The Gazette’s 2023 Male Athlete of the Year is Ben Kueter of Iowa City High. He was a two-time all-state linebacker in football, a four-time unbeaten state wrestling champion, a Drake Relays medalist and a member of two state tournament baseball teams.
In his first year as the Iowa City High head football coach, Mitch Moore rejuvenated the storied program. He is the 2021 Gazette Coach of the Year.
Southeast Polk continues suburban Des Moines’ dominance with a 33-7 win over Iowa City High in the Class 5A state semifinals.
Sophomore duo Quinton Tran and Drew Larson have been friends, classmates and teammates for a long time. They have shared the quarterback duties for Iowa City High this season, reaching Friday’s Class 5A state semifinals.
Iowa City High toppled No. 1 Cedar Rapids Kennedy, 32-13, to advance to the UNI-Dome.
No. 7 Iowa City High got off to a quick start and posted a 47-21 win over No. 9 Urbandale in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs.
Who are our front-runners for Coach of the Year? What are some of the top defensive performances? Gazette writers answer those questions and more.
Iowa City High rolled up 556 yards of offense and snapped a five-game losing streak to rival West.
A four-sport athlete now at Iowa City High, Ben Kueter continue will in two — football and wrestling — at the University of Iowa
A touchdown pass off a flea-flicker play with 1:09 left lifted Iowa City High past West Des Moines Dowling, 21-17.
Linn-Mar and Iowa City High are both 3-0. It’s the best start for the Lions since 2014, the best for the Little Hawks since 2011.
The Little Hawks improved to 2-0 going into next week’s game against the Little Cyclones.
Members of The Gazette high school football staff answer four random questions about the current season. Feel free to discuss among yourselves.
City High won “the Battle for Zeus” between Iowa City schools, 41-0.
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