Prep Sports And Hawkeye Wrestling Reporter
K.J. Pilcher is a multimedia journalist at The Gazette, specializing in prep sports and Hawkeye wrestling. With a focus on competitive and professional sports, he covers a wide range of topics including individual and team sports, international sports leagues, and tournaments. K.J. has been featured in News-Press NOW and The Gazette | Cedar Rapids.
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By: K.J. Pilcher
Kirkwood men’s golf team secured their 12th straight regional title at the NJCAA North Central District tournament, qualifying for the national championship May 19-22 at Swan Lake Resort. The Eagles posted an 890 team total, edging Northeast Community College by three strokes in Sioux City.
Stephen Buchanan reignited his Olympic wrestling dreams after transferring to the University of Iowa, capturing an NCAA title and the U.S. Open 97kg championship, paving his way to represent Team USA at the Pan-American Wrestling Championships.
By: K.J. Pilcher
Real Woods celebrated a triumphant return to Coralville by winning the 65-kilogram title at the Pan-American Wrestling Championships, aiming for the 2027 World Championships in Las Vegas and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. His collegiate ties at Iowa added to his winning performance.
By: K.J. Pilcher
Brent Metcalf’s Iowa State wrestling program strengthens its coaching team by hiring Javier Maldonado, known for developing NCAA qualifiers and All-Americans during his tenure at Arkansas-Little Rock.
The National Duals Invitational returns to Tulsa Dec. 12-13 with 16 top college wrestling teams competing for a $1.23 million prize pool. Iowa State joins the field alongside Ohio State and other historic programs aiming for significant rewards in this premier dual tournament event.
Iowa State women's wrestling adds Cash Wilcke as assistant coach and Director of Operations, bringing extensive coaching and program management experience alongside a strong wrestling background.
By: K.J. Pilcher
Eastern Iowa golfers performed well on the first day of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union state golf tournament with top individual and team performances across four sites, setting the stage for an exciting final round at 8:30 a.m. Friday.
By: K.J. Pilcher
Benton Community’s Brooks Mitchell-Birdsell led the Bobcats to a 12-5 win over Class 3A No. 3 Solon, showcasing his pitching against top competition with a solid five-inning performance that improved his record to 3-1 this season.
By: K.J. Pilcher
University of Iowa announced its full home schedule for the 2026-27 men’s wrestling season, featuring non-conference duals against Bellarmine, Iowa State, and Oklahoma State, as well as Big Ten matchups versus Michigan State, Nebraska, Northwestern, and Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
By: K.J. Pilcher
Meyer wrapped up his impressive multi-sport career by participating in the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Series, showcasing his skills against top senior talent and gaining a valuable introduction to collegiate-level competition.
