When the football programs at William Penn and Grand View begin competing in the Heart of America Athletic Conference this Fall television exposure will come with move. The league announced an agreement with ESPN3 and a Kansas City television station to carry 13 games next season beginning with Grand View’s game at home against Baker of Kansas on August 29th. William Penn is also on the schedule.

Statesmen games at Peru State on October 17th and at home against Benedictine on October 31st will be part of the package. Grand View’s game at Central Methodist on September fifth will be televised as will Graceland’s September fifth visit to Missouri Valley and the September 25th game against Central Methodist in Lamoni.

Penn and Grand View had previously been part of the Mid-States Football Association and will officially become part of the Heart of America on July first.

(Learfield Sports)