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Redhawks’ Knaack out to maximize opportunity

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DES MOINES — Kolt Knaack isn’t leaving anything behind when he’s on the mat this week. The North Tama senior is determined to make his final state tournament his most lucrative, and claimed victory in a 150-pound second-round match to start down the path at the Class 1A session of the ...

Borgos, Trojans reach regional finals

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STATE CENTER — Bella Borgos scored a game-high 21 points and the West Marshall girls’ basketball team advanced to the Class 3A Region 3 finals with a 54-30 win over West Delaware here Wednesday night. The host Trojans (18-5) held a slim 17-16 lead after the first quarter before holding ...

Bittle’s block helps Ducks dump Iowa

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IOWA CITY — Nate Bittle had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and his third blocked shot of the game preserved Oregon’s 80-78 victory over Iowa on Wednesday night. The Ducks led 80-78 with 13 seconds left but turned the ball over on an inbounds pass. Iowa’s Josh Dix missed a driving layup but ...

Bobcats sense urgency of medal quest

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Whether it’s their first time or third time at state, Luke Cross hopes Marshalltown boys wrestling’s four state qualifiers treat this tournament like it’s their only shot at the top of the podium. “Enjoy the opportunity,” said Cross, the MHS boys’ head coach. “You never know ...

Spartans stand up to Alburnett, 46-32

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GRUNDY CENTER — Grundy Center girls basketball turned up the physicality for a 46-32 win over Alburnett in a Class 2A Region 5 quarterfinal at Grundy Center High School on Tuesday. Karlee Lynch scored 17 points to lead the Spartans, one of three in double-digit scoring along with Kali ...