Union wrestler Hedeman claims third state title in undefeated senior year
Union Community's Jace Hedeman won the 132-pound Class 2A state title at Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines, finishing his senior season 55-0 with 31 pins. Named The Gazette 2024 Boys' Wrestler of the Year, he credited coaches Bart Mehlert Max Thomsen and Immortal Wrestling Club for support.
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Prairie wrestler Childers named 2024 Girls Wrestler of the Year
Prairie senior Mackenzie Childers, who battled back from a concussion and finished 49 0 with 42 falls, is named The Gazette 2024 Girls Wrestler of the Year. She credits resilience and daily progress, aiming to inspire future Hawk wrestlers.
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Iowa seniors to close Carver era in final Wisconsin game
Lucy Olsen headlines a five senior Iowa group at Carver-Hawkeye Arena as the Hawkeyes host Wisconsin in the regular season finale. Olsen, a Villanova transfer, and teammates Sydney Affolter Kylie Feuerbach Addison O'Grady and A J Ediger will play their final home game under new coach Jan Jensen.
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Wisconsin at Iowa and UNI at Bradley action preview
Wisconsin faces Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City after both teams clash in Big Ten play. UNI travels to Peoria to meet Bradley at Carver Arena in a pivotal Missouri Valley tilt on ESPN2 and Peacock.
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Kirkwood Women's Basketball Extends 50th Consecutive Win
Kirkwood Community College women, 29-0, clinched their 50th straight win with an 83-30 comeback over Marshalltown in the NJCAA Division II playoffs. The Eagles now own DII records for 50 and 69 straight wins, highlighting sustained success at Kirkwood Johnson Hall.
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