Washington dominates all MVC honors with seven picks
Washington fullback Randy Nelson leads the Valley first team offense with Mike Lewis and Murry Hillsman while tackle Bill Renk and guard Kirk Simmons also earn spots. Nelson also makes the defense at back, with several teammates and rivals earning multiple first and second team honors across Washington, Kennedy, Jefferson, and Dubuque schools.
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Wapsie Valley Players Dominate 1980 2A Crown Run
The Wapsie Valley Norsemen claimed the 1980 2A title at the MNI-Dome after winning last fall, with key players Terry Van Winkle and multiple offensive and defensive starters listed including Tom Wolff, Brad Bachman, Rick Belkle, and Bob Amensen. The detailed lineup features positions across offense and defense for both teams in last season’s championship showcase.
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Scott Miller
Mark Burynski
Todd Koulman
Valley standout Randy Nelson tops 1982 league scoring
Randy Nelson of Cedar Rapids Washington finished the 1982 Mississippi Valley Conference season as the top scorer and ground gainer with 980 rushing yards on 164 carries for 98 points. Washington roared to a 7-0 title run, averaging 282.4 total yards and smothering opponents to 132.2 yards per game.
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Warriors football uses two-platoon system with key two-way players
Mitchell notes versatile back L D Bean leads a trio with Nick Winkey and Scott Smith while Washington inspired four-way rotation. The Warriors deploy two complete platoons with players rotating on offense and defense, and several two-way players expected this season. Washington fans are directed to enter UNI Dome from the west. Offense and defense lineups list players with weights and positions.
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Regis From Page 18 Spartans eye playoff push and strong defense
The Spartans shared the Big Bend title at 6 1 and went 8 1 last season. Coach Morrissey notes they were less challenged late, optimistic for playoffs. Pleasant Valley features standout backs Bowers and Norville and quarterback Short with solid receiving core Piatter and Green prior injury.
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LaSalle Faces Stiff Playoff Test Against Stormont
LaSalle, nicknamed the crippled Goliath, seeks playoff glory as key players McBowen and Kaiden miss due to injuries while Mark Steffen and Bill Thompson lead the Lancers offense. Stormont, coached by Barclay, brings a stout defense with 14 shutouts in three years and seven this season, aiming to slow LaSalle.
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Metro area 3A squads shine in playoffs push
Marion and Linn-Mar vie as 3A powers led by Twachtmann, Wisehart, and Nielson with strong defenses. Marion seeks fifth straight playoff berth while Linn-Mar targets its first since 1975, as both teams boast high scoring offenses and stout overall records.
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Singular honor for Eddie Egan Olympic double gold
Eddie Egan of the United States remains the only athlete to win Olympic gold in both the Summer and Winter Games. He captured boxing gold in 1920 and bobsledding gold in 1932.
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