K.J. Pilcher

Coe’s Cedric Nah didn’t hesitate to return for a fifth season when he got the opportunity. Nah is a leader for the Kohawks as a two-time captain and one of the top defenders.

In their first meeting, Cedar Rapids Washington posted a 26-9 victory over Marion. The Warriors defense allowed just one touchdown, holding the Wolves to just 155 total yards.

Now that we’ve had time to take an in-depth look at Week 1 of the Iowa high school football season, The Gazette’s Jeff Linder, K.J. Pilcher and Jeff Johnson share their biggest takeaways on this week’s Prep Football Huddle podcast.

Cedar Rapids Prairie produced a strong start to the boys’ golf season The Hawks are ranked fifth in Class 4A 18-hole averages and play in a quad Thursday in Dubuque.

Members of The Gazette high school football staff answer four random questions about the current season. Feel free to discuss among yourselves.

Solon Coach Lucas Stanton recognized the potential for a high-powered offense. The Spartans proved him right with a 63-0 victory over West Liberty to start the prep football season.

Cedar Rapids Xavier produced two drives that lasted a total of 20 plays for 160 yards for two fourth-quarter scores and a 28-14 win over Western Dubuque.

Cedar Rapids Kennedy continued solid shooting with a team title at Johnston’s Dragon Invitational. Also, postseason assignments have been released.

Cedar Rapids Washington returns plenty of experience for the upcoming football season. The Warriors won’t be in the class with the state’s largest schools this season.

Coe’s theme for this season is fun, fast and physical, describing the brand of football it wants to play. The Kohawks return about 18 starters from its spring game against Dubuque.

Cornell College will begin a new era under head coach Dan Pifer, who was hired in December of 2019 but will begin his first competitive season Sept. 4 against rival Coe. Questions remain but excitement accompanies the new year.

Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s Reid Hall carded five birdies in a six-hole stretch on the back nine at Cedar Rapids Country Club to earn medalist honors at the Washington Invitational.

Montezuma won a district title and reached the state semifinals for the second time in school history last season. The Braves return all-state quarterback and linebacker Eddie Burgess to lead the way.

Upper Iowa Coach Jason Hoskins took over at the end of the 2019 season. He and the Peacocks have had to wait almost two years to take the field again. They will look to turn around a football program that is picked last in the 14-team Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

Cedar Rapids Prairie’s best finish in more than a decade under head coach Erik Columbus was fourth. The Hawks were one of four teams to break 300 at Gardner Golf Course during the MVC boys’ golf Super Meet, placing second behind Cedar Falls’ 277 performance.