Cyclones aim for big NCAA run after Big 12 title
ISU wrestler Bastida, 24 0, led the Cyclones to their first Big 12 team title since 2009 and is the No 2 seed for NCAA nationals. David Carr, a 2021 champion and four time All American, battles to climb the podium in his final Cyclone season as coach Kevin Dresser pushes nine qualifiers toward a top three finish. Bastida broke through with a six point move to defeat Wyatt Hendrickson, proving his edge on one leg and readiness for the national tournament.
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Bastida
Cyclones
ISU
Kevin Dresser
Dresser
David Carr
Keegan O’toole
Missouri
Carr
O’toole
Air Force
Wyatt Hendrickson
Cuba
High School Girls Track and Field 2024 Teams to Watch
Cedar Rapids Kennedy sits 7th in 4A with 38 points and 33 returning athletes. Mid-Prairie is 2A runner-up with 49 points and 29.75 returning. Mount Vernon is 5th in 3A with 34 points and 21.5 returning. Solon is 3A champion with 79 points and 55.5 returning. Individuals to watch include Kennedy Axmear, Sarah Burton, Libby Dix, Jovi Evans, Gracie Federspiel, Addy Happel, Danielle Hostetler, Sydney Maue, Ema Roberts, Aly Stahle, Mia Stahle, Noelle Steines, Addison Swartzendruber, Sidney Swartzendruber, Caliana Whitaker, and Taylor Wing across several schools and events.
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Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Mid-Prairie
Mount Vernon — T
Solon
E Gracie Federspiel
E Addy Happel
Lisbon
Danielle Hostetler
E Mia Stahle
Noelle Steines
Tipton
Calamus-Wheatland
Addison Swartzendruber
Cedar Rapids
Kennedy
Sidney Swartzendruber
E Caliana Whitaker
Soph
Mount Vernon
Taylor Wing, Jr
Maquoketa
Solon Spartans eye track success with Stahle sisters and hot offseason
Solon track returns with coach Hotek leading a 55 member roster anchored by Mia and Aly Stahle. The Stahles, cousins to Piper, bring state experience from shuttle hurdles and 3A sprinting, while Sydney Dee adds cross country and golf. Rebuilding in hurdles and sprints is planned as Adel ADM, Pella, and Mount Vernon loom. Federspiel emphasizes daily improvement ahead of May 3A title pursuit.
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Brent Sands
Sands
Emy
Williams
Hotek
Stahle
Mia Stahle
Piper
Aly Stahle
Sophia
Mia
Aly
Spartans
Piper Stahle
Anna Quillin
Federspiel
Solon
Sydney Dee
Pedersen leaves Mount Vernon for Clear Creek Amana coaching
Mount Vernon High School football coach Lance Pedersen departs after 10 seasons with a 79-29 record to lead Clear Creek Amana, pending board approval. The Mustangs were 9-2 and Class 3A quarterfinalists last season. CC A was 3-6 in 2023 under Matt Haddy.
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Mount Vernon
Lance Pedersen
Pedersen
Clear Creek Amana
Mustangs
Matt Haddy
Monticello
Nick Rohlman
the Gazette
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Swartzendruber
Sidney
Addison
Jim Slosiarek
Preps/Spartans
Jeff.linder
Thegazette.com
Mia Stable
CCA
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