Cascade Cougars secure fifth straight state bid with win over Beckman
Cascade beats Dyersville Beckman 53-41 in a Class 2A substate final to reach the state tournament for the fifth consecutive year. Brock Simon led Cascade with 19 points as the Cougars relied on teamwork and a tight 2-3 defense to hold Beckman’s top scorers.
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North Linn closes season with 84 41 win over Gladbrook Reinbeck
North Linn improves to 26-0 and advances to the Class 1A state tournament in Des Moines after an 84-41 substate final victory at Vinton-Shellsburg. Ryan Miller scores 31 with seven rebounds, Jake Hilmer adds 18 points and 17 straight first-half points, lifting the Lynx while Gladbrook Reinbeck finishes 19-7.
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When a Parent Coaches Youth Teams
A columnist reviews the balance of parenting and coaching in youth sports. Tips from Jim Thompson on Double-Goal Coaching stress asking the child how they feel, separating parental and coaching roles, avoiding favoritism, and keeping practices fun. It cautions against coaching a child too long and urges reflection on how the parent’s presence affects teammates and the game.
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