Riders embrace stick work as key to success
The Rough Riders push toward a team-record win total and high playoff seed in the United States Hockey League as coach Mark Carlson emphasizes stick-on-stick defense and shot blocking. Players say disciplined sticks disrupt opponents, shrink passing lanes, and enable breakout pressure led by goalie Bobby Goepfert and defensemen like Steve Burgess and Matt Olinger.
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Warrior seniors lead way in 52 19 win over Xavier
Washington seniors shined on Senior Night as four wrestlers earned pins including Nelson Schuette and Poo law. The Warriors improved to 14 8 overall, 4 3 in MVC, defeating Xavier 52 19 and aiming for a conference tournament run at Prairie.
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City High overwhelms Prairie in MVC wrestling dual
City High defeated Prairie 57 to 9 in a Mississippi Valley Conference dual as Prairie filled gaps with three seniors out of the lineup. Jacob Smith upset Dallas Wilson 8-2 at 145 pounds, while Derrick Sexton earned a 135-pound win for Prairie with Jonathan Ruppert. The MVC tournament is set for Saturday at Prairie starting at 11 a.m.
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Border Brawl spotlight fuels Minnesota Iowa dual
Minnesota and Iowa prepare for a high profile Border Brawl at Target Center with Governor’s Belt on the line. No. 1 Minnesota aims to extend an undefeated run as nine other Big 12 and conference duels headline a weekend slate.
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RoughRiders Face Buccaneers and Mustangs in Weekend Home Games
Cedar Rapids hosts Des Moines tonight and Rochester Saturday at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena with 7 05 p m starts. RoughRiders hold 53 points atop the East with a 24 11 5 record while Des Moines sits at 21 13 4 and Rochester at 12 22 3. Cedar Rapids is 3 0 1 against Des Moines and 3 0 versus Rochester. Tickets remain about 500 for tonight and 200 for Saturday with prices 6 to 16 dollars. Radio coverage is KRNA FM 94 1 and details at roughridershockey com.
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Evans and Becker face defensive challenge amid Big Ten slump
Iowa players Reggie Evans and Luke Becker show improved offense but struggle on defense as coach Steve Alford notes the need for stronger guards and power forward defense. Evans leads Big Ten in rebounds last season and ranks high nationally, while this season’s scoring and rebounding dips. Johnson interviews indicate focus on February defense and commitment.
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Evans says a negative teammate left the Iowa basketball program
Iowa guard Reggie Evans defends his playing style after Cortney Scott transferred to Oakland University. He says Scott left due to the Big Ten’s physical style and notes there is no team dissension. Evans recalls past practice incidents and asserts unity among remaining players.
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