CEDAR RAPIDS — Coe went from forgettable to memorable in one week.
The Kohawks rebounded from a disappointing 18-point loss in their Iowa Conference opener last week against Central with a dominant performance resulting in the Kohawk seniors only homecoming victory.
Quarterback Brad Boyle powered the Coe offense that scored 30 unanswered points and trounced Dubuque, 37-7, in an IIAC contest Saturday at Clark Field.
The Kohawks, especially Boyle, rebounded well.
“We talked about resilience before the game,” Coe Coach Steve Staker said. “About bouncing back … It’s a sign of a good quarterback …

Three teams. Three weeks. Three games.
The Class 3A District 4 title race has evolved into a round-robin between Marion, Union and Maquoketa.
“That’s exactly what it is,” said Marion Coach Tony Perkins. “All three are quality teams, all three are playing well.
“This is what you want late in the season. You want it in your hands.”
All are 6-0 overall, 4-0 in the district. All are in extremely good shape for postseason qualification.
“We’re excited to be one of the teams that’s in the mix,” said Maquoketa Coach Kevin Bowman, whose team defeated …

CEDAR RAPIDS — They weren’t perfect. They weren’t even great all of the time.
But the Washington Warriors were good enough when they had to be.
Class 4A 12th-ranked Cedar Rapids Washington overcame some glitches, mostly minor, to claim the Michelle Starcevich Invitational volleyball tournament title Saturday at Prairie High School.
The Warriors won all five of their matches in the six-team round-robin format and improved to 20-6.
“I just think we’re kind of in midseason (mode) right now,” said Coach Kari Lombardi. “We had a big loss this week to Waterloo East. We …

STANWOOD — Members of North Cedar High School and the Stanwood community created a special event in memory of a special person.
A night road race will be held in honor of the late North Cedar student Ashley Himes, a multi-sport athlete who died from a brain tumor in April about a month before graduating.
The “Believe” 5K road race is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9, following North Cedar’s homecoming football game against Tipton. The race is scheduled for 10 p.m. with registration at the City Park from 7 to 9:45 p.m. …

ANAMOSA — The Jones County Conservation board and the Sticks In The Water Paddle Group will be holding the Annual Fall Colors and Archaeology Float on Saturday, Oct. 10.
The 8.6-mile excursion at down the Wapsipinicon River for cancers and kayakers will begin at Anamosa State Park and finish at Newport Mills Access.
Participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and essential gear. For more information or to preregister, contact Michele Olson at (319) 481-7987 or naturalist@co.jones.ia.us.

Here’s my ballot to AP. Thought long and hard as to whether to keep Iowa City High at No. 1 in 4A, or move Dowling to the top. Stayed with the Little Hawks.
Class 4A – 1. Iowa City High (6-0), 2. West Des Moines Dowling (6-0), 3. Linn-Mar (6-0), 4. Ankeny (5-1), 5. Marshalltown (6-0), 6. Clinton (6-0), 7. Bettendorf (5-1), 8. Urbandale (5-1), 9. Cedar Rapids Xavier (4-2), 10. West Des Moines Valley (4-2).
Next five: Cedar Rapids Washington (4-2), Waukee (4-2), Johnston (4-2), Fort Dodge (5-1), Ottumwa (5-1).
Class 3A …