The Predicament’s January Class 1A rankings

Don Bosco remains on top with eight ranked wrestlers, including four top-ranked wrestlers and a fifth in the top two. East Buchanan is second with six in the rankings. Belle Plaine made a considerable drop, falling from fourth to eighth. The Plainesmen are led by top-ranked 103-pounder Zakk Buch and No. 3 Jack O'Brien at 125. Top 10 State Tournament Teams (# of ranked wrestlers) 1. Don Bosco (8) 2. East Buchanan (6) 3. New London/WMU (3) 4. Eddyville-Blakesburg (4) 5. Louisa-Muscatine (3) 6. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn (4) 7. Twin ...

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Boyle leads Coe to Homecoming win

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 ...

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