By: John Sears, TV9 Sports
By John Sears

Story Created: Apr 8, 2009 at 6:37 PM CDT
Story Updated: Apr 8, 2009 at 10:49 PM CDT
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – On March 24th 2008 Kyle Jacoby’s life was turned upside down. Jacoby, who is a Senior at Xavier High School, was diagnosed with leukemia.
Jacoby underwent chemotherapy treatments once a week for a year. But in September there was a setback. Kyle was diagnosed with pancreatitis. He underwent successful surgery, but his 1 true love, basketball was now gone for his Senior season.
Kyle …

AT BELLE PLAINE
(Belle Plaine C.C., par 36)
Sigourney vs. Belle Plaine
Medalist — Megan Ehlen (Sigourney), 48.
 

AT WATERLOO
Xavier 10, Waterloo East 0
Goals — Annie Dale 5, Katherine Mettenberg 4, Marry Levett. Assists — Lauren Konchar 2, Catherine Bunting, Kristin Kramer.
 
 

AT MAQUOKETA
(Maquoketa G.C., par 36)
Maquoketa 170, West Delaware 178
Medalist — Tyler Hillebrand (Maquoketa), 39.

AT INDEPENDENCE
(Three Elms G.C., par 35)
Teams — 1. Edgewood-Colesburg 171, 2. Elkader Central 176, 3. North Linn 236
Medalist — Tyler Sylvester (Elkader Central), 41.
 

AT DUBUQUE
Decorah 7, Dubuque Senior 1
Goals — D: Jackson Stalberger 4, Brock Arend, Martin Stalberger, Chris Wanless. Assists — D: Wanless 2, Arend, Zach Kerndt, M. Stalberger, Sam Vanney
 
AT WILLIAMSBURG
Williamsburg 6, Western Dubuque 2
Goals — WD: Evan Ehlers, Austin Perry. Assists — WD: Perry, Russ Wolf
 

With the deadline for Drake Relays qualification approaching, here are state (and area) leaders, according to Quik Stats:

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Consistency through the lineup paved the way for a season-opening win for the Charles City boys golf team.
The Comets shot a 190 to win by 20 strokes over Osage, as both teams opened their 2009 seasons. Six Charles City golfers shot between 47 and 49.
“Not too bad,” Charles City coach Ron Turner said after the meet. “I like the fact that we had a lot of people with average scores.”
On a chilly, but calm day, Tim Dailey, Eric Bailey and Zach Lynch each shot 47s to pace the …

By K.J. Pilcher
 The Gazette
  Tyler Gunderson is a typical teenager. He has hobbies, likes to read, listen to music and holds a job. showed during last year’s state qualifier meet when he landed in water on the final hole but rebounded by reaching the green and sinking a 50-foot rolling putt.
  He has a knack of forgetting bad shots and learning from the good.
  “He seems to be able to internalize that,” McDermott said. “I wish I could put a finger on it, can it and get all my kids …

Tyler Gunderson is a typical teenager. He has hobbies, likes to read, listen to music and holds a job.
When the Lisbon golfer steps to the tee, however, any similarities to a 16-year-old end with his youthful appearance and 5-foot-7 frame.

BOYS’ GOLF TEAMS
DYERSVILLE BECKMAN
Coach: Darin Michels (11th year)
Returning starters: Jimmy Fagerlind, jr.; Mitch Gansemer, sr.; Bennet Klostermann, jr.; Ryan Steffen, jr.
Outlook: For the second straight season the Blazers return their top four scorers from a state qualifying team. This season, they’re all upperclassmen and very experienced, hoping to improve on their last two state finishes. Look for them to achieve that goal and finish in the top five of a loaded Wamac conference.
Coach’s comment: We’re going to take it meet by meet … They’re real focused this year.” – Darin …