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Sports

Hawkeye offense 2017

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 7:45pm
Hawk Talk

Media day for football was last Saturday, and since I missed my first media day in 16 years last August, I was ready to go.
My niece Kym got married and it was a great wedding, but it was in Missoula, Mont., on the same weekend as football media day.
Kym and her husband Ryan are Hawkeye fans so it was a great time.
The next three weeks I’ll break down the offense, defense and special teams.

Offensive Line

The Hawkeye offense always starts up front with the offensive line and this years’ group should be one of Iowa’s strengths.

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“Bolt” your driveway through Thursday, Aug. 31

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 8:20pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Let the Liberty High School Booster Club “Bolt” your driveway.
As part of the first annual fundraiser, you can get a 3-foot-by-2-foot, black Liberty Lightning bolt painted on your driveway for $25. It is the logo only; no lettering.
All funds will go to the booster club and be used for projects and equipment that support coaches, athletes and programs at Liberty High School.

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Clippers Chart a new course

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 8:43pm
Gabe Bakker takes over CCA football

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High Hopes for Trojan boys XC

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 8:45pm

IOWA CITY– The West High Trojans cross country squad was the runner-up team in the Mississippi Valley Conference (MVC) meet and fifth in team standings at the state meet last year. For coach Brian Martz and the boys, neither finish was good enough, and they are looking to improve on both this year.

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New head coach for Women of Troy VB

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 8:46pm

IOWA CITY– Scott Sanders has seen a lot from the “right chair” over eight years as an assistant coach for the Iowa City West High Women of Troy varsity volleyball team. He worked alongside legendary coach Kathy Bresnahan through State Tournament campaigns and Championships, and during the dark days following the death of Caroline Found. After “Brez” retired from coaching, Sanders worked with Randy Dolson. More trips to state ensued.

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Trojans swing onto 2017-18 golf season

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 8:49pm
Linn-Mar wins the day, Spence leads West High

Linn-Mar wins the day, Spence leads West High
By Chris Umscheid
North Liberty Leader
CEDAR RAPIDS– Iowa City West High’s golfers haven’t been in their classrooms yet this school year, but already have one meet in the books after competing in the Mississippi Valley Conference (MVC) Supermeet Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Ellis Golf Course in Cedar Rapids.

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Learning experience ahead for Clippers VB

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 8:50pm

North Liberty Leader

TIFFIN– School doesn’t start until Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Clear Creek Amana (CCA), but the ladies of the varsity volleyball squad are already getting an education and learning lessons.
Gone are graduated seniors Sheyanne Koethe, McKenna McCreedy, Alivia Carnahan, Jacquelyn Bunch, Lauren Helle, Hanna Rogge and Mackenzie Justice.
The squad has two seniors this season, Zoe Boehme and Kelsey Lipkea, both returning starters.

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Hawkeye Football

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 7:03pm
Hawk Talk

2017 schedule (Part 2)

Last week I talked about the Hawkeye football schedule for this fall.
I had the Hawks favored over Wyoming, Iowa State, North Texas State, Michigan State and Illinois.
I thought Penn State would be favored over Iowa at Kinnick.
This week I’ll try to come up with Iowa being favored in at least four more games so I can win my bet (a Heineken beer) with Mike Evans.
The Hawks finish the season with three home games: Minnesota, Ohio State and Purdue.


Preferred parking for Spartan football

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 7:20pm

SOLON– Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1, the Solon Community School District will be selling preferred parking spaces for Friday night and postseason football games. There are 43 spots in the Spartan Stadium lot and 12 of those spaces will be reserved for handicapped parking that will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at each home football game for cars with the appropriate handicapped plate or hanging mirror permit. Of the remaining spaces, seven will be reserved for game day administration, with the other 24 made available to the community for purchase.


Solon celebrities and calves strut their stuff at county fair

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 7:20pm

IOWA CITY - Solon 4-H clubs were well represented in the third annual Celebrity Bucket Bottle Calf Costume event held Wednesday, July 26, at the Johnson County 4-H and FFA Fair. This is the third year of the event, a fundraiser for causes selected by the countywide 4-H Youth Council. Club teams recruit a local celebrity to walk with a “borrowed” calf in the show ring as the audience votes for their favorites with donations.


Solon volleyball preview

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 7:30pm
Coach Ferin hopes to improve team record

SOLON– Even after a lifetime devoted to the sport, it’s taken a year for Sarah Ferin to get her bearings as head coach of the Solon varsity volleyball team.
“I think last year with just coming in and having a large amount of seniors and playing people in different spots, it took the entire season for people to start trusting me,” she shared. “Now it’s night and day from last year already. The girls are having fun.”


Gyms to close Monday, Aug. 14, for floor refinishing

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 7:41pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Beginning as early as Monday, Aug. 14, the Robert and Jones gyms at the North Liberty Community Center, 520 W. Cherry St., will be closed so their floors can be refinished. The closures are expected to last through Sunday, Aug. 20.
In addition to the closures, some patrons may find the vapors from the floor finishes unpleasant, though they are not harmful, particularly on the indoor track, cardio and weight areas.
This work is not expected to affect the recreation department’s hours of operation.