Jacobs and Thomson Remembered as Cedar Rapids Sports Icons
The Cedar Rapids community mourns two sports leaders John Jacobs and George Thomson. Jacobs earned unmatched Iowa amateur golf acclaim and shared wisdom with players, while Thomson shaped youth athletics and coached at Roosevelt and beyond. Both are lauded as mentors and gentlemen whose legacies endure in local sports culture.
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Remembering Coach George Thomson and his lasting impact
The open forum celebrates George Thomson and former athletes for their sportsmanship and dedication to Cedar Rapids education and athletics. Friends recall his choice to teach locally, shaping lives as teacher, coach, and mentor, and call him one of the good guys who left a giant legacy.
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UNI Women’s Basketball Emerges as MVC Contender
The UNI Panthers under Tony DiCecco have transformed the program since 1995. They lead the Missouri Valley Conference at 5-0 and boast wins over several NCAA or NIT teams, including No. 24 Illinois, with a roster dominated by Iowa natives.
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Missouri Valley Conference
State of Iowa
Vikings Hope For A Brighter Season Amid Endless Strife
A fan laments the Vikings long torment from rival teams and a harsh cycle of hopeful starts followed by defeats. He imagines a Norse muse guiding him through turbulent seas as he awaits another season full of high hopes dashed by bleak outcomes.
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PREP WRESTLING PRAIRIE CHRISTMAS CLASSIC AT CR PRAIRIE
Prairie Christmas Classic action features CR Prairie dominating Mount Pleasant 46 30 and West Delaware over Prairie 34 31 with multiple pins and forfeits across 103 to Hwt weights. Strong showings by CR Prairie with wins over Dubuque Senior and Waverly Shell Rock.
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CRP
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Calvin McCrea
Kirk McPheron
Matt Becker
Whit Mills
Matt Rowland
Josh Sickels
Jim Thompson
Dallas Wilson
Ryan McCall
Adam Herman
Cody Fisher
Todd Weaver
Marcus Donnelly
Matt Donnelly
Eric Detert
John Steffensmeier
Matt Wilson
Corey Calhoun
Drew Detert
Rob Lance
Casey Netolicky
Matt LaCoursiere
Jake Merman
Dubuque
Dan Klavitter
Cubby Krapff
Cory Besler
Dennis Richman
Scott Barry
Coalton Olson
Ben Leifker
Matt Davis
Tech
Nate Specht
Malin Morrison
Casey Clark
Jeremy Roeth
Nate Landis
Sam Kruse
Hwt
Justin Wedig
Waverly-Shell Rock
Jody Fisher
WSR
Wes Sutton
Brett Behrends
Randy Tatroe
Pete Avery
Eric Whitcome
Travis Behrends
Preston Moore
Zac Wrage
Matt la Coursiere
Nick Reuter
Brock Jensen
Chris Sadler
Shawn Kelly
T.J. Miller
Pete Sadler
Will Carter
Derek Fourtier
Caleb Twite
John Capps
Matt Humpal
Steve Farrell
Nate Peters
Matt ‘A Coursiere
Prairie
Adar Baumgartner
Erik Rave
Adam Schulte
Scott Kirby
Josh Meyer
Jason Alber
TJ. Murphy
Ryan Jaeger
Dereck Putz
Matt Ryan
Fredrick Eidem
Jake Fergeson
Brad Welcher
Ames Hosts Strong Iowa State Missouri Swimming Meet
Iowa State defeats Missouri 133 108 in Ames with swimmers like Peder Skoog and Mike Christianson leading events. Medal standings feature Luther, Grinnell, Augustana, Knox and others with relay and diving results highlighted across multiple strokes.
Minnesota Dominates Iowa In Swims Meets At Minneapolis
Minnesota defeats Iowa 187 112 as real seniors set records in 200 medley relay 1 46 82 and 400 free relay 3 31 44. Iowa State beats Missouri 133 5 to 109 5 with Kim Lambert 24 70 and Petra Plamiikova 10 20 67 leading ISU efforts. Grinnell Invitational features Grinnell Luther Coe and others with Grinnell posting multiple top times including 56 17 in 100 free and 6 20 16 in 800 free relay.
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Jenn Holm
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Alela McCord
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Kevil Schultz
Stephani Haasis
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Bowling Mix Friday Scores Across May City and Surrounds
Local bowling leagues report high scores and series across May City lanes including Ken Kroeger 255-702 and Chris Meader 289-811 in May City Majors, Shirley Kart 235-569 and Nancy Ludwig 569 in Gor dy's Floors Ladies Classic, and multiple high games at Westdale Center and other local houses.
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Mary King
May City
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Jim Nowak
Bred Jipson
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Roger Wheeler
Calvin Genkinger
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Nancy Ludwig
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Artie Wise
Alice Ashbau
Weekday sports schedule across major colleges and pro leagues
Listing of events including Penn State at Iowa women basketball and Iowa State at NC State wrestling in Iowa City. NBA games Pacers at Knicks and Heat at Lakers. college swimming, speed skating, boxing, golf, tennis, and hockey across ESPN FSC KGAN KCRG and local stations with times from morning to evening. Numerous matchups feature Big 12/ACC crossovers and regional college showdowns.
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Ohio State
Michigan State
Kgan Bradley
Southwest Missouri State
New Mexico State
South Alabama
Louisville
Mississippi
Iowa State
North Carolina State
Northwestern
Minnesota
Penn State
Iowa
Oklahoma
North Carolina
Sou-Palmer 16 Run Leads Nor-FG Victory In College Football
Sou-Palmer scores on a 16 yard run after Westerfield paces the drive. North answers with Jordan 7 yard and Newcombe contributions as the game features balanced rushing and receiving totals from South and North squads.
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Australian Open Tennis Roundup Improves Seeded Players Progress
At Melbourne the third round of men's doubles sees Gimelstob Humphries defeat Ferreira Kafelnikov in straight sets. Davenport routs Clijsters in the women's singles fourth round. Arend Sugiyama beat Boogert Oremans in three sets. Several prominent players, including Rusedski Vinciguerra and Kaleinikov, advance in singles. Doubles results feature Arthurs Zimonik Eagle Florent and Baccanello Smith with tight victories. Mixed doubles opens with Woodbridge Stubbs and Hanley Wheeler advancing.
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Russia
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Kim Clisters
Belgium
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Ai Sugivyama
Japan
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Indians Reach Minor League Deals with Sprachin and Radin
Major league baseball notes Cleveland Indians agreed to terms with pitchers Jerry Sprachin and Scott Radin on minor league contracts. Other hockey and coaching items list players and staff movements across NHL IHL AHL and CHL teams.
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Scott Radinsky
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St. John’s
Junior Hockey East Division Standings and Results
East and West division standings with wins losses overtime points and goals for and against. Friday results show Green Bay Lincoln Omaha Waterloo Tri City Dubuque Des Moines Chicago and Rochester with various outcomes. Saturdays include Tri City Cedar Rapids Omaha Dubuque USA Waterloo Sioux Falls Lincoln Sioux City Des Moines. Today's games list Dubuane at Chicago Green Bay at Sioux Falls at Cedar Rapids Arena with period scoring and goaltender stats.
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