Tough road to state for 4A high schools in Iowa City
The Gazette previews 4A state bid chances as Iowa City High and Cedar Rapids Kennedy open substate play with Kennedy at 7 tonight, City High chasing its school record 37 wins, while Jefferson and Washington look to supplement the MVC slate. Marion and Xavier also contest district openers as Western Dubuque and West Delaware seek keys to the post season.
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J Hawks sweep Waterloo East as Jefferson softball rises
Cedar Rapids Jefferson roars back from a 1-0 deficit to sweep Waterloo East 5-2 and 12-0 in a Mississippi Valley Conference double header. Abby Burger and Nancy Hilbers homer and drive in key runs while Crystal Keiper collects three hits. Lauren Stolte works three perfect innings as the J-Hawks boost confidence and honor Liz Erbe Wulff ahead of Hall of Fame induction.
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Armstrong loses climber Beltran in Tour crash in Alps
Lance Armstrong maintained the overall lead as Manuel Beltran crashed on the day’s first ascent in Digne les Bains fracturing the team. Beltran was taken to hospital for observation after a brain scan showed no initial serious injury. Armstrong warned the Pyrenees will be tougher without one of their pure climbers.
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Turkey Valley freshman pitcher breaks strikeout record in extra innings
Meagan Novotny of Turkey Valley struck out 11 in a 2-1 10 inning loss to New Hampton, reaching 393 season strikeouts and setting the high school record for most Ks by a freshman. The previous mark was 382 by Jen Bice and tied at 382 by Hailey Beneke.
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National notes on coaching changes in NHL and NBA moves
Larry Robinson returns as New Jersey Devils coach to replace Pat Burns who is battling cancer. Detroit welcomes Mike Babcock as new Red Wings coach with a raise and signing bonus after leaving Anaheim. Illini's Weber signs through 2010-11 after a strong season. Kwame Brown trade talks involve the Lakers and Wizards with a potential July 22 sign and trade, per Arn Tellem.
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Weber lands two year extension after Illini rise
Champaign Illinois Bruce Weber received a two year contract extension after guiding Illinois to a No 1 ranking and their first national title game.
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