Linn-Mar Lions debut at No 9 in 4A rankings in baseball
Linn-Mar opens 4A season 7-2 and earns ninth in the Iowa high school coaches poll. Coach Kyle Rodenkirk emphasizes fun and discipline as the Lions use Lion Olympics to build camaraderie. Senior Jackson Mishler notes competitive, entertaining practice, with three-team formats and team punishments as bragging rights drive effort.
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Linn-Mar, Liberty, Xavier in girls state soccer quarterfinals
Gazette-area teams Linn-Mar Liberty and Xavier advance to the Iowa high school girls state soccer quarterfinals at Downie Park Des Moines Linn-Mar carries a 10 game win streak and meets West Des Moines Valley at 3 p.m Abi Roberts leads with 21 goals while MacKenzie Cejka Aubrey Luck and Dreya Kern contribute.
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Basketball icon Bill Walton dies after cancer battle
Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton died at 71 after a long cancer fight. A UCLA great and NBA champion, Walton was MVP in 1978, Sixth Man in 1986, and a two time NCAA champion. His career with Portland, San Diego, Los Angeles and Boston was marked by injury. He later became a beloved broadcaster and outspoken advocate.
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