Iowa Hawkeyes lift defense into strength this season
Iowa defense has transformed from a liability to a strength under coach Jan Jensen. Led by Kylie Feuerbach and Sydney Affolter, Iowa has reduced opponents' scoring to 65.0 per game and held foes to 39.1 percent shooting, marking the best rate in over a decade for the 18-7 Hawkeyes and 8-6 Big Ten.
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Iowa Hawks Face No. 9 Ohio State in Columbus Test
Iowa (18-7, 8-6) visits No. 9 Ohio State (21-3, 10-3) at Schottenstein Center in Columbus. The Hawkeyes seek a key road win after a 55-43 Rutgers victory boosted a three-way tie for eighth. Lucy Olsen leads with 27 points, adding 22.8 ppg in a six-game win streak. Ohio State dominates at home 12-0 and features top steals threats, while Iowa eyes UCLA after this trip.
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Prairie boys bowling rise fuels alley rats nickname
Cedar Rapids Prairie boys bowling coach Dan Grady coins “alley rats” for his squad. Led by Peyton Guyer averaging 224, the Hawks seek a second straight state trip after a top MVC finish and a January 3535 total, eyeing state title with a deep, bonded team.
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Cascade uses man to man defense to drive success in postseason
Cascade High School, Cedar Rapids area, holds an 18-3 regular season with a top 10 2A ranking and River Valley Conference North title. Led by coach Nate McMullen and veteran influence from retired coach Marshall, Cascade emphasizes a flexible man to man base with moments of 2-3 zoning. Star senior Jackson Lieurance leads scoring at 22.4 ppg while teammates Hoffman, Schockemoehl and Smith provide scoring depth as Cascade advances to district semifinals.
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