Jefferson Boys Basketball

Horman named J-Hawk basketball coach

Brandon Horman has been promoted to become the new boys basketball coach

at Cedar Rapids Jefferson, the school announced Monday afternoon.

Horman replaces Stu Ordman, who resigned after the season to become the

new head coach at Iowa City Regina.

Horman has spent the last six years with the Jefferson basketball program

and served as the co-head coach this past season.

"Brandon will work hard to instill the tradition of J-Hawk basketball in

student-athletes and bring about changes that they can be proud of and

excited for," said Jefferson activities director Chris Deam.

Ordman resigns as Jefferson coach

Stu Ordman announced Tuesday morning that he has resigned as the boys basketball coach at Cedar Rapids Jefferson to become the new coach at Iowa City Regina.

Ordman, who lives in Iowa City, succeeds Randy Larson at Regina.

Ordman compiled a 232-160 record in 17 years as the head coach at Jefferson with four trips to the state tournament in 1999, 2010, 2011 and 2012. The J-Hawks finished 7-15 this past season.

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Olson named MVP of all-star game

Jacob Olson would love to follow his brother's footsteps and play basketball at Kirkwood Community College next season.

He'd also love to strike out on his own and play at Mount Mercy University.

Either way, the all-state point guard from Cedar Rapids Jefferson figures it's a win-win situation.

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Olson set for All-Star Game

Six high school basketball players from the Cedar Rapids Metro area will participate in the 4th Annual Eastern Iowa All-Star Games at Kirkwood Community College on Wednesday.

A.J. Carter of Kennedy and Jacob Olson of Jefferson will play in the boys game that's scheduled to start at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Katie Sommer of Linn-Mar, Kristie Sommer of Linn-Mar, Morgan Martin of Kennedy and Cyerra Hutchins of Prairie will play in the girls game at 6 p.m.

A 3-point shootout will be held during halftime of the girls game, and a dunk contest will be held during halftime of the boys game.

Tickets cost $8 for adults and $6 for students. Doors open at 5:30.

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