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Valpo women take down UNI

Sports

February 29th, 2020 by admin

VALPARAISO, Ind. – A three-point shot at the buzzer was deflected and UNI women’s basketball fell 72-69 on the road Friday.

The Panthers and Crusaders were identical from the field, both going 26-53 (49%) from the field, but Valpo hit two more three-pointers than UNI and hit one more free throw.

The Panthers led 39-35 at the half and the game was tied at 56 after three quarters before Valparaiso went on a 10-2 run to start the fourth. UNI cut the lead to 64-62 with 4:33 left, but couldn’t regain the lead and lost by three.

Karli Rucker scored a team-high 20 points, Karli Rucker added 15, Bre Gunnels scored 11 and Megan Maahs didn’t miss a shot all game and scored 10 points and added a game-high eight points.

UP NEXT
The Panthers face Loyola in the final road game of the season Sunday at 2 p.m. The Ramblers lost to Drake 83-75 Friday in Chicago.

2020 All-Rolling Valley Conference Basketball Teams

Sports

February 29th, 2020 by admin

GIRLS

First Team
Macy Emgarten, Exira-EHK, SO
Quinn Grubbs, Exira-EHK, FR
Sammi Jahde, CAM, SR
Zoey Baylor, CAM, JR
Katelyn Neilsen, Boyer Valley, JR
Danielle Hoyle, Paton-Churdan, JR
Hannah Whitver, Glidden-Ralston, SR
Jadeyn Smith, Ar-We-Va, JR

Second Team
Ellie Schultes, Exira-EHK, SR
Tatum Grubbs, Exira-EHK, JR
Leah Cooper, Boyer Valley, SO
Tessa Steimel, Paton-Churdan, JR
Amanda Foster, Woodbine, JR
Gretchen Wallace, Glidden-Ralston, JR
Leslie Luft, Ar-We-Va, SR
Haley Koch, West Harrison, JR

BOYS

First Team
Lucas Berens, Boyer Valley, SR
Dylan Berens, Boyer Valley, SR
Gavin Reineke, Boyer Valley, JR
Nate Hensley, CAM, SR
Creighton Nelson, Exira-EHK, SR
Gabe Obert, Coon Rapids-Bayard, SO
Nick Rife, West Harrison, SR
Wyatt Pryor, Woodbine, SR

Second Team
Connor McKee, CAM, JR
Jacob Holste, CAM, SR
Tyler Petersen, Exira-EHK, JR
Dylan Hoefer, Woodbine, SO
Brigham Daniel, Glidden-Ralston, JR
Nathan Brant, Glidden-Ralsston, SR
Kaleb Fisher, Paton-Churdan, SR
Will Ragaller, Ar-We-Va, SO

Boys 4A Substate Semifinal Scoreboard 02/28/2020

Sports

February 29th, 2020 by admin

Substate 8
Abraham Lincoln 42, Urbandale 35
Dowling Catholic 50, Lewis Central 23

Iowa State Athletics announces 2020 Cyclone Tailgate Tour stops

Sports

February 28th, 2020 by admin

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State Athletics Department announced its stops for the 2020 Cyclone Tailgate Tour.

The 14th annual Cyclone Tailgate Tour, powered by MidAmerican Energy, will be a 12-stop tour throughout the state of Iowa this May. Each stop is open to Cyclone fans of all ages and is FREE to attend.

The Cyclone Tailgate Tour provides the opportunity for Cyclone fans to interact with Iowa State coaches and administrators, including Athletics Director Jamie Pollard, the “Voice of the Cyclones” John Walters, football coach Matt Campbell, men’s basketball coach Steve Prohm, women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly, volleyball coach Christy Johnson-Lynch and wrestling coach Kevin Dresser.

The family-friendly event allows fans to socialize with other Cyclone fans, and features other special guests including Cy. Kids in attendance will receive a complimentary gift and food and beverages are available for purchase.

Plan to join us at a tour stop near you!

