AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State men’s basketball team embarks Saturday on a 10-day tour of Italy that will feature three games. The trip takes the Cyclones through Rome, Florence, Siena and Venice.

Iowa State’s first game will be against the Netherlands National “B” Team on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at noon (CT) in Rome. The game will be played at Palafonte Rome Eur (Address: Via Roberto Ferruzzi, 112, 00143 Roma).

On Thursday, Aug. 15, Iowa State returns to action to face the Siena All-Stars at noon (CT) in Siena. The game will be played at Palasport Mens Sana (Address: Viale Achille Sclavo, 12, 53100 Siena SI, Italy).

The final game of the trip will be Saturday, Aug. 17 against the Ivory Coast National Team at noon (CT) in Vicenza as the Cyclones make their way to Venice. The game will be played at Palazzetto dello sport citta di Vicenza (Address: Via Carlo Goldoni, 36100 Vicenza). 

Schedule

Tues., Aug. 13 – Noon (CT) – vs. Netherlands National “B” Team
Thurs., Aug. 15 – Noon (CT) – vs. Siena All-Stars
Sat., Aug. 17 – Noon (CT) – vs. Ivory Coast National Team

Admission

All games are general admission seating with no charge for the game played against Netherlands in Rome. Admission for the other two games are to be determined, but the cost can be expected to be nominal.

Streaming/Live Video

Any streaming of the games will be announced on Iowa State men’s basketball social media the day before or day of the game.

Recaps

Recaps of the game will be available at Cyclones.com as soon as possible following the game.

There have been some adjustments to the 2019 high school football schedule for some area teams. The changes are due to the Stanton and Essex programs sharing a team now for the 2019 season and Clarinda Academy not fielding a team this year. Those changes left some holes in the schedule for 8-Man District 7 teams and they were allowed to seek game additions to fill the schedule out.

The Griswold Tigers recently released their revised schedule which will add a Week 0 contest on August 23rd against Ar-We-Va. The Tigers will also now play a home-and-home within the season against Stanton/Essex. Stanton/Essex will have a Week 0 game as well, against Murray.

Some other Week 0 games added for 8-Man District 7 teams include: East Mills @ Audubon, Sidney @ Seymour, and Lenox @ Bedford. The revised schedules for Griswold and Stanton/Essex can be seen below.

2019 Griswold Football Schedule

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit a three-run homer and rookie Tony Gonsolin pitched six stellar innings of two-hit ball for his first victory in the Dodgers’ 8-0 win over the Cardinals. Gonsolin retired 14 of the Cardinals’ first 15 batters and took a no-hitter into the fifth inning of his second career start. Michael Wacha couldn’t get out of the fourth inning for the Cardinals, who dropped to 0-3 on their five-game California road trip.

BOSTON (AP) — Rick Porcello pitched six innings of one-run ball, Sam Travis hit a two-run homer and the Boston Red Sox halted their eight-game losing streak with a 7-5 victory over the struggling Kansas City Royals. Rafael Devers added a solo shot for the Red Sox.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Jovan Dewitt’s happy place is on the practice field. He’s never appreciated being there as much as he does now. Dewitt is back at his job as Nebraska’s outside linebackers coach following intense treatments for throat cancer that caused him to lost 102 pounds and zapped most of his energy. He had 38 rounds of radiation and three rounds of chemotherapy and was hospitalized most of April. He weighed about 310 pounds before his diagnosis and was just over 200 after the treatment regimen.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs could have as many as eight new starters on defense this season, so they are counting on a couple of newcomers to provide some leadership. And given the backgrounds of safety Tyrann Mathieu and defensive end Frank Clark, it makes sense that they have arrived in Kansas City with chips on their shoulders.

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears rookie running back David Montgomery will get his first chance to test his skills against NFL players on Thursday in the preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. The third-round draft pick out of Iowa State hasn’t had much chance to run against live tackling in camp but has been learning the passing game in the Bears’ offense. The Bears also have questions about their tight end position to address.

The 2019 Atlantic Open Golf Tournament was held this past weekend. 57 players competed in the two day event. The Championship group played 18 holes on Saturday at the Atlantic Golf and Country Club and 27 holes on Sunday at Nishna Hills Golf Club. All other flights of the tournament played 18 holes both days.

