Afleet Alex Surges to Preakness Win After Rough Collision
Afleet Alex looked set for a romp at Pimlico until Scrappy T clipped heels, forcing a scary collision. The colt recovered, powered to victory by 4 3/4 lengths as Derby winner Giacomo finished third, threatening a Belmont bid. Jockey Jeremy Rose praised the horse's heart.
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Ries ends prep career with 13 state titles and perfect mark
Ellen Ries of North Linn capped a storied Drake Stadium finale by winning the Class 1A 800 meters and anchoring the distance medley relay to victory. The Missouri-bound senior finished her prep career with 13 state championships without a defeat, matching Woodbine’s Debbie Esser for a modern era record.
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Starmont wins first boys title in school history
Starmont Stars claim its first boys Class 2A state track title at Drake Stadium. Tristan Evans wins long jump and Matt Banse takes shot put as Starmont edges Roland Story North Fayette and Dyersville Beckman for 43 points, the school's first boys team title ever.
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Iowa Faces Monster Expectations For 2005 Football
Iowa enters 2005 with sky high projections from Sporting News ESPN SI and others. Analysts foresee a top ten national ranking a possible Rose Bowl bid and a likely 9 or 10 win season while noting major holes on defense and tough early road tests including Ohio State Purdue Northwestern and Wisconsin.
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