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Thompson named Prairie wrestling coach

Alburnett's Kane Thompson has been hired as the head wrestling coach at Prairie, replacing Blake Williams who resigned after 12 seasons.

Thompson has been the head coach at Alburnett the past eight seasons.

"This is an exciting time for our wrestling program," said Prairie Athletic Director Rocky Bennett in a press release. "We had a very strong pool of candidates but it became clear that Kane was the right person to lead our program.

"I have watched him build a very successful program at Alburnett that competes for state championships year end and year out. He is a high-character guy that will continue to strengthen the culture here at Prairie."

During Thompson's tenure at Alburnett, the wrestling program has been among the state's best.

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Jalen Rima wins Metro Spotlight Award

Cedar Rapids Prairie junior Jalen Rima is the winner of the Metro Spotlight Award for high school boys this week, the Metro Sports Report announced Sunday.

Rima is one of the top sprinters in Iowa for the Prairie track team. He leads the state in the 400 at 48.78 seconds and is tied for fourth in the 200 at 22.26.

Rima submitted both of those times Friday while winning the events at the Wilkinson Relays at Kingston Stadium.

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Serbousek sparks Prairie girls soccer

MaKenzie Serbousek popped in a pair of goals Friday as the Cedar Rapids Prairie girls soccer team rallied for a 3-1 victory over Iowa City Regina at John Wall Field.

Regina, which is ranked No. 2 in Class 1A, took a 1-0 lead on a goal by Jenny Wick, but Prairie took control from there.

Hannah Kousheh scored the third goal for the Hawks. Adelaide Bayne had two assists. Kousheh and Avery Henderson also had assists.

Rima sizzles in 400 at Wilkinson Relays

Jalen Rima is convinced that racing from one sport to another at Cedar Rapids Prairie makes him even faster on a track.

There's no arguing with the results.

Rima ran the fastest time in the state in the 400-meter dash Friday when he was clocked in 48.78 seconds at the Wilkinson Relays at Kingston Stadium.

He also captured the 200-meter dash in 22.26 seconds, which is the fourth-best mark in the state this year.

Rima, just a junior, competes in football, basketball, track and baseball at Prairie. He thinks being a multi-sport athlete pays dividends.

"Definitely. A lot," he said after winning the 400. "Because you're always doing something. If you just sit down all the time, I wouldn't be where I'm at right now."

Rima plans to participate in sports in college, but is not sure which one.

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