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C.R. Xavier places 8th, Linn-Mar's Cloyd ties for 15th at Class 4A state golf meet

Some of the Gazette-area performances were better on Day 2 of the Iowa High School Athletic Association Class 4A state golf meet Tuesday at Hyperion Field Club in Johnston. Cedar Rapids Xavier placed eighth in the team race, while Linn-Mar senior Christian Cloyd tied for 15th.

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How Iowa football is preparing for a head coach-less Penn State

Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz still expects the best from his team against Penn State, after an impressive game at Wisconsin and with many changes for the Nittany Lions.

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 9h

4 Downs: Gazette staff ponders Iowa high school football questions

Small classes are approaching the postseason and big games highlight Week 8. Which team has a championship defense? Is there a high school coach that can transition to be a college head coach. Will program mergers impact CRCSD?

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 10h

Chit-Chat Wright is 'pass-first,' 'lead-by-example' point guard candidate

Iowa women's basketball media day notes: Chit-Chat Wright is 'pass-first,' 'lead-by-example' point guard candidate.

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 10h

Iowa women's basketball 2025-26: They came from all corners ...

Iowa women's basketball: This year's roster is truly national ... and international.

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 11h

Info capsules of everyone on the Iowa men's basketball remade roster

Hawkeyes need to introduce themselves to Iowa fans after Ben McCollum assembled a roster with only one returning scholarship player.

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 11h

Photos: Iowa women's basketball media day 2025

Photos from the Iowa women's basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 12h

"Ava! Ava!" could be an often-heard chant at Iowa women's basketball this season

Center Ava Heiden finished last season with a flourish for the Hawkeyes. Now she's stepping into the starting lineup and great expectations.

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 1d

Local teams struggle during opening round of boys' state golf meet

Cedar Rapids Xavier tied for eighth and Linn-Mar was 12th after the first round of the Iowa High School Athletic Association Class 4A boys' state golf meet Monday at Hyperion Field Club in Johnston.

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 1d

Linder's 2025-26 preseason women's basketball ballot for the Associated Press

Women's basketball: The Gazette's Jeff Linder reveals his preseason ballot for the Associated Press. Defending NCAA champion UConn is No. 1; Iowa State is 9th, Iowa 23rd.

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 1d

5 players to watch for when Iowa football hosts Penn State

After a tumultuous three weeks to start Big Ten play, Penn State will visit Iowa Saturday night. Despite the changes at quarterback and head coach, the Nittany Lions still have multiple high-quality players on their roster.

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The Gazette's post-Week 7 football poll

High school football: The Gazette's post-Week 7 poll. Sioux City East picks up a noteworthy win over one of the Central Iowa suburban giants, and climbs to No. 6 in Class 5A.

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 1d

Iowa football shifts to top half of Big Ten after frenzy weekend

The Hawkeyes host Penn State on Saturday after their shut out victory at Wisconsin. However, after a historic coaching change announced Sunday afternoon, Iowa football now sits in the top half of the conference with much to lose on the table against a chaotic Penn State team.

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 1d

Iowa men's basketball player Tavion Banks arrested in Iowa City over the weekend

Banks, charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct at an Iowa City bar, was Missouri Valley Conference Sixth Man of the Year for Ben McCollum last season at Drake.

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Former Iowa player Payton Sandfort joins Oklahoma City Thunder roster ... for now

Sandfort almost surely is headed to the Thunder's G League team in Oklahoma City.

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 2d

Age won't deter this 'old' river rat

Wild Side: Author vows to keep on wading the Wapsi in search of fish and fun, but may keep a better eye on where he steps

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 2d

The good, bad and ugly moments for Iowa football's win at Wisconsin

Iowa football had very few poor moments against the Badgers, and with Penn State quickly evolving, the Hawkeyes have another uncertain week ahead.

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 2d

C.R. Xavier has sights set on boys' state golf title

Cedar Rapids Xavier held a goal workshop to start the season. Every player on the roster had "state championship" listed as one of their team goals. The Saints have reached the Class 4A tournament and have a chance to accomplishment the unifying objective.

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 2d

Penn State fires football coach James Franklin

Nittany Lions lost to Northwestern at home on Saturday and play at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City this weekend

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 2d

How Mark Gronowski rehabbed himself to start for Iowa football against Wisconsin

The Hawkeyes' starting quarterback's status was questionable all week leading up to Saturday's game. But Mark Gronowski spent hours in the athletic training room getting himself ready to face the Badgers.

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 2d

Iowa football dismantles Wisconsin for second-straight year in dominant fashion

The Hawkeyes had three turnovers in the first half to propel themselves to a fourth consecutive win, bringing the Heartland Trophy back to Iowa City.

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 2d

Photos: Iowa football at Wisconsin - (10/11/25)

See photos as the Iowa Hawkeyes traveled to Madison to take on the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 2d

While some Big Ten powers were staggered, Hawkeyes came out with swagger

Iowa responded to its home loss to Indiana in its most-recent game by thoroughly dominating a formerly great rival in Wisconsin and continuing the Badgers' free fall.

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 3d

Game Report: Iowa Hawkeyes 37, Wisconsin Badgers 0

Hawkeyes used two first-quarter picks to set up scores and picked apart the Badgers to retain the Heartland Trophy.

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thegazettesports.bsky.social @thegazettesports.bsky.social · 3d

The Hawkeyes win with ease in the 99th meeting between Iowa and Wisconsin football.