CEDAR RAPIDS - It proved to be a formality.The Iowa High School Athletic Association contacted Cedar Rapids Prairie and Linn-Mar, asking for a rationale to their lineups for the State Duals tournament in February. Both programs responded and awaited word from the state.IHSAA Assistant Executive ...

IOWA CITY - Alijah Jeffery is on a mission.Linn-Mar's top-ranked 120-pounder continued his dominance that he plans to carry on until late February.Jeffery recorded two pins as the Class 3A second-ranked Lions handled Iowa City West, 47-20, and Dubuque Wahlert, 66-6, in a Mississippi Valley ...

CEDAR RAPIDS — West Delaware’s Sam Phillips recognized the hammers were about to take the mat.So, the junior 120-pounder prepared to try and play the role of final nail in the coffin.Phillips scored a 12-9 decision over Zack Fiser in the final bout, elevating West Delaware ...

MARION - Dylan Becker has been down before, but was never out for good.So, when the Cedar Rapids Prairie senior found himself in a hole late in a pivotal match for his team it was no surprise he displayed toughness and overcame adversity again.After missing last season to ...

Two is company and three is a crowd.It is doubtful the Mississippi Valley Conference minds occupying much of the space at the Iowa High School Athletic Association State Duals tournament.If results resemble seeds, three MVC wrestling teams will earn berths to the state team competition ...

MARION — Somewhere along the way, Linn-Mar senior Mitch Wantock must have broken a mirror, strolled under a ladder or watched a black cat pass before his eyes.That may be the only way to explain the things he’s had to endure in his prep wrestling ...

CEDAR RAPIDS - Renovations to the U.S. Cellular Center will force the Iowa High School Athletic Association to move the 2012 State Duals tournament, but that process has not begun.IHSAA Assistant Executive Director Alan Beste said Saturday that the search for a replacement site for next year's ...

MARION - Linn-Mar's Joel Northrup saw the storm brewing long before he stood in its eye.Instead of seeking for shelter, he decided to withstand it while holding on to his personal convictions.Northrup finally talked Wednesday about his controversial decision to default his first-round 112-pound match ...

MARION - The last 10 days have been far from ordinary for the Linn-Mar wrestling program, so why should its regional dual appearance be any different.The Lions had their backs against the wall, staring down the conclusion of their season, when they came clawing back their ...

MARION - Members of the Linn-Mar wrestling team are usually on full-feed at this time of year, reflecting on the season's accomplishments.But, the season didn't end with the conclusion of the traditional state tournament, so the Lions will have to postpone the after-season awards banquet ...