Category Archives: High School Sports

Dowling Claims 4A Title in Overtime Classic

I’m not sure I’ve seen a better high school football game than Friday’s Class 4A championship contest between West Des Moines Dowling and Iowa City High. City High took a ten point lead into the 4th quarter, but Dowling stormed … Continue reading

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North Tama Claims Class A Title Behind Boerm’s Triple-Triple

North Tama came from twenty points down to edge Madrid 43-34 for the Class A championship on Friday afternoon.  The Redhawks were guided by senior quarterback Brendon Boerm, who eclipsed the 100 yard mark passing, rushing, and receiving for North Tama.  … Continue reading

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Makin’ It Better: Four Ways to Improve the Iowa High School Football Playoffs

On an annual basis, there is no greater point of contention in Iowa high school athletics than the football playoffs. Football is the only sport in which not every team is automatically entered into the postseason tournament. Football squads must … Continue reading

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Video: Solon Advances to 5th Straight Title Game

The Solon Spartans will have a chance to make history on Saturday, when they face Sioux City Heelan in the Class 3A state championship game.  No team in Iowa history has won four consecutive state titles, but the Spartans can … Continue reading

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Video: Heelan Wins a Wild One

Sioux City Heelan will play for a second state title in the past three seasons on Saturday.  The Crusaders won a wild game over West Delaware in the Class 3A semifinals at the UNI-Dome on Monday night, scoring with just … Continue reading

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Semifinal Snapshots – Class 3A

A quick look at the Class 3A squads that will compete in the UNI-Dome on Monday for a chance to play for the state title. Pella Little Dutch Record: 12-0 District/Conference Finish: District 7 Champion Head Coach: Jay McKinstrey Road … Continue reading

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Semifinal Snapshots – Class 2A

A quick look at the teams that will meet in the UNI-Dome on Monday for the chance to play for a state championship. Iowa City Regina Regals Record: 12-0 District/Conference Finish: District 5 Champion Head Coach: Marv Cook Road to … Continue reading

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Video: Dowling Players Talk About Semifinal Win

Despite spotting CIML rival Ankeny a two-score advantage, the West Des Moines Dowling football team rallied for a 24-21 win in the Class 4A semifinals on Friday night.  The Maroons will face Iowa City High for the state championship next … Continue reading

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Video: City High Reacts to Advancing to State Final

Interviews with Iowa City High wide receiver Connor Alberhasky and coach Dan Sabers after the Little Hawks’ 21-7 win over Bettendorf in the Class 4A semifinals:

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Semifinal Snapshot – Class 1A

A quick look at the teams that will take the field at the UNI-Dome on Saturday with a trip to the state championship on the line… Council Bluffs St. Albert Falcons Record: 12-0 District/Conference Finish: District 8 Champions Head Coach: … Continue reading

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