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Kennedy Torch

Junior Micah Schlaak reaches to block a Pleasant Valley basket.

Kennedy Boys’ Basketball Achieves High Honors

Haile Miller and Merideth Langton March 22, 2023

During the state tournament's quarter-finals, Kennedy Boys' Basketball fought hard, coming up with a loss and concluding their season with an overall score of 22-1. The team was recognized for a record-breaking...

The Cougars pose after receiving their state qualifiers banner.

The Road to The Well: Boys Basketball Punches their Ticket to State

Molly Martin, Managing Editor March 1, 2023

Kennedy Boys’ Basketball team punched their ticket to state after a 76-48 win over North Scott on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The Cougars were led by senior Colby Dolphin with 18 points, junior Cyrus Courtney...

Senior starters Colby Dolphin, Kenzie Reed and Carter Newhouse pose in the photo studio.

The Road to The Well: Boys Basketball Beat Davenport West 97-46 on Senior Night

Molly Martin, Managing Editor February 28, 2023

After another win over Davenport West on Friday, Feb. 27, the Kennedy Varsity Boys’ Basketball team continued their undefeated season. Ending the substate semi-final with a final score of 97-46, the...

Varsity starters pose for team picture in the photo studio.

The Road to the Well: Boys Basketball Finishes Out the Final Weeks of the Regular Season

Molly Martin, Managing Editor February 10, 2023

With another win against Iowa City West and the final games of the regular season nearing in the following weeks, the “Road to The Well” has officially started for the Kennedy Boys’ Basketball Team....

Senior Kenzie Reed shoots for three.

Boys’ Basketball Now Ranked First in the State

Molly Martin, Writer January 19, 2023

The Cougars are undefeated and ranked first in the Mississippi Valley Conference class 4A basketball after a 66-44 win over Dubuque Senior on Tuesday, Jan. 17 . The Kennedy Boys’ Basketball team is coming...

Senior Kenzie Reed fights off CR Jefferson's defense.

Boys’ Varsity Basketball Sets New School Record

Molly Martin, Writer December 10, 2022

History was made at Kennedy on Friday, Dec. 9 when the varsity boys’ basketball team beat inner-city rival, Cedar Rapids Jefferson, with a score of 113-37, setting a new school record for most points...

Junior Trevan Krumrei, swishes a 3 point shot.

Kennedy Boys’ Basketball gets 82-37 Victory over Marion

Isaac White, Photographer/Writer December 2, 2022

For more photos, visit our Flickr. In this one-sided season opener on Nov. 29, the Cougars ended the first quarter only allowing four points from the Wolves. Continued a dominant defensive streak...

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