Evan Flitz named Gatorade Iowa Football Player of the Year
Chicago-Iowa City West senior Evan Flitz earns 2017 18 Gatorade Iowa Football Player of the Year honor becoming West's third recipient joining Oliver Martin and Alex Kanellis. He passed for 2978 yards and 31 touchdowns guiding the Trojans to a 12 1 record and the Class 4A state final.
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Iowa pair earns AFCA FBS All American honors
Iowa senior linebacker Josey Jewell and junior defensive back Josh Jackson were named to the AFCA FBS All American team, marking their fifth major All American honors from Walter Camp, FWAA, AP, and Sporting News. They also received first team nods from USA Today and others. Iowa inked Largo High School receiver Calvin Lockett in the Class of 2018. Lockett, 6 2 and 170 pounds, is Iowa's 16th commit in 2018.
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Hawkeyes sweep Big Ten weekly awards
Iowa women's swimming and diving tops the Big Ten weekly honors. Senior Shea Hoyt named Big Ten swimmer of the week, freshman Kelsey Drake recognized as top Big Ten freshman, and junior Jacintha Thomas earned diving honors.
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Prairie wrestling welcomes new faces as veterans lead steady growth
Cedar Rapids Prairie grapplers show progress with a mix of new starters and experienced leaders. Coach Kane Thompson notes the team, 5-3 overall and 2-1 in the MVC Valley, must adjust to varsity depth after seven state qualifiers last year graduated. Senior Trenton Wennermark and junior Conrad Braswell, returning medalists, help mentor teammates through longer tournaments. The squad emphasizes leadership by committee and collective strength rather than a single captain.
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Former NFL star Larry Johnson confronts CTE fears and near suicide
The piece profiles former NFL running back Larry Johnson, now dealing with anxiety and paranoia linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy symptoms. It describes his near jump from a rooftop ledge, his daily struggles, and memories of a football career including a 416 carry NFL record in 2006 while with the Chiefs.
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Timmons Shines for RoughRiders After Injury Comeback
Cedar Rapids winger Jordan Timmons, recovering from a season ending injury, was named USHL position player of the week after scoring five goals and an assist with a plus eight over three games. He helps the RoughRiders close the pre-holiday schedule with upcoming games against Youngstown.
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