K.J. Pilcher

Linn-Mar’s T.J. Jackson returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and the Lions produced the final three scores to down Class 4A No. 9 Cedar Rapids Washington, 30-12.

The Gazette's Jeff Johnson, Jeff Linder and K.J. Pilcher discuss the parity in Class 1A, more takeaways from Week 3 and Week 4 games to watch on the latest Prep Football Huddle podcast.

Shane Falco approves our answers to Iowa high school football questions. Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, Nathan Ford and K.J. Pilcher talk Week 2 wins, defenses, upcoming games and what programs could make good reality TV.

Tate Brunk has probably played at least 50 rounds at Brown Deer Golf Club over the last year. The Iowa City Liberty senior has a lay of the land on his home course. He converted that experience into his best round of the season Monday.

Week 3 Iowa high school football rewind: Cedar Rapids Prairie, Marion, Montezuma and Western Dubuque earned impressive wins over ranked teams.

2A No. 3 Williamsburg overcame four first-half turnovers and quarterback Carson Huedepohl contributed to five touchdowns to defeat 3A No. 6 Solon, 38-25.

Reid Pakkebier is an athletic jack of all trades. He has demonstrated his diverse skills as an NCAA Division III Championships qualifier in the decathlon. Central College’s football program has also reaped the benefits from the 6-foot-2, 210-pound linebacker’s quickness, size and strength at the center of its defense.

Graham Beckman responded to his chance as a starting quarterback, leading Iowa City Liberty to a 2-0 record and No. 6 ranking in The Gazette’s Class 4A poll before Friday’s game at Western Dubuque. He ranks among the 4A leaders in most passing categories.

NIL is the first topic on this week’s Prep Football Huddle podcast. Then, it’s back to the field. Jeff Johnson, Jeff Linder and K.J. Pilcher discuss the Iowa high school football teams and players that had the best performances last week, plus the games to watch this week.

Gazette staff answer Iowa high school football questions on memorable finishes, upcoming games and the possible impact on NIL sliding into the IHSAA landscape.

Cedar Rapids Kennedy fired a 310 to claim its second straight team title at the annual CRANDIC boys’ golf meet. Cedar Rapids Xavier’s Ryan Schmit shot 1-over 73 for medalist honors.

A running back by trade, Trenton Barnes provided an instant spark for the Coe run game, rushing for 126 yards and a touchdown and helping the Kohawks throttle rival Cornell, 56-7, Saturday at Clark Field.

Cedar Rapids Xavier scored five times before the end of the first half with the longest scoring drive consisting of just four plays and the Class 4A fourth-ranked Saints handled West Delaware, 44-7, in a non-district football game Friday night at Saints Field.

Nick Casey is more confident and calm. The Coe quarterback received the starting nod over Carter Maske and Matt Walton for the opening-game start against rival Cornell this Saturday.

First-team all-state defensive back Aidan McDermott, a South Dakota State commit, doubles as a dynamic wide receiver for Cedar Rapids Xavier.