Ryan Murken

Regina

Hegelheimer, Regina Defense Shine in 36-0 Shutout of Wilton

Ryan Murken Follow @rmmurken Aiden Gaffey, football, Gabe Hegelheimer, Holt Hinkel, Regina, Roan Eckhoff, Tate Wallace, Zach Poe August 28, 2026

West Branch

Hughes Wants to Build ‘West Branch Mentality’ As Bears Aim to Continue Rushing Success

Ryan Murken Follow @rmmurken football, Keaton Gates, Matt Hughes, Shay Kinsinger, West Branch August 28, 2026

West Branch

Senior Gates a Leader On Both Sides of the Ball for West Branch

Ryan Murken Follow @rmmurken football, Keaton Gates, Matt Hughes, West Branch August 28, 2026

City High

City High Senior Centerfielder Obermueller Commits to Kirkwood

Ryan Murken Follow @rmmurken City High, Maeve Obermueller, Softball August 27, 2026

West Branch 43, Tipton 16 in Class 2A-5 football on Oct. 3, 2025, in Tipton, Iowa. (Photo by Darren Miller)

West Branch

Football Capsule: Taking a Quick Look at West Branch

Ryan Murken Follow @rmmurken Arik Marsh, Connor Sexton, football, Garrett Tisinger, Keaton Gates, Motley Johnston, Seth Hosier, Shay Kinsinger, West Branch August 27, 2026

Photo by Darren Miller

Regina

Experienced Regina Reloading For State Title Run Following 1A Runner-up Finish

Ryan Murken Follow @rmmurken football, Gabe Hegelheimer, Luke Hamilton, Porter Shetler, Regina, Simon Shetler, Tate Wallace, Trey Streb, Will Litton August 27, 2026

Regina

Football Capsule: Taking a Quick Look at Regina

Ryan Murken Follow @rmmurken football, Gabe Hegelheimer, Kaleb Moeller, Luke Hamilton, Nate Parizek, Regina, Tate Wallace August 27, 2026

Regina

Shetler Twins Leaders on Deep, Talented and Experienced Regina Offensive Line

Ryan Murken Follow @rmmurken Dustin Elsbury, football, Porter Shetler, Regina, Simon Shetler August 27, 2026

Photo by Chris Miller

Liberty High

Week 1 Football Capsules: Breaking Down the Your Prep Sports Area Games

Ryan Murken Follow @rmmurken City High, Clear Creek Amana, football, Liberty High, Regina, solon, West Branch August 27, 2026

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Solon

Football Capsule: Taking a Quick Look at Solon

Ryan Murken Follow @rmmurken Cody Milliman, Collin McKie, football, Grant Gordon, Kade Hoeper, Lucas Feuerbach, Luis Buck, Maddox Kelley, Simon Einwalter, solon August 26, 2026

Photo by Darren Miller

Solon

Solon Focused on Finishing Following Semifinal Loss Last Season

Ryan Murken Follow @rmmurken Bradyn Schnoor, Cody Milliman, Collin McKie, football, James Thomsen, Kaden Hoeper, Lucas Feuerbach, Maddox Kelley, Simon Einwalter, solon August 26, 2026

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Solon

Solon Two-way Standout Milliman Poised for Big Senior Season

Ryan Murken Follow @rmmurken Cody Milliman, football, solon August 26, 2026

City High/ Roundups

Volleyball Roundup: City High Sweeps Cedar Rapids Washington in Season Opener

Ryan Murken Follow @rmmurken Audrey Howe, City High, Hattie Galloway, Hazel Schuckebier, Kaitlin Loria, Maeve Obermueller, Volleyball August 26, 2026

Photo by Chris Miller

Liberty High/ Roundups

Volleyball Roundup: No. 7 Liberty High Downs No.14 Cedar Rapids Prairie in Five-Set Thriller

Ryan Murken Follow @rmmurken Brooklyn Wheeler, Edie Miller, Ellie Wilson, Hadley Miller, Liberty High, Sydney Van Heukelom, Veda Smith, Volleyball August 26, 2026

West High

Second-ranked West High Sweeps No. 6 Cedar Rapids Kennedy in Season Opener

Ryan Murken Follow @rmmurken Josephine Austen, Lila Eastvold, Sophia Austen, Taylor Otte, Volleyball, West High August 25, 2026

Clear Creek Amana

Clear Creek Amana Seeking Return to Class 4A Postseason Following 4-5 Season

Ryan Murken Follow @rmmurken Clear Creek Amana, football, Ian Kelley, Noah Collis, Nolan Dao, Tay Seals, Texton Bollers August 25, 2026