SATURDAY'S SCOREBOARD -- MWL -- Burlington 6, Kernels 3 ..... BOYS SOCCER -- CLASS 3A SUBSTATE FINALS AT KINGSTON -- Washington 2, Cedar Falls 0 ... Kennedy 2, Linn-Mar 0 ... CLASS 2A SUBSTATE FINAL -- Xavier 5, Clear Creek Amana 0 ..... BASEBALL -- WDM Valley at Washington, ppd., rain ... Burlington at Kennedy, ppd., rain ..... SOFTBALL -- Kennedy at Pleasant Valley tourney, ppd., rain ... Marion at Central City tourney, ppd., rain ..... BOYS CLASS 2A TENNIS -- Tournament moved to Coe College indoor courts because of rain

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Linn-Mar High School - Marion, Iowa

Cougars, Lions battling for 4A state title

Fri - 17 May Written by Jim Ecker

DES MOINES - The Kennedy Cougars and Linn-Mar Lions have banged heads many times over the years for bragging rights in the Mississippi Valley Conference in a variety of sports.

Now they're banging heads for top honors at the Class 4A boys state track meet in Des Moines.

The surging Cougars got a sweet victory from Derek Jacobus in the long jump Friday and lead the 4A standings with 37 points heading into the final day on Saturday.

The talented Lions got impressive victories in the 4x200 relay and 1600 medley and stand in second place with 31 points with eight more events to be settled Saturday.

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Last Updated on Friday, 17 May 2013 21:05

Evans claims 3200 title at state

Thu - 16 May Written by Jim Ecker

DES MOINES - Josh Evans is running free and easy again.

The grimaces have been replaced by grins, the pain supplanted by pleasure.

Evans ran a strong race Thursday and captured the 3200 meter run at the Class 4A state track meet, taking command early and holding off all challengers.

Metro runners also collected a pair of silver medals Thursday. Tristan Beyer of Prairie placed second in the 400 meter dash and Craig Murtha of Xavier finished second in the Class 4A discus.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 16 May 2013 20:26

Jenks adds state 3000 to trophy case

Thu - 16 May Written by Jim Ecker

DES MOINES - Stephanie Jenks is just a freshman with braces, but don't be fooled by her sweet demeanor and her willingness to give opponents a helping hand.

The friendly Linn-Mar star is a fierce competitor who loves to win.

She proved it again Thursday.

Jenks captured the 3000 meter run at the Class 4A state track meet with a strong final leg at Drake Stadium, adding to her rapidly growing collection of major titles.

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No.2 Little Hawks overwhelm No.9 Lions

Mon - 13 May Written by Metro Sports Report

IOWA CITY - Iowa City High got goals from six different players and the No.2 Little Hawks beat No.9 Linn-Mar, 6-0, Monday in boys soccer.

Scoring goals for the Little Hawks were Ethan Glenn, Fernando Pacheco, Grant Lewis, Alejandro Pacheco, Scott Tribbey and Peter Larsen.

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Metro teams loaded for state track meet

Sun - 12 May Written by Jim Ecker

First Drake, now state.

That could be the motto for Metro athletes this week as they eagerly prepare for the state track meet in Des Moines.

Metro athletes won six gold medals at the Drake Relays, where they competed against the top performers from all around the state regardless of school population.

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Last Updated on Monday, 13 May 2013 08:15

Baseball	Softball	Others
Xavier (3-1)	Jefferson (2-0, 2-0)	Boys soccer polls (final)
Washington (2-1)	Xavier (2-0, 2-0)	Girls soccer polls
Prairie (2-2)	Linn-Mar (2-1, 1-1)
Linn-Mar (2-3)	Marion (1-2, 1-1)
Jefferson (1-2)	Kennedy (0-2, 0-2)
Kennedy (1-2)	Prairie (0-2)
Marion (0-5, 0-2)	Washington (0-2, 0-2)
Cedar Valley (0-0)
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Latest Lions News

Linn-Mar High School - Marion, Iowa

Cougars, Lions battling for 4A state title

Evans claims 3200 title at state

Jenks adds state 3000 to trophy case

No.2 Little Hawks overwhelm No.9 Lions

Metro teams loaded for state track meet

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