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Kennedy Torch

Senior Trey McKowen evades Xavier defenders.

Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball Defeats #11 Ranked IC West at Home

Gabe Copley, Writer February 12, 2025

The Kennedy Varsity Boys Basketball Team picked up a win against the #11 ranked Iowa City West Trojans on Tuesday, Feb. 12. The Cougars will now play the last three regular season games before substate...

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...

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

Photos: Varsity Boys Basketball Dominates Iowa City West on Their Own Court

Isaac White, Photographer February 14, 2024

For more photos, check out our Flickr!

Myles Scheckel poses during the 2022 spring pep assembly.

Junior Myles Scheckel Named Honorary KCRG Athlete of the Week

Molly Martin, Managing Editor April 12, 2023

Described as a student with an “infectious personality” by head basketball coach Jon McKowen, junior Myles Scheckel can always pass along his bright smile. Scheckel has just been named an honorary...

Sophomore Ella Moser brings the ball up the court.

JV Girls’ Basketball Video

Tori Paga, Videographer February 28, 2023

JV Girls' Basketball by Tori Paga

Senior Kenzie Reed ninking a 3 point shot

Photos: Boys’ Basketball Dominates Waterloo West

Isaac White and Jersey Bilyeu February 6, 2023

For more photos, check out our Flickr!

Junior Micah Schlaak shoots over a Wahlert player during a game on Jan. 17.

Kennedy Basketball Player Micah Schlaak Nominated for KCRG Athlete of the Week

Madisen Maxa, Writer February 3, 2023

Local news network KCRG is recognizing Kennedy High School junior Micah Schlaak as a candidate for their "Athlete of the Week" award. Schlaak is a member of the basketball team and has showcased his skills...

Kaliyah Sain hits the 1,000 point mark for the eighth time in Kennedy history.

Kaliyah Sain Hits 1,000-Points, Eighth in Kennedy Women’s Basketball History

Sam Bloomquist, Writer February 1, 2023

Senior Kaliyah Sain became the eighth in Kennedy Women’s Basketball history to break the 1,000-point boundary on Jan. 24 against Western Dubuque. Cougars took on the Bobcats and were victorious 69-58....

Senior Kenzie Reed sinks a deep 3 point shot

Photos: Kennedy Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs Prairie

Isaac White, Photographer January 23, 2023

For the full album, check out our Flickr.

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