Andrew Martin had a stellar round on Sunday to come from behind and win the Championship Flight. He finished 7-under on Sunday to finish with a 5-under par 169 for the tournament. Darby McLaren was Runner-Up with a 175 total.

Championship Flight

1. Andrew Martin 169
2. Darby McLaren 175
3. Jason Reynolds 177
4. Rob Langfelt 180
5. Jaxson Armstrong 182

Presidential Flight

1. Nate Ross 156
2. Chris Bengel 157
3. Josh Reynolds 157

Open 1st Flight

1. Brandon Laverty 158
2. Jason Smith 161
3. Chad Rogers 164
4. Dave Wendt 164

Seniors 1st Flight

1. Tad Olsen 144
2. Kim Peters 147
3. Mike Martin 149
4. Daryl Armstrong 149

Seniors 2nd Flight

1. Doug Richter 158
2. Paul Price 160
3. Steve Wilcox 162
4. Paul Huddleson 162

Super Seniors Flight

1. Jim Mullenix 153
2. Rich Mitchell 154
3. Kenny Hinson 155
4. Mick Lee 164
5. Roger Herring 165

The West Central Activities Conference has released the 2019 All-Conference Baseball Teams.

First Team

Pitcher
Brett Shelton, DM Christian, SR
Logan Wicker, Madrid, SR
Alex Bice, Woodward-Granger, JR

Catcher
Evan Taylor, Panorama, SO

Infield
Reese Jamison, Woodward-Granger, JR
Brett Berg, Van Meter, JR
Grant Christy, DM Christian, SR
Cole Arnburg, West Central Valley, SR

Outfield
Kayden Kruse, Ogden, SR
Zach Pleggenkuhle, Van Meter, SO
Jacob Blomgren, Van Meter, SO
Trey Castille, DM Christian, JR

Utility
Anthony Potthoff, Van Meter, JR
Drew Taylor, Panorama, SO

Coach of the Year: Eben Baumhover, Van Meter

Second Team

Pitcher
Jacob Craven, Ogden, SR
Quintin Berglund, Pleasantville, SR
Brandon Worley, Woodward-Granger, JR
Ganon Archer, Van Meter, FR

Catcher
Luke Lehmann, DM Christian, SR

Infield
Frankie Accurso, DM Christian, SR
Jake Sheeder, Interstate-35, SR
Carter Church, Ogden, SR
Joe Rhodes, Woodward-Granger, SR

Outfield
Bryce Achenbach, Woodward-Granger, JR
Spencher Lamb, Van Meter, SR
Bryce Taylor, Panorama, FR
Cael Lester, Pleasantville, SR

Utility
CJ Dean, Madrid, JR
Andrew Fox, DM Christian, SR
Grant Fouch, Pleasantville, SR

Honorable Mention

Van Meter: Bryce Cole (JR) and Kolby Booge (JR)
DM Christian: Cal Matthes (SR) and Dalton Lewis (SO)
Woodward-Granger: Worth Henry (SO) and Jack Grell (JR)
Madrid: Jacob Loew (JR) and Landon Klatt (SR)
Ogden: Charlie Lake (SR) an dSam Christensen (JR)
Pleasantville: Wyatt Clark (JR) and Jake DeJoode (FR)
Panorama: Koltin Sloss (SR) and Domonic Walker (SO)
Interstate-35: Mason Cassady (SR) and Colton Clausen (SR)
Earlham: Trent Williamson (SR) and Alex Caskey (JR)
West Central Valley: Carson Wadle (SR) and Braiden Beane (SR)
ACGC: Avery Wheatley (SR) and Bryce Littler (JR)
Woodward Academy: Roy Barker (SR) and Russell Smith (SO)

2019 West Central Activities Conference All-Conference Softball Teams

First Team

Pitcher
Abby DeJoode, Pleasantville, SR
Haley Forret, Van Meter, SR
Denali Loecker, Ogden, JR

Catcher
Alli Boyle, Earlham, SO

Infield
Kate Stanley, Interstate-35, SR
Meagan Blomgren, Van Meter, SR
Emma Veenstra, DM Christian, SR
Makenzie McGriff, Pleasantville, JR

Outfield
Lilly Miller, Interstate-35, SR
Alayna Bakke, DM Christian, SR
Josie Sowers, Pleasantville, SO
Mackenzie Blomgren, Van Meter, SR

