The Iowa Print Sports Writers Association (IPSWA) announced the 2024 boys basketball all-state teams on Tuesday.

The teams were selected during an in-person meeting by approximately 40 Iowa print sports writers and basketball coaches during a meeting on Friday, March 8.

Jesse Van Kalsbeek of MOC-Floyd Valley was named Mr. Iowa Basketball 2024 by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association.

A 6-foot shooting guard that’s headed to NAIA power Northwestern College, Van Kalsbeek had 31 points in MOC-Floyd Valley’s 76-66 semifinal loss to Waverly-Shell Rock at this year’s state tournament.

In his senior season, Van Kalsbeek averaged 26 points per game, second in Class 3A, despite missing six games with a broken hand this year. He ended his career with 1,376 points, 517 rebounds, 158 assists, 117 steals and 46 blocks.

Area players named to the all-state teams this season include:

Class 1A

• Second Team – Carter Gruver,Woodbine, Jr
• Third Team – Cal Heydon, Coon Rapids-Bayard, So
• Third Team – Grady Jeppesen, Riverside, Sr

Class 2A

• Second Team – Jace Tams, Treynor, Sr
• Third Team – Mason Boothby, Underwood, Sr

Class 3A

• Second Team – Colton Rasmussen, Atlantic, Sr
• Third Team – Evan Hammer, Carroll, Sr

DES MOINES — The Iowa Print Sports Writers Association (IPSWA) announced the 2024 boys basketball all-state teams on Tuesday.

The teams were selected during an in-person meeting by approximately 40 Iowa print sports writers and basketball coaches during a meeting on Friday, March 8.

Jesse Van Kalsbeek of MOC-Floyd Valley was named Mr. Iowa Basketball 2024 by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association.

A 6-foot shooting guard that’s headed to NAIA power Northwestern College, Van Kalsbeek had 31 points in MOC-Floyd Valley’s 76-66 semifinal loss to Waverly-Shell Rock at this year’s state tournament.

In his senior season, Van Kalsbeek averaged 26 points per game, second in Class 3A, despite missing six games with a broken hand this year. He ended his career with 1,376 points, 517 rebounds, 158 assists, 117 steals and 46 blocks (31 of which came this season).

The Mr. Basketball honor and the all-state teams are voted on by both sports writers and high school basketball coaches who attended the meeting. Nominations were taken in advance of the meeting online, as well as made during the selection meeting. Only one vote was allowed per class from each newspaper or school.

The CAM Cougars Girls track has been preparaing for the their spring track season. The CAM Girls have 22 participants who are really excited to get this season going. The team has had some nice weather to work with so far this this season due to the mild weather.

The Cougars are going to be coached by Luke Symonds this season.

CAM coach Symonds broke down his roster and says the Cougars are going to be very young this season.

Coach Symonds was really encouraged by all of younger underclassman that came out in a big numbers this year and hopes it continues after this season.

Coach Symonds had this to say about what his big goals he has set for his team for Cougars spring track season.

The Cougars next track meet will be Saturday March 16th for the 2024 Central College Girls Indoor Meet at the H.S. Kuyper Fieldhouse in Pella. The meet will get underway at 10:00 a.m.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Iowa State (20-10, 12-6 Big 12) downed No. 17 Oklahoma (22-9, 15-3 Big 12) by a final of 85-68, booking a return trip to the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship.

Audi Crooks entered double figures in the midst of a 7-0 run, ending the first half with the Cyclones ahead 38-24. Never letting up, ISU built a lead in the second half of as much as 28 in the fourth quarter to seal the 17-point semifinal win.

The victory made for ISU’s sixth ranked victory of the season and second in a row. Six Top 25 wins is tied for the second-most in school history and highest total since the 2001-02 season. The Cyclones also had their 10th game this season with 10 or more 3-pointers totaling 12. That total ties the seventh-highest mark in Big 12 Championship history. Iowa State now holds six of the top 11 3-point game highs in tournament history.

Emily Ryan passed 750 career assists and brought in a double-double with 12 points and 10 assists. Ryan also notched six rebounds, two steals and a block. It is Ryan’s second-straight game with 10 assists.

Crooks had a game-high 25 points and came one rebound shy of a double-double. Addy Brown was the third in double figures with 16 points, with 12 coming from 3-pointers. Brown also had seven assists and six rebounds.

Up Next

Iowa State advances to the championship and will meet the winner of the Texas vs. K-State game on Tuesday, March 12 at 8 p.m.

NEW ORLEANS, La. – The University of Iowa women’s golf team concluded round two of play at the Tulane Classic presented by Chad Brownstein. The Hawkeyes are in sixth place with a 602 (300-302).

Junior Paula Miranda leads Iowa on the leaderboard in tie for 18th place with a 148. Miranda followed up her 73 (+1) in Monday’s opening round with a 75 (+3) on Tuesday.  Her 26 pars through two days is tied for fifth among all golfers.

Sophomore Madison Dabagia had the low round for the Hawkeyes, carding a two-under par 70.  The Indiana native’s day was highlighted by an eagle on a par five.  She was one of just seven golfers to record an eagle in the tournament.

Freshman Ximena Benites, competing individually, is tied for fifth place after shooting 1-under par 71 on Tuesday. Through 36 holes, Benites has a one-over par 145 for the tournament, which is just four strokes off the lead.

