at Merchants Park. The title is Beckman’s seventh and first since 2017.

Lisbon’s special run has come to an end. No. 3 Remsen St. Mary’s stopped No. 9 Lisbon, 7-4, to capture the Class 1A state baseball championship Friday afternoon at Merchants Park. The Hawks won their fifth state title and first since 2016.