Monthly Archives: January 2011

Highlights — 1.3.11

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Mike Koolbeck

MSR Digest The new metropsportsreport.com website is up and running. Here are some of the stories we have posted:  Wrestling rankings — Linn-Mar is No. 10 in The Predicament magazine’s Class 3A wrestling poll and has five ranked wrestlers. Metro athletes … Continue reading →

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New website up and running

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Jim Ecker

It’s moving day By Jim Ecker Metro Sports Report It’s moving day for the Metro Sports Report and you’re invited to come along for the ride. We promise, it will be a smooth, easy trip. We’ve been posting our stories … Continue reading →

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Book review — 1.2.11 Marion

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Jim Ecker

Book gives insight into Hipple’s legacy By Jim Ecker Metro Sports Report Marion native Dan Kellams gives readers a rare treat with his new book on former Marion High School coach Les Hipple, well worth the time for anyone interested in the school … Continue reading →

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Bowling — 1.1.11

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Tom Fruehling

Metro area bowling is booming By Tom Fruehling Metro Sports Report Too bad high school letter jackets are no longer in vogue. Maybe then the newest group of prep letterwinners would get more recognition. Right now, high school bowling is … Continue reading →

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Boys swimming — 1.1.11 Linn-Mar

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Jim Ecker

Lions go the extra distance By Jim Ecker Metro Sports Report Swimmers at Washington, Jefferson and Kennedy can stroll down the hallways at their school and jump in the pool for practice. Not at Linn-Mar. The Lions don’t have a pool. … Continue reading →

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