Cougars, Lions battling for 4A state title
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.
Last Updated on Friday, 17 May 2013 21:05