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Washington senior A.J. Puk (center) signs his national letter of intent to play baseball at the University of Florida during a ceremony Wednesday at Washington. On stage with his (from left to right): grandfather Tom Fleckenstein, sister Jessi, father Dave, A.J., mother Chris, and brother Owen. (Photo by Margaret O'Banion)

Puk not sure he'll play for Warriors

Wed - 14 Nov Written by Jim Ecker

A.J. Puk plans to begin taking classes at the University of Florida in June, casting doubt on whether the 6-foot-6 lefthander will play baseball at Cedar Rapids Washington this season.

Puk signed his national letter-of-intent with the Gators Wednesday morning during a ceremony at the high school, honoring a commitment he made to Florida last November.

"It's great. It's great to finally make it official," he said after signing on the dotted line. "I can't wait to be down there during the summer."

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Kennedy golfer Drew Wall accepts the banner for the Cougars winning the district boys golf title from Elmcrest golf pro Larry Gladson last month at Elmcrest. (Photo by Margaret O'Banion)

Fundraiser for Kennedy golfer Drew Wall

Wed - 14 Nov Written by Metro Sports Report

Barber's Etc. is hosting a benefit Saturday (Nov. 17) at the Hiawatha Community Center to raise funds for Drew Wall and his family.

Wall is a sophomore at Kennedy and has been a member of the boys golf team for the past two years despite battling cancer. He was an inspiration for the Cougar team that finished second at this year's state meet in October. The fundraiser is to help pay his medical bills.

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We must not forget Tasha Roundtree

Tue - 13 Nov Written by Jim Ecker

The girls basketball season begins Friday night with a jamboree at Jefferson High School with five scrimmages, including a contest at 6:15 p.m. between Washington and Marion.

A year ago, Tasha Roundtree would have played in that game for the Warriors. She seemed like a great kid, full of energy and fun, popular with her teammates and a pretty good player, good enough to be invited to play at William Penn University.

Roundtree was shot and killed more than seven weeks ago. No arrests have been made and the Cedar Rapids police department will not comment on the case.

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Najeal Young goes up for two of his 22 points to lead Kirkwood past the Grand View JV, 81-56, Tuesday night in a men's college basketball game at Johnson Hall. (Photo by Margaret O'Banion)

Young skipped Mount Zion for Eagles

Tue - 13 Nov Written by Jim Ecker

Najeal Young had a chance to play basketball at one of the most famous prep schools in the country this year, but he declined an offer from Mount Zion Christian Academy to play for Kirkwood.

That's turned out to be good news for Coach Doug Wagemester and the Eagles.

Young made 10 of 11 shots and scored 22 points Tuesday night as Kirkwood rolled by the Grand View junior varsity, 81-56, in the home opener at Johnson Hall.

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Saints hope state titles run in the family

Mon - 12 Nov Written by Jim Ecker

Craig Murtha, Paul Cavin and Nick Drahozal sat in the stands in the UNI-Dome the last time the Xavier Saints played for the Class 4A football title, proudly watching their older brothers.

Daniel Vega was a little luckier than the others. He was on the sidelines that night as one of Xavier's waterboys while his brother wore the school colors.

The year was 2006 and they were in grade school when the Saints and their older brothers beat Southeast Polk, 21-6, for the state crown.

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Metro Sports Report

Puk not sure he'll play for Warriors

Fundraiser for Kennedy golfer Drew Wall

We must not forget Tasha Roundtree

Young skipped Mount Zion for Eagles

Saints hope state titles run in the family

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