May 11
Carroll, Carroll Country Club | 12:00-1:00 PM
May 11
Council Bluffs, Mid-America Center | 5:30-7:30 PM
May 12
Sioux City, Sioux City Convention Center | 12:00-1:00 PM
May 12
Okoboji, The Roof Garden Ballroom at Arnolds Park | 5:30-7:30 PM
May 13
Sheffield, Sukup Manufacturing Co. | 12:00-1:00 PM
May 13
Clear Lake, Surf Ballroom | 5:30-7:30 PM
May 18
Iowa Falls, Highland Golf Club | 12:00-1:00 PM
May 18
Waterloo, Cedar Valley SportsPlex | 5:30-7:30 PM
May 19
Muscatine, Kent Corporation | 12:00-1:00 PM
May 19
Bettendorf, Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center | 5:30-7:30 PM
May 20
Dubuque, Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center | 12:00-1:00 PM
May 20
Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids Marriott | 5:30-7:30 PM

Class 1A and 2A Substate Final Schedule Saturday 02/29/2020

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February 28th, 2020 by admin

Class 1A

Substate 5 @ Knoxville: Nodaway Valley vs. Montezuma 7:00 p.m.
Substate 7 @ Creston: Martensdale-St. Marys vs. Mount Ayr 7:00 p.m.
Substate 8 @ MVAOCOU: St. Albert vs. St. Mary’s, Remsen 7:00 p.m.

Class 2A

Substate 8 @ CB Abraham Lincoln: Treynor vs. Panorama 7:00 p.m.

Class 4A Substate Semfinal Schedule 02/28/2020

Sports

February 28th, 2020 by admin

Boys Class 4A Substate Semifinals are on tap today. There are just a couple of match-ups from our area.

Class 4A Substate 8

Urbandale @ CB Abraham Lincoln 7:00 p.m.

Lewis Central @ Dowling Catholic 7:00 p.m.

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 2/28/2020

Podcasts, Sports

February 28th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Jim Field.

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Sean O’Brien to put on Spring Pitching Clinic in Atlantic for 4th-7th grade students

News, Sports

February 28th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund reports Sean O’Brien will be back again this Spring, to put on a baseball pitching clinic in Atlantic, for 4th through 7th grade students.  The pitching clinic will be held each Sunday through March 29th. Trevor’s mom, and fund spokesperson Melanie Petty, says “Baseball and Trevor go hand in hand.  I absolutely can’t think of one without connecting it to the other.” Petty said also, “Working with Sean is a great opportunity for these boys and we are happy that he is willing to come back to his hometown and work with these kids that have an interest in pitching.”

Sean O’Brien (Left)

She says they are thankful to be able to do these things for the community in Trevor’s name, and “It’s all because of the support we receive from our community, family and friends.” Petty reminds you that the 12th Annual TFred Memorial Golf Tournament will be held August 8th, at the Nishna Hills Golf Course, in Atlantic.  All monies raised are given back to things that were important to Trevor.  So far, the Fund has given back over $200,000.

Follow the Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund on KJAN as news is released, and on Facebook, to keep up on the latest activities.

Midwest Sports Headlines: 2/28/20

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February 28th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Makenzie Meyer and Monica Czinano scored 24 points apiece and No. 18 Iowa turned back Minnesota 90-82 to run its home-court winning streak to 36. Czinano, who leads the nation in shoot at 70.2%, went 12 of 16 from the field. Meyer was 9-of-12 shooting, draining six 3-pointers, as Iowa shot 60%. Gadiva Hubbard scored 20 points for the Golden Gophers), who have lost five straight. Meyer had three 3-pointers and Iowa closed the first quarter with a 10-0 run for a 25-15 lead. Minnesota had the first eight of the second quarter and kept the pressure on.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Ali Patberg had 26 points, five rebounds and four assists to help No. 22 Indiana beat Nebraska 81-53. Grace Berger added 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists for Indiana. Aleksa Gulbe and Mackenzie Holmes scored 11 points apiece. Senior Brenna Wise scored three points in Indiana’s final home game of the season. Leigha Brown led Nebraska with 22 points. She was 7 of 12 from the field but the rest of her teammates combined to shoot 10 for 49 (20%).

