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(from left) Yohann Cha (22) of IVCC and Adrian Hughes (3) of BHCC exchange shoves whilst pursuing the ball on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 at Rotary Park in La Salle. (MaKade Rios for IV Leader)

Breaking Ankles, Not Ties

Makade Rios, Sports Reporter September 13, 2025

     IVCC and Black Hawk College finished in a 0-0 tie after a highly aggressive rivalry-driven matchup led to injuries on Wednesday evening.      Although no ball found itself hitting the...

Men’s soccer waits for pandemic to subside

Pumi Maphumulo, IV Leader Staff October 8, 2020

IV men’s soccer team coach Tim Cottingham was interviewed on how he believed the team would bounce back from the struggles the world has faced due to corona and how he feels they will progress in the...

Karly Near shoots a three pointer over a Black Hawk defender in the Eagle’s loss.

Lady Eagles basketball heads into conference play

Dakota Applebee, IV Leader Staff January 29, 2015

The Lady Eagles have recently began conference play and have struggled to find wins, compiling a record of only 3 wins to 15 losses. The team has struggled to find a spark with their smaller roster,...

IVCC men’s basketball player Jazz Drane drives the ball past the Black Hawk defender. The Eagles would fall in the end by three; 66-69.

Opportunity ahead for men’s basketball season

Corey Winchel, IV Leader Sports Editor January 29, 2015

As students return for the spring semester they will not only see new faces in the halls of IVCC but also on the court. The men’s basketball program has seen significant changes in terms of its roster...

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