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Rebel redux

CEDAR FALLS - For the second-straight year, the No. 6 Gladbrook-Reinbeck boys' basketball team is headed back to the state tournament. And for the first time ever, the Rebels are vying to defend the state championship.After an edgy, 49-41 victory against No. 10 Lynnville-Sully in the Substate 5 ...

Ranked Rebels, Royals move in

REINBECK - The defending Class 1A state champions took a strong first step in the postseason, as the Gladbrook-Reinbeck boys' basketball team put away BCLUW 85-32 in the District 9 quarterfinals here Thursday.The Rebels (20-2) claimed their 11th consecutive win after jumping out to a 28-5 lead ...

Rebels outlast Dunkerton air raid

REINBECK - After making 10 3-pointers, the Dunkerton boys' basketball team still could only get within 24 points of No. 6 Gladbrook-Reinbeck on Tuesday night.A 68-44 final was the outcome of the two teams' meeting, and it only managed to stay close for about a quarter.Despite quick transition ...

Time-Out!

The young Rebels ended their season on February 5th with a loss to East Marshall and with a record of 2-9. The won/loss record was a bit disappointing to all but certainly does not define this team. As individuals and as a team the Rebels saw continued improvement as the season progressed! They ...

G-R secures perfect NICL West crown

LE GRAND - The No. 7 Gladbrook-Reinbeck boys' basketball team had its hands full with East Marshall on the road Tuesday night, but came away with its 19th win of the season, maintaining a perfect conference record, with a 59-41 win.Joe Smoldt put up 27 points to lead all scorers as the Rebels ...

Redhawks fend off Rebel girls

TRAER - The North Tama girls' basketball team overcame an early deficit to defeat Gladbrook-Reinbeck 42-40 in Saturday's non-conference contest.Alyssa Wrage and Madison Howard led North Tama (11-8) with 12 points apiece. Abbie Schafer finished with 11 points and 15 rebounds, while Wrage's six ...

Rebels secure share of NICL West Division crown

REINBECK - Joe Smoldt scored a team-leading 20 points and the Class 1A No. 7 Gladbrook-Reinbeck boys' basketball team pulled away from AGWSR in the second half for a 60-46 win in Monday's NICL West Division showdown.The win guaranteed Gladbrook-Reinbeck at least a share of the NICL West title ...

G-R 77, South Hamilton 71

JEWELL - Behind Joe Smoldt's 31 points, the Gladbrook-Reinbeck boys' basketball team topped South Hamilton 77-71 in non-conference play Tuesday night.Smoldt was a perfect 7-of-7 from the free throw line, and sank four 3-pointers.The Class 1A No. 9 Rebels (10-2) got 13 points and nine rebounds ...

G-R 46, South Hamilton 34

JEWELL - Hayley Weber had 19 points as the Gladbrook-Reinbeck girls' basketball team defeated South Hamilton 46-34 Tuesday night.Taylor Gienger added 10 points for the Rebels (2-12).

Anamosa knocks off G-R at Winter Hoops Classic

WAVERLY - Anamosa announced its return to full health with an impressive win over Class 1A No. 7 Gladbrook-Reinbeck, 66-56, in the next-to-last game of the Winter Hoops Classic on Saturday at Wartburg College.The Blue Raiders (8-4) racked up their fourth straight victory while ending ...