Prairie High School - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Metro wrestlers fall short at state duals

Wed - 19 Feb Written by Jim Ecker

DES MOINES - Prairie, Jefferson and Linn-Mar all took the same serious approach to the state dual meet wrestling tournament in Des Moines Wednesday and went for the gold.

Unfortunately for the three Metro squads, so did everybody else.

Unlike the last two years, teams used their best wrestlers in the dual meet tournament for as long as it made sense before backing off and resting key guys for the individual state tournament that begins Thursday.

The fourth-ranked Prairie Hawks clipped No.5 Linn-Mar, 35-27, in a spirited battle in the opening round and the seventh-ranked Jefferson J-Hawks pushed No.2 Waverly-Shell Rock to the limit before falling 32-26 in the first round.

It was mostly downhill from there for the Metro clubs, however.

Share

Moses stepping down at Prairie

Wed - 19 Feb Written by Metro Sports Report

After four seasons, James Moses is stepping down as the head boys basketball coach at Cedar Rapids Prairie effective at the conclusion of the season.

The announcement was made Wednesday night.

"Coach Moses is very passionate about the game of basketball," said Activities Director Rocky Bennett. "He was committed to helping our boys improve at all levels as players and, more importantly, as young men. He is such a quality person and we are appreciative of his dedicated service to Prairie."

Share

Olson nets 24 as Jeff rips Prairie

Tue - 18 Feb Written by Metro Sports Report

Jacob Olson poured in 24 points Tuesday night as Jefferson bopped Prairie, 63-39, in a Mississippi Valley Conference basketball game at Prairie.

Michael Mims scored 14 points for Prairie (5-15, 3-12).

Jefferson raised its records to 6-14 overall and 4-12 in the league.

Share

Prairie bowling a family affair

Mon - 17 Feb Written by Tom Fruehling

At Prairie High School, bowling is in the blood. Literally.

The top bowler on the girls team is Rylee Blood, this week's Metro Sports Report athlete of the week, who ranks second in the state with a 215 average.

The sister of last year's No. 1 boys bowler Nick Blood, she'll be one of the title contenders at the boys and girls district meet to be held Tuesday at Lancer Lanes in Cedar Rapids.

Share

Prairie wins district with 5 champs

Sun - 16 Feb Written by Metro Sports Report

NEWTON - Cedar Rapids Prairie crowned five champions and captured the Class 3A district wrestling tournament at Newton Saturday.

Marcus England (106), Sam Uthoff (120), Josh Wenger (138), Trey Blaha (152) and Skyler St.John (160) won titles for the Hawks. Taylor Mehmen placed second at 145 pounds for Prairie and also qualified for the state meet in Des Moines.

Prairie won the district title with 251.5 points. Iowa City West finished second with 226.5 points.

Share