Kennedy (9-5) takes on Linn-Mar (7-8) in another storied rivalry game between the two schools. This is their first meeting since Marcus Paige carried Linn-Mar to a double overtime victory over Kennedy is the final of last year’s substate, winning 83-77. Kennedy has been reeling as of late. Kennedy has dropped two straight, a blowout [...]
The girls’ substate pairing has been released and Kennedy (8-6) drew Cedar Rapids Jefferson (6-9) at home in the first round on Feb. 13. Kennedy and Jefferson played each other once already this season with Kennedy coming out on top 54-42. Kennedy is scheduled to play Jefferson one more time this season on Feb. 1 [...]
Substate pods for the 2013 season have been released as Kennedy (6-3) looks to reach the state tournament for the first time since 2008. Kennedy drew Western Dubuque (11-0), Cedar Falls (9-2), Waterloo East (8-3), Waterloo West (5-4), and Cedar Rapids Washington (1-10) in their pod. Western Dubuque is the highest ranked team in their [...]
When people see bleach blonde heads bobbing through the hallways at Kennedy, it can be assumed they swim. The men’s swim team keeps up the tradition by bleaching their hair a few weeks before districts thats is Feb. 2 this year, at the Mercer pool in Iowa City. “They’ve been bleaching their hair ever since I [...]
As the snow falls and the cold weather sets in, Kennedy High School students stay active with winter sports. A favorite winter activity at Kennedy is snowboarding. Although popular mountains in our area to visit are Chesnut and Sundown, a favorite for T.J. Roling, sr., is Keystone, Colorado. “My favorite place to snowboard is Chesnut,” [...]
Dennis Hynek is back in action as he takes on the role of being the head coach of the Kennedy wrestling squad. Last year, Coach Brent Paulson finished his coaching career, when the head coach position opened up, Hynek couldn’t help but snatched up the opportunity. Hynek was the head wrestling coach for nine years, [...]
It will be quite a sight to see a “sea of purple” in the stands this Friday, Dec. 14 when Kennedy High School and Washington High School put their differences aside. They will come together for one purpose, to remember Drew Wall. In support of Wall, this Friday will not be a “typical game day”. At [...]
GAME PREVIEW: Boys’ Basketball Kennedy Vs. Burlington Kennedy opens up their season on the road at Burlington. Kennedy has the challenge of replacing five senior starters from the previous season, including other role players off the bench who were seniors. Seniors Patrick Martin and Ben Struss look to try to replace the seniors. Also Junior [...]
5A No.9 Kennedy (1-0) Vs. 4A No.9 Dubuque Wahlert (1-1). Kennedy is coming off a 51-35 victory against Cedar Falls. Kennedy trailed 21-14 in the second half before they outscored Cedar Falls 37-14 in the second half. Kennedy was hot from three as they shot 8-16 three-point range. They shot an impressive 56% from [...]
The Kennedy Women’s Swimming and Diving Team finished a great season by sending 14 athletes to compete in the state meet in Marshalltown, Iowa last weekend. The Cougars had nine girls place in six different events. Hannah Botkin, jr., Megan Berst, so., Jessica Schmeiser, sr., and Amanda Jacobsen, sr., broke the school record in the 200 [...]