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CRCSD planning new school buildings at Van Buren and Hoover Elementary, pending approval
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District is planning to make way for new buildings in place of Van Buren and Hoover Elementary Schools. It's part of the Master Facilities Plan to remodel or rebuild every school in the district by 2040. "I think the teachers...
Cedar Rapids Kennedy wins second State title, beating Dowling in 4A championship game
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids Kennedy has been the most potent offense in Iowa this year. The Cougars lead the entire state in home runs, RBI, and batting average. And in the 4A championship game, the Cougars cranked out 7 runs to beat Dowling Catholic 7-3. Kennedy had to do their work on offense against one of the best players in the state in Trevor Baumler, who's committed to play baseball at TCU.
Xavier High School to launch new ACE program in 2024
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Xavier High School will introduce an Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE) program for the 2024-2025 school year. The new "Introduction to ACE" course will offer hands-on learning and real-world experience through industry partnerships. The program aims to align with Xavier’s mission of developing students academically...
Wahlert Baseball Nips Central Dewitt In 3A State Quarterfinals
The top ranked Wahlert Golden Eagles baseball team survived and advanced at the State High School Baseball Tournament yesterday at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids with a 1-0 walk off victory over 8th seed Central Dewitt. The lone run scored in the bottom of the 7th when senior Brevin Hawkinson dashed home from third on a wild pitch. Hawkinson had advanced to 3rd by running after a dropped third strike and then throw to first, sliding safely under the tag to put him in position for the game winner with two outs. Despite an early error the Golden Eagles played some great defense and starter Foti Rigopoulous went all 7 innings, allowing only three hits, striking out 5 and walking none. Wahlert head coach Kory Tuescher.
City High Shuts Down Waukee in Class 4A Quarterfinal Win
CEDAR RAPIDS – The City High baseball program has been built on pitching and defense. That combination has served the Little Hawks well over recent years with four state tournament appearances over the past five seasons. On Wednesday pitching and defense propelled City High to the state semifinals. Jaxton...
North Polk baseball captures 3A State title with 5-4 walk-off win over Bishop Heelan
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCAU) – North Polk’s Chase Fjelland notched the game-winning base hit in the bottom of the seventh, scoring the Comets’ fifth run to secure the IHSAA Class 3A State Championship over Bishop Heelan with a 5-4 win. Bishop Heelan recorded five hits in the game while Raiden Ericson and Karson Fitch each […]
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