Kernels Rally Past Fort Wayne In Ten Inning Thriller
Cedar Rapids erased a 9-4 deficit entering the ninth with four straight hits to tie the game on Abruzzo’s pinch hit two-run homer. Roper belted a three-run shot as the Kernels pulled within 7-4, then won 11-9 in the 10th behind Harris and Peralta.
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UNI gains sweep and MVC tournament berth in playoff bid
Ryan Brunner homered for the 23rd time this season as UNI completed an 11-8 road win over Southwest Missouri State to sweep the four-game series. The Panthers (30-26) earning the No. 5 seed will face Wichita State in the MVC tournament opener in Wichita. Brunner went 3-for-6 with a homer two doubles and four RBIs and set school records for single season and career home runs.
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Providence track star eyeing 2004 Olympics for Trinidad
Providence, a Trinidad and Tobago born communications major at Iowa, aims for the Athens Games. She cites a 11.59 100m as a provisional qualifier and highlights her recent wins at Musco Twilight and the Big Ten meet move. She was inspired by Olympian Ato Bolden and plans to reach championships for her country.
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Washington Warriors poised for district golf title at Gardner
Gardner Golf Course hosts a trio of high school district meets led by Cedar Rapids Washington as a strong favorite in 3A. Also competing are Xavier, Linn-Mar, Jefferson and Kennedy with regional spots earned by top two individuals and teams. Mackey of Prairie is noted in 3A action at Muscatine.
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Parents split over heading the ball in youth soccer
A new review questions whether heading causes cognitive deficits while doctors argue the practice is safe for youngsters. The debate divides parents, coaches, and scientists, with AYSO permitting heading where leagues allow it and emphasis on teaching proper form.
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