Area wrestlers finish unbeaten at state tournament
In Des Moines at Wells Fargo Arena area athletes claim four state titles led by Kyle Kober of West Branch and Alex Burkle of North Linn with perfect 44 0 and 48 0 records respectively. Nick Moore of Iowa City West adds a three time champion in 152 pounds with a 2 1 final over Josiah South. Halblom Cedar Rapids Alburnett wins 112 pounds becoming the Pirates first state champ. Multiple area schools earn medals as Cedar Rapids Prairie Jefferson Linn-Mar Marion and Washington reach the podium and Dimitri Boyer of Eddyville Blakesburg claims 145 pounds undefeated title.
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Kenseth wins Auto Club 500 with crew chief Blickensderfer credit
Matt Kenseth earns his 18th career victory and third at Auto Club Speedway aided by Drew Blickensderfer who steered the 17 team to strong start. Roush praised the crew chief as Kyle Busch and others chased the Sunday show in Fontana.
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Hawks extend dual win streak to 24 and clinch Big Ten title
Iowa remains undefeated at 24-0 after a 34-13 win over Northwestern at Welsh Ryan Arena to seal the Big Ten regular season crown. The Hawkeyes, led by bonus-point performances from Metcalf Beaty Erekson, Morningstar and others, head to the Big Ten Tournament at Penn State.
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