DCG Tops Xavier In Semifinal To Reach State Final
In a tight defensive battle, Dallas Center-Grimes defeats Cedar Rapids Xavier 2-0 in the girls state 2A soccer semifinal at Lied Recreation Fields. Landry Glasgow nets for DCG with 29:26 left after a 50-minute scoreless stretch. Xavier coach Jacob Johnson notes pride in a hard-fought game and growing senior leadership.
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Liberty aims for 3A title as Pentecost shines in semifinal
Iowa City Liberty advances to the Class 3A final after Mason Pentecost scores twice in the state semifinal, overcoming a scoreless quarterfinal and building a 2-0 lead before edging toward the championship. Japhet Bongo adds a 26th minute goal to secure the cushion as Liberty seeks its first title in years.
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Gazette names 2025 Athletes of the Year
The Gazette announces its 2025 Athletes of the Year with standout performances from Western Dubuque star Quentin Nauman posting state record times 1 49 41 in the 800 and 3 59 60 in the 1 600. Other rising stars across spring sports are highlighted as a golden age in high school athletics. The final list will be revealed in mid July.
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