Damon exits Heartlanders for Des Moines Buccaneers coach role
Derek Damon resigns as Iowa Heartlanders head coach and GM to take head coach and president of hockey operations at USHL Des Moines Buccaneers. He built the Heartlanders from 70 to 155 Junior Heartlanders players and aims to develop players for college and NHL teams. Damon reflects on bittersweet move, home ties, and future growth of the organization.
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Lions claim five of six in regional tennis to reach state
In Oak Ridge regional play five of Cray's six Lions varsity players earned spots to the May 30 31 state tournament at Hawkeye Recreation and Tennis Complex Iowa City. Harris Brandt duo won doubles final 6-3 6-2 while Boies rallied to reach singles state. Jefferson and West also claimed regional titles with Xavier sweeping 1A.
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Lulu Rozeboom
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Peyton Kloster
Adria Neumeyer
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Iowa coach Ferentz recalls Sash basketball roots and football rise
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz recalls spotting Tyler Sash as a seventh grader in a Sigourney tournament where Sash's team beat James Ferentz's squad 39 35. He later became a three year starter at Iowa and an AP third team All American in 2009, setting interception yard records before the NFL.
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