Prep of the Week highlights tiny Croy and Johnson
The Gazette crowns Kennedy's Jeff Croy and Jefferson's Howard Johnson as co Preps of the Week. Croy, 5-4 and 114 pounds, starred in a 4 1 4 7 upset of Clinton, recovering two fumbles and a key strip. Johnson, 6-1 165, anchored Jefferson's defense, contributing tackles and a late interception to beat Hempstead.
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Benton and Norway girls win in softball sectional play
Benton Community and Norway take early round wins as Benton’s Delene Ploper Barb Haack and Lenore Levenhagen lead with two hits each Haack drives in four Levenhagen homers Norway defeats BGM 6 3 Emanuel allows one hit Norway to face Geneseo Dysart in semifinals Benton meets Shellyburg 21 8 Tuesday night
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North Linn gains 19 12 in sectional softball action
North Linn defeated Maquoketa Valley 42 19 at girls sectional softball with West Delaware routing East Buchanan 15 3. Judy Jaeger and Thomson combined for home runs in a 10 hit West Delaware effort. Mary Meade drove in six runs on four hits for North Linn.
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North Sumner Gain In Second Round Of Goffall Tourney
North and Sumner moved into the second round of the girls sectional goffal tournament with Monday wins. Sumner defeated Fredericksburg 7 1 to go on to face Turkey Valley Tuesday at 6 30 pm. West Union crushed Fayette and meets New Hampton next.
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Center Point Girls Rally in First Round Wins
Center Point and Jesup won their first round games in the girls softball tournament on Monday. Jesup defeated Hudson 10 to 2 while Center Point beat Urbana 13 to 3. Jesup faces Alburnet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Center Point plays Dunkerton at 8.
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Dowling Tops as Iowa High School Football Poll Opens
In Des Moines Dowling leads in class 4A and 3A, with Lake Mills edging Maurice-Orange City for top in class AA. Jefferson ranks third overall, while small schools see Lake Mills narrowly win over Maurice-Orange City for the top with several undefeated teams listed through ninth place.
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Lions Rally To Beat Regis Freshmen Football
Linn-Mar freshman football trailed 6 0 before scoring two fourth quarter TDs to defeat Regis 16 6 at the Royal field Tom Chester and Von Hollingsworth had two yard TD runs and Mike Williams found Marty Stanley for a 45 yard TD pass in the first quarter Regina led 6 0 on a Williams to Stanley hookup Prairie Fresh rout Regina freshman 26 0 at Prairie Monday Wayne State also in action with two Hastert outs and a TD pass the text contains multiple teams and incomplete names
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Dowling Leads in AP Poll as Wash Passes Regis
Des Moines Dowling, 52-0 over North Priday rivals, strengthens lead in the Associated Press Iowa prep football poll. Regis, despite a 24-0 win over Ottumwa, drops a notch as top teams shuffle in the top 20 with several Big Eight schools featured.
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Storm Promoted as Cyclones Prep for Utah Bomb
AP staff report notes sophomore Brad Storm of Belle Plaine being elevated to first team left linebacker as Iowa State prepares for the home opener with Utah. Coach Johnny Majors discusses injuries to Keith Krepfle and Jerry Moses, Utah scouting, and emphasis on kickoff coverage, blocking, and tackling as the team tunes up after a 41-0 win over Colorado State.
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Christianson Wins Two Wellman Titles In Tennis Tourney
Chris Christianson captured both the men's singles and men's seniors singles titles at the Wellman tennis tourney. He and Charles Vincent earned the men’s doubles crown. Sandy Aggson won the women’s singles, while Jane Swaner and Sharon Kokemueller took the women's doubles. Cran dall Miller and Steve Hershberger won the boys doubles, and Mike Brenneman claimed the junior boys singles.
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Crandall Miller
Steve Hershberger
Mike Brenneman
Redlinger Captures Wellman Demo Derby Victory
Wellman Lions club hosted a demolition derby with Redlinger winning. Dave Miller of Kalona finished second, while Dwight Dawn of Wellman and Dick Burns of Stockport tied for third.
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Ledge Leads Jeff Girls to Victory at Ellis Park
Jefferson runner Ledge won the race on an 8 mile 1/4 course at Ellis Park in 7 48 as Jeff defeated Marlon by 23 46 in a county meet. Mary Paral noted among finishers in the girls event.
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