Hawkeyes eye repeat NCWWC team title at regionals
Iowa aims for a second straight NCWWC team crown as 15 Hawkeyes compete at Simpson College in Indianola for regionals. Four reigning champions and three 2024 runners-up lead the lineup, with top-ranked wrestlers across weight classes and key stars Kilty and Larramendy seeking clear road to nationals in Coralville.
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NCWWC Region VII tournament set at Simpson College
Iowa wrestlers from 103 pounds Rianne Murphy to 207 pounds Jaycee Foeller and Alivia White compete in the NCWWC Region VII at Simpson College Cowles Fieldhouse in Indianola with Brianna Gonzalez, Cali Leng, Emmily Patneaud and others seeking one of 15 national spots. Welker and Simon headline 180-pound class as two freshman standouts hope to advance.
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Postseason reset for Gazette area boys hoops as state berths loom
No Gazette-area boys basketball games this weekend as eight days remain to decide state berths in all four classes. Cedar Rapids Prairie and Linn-Mar clinched MVC divisions with notable performances. Prairie edged Dubuque Senior 55-53 without Devin Ikeda, while Linn-Mar dominated MVC play behind Davis Kern and a 13 game win streak. District finals feature North Linn vs Hillcrest Academy and Don Bosco vs Maquoketa Valley, among others, as teams chase berths to the state tournament.
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Yankees End Beards Ban in Bid to Boost Recruitment
The New York Yankees dropped their 49 year old ban on facial hair ahead of spring training, saying it is outdated. Hal Steinbrenner cited beard culture among younger players while GM Brian Cashman noted past players hesitating over the policy.
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