Iowa Cagers Land Early Nod From Gary's Johnny Fort
Johnny Fort, 6-4 sophomore, may join Iowa after visits during Oct. 16-17 and last week, with coach Lute Olson aiming to sign three players this season. Fort, known for speed and passing, continues to grow from 139 pounds. others recruited include Brian Asbury and Tellis Franks.
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Hawkeyes face Texas bowl talk as season nears finish
Iowa coach Hayden Fry dismisses Texas bowl interest amid reports of past Texas ties. Hawkeyes later head to the Rose Bowl while bowl options in Texas look unlikely. News notes include Carver-Hawkeye Arena progress, an Iowa State press day surprise with Ron Falenschek’s new look, and his engagement to Deb of Maxwell.
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Cedar Falls hosts playoff opener with coach back on sideline
Cedar Falls meets the Warriors in the Class 4A first round at the UNI Dome at 8 30 p m. The Tigers finished 8 1 and claimed the Big Eight title behind stars Taylor Pine and Mike Flagg with L D Bean and Nick Winkey sharing the rushing load. Mitchell returns after abdominal surgery and has coached for just three games this season.
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Regis Royals Seek 5th Title Bid At Pleasant Valley
Regis High School opens its fifth Iowa Class 3A football title bid tonight at undefeated Pleasant Valley. The fourth ranked Royals face a 9-0 Spartans with a strong defense after a 7-0 conference season. Regis coach Tom Good notes PV’s balanced offense and tight defense as the key challenge.
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Starmont Faces LaSalle in 2A Playoff Opener
Starmont enters the state playoffs at 9-0 led by Coach Dave Barclay who compares his David versus Goliath matchup to Cedar Rapids LaSalle. LaSalle, 7-2, brings a tougher schedule as the Lancers seek an upset in Strawberry Point at 7 30 p m.
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Battle of Marion Set For 3A Playoff Showdown
Marion hosts Linn-Mar in a marquee Class 3A playoff match with both communities buzzing. Linn-Mar sits 9-0 atop rankings while Marion stands 8-1 and aiming to avenge an earlier Sept 3 loss. An overflow 7,000 expected as fans pack the scene for a potential semifinal berth and a Cedar Rapids Aegis-Pleasant Valley winner.
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Wapsie Valley Battles Roland-Story In 2A Clash
Two No 1 teams meet in a 6 pm Class 2A first round at the UNI-Dome Cedar Falls as Wapsie Valley faces Roland-Story. Roland Story holds a 37 game win streak and enters as top ranked by UPI while Wapsie Valley aims to derail the Norsemen in a championship showdown preview.
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