Substates heat up as 4A quarterfinals begin across Iowa
Class 4A substate action opens with Cedar Rapids Prairie at Kenedy and Iowa City High at Clinton as 13 games fuel the night. Defending champ Linn-Mar, Washington, Iowa City West and Jefferson host Friday semifinals after byes. 2A final highlights Maquoketa Valley vs Clayton Ridge at Oelwein with other key pairings across the state.
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Linn-Mar and Crestwood share final AP top ranking
Linn-Mar and Crestwood were named No. 1 in their classes in the final AP high school polls. Linn-Mar (20-1) topped 4A, Crestwood (20-1) held 3A for four weeks. Linn-Mar aims for substate play after a 10 game win streak and a Jan. 25 loss to Iowa City West.
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Saints fall short as Xavier edge Marion in 3A semifinal
Payton Reynolds poured in 25 points to spark Xavier as Marion led 40-20 at halftime but the Saints rallied to close to 75-69. Reynolds hit early 3s and finished with 25, while Marion’s Meserli scored 19 and Travis Eagle added 12 in the district semifinal at Cedar Rapids. Xavier advances to face Dubuque Wahlert after beating Marion.
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Demons Down Mount Vernon In District 9 Semi
Joe Smein scored 18 points to lead Washington Iowa past Mount Vernon 66 to 51 in a 3A District 9 semifinal last night at district venue.
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District Roundup Highlights From Washington and Walnut Ridge Games
Jordan Cullen led Mount Vernon with 22 points as Washington High’s season ended at 13-10. Walnut Ridge defeated Alburnett on the road 62 to 50 with Mitch Smith scoring 28 and Josh Wilms 16. Jaime McBurney added 20 for Alburnett and Daniel Possehl 15 for the Pirates.
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Marc Long Named Head Coach Of Iowa Swimming
Iowa City announces Marc Long former Iowa all American swimmer has been named head coach of the unified Iowa swimming and diving program. Long has led the women’s team for a year and served as interim men’s coach since December. He pledges to build a consolidated program with improved scheduling and recruiting and supports the university’s athletic and campus commitment. Bowlsby backs Long noting the Big Ten challenge and confidence in moving the program forward.
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Landry to miss season with knee injury at Purdue
Purdue guard Carl Landry, the Big Ten's second-leading scorer, will miss the rest of the season after tearing a knee ligament against Minnesota. He will require ACL surgery, per Coach Gene Keady, amid Purdue's 7-18 season.
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George Washington Extends Hobbs Contract
George Washington confirms a three year extension for basketball coach Karl Hobbs through 2011. Hobbs has posted a 60 51 overall record in four seasons and leads an 18 6 Colonials squad aiming to clinch a share of the NCAA berth.
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Hawks Fan Keeps Buccaneers, Hawks Spirit Alive
Gallery, a big Hawk fan with a retired football jersey at East Buchanan, followed this year’s Capital One Bowl on TV while on Raiders duties. He cheered Drew Tate to Warren Holloway for the winning touchdown and said he stayed undecided on turning pro after his junior year.
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Venus Williams Ousted in Dubai First Round
Venus Williams loses in the Dubai Women's Open first round to Silvia Farina Elia 7-5 7-6 (6). It is her first early exit in four years, with a prior first round loss to Barbara Schett at the 2001 French Open. The result follows a Moscow setback in October 2002 after a bye.
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