Writing.
Feature Writing.
Beth Goetz, Iowa’s soon-to-be interim AD, has impressed colleagues as ‘servant leader
at heart’
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Sought a variety of perspectives, including Brad Stevens and Geno Auriemma, to give Iowa fans an idea of what to expect from its next athletic director.
Iowa women’s basketball coaches’ friendship makes Final Four run extra special
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Highlighted the close bond between three of Iowa’s coaches while covering the 2023 women’s Final Four.
Iowa’s Rusty Feth is ‘epitome of grit’ on the field and ‘gentle giant',’ humorous leader off the field
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Used an Iowa offensive lineman’s love of Bigfoot — yes, Bigfoot — as a vehicle to chronicle his journey from low-profile MAC recruit to Big Ten starter.
Iowa Ladies Football Academy prepares for one last year of taking fans into 'inner sanctum of Iowa football'
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Wrote about one of Iowa football’s offseason traditions through the perspective of one of the people whose lives changed because of it.
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark leads country in assists, on and off the court
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Delved into Iowa star Caitlin Clark’s literal assists as a skilled passer and her metaphorical assist to the sport of women’s basketball during the Hawkeyes’ 2023 postseason run.
Ohio State trip takes Luke Lachey back 'home' amid breakout season as Iowa's second tight end
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Profiled Iowa tight end Luke Lachey ahead of Iowa’s game in his hometown despite Lachey only being accessible via a Zoom availability.
Data-driven Reporting.
Data shows Iowa football’s defense reached rare level of success in 2022
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Took an analytical approach to breaking down Iowa football’s defensive success in a month without any media availabilities.
How ‘Superman’ Kaleb Johnson succeeds despite mixed results from Iowa’s offensive line
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Blended analytics and anecdotes to show why a freshman running back had thrived despite working with a subpar offensive line.
Iowa football's reliance on defense, special teams adds up to unsustainable formula
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Juxtaposed Iowa’s yards per play with that of other FBS teams and past Ferentz-coached teams to contextualize the Hawkeyes’ lethargic offensive production.
Game Recaps.
Monika Czinano, Caitlin Clark help Hawkeyes edge Hoosiers for Big Ten tournament title
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Wrote about Iowa’s sweep of Big Ten regular-season and tournament titles in 2021 while pinch-hitting for our primary women’s basketball writer.
Iowa football avenges sour start to 2022 with Music City Bowl rout on New Year’s Eve
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Recapped Iowa’s 2022 win in the Music City Bowl, which was 364 days after Iowa lost to the same team in a different bowl game.
Late turnovers dash Georgia’s upset hopes against Iowa in NCAA Tournament
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Freelanced coverage of Georgia women’s basketball in the first two rounds of March Madness for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.