Hawkeyes overwhelm Illini with 55-point second half rally
Iowa, sparked by Crystal Smith and a fierce comeback, frees the offense for an 84-65 win at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Smith scores 27 as Iowa improves to 8-5 and 1-1 Big Ten while Illinois drops to 8-4 and 1-1 in conference play.
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Young players fill varsity spots as gyms field smaller squads
Coaches discuss elevating sophomores and freshmen to varsity to fill injuries and size gaps. Malcolm Moore and Alex Coleman anchor Prairie with Nathan Joens off the bench as West and Kennedy also rely on young players. Veterans emphasize yes, development matters, but winning now drives calls to promote.
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Youthful rosters showcase top freshmen and sophomores
Metro and Iowa City area high school basketball rosters highlight rising talent. Names from Iowa City High Iowa City West Jefferson Kennedy Prairie Washington Xavier appear as freshmen and sophomores shaping early-season lineups with players like Eric Washpun Matt Gatens and Brent Warren cited among the standout young prospects.
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Lancers Top Riders in USHL Clash at Mid-America Center
The Omaha Lancers defeated the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders 4 1 at Mid-America Center. Ryan Raven scored twice as Omaha outshot Cedar Rapids 41 to 22. Phil Axtell netted Cedar Rapids lone goal on the power play in the first period. The Riders remain winless in three games since the Christmas break.
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Iowa State poised for strong 2006 offense with 10 of 11 starters back
Iowa State football braces for 2006 with 10 of 11 offensive starters returning led by quarterback Bret Meyer and receiver Todd Blythe. Defensively Jason Berryman anchors the line as the Cyclones add experience while restructuring the secondary and linebackers for a tougher Big 12 slate.
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