Kennedy High School - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cougars rally to top Saints

The young Kennedy cubs came of age Tuesday night, coming from behind to knock off Xavier, 3-2, in Mississippi Valley Conference volleyball action on the Saints' home court.

Seeming to gain confidence as the long night wore on, the Cougars clinched the match with a decisive 15-10 win in the fifth game.

“We're a young team,” said Kennedy Coach Michelle Goodall. “Tonight we grew up.”

Xavier (10-4, 2-1) had them on the ropes, too.

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Siebenga wins 3 times in loss to IC West

Kirsten Siebenga was a triple winner, but Kennedy came up short in its bid to upset Iowa City West in girls swimming Tuesday night at the Kennedy pool.

Iowa City West posted wins in eight of 12 events and escaped with a 99-87 win.

Siebenga, a sophomore, won the 50 free and anchored the winning 200 medley and 200 freestyle relays.

Freshman Brooke Timmerman posted the Cougars' other win, claiming the 100 breaststroke. She also swam on the medley relay.

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Davis Sutton has golf in his blood

Kennedy High School junior Davis Sutton was born and bred to be an exceptional golfer.

He was named (partially) after pro golfer Davis Love III, who has won 20 times on the PGA Tour. His father, Bill, was a teaching pro at the Wildcat course in Shellsburg, where Davis learned to play the game at an early age.

On top of that, the Sutton family has a golf shop and practice facility in their garage in Cedar Rapids, so Davis can hit the ball all winter and get new grips on his clubs whenever he wants.

No wonder he's so good.

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Cougars win 3 matches at SE Polk

PLEASANT HILL - The Kennedy Cougars went 3-0 in pool play and tied for fifth out of 20 teams at the Southeast Polk volleyball tournament Saturday.

Kennedy defeated Nevada (21-17, 21-12), West Des Moines Valley (21-15, 21-18) and Des Moines North (21-5, 21-5) in pool play.

The Cougars were edged by Ames, 19-25, 25-20, 15-11, in the Gold Bracket playoffs.

Kennedy dumped by No.6 Trojans, 41-14

IOWA CITY - It might be hard for Cedar Rapids Kennedy to play an effective game of "This Little Piggy" this week.

The Cougars shot off most of their toes in a failed bid to upset No.6 Iowa City West Friday at Trojan Stadium. West won, 41-14, making the most of five Kennedy turnovers.

"We shot ourselves in the foot too many times," senior quarterback Derek Jacobus said. "And they capitalized on our mistakes."

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Prairie golfers knock off Kennedy

Ryan Doser shot a 35 to lead Prairie to a 5-stroke win over Kennedy in a boys golf triangular Thursday at Airport National.

Prairie had four golfers shoot 37 or better and finished with a 144.

Kennedy's Cole Murdock was medalist with a 33. Seth Nutt shot a 34.

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Shannon seeks happier night against Trojans

Kennedy senior Jacob Shannon has vivid memories of last year's football game against Iowa City West.

Unfortunately for Shannon, all of his memories are bad and painful.

Shannon had the tough assignment of trying to guard Iowa City West receiver Jeremy Morgan, one of the top athletes in the state last year and now a member of the University of Northern Iowa basketball team.

Shannon also suffered two injuries that night, ending his season after just three contests.

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Morgan Martin commits to E. Illinois

Kennedy senior Morgan Martin has committed to play college basketball at Eastern Illinois University, she announced Wednesday morning on her 18th birthday.

Martin, 6-foot-1, transferred to Kennedy during the summer of 2012 after being an all-state player in Quincy, Ill. She suffered a season-ending knee injury last year and played in only two games for the Cougars during the 2012-13 campaign.

Martin announced her college decision in an e-mail to media outlets. Here is the text of her announcement:

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Cougars win 2 events in loss to Tigers

CEDAR FALLS - Kennedy won two events and was beaten by Cedar Falls, 115-71, Tuesday night in girls swimming at Holmes Junior High.

Kennedy's Courtney Fisher won diving and Brooke Timmerman won the 100 breaststroke.

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