Springville Orioles face Midland in Class 1A regional final
The defending state champions Springville (23-1) host Midland (20-5) in a 7 p.m. regional final at Anamosa High School to pursue another trip to Wells Fargo Arena after a 27-game 1A win streak. Also in regional play, MFL MarMac faces Cascade in 2A at Manchester and Tipton meets Mediapolis at Solon.
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Melissa Moon
Chanda Goedken
Cougars
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Katie Eiben
Caitlin Eisinger
Regional finals set for Cascade and Mediapolis wins
In regional finals Cascade faces MFL MarMac at Manchester at 7 p.m. with Emily Blietz and Chanda Goedken leading Cascade and Abby Darbyshire for Mediapolis. Tipton meets Midland in Solon as defense and depth shape Friday night outcomes.
Postseason Opens For Union And Marion In Iowa Class 3A 4A
Union Knights, 19 2, host Waverly-Shell Rock as they chase a second state tourney appearance in three seasons. Marion Indians, 17 4, welcome Washington in a bid to end a 57 year drought dating to 1952. Eight other 4A first round games follow with Cedar Rapids Jefferson hosting Dubuque Senior and Prairie traveling to Muscatine.
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Mount Pleasant
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Jacoby Fights Cancer Inspires Saints Basketball Teammates
Kyle Jacoby, a Saints player, endured chemotherapy and a 15 pound loss while missing school and games. His courage kept teammates like Nate Joens motivated, as Xavier coach Joe Barrer emphasized the daily battle against cancer and the drive to compete. Plans include college near UI Hospitals and Clinics with a final treatment slated for July 27, 2011.
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Joens
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University of Iowa
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Gazcomm.com
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