Eckrichs chase dirt late model dream across three tracks
Andy Eckrich, 21, the youngest of three brothers racing late models with success at West Liberty Dubuque and Farley, seeks his first strong season after a 2002 pro stock title. He adapts to tuning, relies on family help, and aims to race more specials while his brothers Chad and Chris also push into dirt late models.
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River Raiders Hope For Win Against Florence Flyers
The Cedar Rapids River Raiders hosting the Florence Flyers at 7 15 p m in the USBL at the U S Cellular Center. River Raiders aim to rebound after a three game road swing through Oklahoma and Kansas and face a Flyers team recently shaken by coaching and ownership changes. Marlon Parmer leads Florence in scoring and assists while Dean Oliver stars for Cedar Rapids. The Raiders hit a tough road stretch after tonight with seven road games in five states over 12 days. Mike Mizanin appears as tonight's guest attraction. Radio coverage on KMJM AM 1360. Tickets range 5 8 10 and are listed online.
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Trials Rivalry Sets Finals Pace for Olympic Quest
Cael Sanderson and Dave Fullhart, top wrestlers from Iowa and Iowa State, eye a finals showdown at the Olympic Team Trials. Sanderson, a world silver medalist, has beaten Fullhart in major finals and aims for Olympic gold, while Fullhart calls Sanderson the best in the field and expects another meeting.
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Kernels Player of the Week Matt Brown shines in five games
Cedar Rapids third baseman Matt Brown earned Midwest League Player of the Week after hitting .444 with a 1.167 slugging percentage over five games. His May 13 night versus Beloit featured three homers and eight RBIs, boosting his weekly totals to four homers and 11 RBIs.
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Iowa women’s soccer adds two assistant coaches
Iowa City officials announce the Iowa women’s soccer program will add two assistants. John Green comes from Pepperdine as a former assistant, while Jen Plante joins after serving as an assistant at Kenyon College.
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Talent Bales weigh pro offers amid Hawkeye showcase
Iowa recruiting showcase draws interest from Danny Doonan and Bates as they consider pro options. Pirates scout Jim Rough discusses a private talk with Doonan while players like Dahm and Bates weigh university stay against major league opportunities. Recruit names Xavier Mount Vernon Algona Garrigan Kirkwood Xavier. Dahm supports Iowa fit but seeks best pro path for his players.
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David Conroy
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Ben Geelan
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