Mecklenburg eyes Drake and state records in high jump
Linn-Mar sophomore Mecklenburg cleared 19 feet 6 inches at Dickinson Relays in the UNI-Dome, ranking No. 2 all time behind Lexus Lovan. Coach Hopp says she could push Drake Relays and state marks. she aims to win Drake, win state, break Lovan’s record, and qualify for the USA U20 meet with a 20-2 standard.
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Lexus Lovan
Urbandale
Linn-Mar
Nathan Hopp
Hopp
Mecklenburg
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Lovan
Girls' Track and Field 2025: Teams to Watch and Returnees
This preview highlights top returning athletes and teams from the 2024 state meet. Lanni Beaman of Maquoketa Valley placed 2nd in sprint medley relay and was top 8 in 4x100 and 400 events. Libby Dix of Mount Vernon earned 3rd in discus and shot put. Bryan Epperly and Addie Clark of Lisbon starred in 1A relays and medaled in sprint relay events. Isabelle Hardin of Maquoketa was 2nd in the 1500 and 3rd in the 3000. Ava Hocker of Williamsburg helped 3A sprint medley relay runner-up and placed 3rd in the 400. Lydia Kriegel of Iowa Valley won 1A discus. Abby Mecklenburg of Linn-Mar claimed 4A long jump and 5th in 4x100.
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Linn-Mar
Abby Mecklenburg
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Lanni Beaman, Jr
Maquoketa Valley
Libby Dix, Jr
Mount Vernon
Bryan Epperly, Jr
Addie Clark, Jr
Lisbon
Isabelle Hardin
Maquoketa
Ava Hocker
Soph
Williamsburg
Iowa prep athletes shine in state hurdles and relays meet
Ema Roberts and Aly Stahle lead honors with wins in 100 hurdles for HSV and Solon respectively. Noelle Steines headlines distance titles for Tipton with 800 1500 3000 and DMR. Teams include Linn-Mar, Maquoketa, Marion, Mount Vernon, Solon, Tipton, Western Dubuque, Maquoketa, and Mount Vernon with multiple Class 3A and 2A state relay medals and team points totals.
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Ema Roberts
HSV
Avery Schmitz
Soph
West Delaware
E Aly Stahle
Solon
Noelle Steines
Tipton
Claire Stuntz, Jr
Western Dubuque
Linn-Mar — T
E Maquoketa
Marion — T
Mount Vernon
Women’s NCAA tournament expansion debated not ready
Analysts say expanding the men’s field to 72 or 76 teams would not yield a fair or profitable path for women’s March Madness. The opening rounds showed blowouts and lopsided games as several 100 point performances and 50 point routs occurred, with no 11th seed or worse advancing past the first round for the first time since 1994. Coaches are divided on expansion depending on who qualifies.
March Madness expansion talk stirs coaches and fans
UConn coach Geno Auriemma jokes about expanding the NCAA tournament by 32 teams, with 20 mid majors likely to gain entry if possible. Mississippi State’s Sam Purcell supports broader inclusion as teams debate the process and financial implications for ESPN backed units.
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Uconn
Geno Au
Riemma
Mississippi State
Sam Purcell
Bulldogs
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