Despite the pressure to carry on a legacy and a car crash less than two weeks ago, Waterloo East senior Kadence Hyde won the Trojans fourth straight Class 2A Individual State Bowling Title, Thursday.
The Trojans were down 34-32 going into halftime, but with all hands on deck, they scored 48 points in the second half and pulled away for good in the fourth quarter, finishing 80-74 over the Little Hawks.
The Waterloo East High boys’ basketball team will be hosting an event, in partnership with 4u Academy, Inc., for men in the Cedar Valley to help share their love of basketball with the next generation.
Jameel Montgomery is on a tear.Averaging 19.4 points per game in the last five games, the senior forward played a crucial role in Waterloo East’s 4-1 record over the last two weeks.
WATERLOO — The Mason City girls’ basketball team just needed a little confidence.
The girls won their contest 56-38 while the boys held on to win 62-55. Both games saw the Trojans trailing by one point in the first quarter before fighting back to take and keep the lead.
Drew Campbell recorded a fall in 13 seconds to highlight Cedar Falls’ 47-18 Mississippi Valley Conference dual victory over Iowa City Liberty Thursday.
Junior Grace Knutson had a knockout performance with 24 points, singlehandedly outscoring the entire Trojans’ roster combined.
The final seconds did not play out the same as Waterloo East beat Cedar Falls 52-48 on the Tigers’ home court, Tuesday.
However, East head coach Brent Carmichael still described the end of the Trojans' win as déjà vu.
Photos from Cedar Falls boys basketball against Waterloo East on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at Cedar Falls. The Trojans defeated the Tigers 52-48.
WATERLOO — Waterloo East senior guard Jamauryus Bradford-Gates tried to will the Trojans to victory with 27 points, but Ames escaped Waterloo with a 65-59 win.
MASON CITY – It was close and then it wasn’t close.
MASON CITY – Was it flawless? No.
WATERLOO — Crosstown rivals Waterloo West and Waterloo East split a boys’ and girls’ basketball doubleheader as the West girls picked up a 71-28 win and the East boys downed the Wahawks, 46-43, Tuesday night.
The Courier previews all four metro wrestling teams -- Columbus Catholic, Cedar Falls, Waterloo East and Waterloo West.
The Courier provides updates on girls' wrestling, boys' swimming, boys' and girls' bowling and girls' basketball action from Tuesday night.
he Cedar Falls Tigers beat the Waterloo East Trojans 72-22 on Friday in the first girls’ metro game to feature the 35-second shot clock.
She’s joined by a Cedar Falls team that grew from nine wrestlers pre-sanctioning to about 35. At the helm of the effort, head coach Ali Gerbracht said that enthusiasm runs throughout the team.
WATERLOO – The Waterloo West girls' basketball team understands that all eyes are on their talented squad.
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MARION – Marion started fast and kept at it Friday as the Wolves downed Waterloo East, 42-13.
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This was Montgomery's first year at the East Trojans' helm. On taking the role, she said her priority was getting the girls to buy in and give it their all. The result of her coaching was a 19-14 finish, an improvement from last year's 8-20 and their first winning season since 2010.
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The Tigers earned the right to defend their Class 4A state title with a district victory Monday at Thunder Hills Country Club in Peosta.
WATERLOO – Mason City surged to a 21-0 halftime lead before pulling away from Waterloo East for a 52-14 win Friday at Memorial Stadium.