Drake Relays winners highlighted by Waller and teammates
Cedar Rapids Washington star LaNeisha Waller won two events at the Drake Relays including a Drake record 19-33 in the girls long jump and 100 meters in 12.22, earning meet most outstanding girls’ high school athlete. Deb Darey, Ben Grant, Ashley Miller, Sarah Wickman, and relay squads from Iowa City High and Linn-Mar also claimed titles. Team scores not kept. a projected order lists Des Moines East atop.
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West Delaware
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Western Dubuque
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Tipton
Sarah Wickman
Iowa City West
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Phil Kenney
Ryan Grenko
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Linn-Mar
Andy Hodge
Dale Maxedon
Steve Olson
Dave Gott
Maggie Leyendecker
Sarah Ziegenhorn
Jennie Funk
Nelle Trefz
Clear Creek Amana off to fast start in girls soccer
Clear Creek Amana sits 5-0 in ETHC play, outscoring opponents 16 2 with shutouts over Burlington Notre Dame Solon and Benton Community. Coach Scott Zahren praises defense led by keeper Amy Francis and a deep lineup of freshmen to seniors. The article also notes Kennedy boys soccer winning six straight as Matt Caldwell nets the winner against Cedar Falls and Brandon Busbee solid in goal.
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Abby Goltz
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Amy Francis
Cedar Rapids
Kennedy Boys
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Cougars
Matt Caldwell
Kennedy
Steve Robertson
Berns rides spring surge to Drake success and Iowa walk on
MFL MarMac senior Berns, Class 2A cross country champion, impressed at Drake Relays with 1,600 meters in 4:17.27 and 3,200 in 9:27.80. He will join the Iowa Hawkeyes next season as a walk-on, aiming for more state titles and faster times after a foot injury setback.
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Jim Duncan
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Des Moines
Behan Leads Independence Tennis Hopeful Toward State
Spotlight on Andrew Behan of Independence High School, an 18-year-old senior with a 53 record in singles and a goal to place top four at the state meet. Coach Dave Morkel praises his toughness and leadership while Behan balances band work and piano in the jazz orchestra, plus plans to study pre medicine at Loras College.
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