Floridian Finds Football Home at Postville Iowa
Florida native Mike Minikwu settled at Upper Iowa and built a coaching career in Postville. He leads Postville Pirates to a 7-0 season, using a shotgun Pistol offense as they roll past Edgewood-Colesburg 35-6 after a 31-20 win over North Tama.
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Tripoli Panthers Dominate Westside Invitational Volleyball
Tripoli, the smallest school in the 24 team field, swept all six matches at the Westside Invitational. The Panthers defeated West Des Moines foul No. 5 West, West Delaware, and Iowa City West in the final, with Megan Gilbert posting 13 kills and 3 blocks and Bailey Kirchhoff adding eight kills. Sara Hoppenworth had 25 assists as Tripoli claimed the championship.
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Kennedy seniors place fourth at 4A state golf meet
Kennedy Cougars led by seniors finished fourth at the Class 4A state meet held at Finkbine Golf Course. West Des Moines Valley won with 607 total. Kennedy closed with 634 and a 315 second round led by Cody Bell who tied for sixth at 154.
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Mees and Benzing Dominate North Linn Cross Country Meet
Marion’s Lukas Mees set a new Marion High record at 15 minutes 47 seconds in the boys race beating Colin Lanegtiff’s 2006 mark by 27 seconds with Brennan Bogart second. Solon’s Lauren Benzing won the girls race in 14 21 personal best, driving Solon to a 34 point team victory over Williamsburg and Benton Community. Monticello led boys 2A with top five tight, while Mees and Benzing described tapering workouts and fast course conditions.
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Ben Ahlrich
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