Kennedy Cougars Battle Through Low Fan Support at State
Kennedy girls face Linn-Mar in a semifinal as finals week exams clash with games. Senior Kristen Hahn says players play for themselves and hope for a state title despite sparse student turnout in Des Moines.
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Mary Wilcynski
Linn-Mar star Kiah Stokes shines in Tipton regional win
Linn-Mar junior star Kiah Stokes drew interest from top programs as Tennessee coach Pat Summitt and Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma watched at Tipton. Stokes posted 17 points and 13 rebounds in Linn-Mar's 60-38 regional final victory over Johnston, reflecting strong play despite national attention.
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Cooley cash Lindsay Hoehns Receives Cooley Scholarship
Lindsay Hoehns of Twin Cedars earned the E Wayne Cooley Scholarship Award chosen from 95 applicants and five finalists. The first team all state athlete in volleyball, basketball and softball has 2000 points and 1000 rebounds, with a $15000 four year grant to an Iowa college.
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Iowa
Linn-Mar Lions rout Johnston in 4A quarterfinal
No. 1 Linn-Mar beats Johnston 60 38 at Wells Fargo Arena to reach the semifinals for the third straight year. Kiah Stokes had 17 points and 13 rebounds as Kailee Karr sparked the start with seven first quarter points, while D J Norman added 14 and Kayla Klopfenstein 11 for the Lions. They prepare for Kennedy in a noon Friday semifinal.
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Cougars Rally to Edge Ankeny for Advancement
Kennedy high school clinches the win 45 42 at 2 14 remaining as Laura Boenish scores a transition bucket and Haley Brightwell adds a key three point play. Ankeny’s Maddy Manning leads with 11 points while Mad dy Manning and Rheanna Egli pace the Cougars.
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Elliott back on the job with Iowa State Cyclones
Elliott returns to coaching with the Cyclones in Iowa City after a fundraising stint ends. Rhoads praises Elliott as a fit for the program, noting his health and motivation. Family details include Elliott, his wife Joey, and relatives across Iowa and Kansas.
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Kohawks loaded again in 2009 10 season
Cee’s Kohawks return six top players after a 19 win season and a share of the Iowa Conference title. Coach Ranci Peterson has revitalized Coe, lifting the program to compete with dominant Simpson. Peterson praised her players for hard work and community impact as they finish strong.
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Simpson women end Iowa Conference grip in NCAA bid
Simpson College faces Illinois Chicago University in a first round NCAA tournament game after a season described by Katie Inghram as a rebuilding effort. She credits coach and new contributors for turning doubts into results as the Storm seek another breakthrough.
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Lesan reaches 1000 career points for Upper Iowa
Former Solon prep Matt Lesan became the 21st player in Upper Iowa history to top 1,000 career points. The junior, who started most games, reached 1,011 in a 80-77 win over Concordia St. Paul after a 66-58 loss at Winona State.
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