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The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

The Student News Source Of Kennedy High School

Kennedy Torch

In a neutral position, sophomore Meredith Kaump stands her ground.

Meredith Kaump Stands her Ground Throughout the Season

Emma Rood, Writer February 2, 2024

Sophomore Meredith Kaump never thought to try wrestling until last year when women’s wrestling was deemed a sport for the first time in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. This year, she finds...

Holding her opponent down, senior Terranae Wyatt gets a quick win.

Photos: Varsity Wrestling Teams Competed on November 30 at Kennedy

Ella Smith, Photographer December 11, 2023

For the full album, visit our Flickr!

Brent Becerra fighting hard to pin a wrestler from Marion

Boys’ Wrestling 2022-2023 Season Video

Tori Paga, Videographer March 7, 2023



State Qualifier Jordan Twiddy pinning a Muscatine wrestler on Jan. 14.

Kennedy Boys’ Wrestling Approaches State With Three Competitors

Maggie Goldberg, Writer February 15, 2023

Kennedy’s Boys' Wrestling is sending three Cougars to the 2023 IHSSA’s state traditional tournament. From Feb. 15-18, junior Collin Falck, weighing in at 160 pounds, and seniors Asher Smith and Jordan...

Senior Cael Smithhart lifts his opponent.

Boys Wrestling Competes in a Meet on 1/14

Ella Smith, Photographer January 17, 2023

For the full album, check out our Flickr.

Junior Natalie Fiester wrestles Dubuque Hempstead opponent.

Kennedy Girls’ Wrestling Goes 2-0 During Their First Ever Season

Haile Miller and Emma Rood December 12, 2022

On Dec. 8, Kennedy girls’ wrestling won their second meet 39-36. The match took place at Kennedy against Dubuque Hempstead, putting the girls on a winning streak of 2-0. Wrestlers coached by Craig...

Girls wrestling on the first day of practice.

History Being Made on the Mat

Molly Martin, Writer December 2, 2022

History was made on Thursday, Dec. 1, as hundreds of high school students took part in some of the first female wrestling matches across the state. Girls' wrestling was sanctioned by the Iowa Girls High...

Josie Bunce practicing her moves with Craig Mallicoat at the open mats.

Women in the World of Wrestling

Rowan Hesford, Writer November 2, 2022

As fall sports come to end, Kennedy welcomes the winter season with the new Women’s Wrestling team. Starting the 22-23 school year, a separate women's team is offered for girls looking to join wrestling. Craig...

Cael Knox, sr., with 7th place medal from 2021 wrestling state competition.

The Kennedy Wrestling Team At State

James Belding, Writer February 26, 2021

The Kennedy Wrestling Team’s work paid off this week as they powered through the state competition. During this time, eight wrestlers from Kennedy grappled at the state title.  Ashtin Falck, jr.,...

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