Mike Condon

Waverly-Shell Rock advanced to the Class 4A state volleyball semifinals with a five-set win over Oskaloosa.

North Scott had early state volleyball exits in 2019 and 2020, but despite a hand injury, Ella McLaughlin played, and the Lancers won their first match this year.

Down 2-1 to Urbandale, Ankeny kept “rowing the boat” to prevail in a five-set Class 5A state volleyball quarterfinal.

After splitting the first two sets with Ankeny Centennial, Pleasant Valley found its footing in the next two and won a Class 5A state volleyball quarterfinal.

Dyersville Beckman held off Wapsie Valley in five sets to advance to the state volleyball tournament.

Lisbon volleyball players were given hammers, levels and cornerstone to remind them how to build a victory in a regional volleyball semifinal win over Sigourney.

Solon’s Kayla Young won her first individual title in Wednesday’s state Class 3A cross country qualifier as the top-ranked Spartans dominated the team race.

5A No. 6 Cedar Rapids Prairie dominated from the start in a 50-14 win over Iowa City West.

Carter Henderson rushed for 140 yards on nine carries, scoring three times as No. 9 Linn-Mar closed in on a Class 5A playoff berth.

Western Dubuque’s Spencer Zinn scored four touchdowns for the second straight game in a win over Marion.

Penalties made the job tougher, but Lisbon played good run defense for an 18-6 win over Alburnett.

Linn-Mar dominated Muscatine, 63-14, in the season opener.

Independence is loaded with experience at the offensive skill positions and could challenge in Class 3A.

Lisbon spent the past couple seasons playing home games in Mount Vernon. This year the Lions have a field of their own and a team ranked No. 4 in Class A.

Linn-Mar swimmer Hayley Kimmel took time away from her sport to focus on mental health. Now she’s back in the pool with a renewed purpose.