Utility
Abby Archer, Van Meter, SR
Alexis Bean, Earlham, SR

Second Team

Pitcher
Madeline Janssen, Earlham, SO
Faith VanDerhart, Pleasantville, SO
Ava Knoll, Interstate-35, SO

Catcher
Taylor Foley, Pleasantville, SR

Infield
Grace Voss, Earlham, SR
Sydnee McKinney, Pleasantville, SR
Shea Rhodes, Van Meter, FR
Meredith Adreon, Ogden, JR
Lydia Knapp, Panorama, SR

Outfield
Katelynn Voss, Earlham, SR
Sierra O’Brien, ACGC, SR
Jenna Palmer, Ogden, JR
Hanna Gibson, Pleasantville, SO

Honorable Mention

Woodward-Granger: Emma Anderson (FR) and Natalie Weaver (SO)
Interstate-35: Summer Pasutti (SO) and Josie McCudden (8th)
Pleasantville: Amber McKinney (SO) and Makenzie Olson (SR)
DM Christian: Kaliegh Friend (8th) and Emily Turnquist (SO)
Van Meter: Molly Blomgren (SO) and Gwen Boston (SR)
Madrid: Erin O’Neal (SR) and Shelbi Raymond (SR)
Ogden: Gabby Ross (JR) and Hannah Dutcher (JR)
Panorama: Kennedy Andersen (SR) and Hannah Woodworth (SR)
ACGC: Genevieve Hoover (SR) and Madalyn Kelsey (SO)
Earlham: Morgan Mineart (FR) and Allison Beatty (FR)

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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Tanner Roark pitched five innings to get the win in his Oakland debut, and the Athletics beat Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2. Jurickson Profar connected for his 15th homer as the A’s won for the sixth time in seven games. Dustin Garneau had two hits and two RBIs after he was claimed off waivers Saturday.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Devin Smeltzer pitched two-hit ball into the seventh inning for his first major league win, and the Minnesota Twins completed a three-game sweep by blanking the Kansas City Royals 3-0. Jason Castro homered and Eddie Rosario drove in two runs for the Twins, who maintained their three-game lead over Cleveland in the AL Central. Luis Arraez had two hits and scored twice.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Infielder Matt Carpenter was activated from the injured list by the St. Louis Cardinals and was set to lead off against the Oakland Athletics. Carpenter fouled a ball off his right foot against Pittsburgh on July 15 and missed 17 games with a bruise. He went 2 for 26 with seven walks in nine minor league injury rehabilitation games. Catcher Yadier Molina began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

SEATTLE (AP) — Felipe Gutierrez scored twice in the first half, including his fifth penalty kick conversion of the season, boosting Sporting Kansas City past the Seattle Sounders 3-2. Erik Hurtado also scored for Sporting, which snapped a two-game losing streak. Jordan Morris scored twice for the Sounders, giving him seven goals for the season and three in the past two games.

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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mike Fiers took a shutout into the sixth inning for his eighth consecutive win, and the Oakland Athletics beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-3. Pinch-hitter Chad Pinder delivered a three-run homer to keep the A’s unbeaten in three games against the Cardinals this season.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nelson Cruz hit three home runs in a game for the second time in 10 days, powering the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins over the Kansas City Royals 11-3. A day after he homered, doubled twice and drove in five runs, Cruz again had five RBIs. He hit a two-run homer in the first inning, a solo drive in the second and a two-run homer in the sixth. Cruz didn’t get a chance at a record-tying fourth home run _ he was left on deck when Jorge Polanco grounded out to end the eighth.

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Tony Gonzalez probably could have been a star in the NBA. Instead, he chose the NFL path, and the most productive tight end in history has entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A six-time All-Pro, Gonzalez helped revolutionize the position, lining up in traditional tight end spots as well as flanked out or in the backfield _ pretty much everywhere on the field

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals activated outfielder Marcell Ozuna from the injured list Saturday and put him in left field and batting cleanup against the Oakland Athletics. Ozuna missed 28 games with fractured fingers on his right hand, an injury he suffered against San Diego on June 28.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are still sorting out their running back situation with a week to go before their preseason opener, and the job hasn’t gotten any easier with starter Damien Williams sidelined by a hamstring injury. Carlos Hyde, Darrel Williams, Darwin Thompson and cornerback-turned-running back Tremon Smith are among those in the mix.