Marshalltown Favored In IA State Tourney Poll
Iowa sports editors pick Marshalltown from Class AA field with 19 game win streak to win a fifth title. West, the 1971 champion, is 14 11 and earned fewer votes. Alta and Eskader Central lead small schools in the eight team bracket with multiple ballots.
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Oldis in Action Eluader Central Remains Dominant
Eluader Central showcases potent scoring and a 21 game win streak as its 21 record reflects 21 straight victories. Regina earns substate final trip with a 15-9 mark and 10 consecutive wins after defeating Clinton St Mary’s. Treynor stands as state’s most winning program with Alta undefeated in the tournament as Cedar calls records check signals a busy, mixed panel voting scene across Class AA.
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Williams and Kunnert All Big Ten Second Team
Ohio State star Alan Hornyak was a unanimous first team pick with Michigan’s Henry Wilmore as a junior second year honor, joined by Joby Wright Michigan State Mike Robinson Clyde Turner and Bob Ford on the top unit. The second team was led by Rick Williams and Kevin Kunnert with Luke Witte and Steve Downing among others.
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Yanecek Named UIC Athlete of the Month
Jim Yanecek, a 6-1 senior from Walford and Prairie High School graduate, was named February Athlete of the Month at Upper Town College. Coach Bill Prochaska notes his 16.4 point per game average during a five game winning streak and his season average of 12.2 points per contest. The four year college career totals 79 points.
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USC Opens Tennis Season With Seven-Meet Slate
USC coach Dr. John Cadel unveils the Peacocks seven-match schedule starting April 8 at Platteville. The slate includes trips to Wartburg and other foes, with clashes at Platteville, Bluffton, and Cedar Falls on the docket.
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West Plan Prove Defense Wins Tourney Titles
Davenport West, the defending class AA champion, opens the Iowa high school boys state tournament by stressing defense. West carries a 27-5 record and is ranked eighth, having limited opponents to an average of 32.5 points. Kennedy faces Chariton in the opening round, while West is slated to meet Decorah in the early rounds as the 61st tournament begins.
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Welty Way aims for title after Manila tournament exit
The Welty Way softball team returns Tuesday from the world tournament in Manila, losing the final 1 0 after four extra innings to Canada. The Gazette thanks Manager Jim Caviness and his wife for daily coverage from Manila, noting the 14 hour time difference and late night phone reports.
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Regina poised for state as class A field narrows
In a tight class A field Regina looks to leverage veteran experience against taller class AA foes. Town City St. Marys’ historic runs haunt memories, while Elkader’s Clayton Central eyes a title with a stingy defense. Mid-Prairie Wellman also enters with a strong 10 4 record and recent tournament buzz.
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Cedar Rapids Kennedy Star Heads to Junior College Meet
Cedar Rapids Kennedy alum Phil Filer a 6-6 senior forward and Gazette All-Metro selection heads to the National Junior College meet in Hutchinson Kansas with Arizona Western of Yuma. The club sports a 28-3 record as Filer earned a late starting spot and averages about sight points, sixth on the team.
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Saints Sign Butler From Kansas State In NFL Draft
New Orleans Saints signed their sixth round pick running back Bill Butler from Kansas State. Butler, a late draft selection, joins the Saints as they bolster their backfield for the upcoming season.
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