K.J. Pilcher

The Gazette’s Iowa sports staff and contributors opted to discuss high school football instead of rocket science and macroeconomics. See how much ground Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher and Scott Unash cover in 4 Downs.

Cedar Rapids Prairie accomplished a first in program history. With a runner-up finish at the MVC Valley Division golf meet Monday, the Hawks won its first MVC Valley Division title in boys; golf.

The Big Ten Conference has released the conferencve dual schedule. University of Iowa hosts Wisconsin, Penn State, Minnesota and Michigan in duals for the 2025-26 men’s wrestling season.

After an exhausting back-and-forth, score-at-will start, the Lightning ground down the clock, wore down Iowa City West and took control.

Here are five storylines to look for in Eastern Iowa small college football

Fason scored three touchdowns, added to his Class 5A best tackles for loss total, an interception and even partially blocked a punt that set up a short field during a 28-point first quarter in Prairie’s 49-21 victory over Cedar Rapids Jefferson in a 5A District 5 high school football game Thursday night at Kingston Stadium.

Cedar Rapids Prairie opened the season with a record-setting performance. The Hawks have put themselves in position to win their first Mississippi Valley Conference divisional title.

The Gazette sports writers Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson and K.J. Pilcher talk about Week 4 results in Iowa High School Football and the upcoming Week 5 matchups

The Gazette’s Iowa high school football and contributors expound on the intricacies of high school football. See how much Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher and Scott Unash ground they cover in 4 Downs

Coe’s offense has racked up a lot of yards in its first two games. Nebraska Wesleyan wasn’t able to slow down the Kohawks attack. Coe amassed 635 yards in a 62-14 victory Saturday at Clark Field.

Austin Schnieders rushed for three touchdowns, including the decisive 67-yard scoring jaunt with 3:16 to play, and West Delaware knocked off No. 5 Dubuque Wahlert, 27-20, in a Class 3A non-district high school football game Friday night at Bob Brown Field.

College football season ramps up this weekend. American Rivers Conference begins league play. Coe’s dynamic offense hosts Nebraska Wesleyan, while Cornell’s offense will need a jumpstart. Wartburg looks to continue its conference streak and Upper Iowa hits the road to face a top-25 foe. Here are five small college football storylines.

The Eagles have adjusted to the new style of football, posting their first 3-0 start since 2011. Midland faces its toughest test with a trip to No. 8 Wapsie Valley at Fairbank.

Cedar Rapids Washington’s Warrior Invitational continues to be one of the top regular-season golf meets, boasting some of the state’s top teams and individuals on unique and challenging courses.

The Gazette sports writers Jeff Linder, KJ Pilcher and Jeff Johnson discuss results from Week 3 and upcoming matchups in Week 4 of Iowa High School Football on the Triple Option Podcast presented by The Gazette.