Missouri leads the field at 13-over par. Lauren Beaudreau of Notre Dame leads the individual field at 3-under par.

UP NEXT

The third and final round will take place on Tuesday morning at English Turn Golf & Country Club.

Photo from the 2023 Iowa Senior Games

Photo from the 2023 Iowa Senior Games

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (March 5, 2024) – We all know staying physically active is important for our health and wellness, but as we age, it seems to become more and more difficult and gets put on the backburner. The Iowa Senior Games, a pillar of the Iowa Sports Foundation and a member of the National Senior Games Association, understands this need and encourages older adults in Iowa to continue playing and competing in sports to stay active.

Each summer, the Iowa Senior Games are hosted in the Greater Des Moines area. This year, the Games will be held June 5-9, and registration for events is currently open on the Iowa Senior Games website. Athletes will come together from all over the state, and even neighboring states, to compete in the Games. This Olympic-style event is specifically for men and women who are at least 50 years old. Events range from Pickleball to Track and Field to Horseshoes to Golf, and participants compete against peers in their age bracket. The top three competitors in every event for every age bracket are awarded medals. On even numbered years, the top 3 Iowans in each event for every age bracket qualify for the National Senior Games, held every two years.

The next National Senior Games event will be held in Greater Des Moines in 2025. To get ready for that event and to spread awareness of the Senior Games movement across the nation, a Senior Games Community Day is being held at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex in West Des Moines during National Senior Games week in March. Community members of all ages are invited to come to this free event on Wednesday, March 20 from 3-5pm to sample different sports and learn about opportunities for adults 50+ to get involved in the Senior Games. There will be a Pickleball exhibition match between Des Moines Mayor Connie Boesen and Iowa Senior Games athletes, opportunities to try different sports, and more. This event is hosted by the National Senior Games Association, Iowa Senior Games, Catch Des Moines and Discover Ames. Learn more and RSVP at bit.ly/NSGWeek-DSM.

Through initiatives like the Senior Games Community Day, the Iowa Senior Games aims to not only prepare for the national stage next year, but also to inspire individuals of all ages to embrace the spirit of competition and camaraderie. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 20 from 3-5pm for a celebration of active living. Together, let’s champion wellness, community, and the joy of sports for generations to come.

HOUSTON, Texas – University of Iowa Swimming and Diving opened the NCAA Zone Diving Championships on Monday afternoon at the University of Houston Campus Recreation & Wellness Center.

The first day of competition featured the women’s one-meter dive. Sarah Ballard led the Hawkeyes with a 22nd-place finish, earning 260 points. Makayla Hughbanks and Geneva Pauly tied for 23rd with 259.65 points. Simone Beinlich scored 230.20 points and placed 39th.

The Hawkeyes resume action at the NCAA Zone Diving Championships on Tuesday. Ballard, Beinlich and Hughbanks will compete in the three-meter dive beginning at 11:45 a.m. (CT) at the UH Campus Recreation & Wellness Center.

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa baseball team travels to Athens, Georgia, on Tuesday for a midweek matchup with the Georgia Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. (CT). The Hawkeyes enter the contest with a 7-8 record, and the Bulldogs come into the contest with a 16-1 record. As a team, Georgia is hitting .336 and its pitching staff has a 3.73 ERA. They are led by Charlie Condon with a .565 batting average, and Condon and Slate Alford lead the team with 25 RBIs. Overall, the Hawkeyes are hitting .285. as a team, while averaging 8.2 runs per game. The Iowa pitching staff has a 6.01 ERA. Sam Petersen leads the team with a .379 batting average. Kyle Huckstord leads the team with 20 RBIs followed by Raider Tello with 17. Huckstorf has 5 home runs and Petersen has 11 stolen bases. Elliot Cadieux-Lanoue will get the start for the Hawkeyes, he has a 3-0 record and a 5.68 ERA in five appearances. Christian Mracna will start for the Bulldogs. He has a 1-0 record in four appearances with a 2.13 ERA. Tuesday’s game will be available on SEC Network+ and the Hawkeye Radio Network.

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Sophomore LHP Cade Obermueller has been named the Big Ten Pitcher of the Week, it was announced Tuesday. The honor is the first Big Ten weekly honor of his career.

The Iowa City, Iowa, native took a no-hitter into the sixth inning against Jacksonville State on Saturday night. Obermueller ending up pitching a career-high 5.2 innings and struck out nine, also a career-high. The lefty allowed just two hits in the win.

This season, Obermueller has held opposing hitters to a .146 batting average and has 17 strikeouts in 13.0 innings of work.

The Hawkeyes return to action on Tuesday as they are set to face the Georgia Bulldogs at 4 p.m. CT in Athens, Georgia.

The at-large hopes for the Iowa Hawkeye men are most likely gone after a disastrous start on Senior night, The Hawkeyes fell behind 12th ranked Illinois by 21 points in the opening half in a 73-61 loss. Iowa shot only 35 percent and was outrebounded 50-33.

That’s Iowa coach Fran McCaffery. The Hawkeyes got to within 51-47 midway though the second half before the Illini responded with an 8-0 run.

The Hawkeyes will be the seventh seed in this weeks Big Ten Tournament.