Iowa Freshman Alex Noel Earns NCAA Singles Bid
Iowa freshman Alex Noel was selected to compete at the NCAA Tennis Championships May 23 to 28 in Orlando. Noel, 23-0, is the third Hawkeye to reach the singles draw. Coach Sasha Schmid emphasized hard work for a national title run. Iowa also qualified Will Davies and Oliver Okonkwo in doubles, the seventh doubles team in program history and first in over three decades, with a 10-2 record.
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Iowa's McConico Earns Weekly Honors
Iowa track and field star Jaylan McConico named Big Ten outdoor track athlete of the week by the conference office on Wednesday. This is the fourth weekly honor of his career and the fourth for Iowa this outdoor season.
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Titans Sign Ex Hawks Player Greg Mabin for Secondary
Former Hawkeye Greg Mabin was signed by the Tennessee Titans on Thursday after spending last season on the Titans practice squad and a prior claim by Jacksonville. Mabin has appeared in 34 NFL games across four seasons with five tackles per game average and five games with the Jaguars. HAIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
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Area officials honored for service to IHSAA
Local officials were recognized in the 2021 IHSAA awards. Roger Johnson of North Liberty received an athlete of the year honor in baseball and Michelle Koller of Kalona earned girls swimming. Other honorees include Joe Fontenot Stanwood and Brianne Byerly Fayette for new official recognition, with milestone years for Francis Olson West Union 50 years and others for 35 and 25 years.
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Hawkeye Downs Race Director Unash Eyes Continued Run
Cedar Rapids veteran Scott Unash leads Hawkeye Downs as race director since 2020, aiming to keep the historic track active. He recalls growing up with racing, his radio years from 1999 to 2011, and his family’s ties to Hawkeye Downs.
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On the Track Season Opener at Hawkeye Downs
Hawkeye Downs Speedway Cedar Rapids opens the season with weekly points races on a paved 1989 layout. Hornets hobby stock sportsmen sports mod late models compete in a program starting with pits at 4 30 p m spectator gates at 6 p m hot laps 6 40 p m qualifying 7 p m and racing 7 30 p m Tickets 10 adults 18 54 7 youths 9 17 seniors 65 plus children 8 and under free with paid adult
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Kennedys Kaylin Kinney Finds Her Groove At Nebraska
Freshman Kaylin Kinney, a former Kennedy star, adjusted to college softball with a standout weekend. She went 4-for-5 with three home runs and six RBIs as Nebraska swept Maryland in a four game series, marking a breakthrough after early struggles with the physicality and anxiety of college competition.
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Big Ten Softball Series Signals Weekend Clash
The Big Ten hosts a two team college softball series this weekend with Nebraska visiting. Schedule includes Friday at 3 p.m. Saturday doubleheader starts at 1 p.m. Sunday game at noon.
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Capper coronation as Clear Creek Amana claims Wamac crown
Independence and Tom Johnson lifted Clear Creek Amana to a decisive Wamac Track and Field title at Lembaugh Field. The Clippers dominated with eight event wins including five relays and 144 points, besting Marion which tallied 119. Johnson won the 300 meters.
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