Local hockey player Nikita Konevych torn between rink and Ukraine
Nikita Konevych, an 18 year old defenseman for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders, speaks of the mental split between his on ice focus and the safety concerns for his Kalush, Ukraine family amid the ongoing Russia invasion. The piece notes Kalush's location near Poland and Slovakia and the war's toll on residents.
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the Gazette
Iowa Hawkeyes’ Kaleb Johnson Reemerges as Big Play Threat
Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson, entering his third season, has burst onto the 2023 scene with 153 rushing yards per game, four rushing touchdowns, and a 54 yard gallop against Iowa State, after Betts praised his early recruiting pick from Hamilton Ohio. Johnson’s breakout runs include a 27 yard TD and a 54 yard gain, highlighting his elite burst.
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Iowa hosts Troy as Johnson leads Hawkeyes at Kinnick
Troy visits Iowa City to face Iowa at Kinnick Stadium with kickoff at 3 p.m. Iowa favored by 23. Iowa tailback LaShawn Johnson has 187 rushing yards, 112 after contact, and has emerged as the clear lead back, boosting the Hawkeyes after halftime.
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the Gazette
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Nonconference basketball chatter and league shuffle notes
Mike Hlas notes the tangled nonconference schedule picture as teams like Utah Baylor Iowa and Indiana UCLA collide across conferences. He highlights misperceptions about league membership, schedules booked in advance and NBC telecasts, noting the ongoing season will settle the real alignments.
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