Meade and Zimmerly Clinch State Titles in Wrestling Showdown
Zimmerly, 43-0 this year, captured the 215-pound title with two first-period takedowns and strong control. Meade won Iowa City West’s 3A heavyweight crown in overtime over Blake Rowland, 3-1, using a Greco-Roman style throw. Rowland finished as a three-time state placer for Washington, the program’s first two-time finalist since 1983-84.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Brands inducted into Iowa High School Hall of Fame
Iowa great Tom Brands was honored Saturday night at Veterans Auditorium for induction into the Iowa High School Hall of Fame. The 1986 112-pound state champion carries a 109-12 high school record and later earned Olympic gold in 1996. He reflected on roots, continued success at Iowa and as Virginia Tech head coach, with recruits noting four-time finalists Borschel LeClerc and Slaton. Telecast of the ceremony airs March 6 13 and 20 on Mediacom Channels 22 and 74.
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Gazette predicts 28 of 42 champions in state tournament
The Gazette notes the state tournament is hard to predict with upsets common. It says 28 of 42 individual champions were forecast, with Emmetsburg Armstrong Ringsted the only champion correctly identified. Contact the writer at the provided telephone or email.
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MCC honors announced for Cedar Rapids Mount Mercy players
Cedar Rapids Mount Mercy women’s and men’s basketball players earned first team all MCC honors. Marci Clayton from Fairbank leads in steals and scoring, Matt Spreacker from Pella is Newcomer of the Year and first team, with Katie Smith and Jonathan Turner getting honorable mention. Iowa City coach Meyer joins NCAA committee. Libero to debut in high school volleyball this fall to boost defense.
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Meyer
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Duke
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Solberg to Enter Coaches Hall of Fame for Luther
Luther wrestling coach Paul Solberg will be inducted into the National Wrestling Coaches Association NCAA Division III Hall of Fame. He posted a 127-65-3 record in 15 years at Luther with two Iowa Conference titles and three D III national champions, and is to be honored March 3 in Northfield Minnesota at the Division III national championships site.
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Nichols makes quick impact for Iowa softball as freshman
Iowa freshman Emily Nichols thrives at third base after stepping in when starter Abby Ruff was injured. The Portland native, a catcher and first baseman by trade, is hitting .400 with a .786 slugging and .500 on base through eight games, including her first career homer against Stetson. Nichols credits coaching and a lineage at Westview High and Sun Supply ASA for her rapid transition.
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Iowa Softball At A Glance Coach Gayle Blevins Leads Strong Return
Iowa returns five starters from 2004 with postseason honors and aims for a 13th NCAA Regional. Lisa Birocci and Ali Arnold form the pitching duo as top hitters Natalie Johnson Stacy May and Kytie Murray anchor the lineup. Newcomers Stephanie Ackerson Emily Nichols and Summer Downs join the Hawkeyes, who project a competitive season.
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