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K.J. Pilcher
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Iowa High School Sports May. 31, 2025 6:27 pm108d ago
Morgan Rupp after her Class 4A girls’ state golf title at Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Iowa City Friday, May 30, 2025
Iowa High School Sports May. 31, 2025 6:22 pm108d ago
Linn-Mar’s Morgan Rupp shot even-par 72 in the second round for a 141 total, winning third title at the Class 4A state golf meet Friday at Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Iowa City.
Panther Wrestling May. 30, 2025 5:24 pm109d ago
University of Northern Iowa had one of its best seasons at the NCAA Division I level and Coach Doug Schwab was named WIN Magazine’s Dan Gable Coach of the Year.
Iowa High School Sports May. 30, 2025 12:41 pm110d ago
Linn-Mar’s Morgan Rupp in the hunt for third straight title, entering Friday 1-shot behind
Iowa High School Sports May. 29, 2025 12:52 pm111d ago
Linn-Mar’s Morgan Rupp has placed in the top five in all three state appearances, earning medalist honors the last two seasons. She will vie for a third straight crown at the Class 4A state meet Thursday and Friday at Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Iowa City.
Iowa High School Sports May. 28, 2025 9:01 pm111d ago
South Winn shot 313 on Day 2 and ended with a 638 total to finish second at the Iowa High School Athletic Association Class 1A boys’ state golf tournament Wednesday at South Hills Golf Course
Prep Baseball and Prep Softball May. 28, 2025 11:25 am112d ago
Linn-Mar sophomore Charlie Sarsfield is following in the footsteps of his father and brother, who were standouts on the baseball team. He is a key component to the lineup as a leadoff hitter and center fielder. Linn-Mar beat Mount Vernon, 7-2, Tuesday night at Oak Ridge Middle School.
Iowa High School Sports May. 27, 2025 7:07 pm112d ago
Zoske fired 5-under 67 and is tied for the individual lead after the first round of the Class 3A boys’ state golf tournament Tuesday at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Falls.
Prep Baseball and Prep Softball May. 26, 2025 6:37 pm113d ago
The Clippers right-handed pitcher Bob Meade’s strong start resulted in a 3-0 victory over Cedar Rapids Kennedy in the opening game of a high school baseball doubleheader Monday. The Cougars rebounded for an 11-1 win in five innings for the split.
Iowa High School Sports May. 26, 2025 12:55 pm114d ago
The Iowa High School Athletic Association state golf tournament begins Monday. The Class 3A tournament will be held at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Falls. Waterloo hosts the 2A state meet at Gates Park and the 1A tournament at South Hills Golf Course. Here are 5 storylines to watch for the spring golf state meets.
Prep Baseball and Prep Softball May. 26, 2025 12:23 pm114d ago
Week 2 of the Iowa high school baseball season includes a top-10 battle on a holiday, a couple of rivalry games and a doubleheader that will impact the Upper Iowa Conference team race. Here is a look at some notable games this week.
Prep Baseball and Prep Softball May. 24, 2025 4:48 pm115d ago
Danny Doyle plays shortstop and bats in the No. 3 spot of the lineup for the Class 4A No. 9 Cougars. He has embraced the opportunity to play key roles. He had two hits and an RBI in a 4-3 win over Southeast Polk.
Iowa High School Sports May. 23, 2025 12:27 pm117d ago
The field is set for the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union state golf tournament. Here is the list of individuals and teams that will compete May 29-30.
Prep Baseball and Prep Softball May. 23, 2025 1:01 pm117d ago
Cedar Rapids Xavier junior Caleb Loffswold threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings and earned the save in the Saints’ 5-2 win over Class 3A No. 3 Marion on Thursday at Les Hipple Athletic Complex.
Iowa High School Sports May. 21, 2025 6:06 pm118d ago
Not only will Benton Community sophomore Halle Sobaski return to the Class 3A state golf meet, but her Bobcat teammates will be playing alongside her. Sobaski was runner-up medalist and the Bobcats placed second in the regional at Manchester’s Pin Oak Golf Club Wednesday, advancing to state.