Iowa State aide recruits Czech player Julius Michalik
ISU assistant coach Ric Wesley, long involved in recruiting, intensely pursued Julius Michalik of Czechoslovakia. Wesley, with Czech heritage, visited Michalik’s family, met his parents and sister, and believes the freshman will stay four years for education and growth.
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Michalik Lifts Cyclones With Big Early Impact
Czech forward Michalik provided a strong debut season for Iowa State, scoring 14 points with four assists in 31 minutes. He navigated the recruitment process, chose ISU over UCLA, passed the SAT, and earned praise from coach Johnny Orr for his toughness, speed, and shooting in practice and games.
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UCLA Captures No 1 AP Vote After 10-0 Start
UCLA earns a first place AP vote after opening 10-0 under coach Jim Harrick. The Bruinsbeat Arizona 89-87, snapping the Wildcats 71 game home unbeaten streak, and faced tough tests against Indiana Georgia and Arizona. Harrick says the team is not chasing a high ranking yet.
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Duke
Metro girls tip off top Metro battles tonight
No. 12 Linn-Mar visits No. 2 Jefferson in a key Mississippi Valley Conference clash while No. 10 Washington hosts Kennedy. The matchups revive Metro Tournament finals rematches with top scorers Delia Peyton Beth Driscoll and Christy Hebert leading their teams in a fast paced, high scoring night.
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Benton-Norway Faces Crucial Wamac Clash With LaSalle
Benton-Norway seeks to extend its league lead as it hosts LaSalle then meets Vinton-Shellsburg on the road. Coaches note Benton’s blend of Norway and Benton players and emphasize tight matchups with Kilpatrick Waldron and Budak as key factors in a high-stakes chase.
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South Tama
Dave Close
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Gary Zittergruen
Olinger Aims to Lead Washington to State Swim Title
Cedar Rapids Washington senior John Olinger anchors key free events and relays as he seeks to erase last year’s sixth place at the state meet. He ranks among the top in 50, 100, and 200 free events and hopes his starts improve while chasing UW next season.
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Mason City
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Washington High School
University of Wisconsin
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