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Iowa looking to avoid first 3-game losing skid since 2013
The Hawkeyes take on a Wisconsin team that they have dominated in recent years on Wednesday → Read More
Hawkeyes seek bounce-back win amidst tough stretch
Lisa Bluder has been coaching long enough to experience almost every scheduling scenario imaginable. Or so she thought. That was before the five-game, 12-day stretch that Iowa currently finds itself in the midst of. Iowa (12-4, 2-2 Big Ten) will play its third game in a seven-day span on Wednesday when it travels to Wisconsin. “In 16 years I’ve been in the Big Ten, I’ve never been in a stretch… → Read More
West High rebounds with win over Mason City
For the second time in less than 24 hours on Saturday, West High found itself entering the fourth quarter with the lead in a tight game with a highly ranked opponent. This time, West High slammed the door. After letting a late lead slip away in a three-point loss to City High on Friday, West High made big plays down the stretch in a 53-39 Rivalry Saturday win over Class 4A No. 4 Mason City (6-5)… → Read More
Strong second half lifts Regina past Benton
For two quarters on Saturday, Regina looked a lot like a team playing a game at 9 o’clock in the morning, which it was. In the second half, Regina looked like a very good basketball team, which it also is. Class 2A second-ranked Regina shook off its slow start and blitzed Benton Community with a 21-point third quarter on its way to a 56-39 win in the opening game of Rivalry Saturday at the U.S.… → Read More
Defense, McCaffery help West High hold off City High
Top-ranked West High earns 45-31 win over Little Hawks → Read More
Gamamou's shot lifts City High in double OT
To say Rose Gamamou isn’t much of a scorer is probably an understatement. So is saying that Gamamou’s only basket Friday night was a big one. Gamamou snapped a 60-all tie in double overtime with a floater in the lane and seventh-ranked City High hung on for a 70-67 win over West High in front of a near capacity crowd at West High. “I thought Rose Gamamou’s shot was just huge,” City High coach… → Read More
City High shakes off rust to down C.R. Washington
Little Hawks earn 70-59 win in first game following holiday break → Read More
Alexa Kastanek, Iowa spoil Stringer's return
Junior scores 20 points as Iowa downs Rutgers, 69-65 → Read More
Stringer returns to Carver-Hawkeye for first time since '05
The big story surrounding Rutgers’ Monday visit to Carver-Hawkeye Arena is the return of former Iowa coach C. Vivian Stringer. For the current Hawkeyes, Monday’s meeting with Rutgers is just another big game. Stringer, who won 269 games in 12 seasons at Iowa, will return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the first time since 2005 on Monday when Rutgers (10-3, 1-0 Big Ten Conference) and Iowa (11-2,… → Read More
What a year for Iowa City prep athletes and teams
A look at the top prep sports stories from the Press-Citizen area → Read More
Big Ten women's basketball breakdown
Illinois Record: 7-4 AP Ranking: Not Ranked. RPI Ranking: 66 MVP: 6-3 sophomore center Chatrice White has established herself as one of the league’s best averaging 18.0 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game. Breakdown: Illinois is seeking to continue its ascent in the conference after going from two wins two seasons ago to six last year. ... White gives the Illini a bona fide star while… → Read More
Iowa falls to No. 24 George Washington in 2 OT
George Washington hands Iowa first loss in double overtime → Read More
From timid freshman to senior leader, Simon's hard work pays off
West Liberty senior Cassedi Simon Press-Citizen player of the year → Read More
West High boys seeking state title, redemption
Trojans look for state title after semifinal loss last year → Read More
'The bar is set pretty high' for Regina girls
Regals return four starters from last year's state tournament team. → Read More
Regina wins sixth straight title
CEDAR FALLS - Not rain, sleet, snow, a couple extra days of waiting, an early deficit or a late rally were going to keep Regina from its sixth straight state title. Top-ranked Regina (13-1) ran its state-record streak of consecutive titles to six with a 35-28 win over No. 7 Western Christian (11-3) Monday in the Class 1A state title game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls in a game that was pushed… → Read More
Coaching staff a boost for Regina
Marv's Cook's staff has helped lead Regina to five state titles in nine seasons → Read More
Iowa slips past Western Illinois in OT
Hawkeyes improve to 3-0 with 96-81 win over Western Illinois → Read More
Championship Game Capsule: Regina vs. Western Christian
No. 1 Regina (12-1) vs. Western Christian (11-2) Where: UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls Last season: Did not play. Semifinal Round: Regina 31, Dike-New Hartford 14; Keep an eye on: Western Christian junior quarterback Tyson Kooima (6-0, 180) has passed for 2,189 yards and 22 touchdowns this season. Key Stat: Regina is averaging 42.7 points per game this season and has scored at least 31 points in 12… → Read More
Hawkeye women get defensive test against Western Illinois
Iowa looking for 3-0 start against Western Illinois → Read More