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The Little Hawk

Abigail Burns 26 competes in a meet during the Cross Country season

Recapping the Girls’ Cross Country 23-24 Season

Ramatou Diallo, Reporter December 5, 2023

From joining Cross Country in 8th grade to placing in the top 45 at state as a sophomore, Abigail Burns ‘26 has seen tremendous growth throughout her XC journey. Burns recounts fun runs as a kid and...

City Girls Basketball high fives members of the Solon team after last Tuesday’s game

This Week in City High Sports

Charlie Firmstone and Josh Borger Germann December 4, 2023

This week at City High is full of varsity athletic events. We will be previewing them here on The Little Hawk. Boys Basketball (2-0): The boys will look to stay undefeated after their two matchups this...

McKenzie Knebel 24 performs a solo at the Wild West Solo Showdown at West High

Dance Team Prepares for State

Lily Rantanen, Reporter December 1, 2023

The City High Dance Team is starting the trimester strong with a trip to the premier state dance competition. On December first, they will travel to Des Moines to compete in the Iowa State Dance Team High...

Avy Lindsey ‘25 stands strong on the court during a game against Solon High

Achieve Challenge Game Brings Success for the Women’s Basketball Team

Kaitlyn Brown, Sports Co-Editor November 30, 2023

Ending 6-16 last season, all eyes have been on the women’s basketball team coming into the 2023-24 season. In just four quarters of their first scrimmage of the season, they proved their talent and labeled...

VIDEO: Boy’s Basketball Home Opener Highlights

Grace Kirschling, Broadcast Editor and Social Media Co-Editor November 29, 2023

Paige Dixon 26 wrestles against an opponent from Cedar Rapids Jefferson at the home tournament

Little Hawk Girls Wrestling Tournament Comes With Big Hopes for 23-24 Season

Kaitlyn Brown, Sports Co-Editor November 21, 2023

It is not often that you see three wrestlers from one school pin opponents in less than 30 seconds each. Shoana Emmanual '26, Molly Carlson '26, and Sierra Pruessner '24 did just that. With young and old...

Grace Hoeper 25 reaches across lanes to high-five a competitor during the 4x100Y Relay

Finishing On A “High Note”

Kaitlyn Brown, Sports Co-Editor November 20, 2023

It was halfway through the State Meet when City High’s 4x50 relay walked out, hand in hand, ready to take to the water. The pool at Marshalltown YMCA was loud, booming with cheers. Despite a season that...

Cale Seaton 24 holds up hand in victory after winning state

Boys Wrestling 2023-2024 Season Preview

Jack Rogers, Rito Perez, and Gabriel Egeland November 15, 2023

Coming off a historic season featuring three state champions the City High Boys Wrestling team has a lot to back up from last year. The team, led by head coach Cory Connell had eight state qualifiers out...

Maeve Obermueller 27 goes to spike the ball in a game against Liberty

Co-Coach Paul Roesler and Players Discuss the ‘23 Sophomore Volleyball Season

Tessa Driscoll and Skye Fitzpatrick November 14, 2023

Paul Roesler walked into the gym at the beginning of the season, facing a team full of young athletes. Many were experienced volleyball players, but for some, it was their first time on the volleyball...

The cheer team poses with Mr. Bacon before City Highs homecoming football game

An Insight Into Cheer

Ramatou Diallo, Reporter November 13, 2023

Despite only joining cheer during this ‘23 school year, Breniah Richardson ‘26 has managed to be a clinical part of the Cheer Team, usually being in almost every stunt as one of the back spots. She...

Thomas Ksobiech 23 makes the buzzer-beater shot with his teammates celebrating behind him last season

Boys Basketball 2023-2024 Season Preview

Jack Rogers, Rito Perez, and Gabriel Egeland November 10, 2023

Coming off an 8-15 season, and a sub-state loss against Waterloo East, the Little Hawks Boys Basketball Team has a lot of roles to fill. This offseason, one of City High’s best players last season,...

The 22-23 team huddles during a timeout

Q&A With the 23-24 Boys Basketball Captains

Amelie Donovan, Assistant Editor November 10, 2023

How do you feel about being selected as this year's captains? Shymansky: “We take this very seriously. We’re leaders, and we’re seniors this year. We’re just looking forward to the season starting...

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