Waukee Northwest, Cedar Rapids Xavier, Central Lyon and Grand View Christian were your No. 1 boys’ basketball teams in the first-ever Iowa High School Athletic Association rankings, released just prior to the holidays. Monday’s second rankings see those teams stay at the top in their respective classes.
Cedar Rapids Jefferson’s boys’ basketball team won its first two games this season, but it’s been a rougher go since then. The J-Hawks have lost three in a row, including decisively at the hands of Waterloo West on Tuesday night.
Girls’ basketball 2022-23: The Gazette’s preseason rankings. Waterloo West, Sioux City Heelan, Unity Christian, Dike-New Hartford and Algona Garrigan are No. 1.
Carter Maske bided his time and remained committed to be Coe’s starting quarterback. He earned another chance two weeks ago and hasn’t loosened his grip.
No. 7 Cedar Rapids Prairie’s punishing style racked up 362 rushing yards, including 180 from Makelle Taylor, and 28 first downs as the Hawks rolled over Waterloo West, 45-14.
Photos from Cedar Rapids Prairie’s win over Waterloo West in a Week 6 Iowa high school football game.
Here are a dozen Gazette-area Week 6 Iowa high school football games to watch, including a battle of Class 1A unbeatens -- West Branch at Durant.
The Mississippi Valley Conference released its 2022 girls’ soccer all-conference teams and awards. Cedar Rapids Xavier’s Brielle Bastian and Linn-Mar’s Sofia Bush were named athletes of the year.
The Mississippi Valley Conference released its 2022 boys’ soccer all-conference teams and awards. Cedar Falls’ Truman Unruh and Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s Lwings Kabula were named athletes of the year.
A look at what stood out in Iowa high school soccer last week, with a focus on The Gazette area.
The first draft of The Gazette’s 2022-23 Iowa high school girls basketball preseason rankings.
Follow live coverage of the 2022 Iowa high school girls’ state basketball tournament with scores, stats and more from Friday’s games.
Follow live coverage of the 2022 Iowa high school girls’ state basketball tournament with scores, stats and more from Thursday’s semifinal games.
The Gazette’s 2022 Iowa high school girls’ state basketball tournament smorgasbord, including schedules, top players and Jeff Linder’s predictions.
No. 2 Waterloo West feasted on 29 Linn-Mar turnovers in a 56-38 MVC girls’ basketball win.
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