‘Buddy, you’re up:’ CPU freshman Adelyn Stien is capitalizing on her opportunity

MARION — They had resolved to absorb one major loss. But when Logan Keller went down with a knee injury, that was a lot. “I called (Adelyn Stien) in that next Monday…

Photos: Center Point-Urbana at Marion volleyball (Oct. 1, 2024)

4 Downs: Gazette staff moves the chains by answering Iowa high school football questions

The Gazette’s Iowa high school football staff poses and answers questions about the current season. This week we introduce reader questions. See how much Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson, K.J. Pilcher…

Iowa’s defense has stifled opposing running backs in 2024, but hefty challenge looms

IOWA CITY — Jay Higgins is particularly proud of his shared tackle with fellow Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson last month at Minnesota. “I was sitting on my B gap, came back…

Iowa’s Sydney Affolter will miss about a month after undergoing knee scope

IOWA CITY — University of Iowa women’s basketball player Sydney Affolter is expected to miss about a month after undergoing a surgical scope of her knee. “This is an unfortunate setback…

Oft-overlooked Jaylon Jackson is a budding star in crowded Iowa State football backfield

AMES — Each time a defender looks down on Jaylon Jackson dismissively, he smiles inside. The Iowa State transfer tailback has been overlooked and underestimated throughout a long college football career. And…

Iowa’s Leshon Williams, Seth Anderson have returned to practice ahead of Ohio State game

IOWA CITY — Iowa wide receiver Seth Anderson and running back Leshon Williams have returned to practice after missing time with injuries, head coach Kirk Ferentz said Tuesday in his…

NCAA women’s basketball 2024-25 rankings: Linder’s preseason Associated Press Top 25 ballot

The “way-too-early” 2024-25 preseason women’s basketball rankings started filtering out there as confetti rained upon South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland in early April. It’s no longer way-too-early. It’s October…

Iowa TE Luke Lachey will have a lot of fans at Saturday’s Ohio State game

Iowa tight end Luke Lachey answered questions from the media about the support he expects when the Hawkeyes visit his hometown to face No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday. Plus,…

Iowa QB Cade McNamara on Ohio State game: ‘Awesome opportunity’

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara answered questions from the media about the Hawkeyes’ game at No. 3 Ohio State this week and his experience playing the Buckeyes while at Michigan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRdnSdKowxw…

Cedar Rapids retains Ryder Cup in annual battle with Iowa City

CEDAR RAPIDS — Ross McLaughlin made sure there would be no tie this year. With the 26th annual CRANDIC Ryder Cup deadlocked at 11.5 to 11.5 between Cedar Rapids and Iowa…

Iowa State football not satisfied with 3-0 start

AMES — Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell could stand alone atop the program’s all-time win chart after Saturday’s Big 12 season-opener at Houston. And he’ll say virtually nothing about it. That’s…

Steppe’s Week 5 AP ballot: Illinois, BYU earn spots after ranked wins

IOWA CITY — Bret Bielema’s Illinois team has been one of the bigger surprises through four weeks of the college football season. National writer Phil Steele picked the Illini to finish…

With 2024 season at potential turning point, Iowa football responded with poise

MINNEAPOLIS — Iowa football’s pure joy following its 31-14 win over Minnesota was obvious. “Aye, we so f------ turnt,” the team vociferously chanted in the locker room with enough volume to…

Kaleb Johnson and his blockers take running game from poorhouse to powerhouse

MINNEAPOLIS — Exactly 11 months ago Saturday, Iowa rushed for 11 yards against Minnesota. That, which happened in a 12-10 home loss to the Gophers, was preposterous. So was what occurred…

Photos: Iowa football at Minnesota (Sept. 21, 2024)

Iowa defeated Minnesota 31-14 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday.…

Watch Kirk Ferentz and Iowa football players discuss 31-14 win over Minnesota

Hear from Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz, offensive lineman Mason Richman and linebacker Jay Higgins after the Hawkeyes’ 31-14 win over Minnesota on Saturday night. Kirk Ferentz shares thoughts on Iowa’s…

Iowa vs. Minnesota Game Report: Numbers and notes from the Hawkeyes’ 31-14 win

MINNEAPOLIS — A closer look at Iowa’s 31-14 win over Minnesota Saturday night at Huntington Bank Stadium. Turning point This game turned the moment Iowa ran its first play…

Kaleb Johnson fuels Iowa’s second-half surge in win over rival Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — The Huntington Bank Stadium video boards displayed a warning before Saturday’s Floyd of Rosedale game. “We are monitoring storms that may be headed towards campus, please be aware,” the…

Pleasant Valley too much offensively for Cedar Rapids Prairie in 38-21 win

CEDAR RAPIDS — Getting zero defensive stops of your opponent gives you zero chance to beat that opponent. Thus Cedar Rapids Prairie fell to Pleasant Valley, 38-21, on another very warm…

Iowa high school football roundup: Week 4 scores, stats and more (Sept. 20, 2024)

The Gazette’s Week 4 Iowa high school football roundup with Friday night’s statewide scores and complete coverage of area games. 3A No. 1 Solon 7, 3A No. 3 Mount Vernon 6 It…

Photos: Mount Vernon at Solon high school football (Sept. 20, 2024)

Class 3A top-ranked Solon beat No. 3 Mount Vernon 7-6 in an Iowa high school football game Friday night at Solon.…

Cedar Rapids Kennedy gets past Cedar Rapids Washington and into the win column

CEDAR RAPIDS — It was unfamiliar territory for the Cedar Rapids Kennedy football team. The past several years have seen Coach Brian White's team among the state’s best. This season, the…

Iowa City High tops Iowa City West in 40-39 thriller with late 2-point conversion

IOWA CITY — For the fourth straight season, The Boot is staying in Iowa City High’s possession. Powered by a methodical gameplan and clutch late-game offensive execution, the Little Hawks (2-2)…

Photos: Iowa City High at Iowa City West high school football (Sept. 20, 2024)

Iowa City High beat Iowa City West 40-39 in the annual Battle for the Boot high school football game Friday night at Trojan Field.…

Photos: Cedar Falls at Iowa City Liberty high school football (Sept. 20, 2024)

Iowa City Liberty beat Class 5A seventh-ranked Cedar Falls 49-42 in an Iowa high school football game Friday night in North Liberty.…

Liberty outscores Cedar Falls, 49-42, in a game featuring 1,000-plus yards

NORTH LIBERTY — Sutton Koller summed it up in four little words: “Hell of a game,” he said. Who could possibly argue? Iowa City Liberty’s Reece Rettig scored the go-ahead…

Pella hands Cedar Rapids Xavier rare second straight loss

CEDAR RAPIDS — A rugged early schedule should help reap later benefits. At least that is the plan for the Cedar Rapids Xavier football team. For the first time in 13 years,…