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K.J. Pilcher
Prep sports and Hawkeye wrestling reporter. Listen in to our Podcast or get our Sports Newsletter.
Latest Articles by K.J. Pilcher
Panther Wrestling Oct. 29, 2021 11:35 am1420d ago
UNI Coach Doug Schwab praised the Panthers for the hard work they have put in, leading up to the season. Purposeful and focused effort could propel UNI to a better finish this season.
Iowa High School Football Oct. 28, 2021 5:12 pm1421d ago
Others may get the attention and praise, but Cedar Rapids Kennedy senior fullback Colin Flannagan is usually the one escorting them to big gains and touchdowns.
Hawkeye Wrestling Oct. 27, 2021 7:10 pm1422d ago
Iowa heavyweight Tony Cassioppi and Myles Wilson will compete in the U23 World Championships Nov. 1-7 at Belgrade, Serbia. Cassioppi continues to transform his frame into a more sculpted and leaner look.
Hawkeye Wrestling Oct. 27, 2021 6:13 pm1422d ago
All 10 Iowa wrestling starters and a 2020 All-American return this season as the Hawkeyes look for second straight NCAA championship.
Iowa High School Volleyball Oct. 26, 2021 10:57 pm1423d ago
Johnston avenged a regular-season loss to upend Cedar Rapids Kennedy in a Class 5A regional volleyball final Tuesday night.
Iowa High School Football Oct. 26, 2021 4:34 pm1423d ago
Gazette staff answer scary good questions about the playoffs. Is there a “Group of Death“ pod this year? What underdogs can make it to the UNI-Dome? Will Iowa City Regina’s win streak survive the playoffs?
Sports Oct. 23, 2021 6:21 pm1426d ago
Five Coe running backs scored touchdowns and the defense forced five turnovers in a 63-7 victory to keep Luther winless.
Iowa High School Football Oct. 22, 2021 11:49 pm1427d ago
East Buchanan tallied 30 points after halftime and rolled to a 44-29 victory over Mason City Newman in the first round of the Class A playoffs.
Sports Oct. 23, 2021 1:15 am1426d ago
Senior defensive lineman Cam Elam is only 5-foot-11 and 240 pounds. His frame is small for the trenches, but his relentless quickness and explosiveness allows him to produce for Coe.
Iowa High School Volleyball Oct. 22, 2021 9:05 am1427d ago
No. 14 Benton Community avenged a regular-season loss to No. 11 Clear Creek Amana, sweeping its way to the Class 4A Region 5 volleyball final.
Iowa High School Football Oct. 21, 2021 7:45 pm1428d ago
Cedar Rapids Kennedy is one win away from a perfect regular season.
Iowa High School Sports Oct. 21, 2021 1:51 pm1428d ago
Jeff Johnson, Jeff Linder and K.J. Pilcher discuss the most-intriguing first-round playoff games on this episode of the Prep Football Huddle
Iowa High School Football Oct. 21, 2021 11:23 am1428d ago
HEY! We’re sharing here. Pay attention as Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher and Nathan Ford give their prep football takes on Week 9 and small-school playoffs.
Sports Oct. 16, 2021 7:00 pm1433d ago
Cornell College battled but Chicago pulled away with two fourth-quarter touchdowns to win, 47-21.
Iowa High School Football Oct. 16, 2021 8:00 am1433d ago
Wyatt Voelker has developed into a defensive dynamo and helping West Delaware ascend to third in the Class 3A rankings.