Xavier and Prairie chase MVC basketball titles in Friday showdown
Xavier High School seeks an outright Mississippi Division title after a 65-55 win at Iowa City Liberty, led by Kansas signee Libby Fandel and point guard Madden Wilson. Prairie remains in a share of the Mississippi Division with Cedar Rapids Jefferson, Washington snapping Prairie’s recent run.
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Cougars coach Mike Sconsa earns 400th win at home
Cascade coach Mike Sconsa notches his 400th victory in his 20th season as Cascade defeats Dyersville Beckman 47 to 27. Sconsa, 400-89, has steered Cascade to nine state tournaments including a 2018 Class 2A title. He credits the town’s support after personal health battles.
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Iowa eyes win and danger level rises against Rutgers
Iowa's 29 game win streak momentum meets Rutgers as coach Lisa Bluder notes the Scarlet Knights are dangerous. Lucy Olsen leads scoring during the run while Iowa aims for fast starts. Rutgers duo Kiyomi McMiller and Destiny Adams average 36 points together.
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Rutgers at Iowa basketball preview tonight in Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Iowa rides a five game win streak into a Big Ten clash with Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Lucy Olsen leads Iowa scoring while Rutgers relies on Kiyomi McMiller and Destiny Adams as primary scorers.
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Kentucky Wildcats top 25 feud shows bias in rankings
AP poll voter Mike Hlas reflects on backlash from Kentucky and Hofstra fans after ranking moves. He notes his personal view of the Wildcats and recalls prior votes for Hofstra, Drake, and Marquette, explaining ratings as subjective and influenced by what he has seen.
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