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Kaleb Wesson scored 16 points and had a career-high 18 rebounds, and No. 23 Ohio State got out to a quick double-digit lead on its way to a 75-54 win over Nebraska. Ohio State (19-9, 9-8 Big Ten) won for the fourth time in five games. Nebraska (7-21, 2-15) lost its 13th straight. Duane Washington Jr. made three straight 3s to open the game and finished with 14 points starting in place of the injured Kyle Young. Dachon Burke had 13 points and Cam Mack added 12 for the Cornhuskers.

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Ted Simmons got his first closeup look at the Baseball Hall of Fame and was awestruck. He called his tour Thursday “totally overwhelming and humbling, to say the very least. You’re asking yourself every five seconds _ what on earth makes you feel as though you belong in this place?” Simmons was elected in December at age 70 and more than three decades after his last game in the major leagues, the first player to be picked for enshrinement after being on the writers’ ballot just one year. He’ll be inducted July 26 with Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the late Marvin Miller, the former players’ association head.

UNDATED (AP) — There are two intriguing games in the Big 12 on Saturday that feature teams that are likely locks for the NCAA Tournament against teams that have some work to do. The first happens in Lubbock, where Texas takes on No. 22 Texas Tech in a game that could help to solidify the Longhorns’ at-large resume. The second happens in Morgantown, where Oklahoma plays No. 20 West Virginia. Elsewhere, top-ranked Kansas visits Kansas State in the first meeting between the schools since their game in Lawrence ended in a brawl that spilled into the stands.

UNDATED (AP) — Michigan State at Maryland highlights a strong slate of weekend matchups in the Big Ten as the conference race enters the closing stretch. The ninth-ranked Terrapins are 15-0 at home. They beat the Spartans 67-60 on the road two weeks ago. Maryland has a two-game lead on 24th-ranked Michigan State with three games left in the regular season. Illinois, Penn State and Wisconsin are in a four-way tie for second place with the Spartans. The Terrapins haven’t finished first in conference play since tying Duke for first place when they were still in the ACC in 2009-10.

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Tete Maggett scored 24 points, Lexi Wallen added 18 and Illinois State made five of its seven 3-pointers in the fourth quarter en route to a 78-66 upset of No. 21 Missouri State. The Redbirds, who finished 7 of 12 behind the arc, were 5 for 5 in the fourth quarter with Maggett knocking down three and Mary Crompton two. Missouri State, which shot 40% or better in 22 games this season, finished at 35% and was 1 of 14 behind the arc in the second half. Brice Calip scored 19 points for the Bears.

Iowa State looks to sweep Oklahoma St.

Sports

February 28th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

Iowa State (12-16, 5-10) vs. Oklahoma State (14-14, 4-11)
Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, Oklahoma; Saturday, 3 p.m. CST

BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma State seeks revenge on Iowa State after dropping the first matchup in Ames. The teams last faced each other on Jan. 21, when the Cyclones outshot Oklahoma State from the field 51 percent to 42 percent and hit 14 more foul shots on the way to an 89-82 victory.

VETERAN PRESENCE: Senior leadership has been on display for both teams this year. Cameron McGriff, Isaac Likekele, Lindy Waters III and Thomas Dziagwa have combined to account for 59 percent of Oklahoma State’s scoring this season. For Iowa State, Solomon Young, Prentiss Nixon and Michael Jacobson have collectively scored 36 percent of the team’s points this season.TERRIFIC TYRESE: Tyrese Haliburton has connected on 41.9 percent of the 124 3-pointers he’s attempted. He’s also made 82.2 percent of his foul shots this season.

WINLESS WHEN: Iowa State is 0-7 when scoring fewer than 61 points and 12-9 when scoring at least 61.

STREAK STATS: Iowa State has dropped its last nine road games, scoring 66.3 points and allowing 78.9 points during those contests. Oklahoma State has won its last three home games, scoring an average of 76 points while giving up 64.3.

DID YOU KNOW: Iowa State is ranked first among Big 12 teams with an average of 70.2 possessions per game.