Metro Sports Report

Paige needs surgery for foot injury

Linn-Mar High School All-American Marcus Paige is scheduled for a medical procedure next week to treat a stress fracture in his left foot, Linn-Mar Coach Chris Robertson confirmed Wednesday.

Paige will have a pin or screw inserted into his foot to promote healing. The procedure is scheduled for Tuesday at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, according to Robertson.

"It sounds like it's a simple procedure," said Robertson.

Hynek eyes Kennedy wrestling job again

The Kennedy High School wrestling program could be going back to the future if Dennis Hynek returns as head coach.

Hynek, 43, was Kennedy's head coach for nine years before stepping aside after the 2003 campaign to spend more time with his family. Now Kennedy needs a head coach again to succeed Brent Paulson and Hynek is interested.

"We'll see what happens," he said Wednesday night.

Hynek will be interviewed for the job on Friday. He teaches math at Kennedy and has remained active in school activities.

Clasen sets Hollingsworth Relays record

IOWA CITY - Alec Clasen began his final season with the Xavier High School track team in style Tuesday afternoon at the Hollingsworth Relays in Iowa City.

Clasen soared 6-foot-6 in the high jump to break the meet record and match the best leap in the state this year. On top of that, he undoubtedly qualified for the Drake Relays that will be held later this month in Des Moines.

"You're safe. Your parents should be buying tickets to Drake. Nice job," happy Xavier Coach Russ Camacho said shortly after the competition ended at Iowa City West High School.

Dale, Carney meet as foes for last time

Cedar Rapids Xavier senior Annie Dale and Cedar Rapids Prairie senior Rachel Carney met as opponents in their season opener Tuesday afternoon.

The next time the two share time on a soccer field it will be as teammates next year at the University of Northern Iowa where they have both signed letters of intent.

When they take the field in the Panther purple and gold it will be the first time the two electric players have joined forces and the pair is excited about the idea.