Linn-Mar has jumped to a 7-2 start and ascended to ninth in the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Class 4A rankings. Linn-Mar is one of four Metro programs and one of six Mississippi Valley Conference teams included in the latest poll.
Jasper Hancox has maintained a positive mindset after two season-ending injuries to his right knee robbed him of his upperclassman years on the football field. Now, as the 18-year-old graduates from Marion High School, he wants to spread that optimism to help others heal through a career in physical therapy.
Thousands of students are graduating this month from high school. The Gazette this week is featuring graduating seniors from eight Linn County high schools. Six Johnson County high school graduates will be featured June 2 in The Gazette.
Cedar Rapids Washington’s Katelynn Kock and Cedar Rapids Xavier’s Gabi Fleming have been the state's top-ranked singles players all season. Both players moved into the girls’ state tennis semifinals on Friday in dominant fashion.
Here’s a look at the brackets and schedule for the 2024 Iowa high school boys’ soccer state tournament released by the Iowa High School Athletic Association after Wednesday night’s substate finals.
All 32 Iowa high school boys’ state soccer spots were taken Wednesday night in substate finals across the state. Here’s a look at the scores, plus a few notes from each class.
Dyersville Beckman and senior Luke Harwick finished the first round of the Class 2A boys’ state golf tournament with the lead. When storms wiped out Tuesday’s second round, Beckman swept the team and individual titles at Coldwater Golf Links in Ames.
Here are 16 Gazette-area players to watch for the 2024 Iowa high school softball season.
Most golfers on Marion’s boys’ golf team team weren’t born the last time the program qualified for the state tournament. With two senior leaders and some talented underclassmen, the Wolves are in this year’s Class 3A state field at Veenker Memorial Golf Course in Ames.
Jake Miller plays important roles for Marion’s baseball team. He made key contributions to the Wolves’ 11-10 win over Cedar Rapids Xavier on Thursday night at Ken Charipar Field.
There are four classifications in Iowa high school boys’ soccer in 2024, meaning a total of 32 state tournament qualifiers. Here’s a breakdown of the substate brackets with a look at how Gazette-area teams are set up.
The state golf tournaments for all three classes will be held May 20-21 in Ames. The Class 3A state tournament will be at Veenker Memorial Golf Course, 2A will be at Coldwater Links and 1A will be at Ames Golf and Country Club.
It’s time for the postseason in Iowa high school soccer. The Park the Bus podcast previews every substate and region involving Gazette area teams and makes state-qualifier predictions.
Monday was the first day of competition. The opening week includes a top-10 Class 4A meeting, a battle between defending state champion neighbors and a 3A Metro showdown.
The Iowa high school baseball season opens competition Monday. Here are 16 Gazette area players to keep an eye on this season.
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