All-State football honors crown Metro area stars in Iowa
Cedar Rapids Kennedy's Brian Kramer, only 16, is the sole junior on the IDPA first team, leading tackles for the 5-4 Cougars with 101. Others from the metro include Mike Sheeley, Joe Ickes, and Jim Johnson, with Roby singled out for kicking talent. Decorah's Lon Olejniczak is Gazette's only first-team pick.
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Regis Faces Long Odds in 3A Title Bid Against Emmetsburg
Regis and defending champion Emmetsburg meet in the UNI Dome for the 3A state football title. Regis, 10 game unbeaten run, seeks their first title since 1972. Emmetsburg carries 13 straight wins and four straight title game appearances under Duane Twait.
Emmetsburg Faces Regis In Tough State Showdown
Emmetsburg and Regis prepare for a rugged clash as both teams boast strong running backs Dennis Miller and Ron Vaudt. Emmetsburg has a 320 rushing yard per game offense and a three-time state champion wrestling program. Regis, undefeated 6-0 against 3A foes, aims to stop Emmetsburg’s five straight playoff wins and overturn the AP and Register rankings.
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Cliff Jordan remembered as golfer and storyteller
Cliff Jordan of Cedar Rapids died Thursday leaving a legacy in golf and sports writing. He sponsored Iowa pros on the PGA tour and his contract with Jack Rule is used as a model. fans may contribute to the Chick Evans Golf Scholars Foundation in his name. His friend Gus Schrader reflects on Cliff’s humor and storytelling gifts.
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Mount Vernon Faces Sibley In 2A Championship Bid
Mount Vernon mustangs travel to Cedar Falls for a 2A state final showdown with Sibley at the UNI Dome Saturday at 12:35 PM. Coach Jim Bellamy has 28 players as top rushers Rick Osborn and Jerry Zinkula are sidelined by injury. Junior Troy Spencer starts at running back with Kevin Havill at halfback as Mount Vernon seeks its first title appearance since 1976.
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Top Twenty preseason girls basketball rankings announced
Gazette-area teams lead with D M East at No 1 and West Central No 2 on the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union list. Waukon sits No 11 and Cedar Rapids Kennedy No 16, with Elkader Central Midland Oelwein Vinton Cedar Rapids Washington and Iowa City West among other contenders for the 1978 79 season.
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All-State Banquet Set in Cedar Falls for IDPA honorees
The 67 IDPA All-Staters will be honored at a banquet in the University of Northern Iowa Student Union. The event is scheduled for Sunday December 3 at 1 30 p m. Tickets priced at 7 dollars may be purchased through the IDPA office in Des Moines at 508 Shops Building 50309 or by calling (515) 244 0379.
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