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Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

Bentley Dill runs down court at AAU scrimmage.

Freshman Bentley Dill Joins Kennedy Girls Basketball

Lucy McCord, Writer December 5, 2024

Kennedy High School has seen numerous outstanding athletes come through its doors—whether they are breaking records and setting new ones, they always leave the crowd fired up. In 2024, freshman Bentley...

Kennedy Boys Basketball during their 2022-23 season, a week before state playoffs.

Making Memories On and Off the Court

Haile Miller, Writer July 22, 2024

Team dinners and board game nights are just some ways the Kennedy Girls and Boys basketball teams celebrate after a game. Both the female and male teams are connected through the sport and united with...

Caitlin Clark posing for a picture with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being chosen first overall to the Indiana Fever.

Rising Stars: A Look Into the WNBA Draft and the Future of Women’s Basketball

Samuella Kasha, Writer May 3, 2024

For the first time in WNBA history, the draft is making headlines across the nation. The 2024 draftees have broken records, garnished media attention and changed the way people think about women's basketball. The...

Caitlin Clark and how she has changed the trajectory of women's basketball.

Caitlin Clark: Changing the Game

Lucy McCord, Writer April 25, 2024

Throughout the 2023-2024 Iowa women’s basketball season, Caitlin Clark has been on top. She has broken records, become a national sensation and impacted society’s view on women’s basketball. Clark...

Senior Joe Bean drives to the hoop through Iowa City West defenders.

Cougar Boys Basketball Aims for a Ticket to the Well

Maggie Goldberg and Miya Parker February 27, 2024

The Kennedy Boys Basketball Team (22-0) needs to beat North Scott (16-6) on Feb. 27 to continue their undefeated season and win their ticket to state. Their unscathed record has earned them the title of...

Photos: Jefferson Faces Off Against Kennedy Freshman Basketball

Seamus Duggan, Photographer February 15, 2024

Check out our Flickr for more pics!

Junior Anthony Posley dribbles toward the hoop.

Photos: JV Boys Basketball Competes at Jefferson

Seamus Duggan, Photographer February 2, 2024

For more pictures, visit our Flickr.

Schlakk brings the house down with a two handed slam dunk.

Micah Schlaak: A Killer on the Court

Miya Parker, Writer February 1, 2024

Wearing #15 is senior Micah Schlaak. Schlaak stands at 6’6” with 12.3 point average and making 67% of his shots. Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Jon McKowen says he's been watching Schlaak since his...

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