The Remsen St. Mary’s Hawks Football team are looking to capture their second state championship in three years. They are just one game away from getting back to the UNI Dome and a date in the semi-final. Standing in their way: the undefeated Audubon Wheelers. Head Coach Tim Osterman is excited for the opportunity to get back to the UNI Dome, however he understands that there is work to do.

After handling West Harrison/Whiting in round one, little changed in their second round match up against the Cam Cougars. Defeating CAM 42-6 it was the eight time this season that the Hawks allowed less than eight points in a game. The defense held the explosive Makade Paulsen to less than 200 yards of total offense. Meanwhile the Remsen St. Mary’s offense ran for 279 yards and 5 touchdowns on the ground.  Osterman credited his team’s dedication to preparation.

However, the challenges will continue to increase for the Hawks as they will face off against the 10-0 Audubon Wheelers. The Wheelers led by quarterback Carson Wessel, are a worthy foe. Wessel has thrown for 618 yards and has run for 878. Meanwhile Aaron Olsen has rushed for over a thousand yards and 20 scores. Osterman knows that limiting their looks and making solid tackles will be a key to slowing down the Audubon offense.

Audubon’s defense is no slouch either. The Wheelers’ defense and special teams combined to cause six turnovers last week against and explosive Woodbine team, Osterman says his offense’s success is all about taking what the defense gives them and being efficient.

Pregame coverage on KJAN will begin at 6:00 pm.

Class 1A

#1 Ankeny Christian – 3 vs #8 Don Bosco – 0

#7 Janesville – 3 vs #2 Saint Ansgar – 0

#6 BCLUW – 3 vs #3 Holy Trinity Catholic – 0

#4 Riverside – 3 vs #5 North Tama – 2

Class 2A

#1 Denver – 3 #8 Boyden-Hull – 0

#2 Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont – 3 vs #7 Iowa City Regina – 0

#3 Beckman Catholic – 3 vs #6 South Hardin – 0

#4 Dike-New Hartford – 3 vs #5 Aplington-Parkersburg – 0

Class 3A

#1 Mount Vernon – 3 vs #8 Mid-Prairie – 0

#2 Western Christian – 3 vs #7 Sioux Center – 2

#3 West Delaware – 3 vs #6 Davenport Assumption – 1

#4 Dubuque Wahlert Catholic – 3 vs #5 Kuemper Catholic – 0

The 39-3 Riverside Bulldogs Volleyball had a five set duel on Tuesday night in the 1A State Quarterfinals against the North Tama Redhawks which ended in a nail biting win for Riverside. A win that saw 13 total tied scores and 9 lead changes. The match went back and forth for Riverside with scores of 18-25, 25-21, 23-25, 25-16, and 15-11.

North Tama won the first set after multiple ties as neither side seemed to gain momentum. The Redhawks finally pushed themselves midway through the set going on a 6-0 run to be 15-11 and never looking back.

Set two saw a resurgence from Riverside even though the Bulldogs were down for most of the set. Riverside seemed more focus in the second continually fighting for digs and finding the right timing on their blocks to eventually start a comeback being down 16-20.

The third set had the Bulldogs best start as it seemed they could do no wrong, quickly going up 7-2, then 14-5, and 17-7. It seemed then that Riverside would easily take the third set and force North Tama into a corner on set number four. That would not be the case as the Red Hawks leaned on junior Kruiz Ewoldt and she delivered with kill after kill. Suddenly the set was tied at 20-20 and North Tama would end up taking it.

Down two sets to one, Riverside could feel the next pressure of their set knowing if they lost it here, that their tournament run would immediately end. The Bulldogs came out to start the fourth set calm and with the help of junior Bentley Rone’s sets, the points continued to pour in. In the blink of an eye, it was tied 2-2 and the match would head into a fifth set.

Set number five had both student sections on their feet and spectators excited. Riverside looked to their dependable core for one more gritty set and they delivered with an overwhelming amount of blocks at the net. The match would end with a senior Elly Henderson serve to send the Bulldogs on to the state tournament semifinals for the first time in program history.

Riverside was led by a phenomenal night from senior Sophia Taylor who finished with 17 kills and 40 total attacks. Rone also contributed with 22 assists and 2 service aces. One noted that playing on this year’s team has been a unique experience.

When heading into the fifth set, tied at 2-2, Rone was confident in her teammates.

Henderson was another athlete for Riverside added 12 kills and 13 digs when her team needed her the most. For her in the fifth set, she felt calm knowing her team was on their way to a win.

Henderson knows how special this tournament appearance is and doesn’t plan on taking it for granted.

Riverside head coach Brooke Flathers had nothing but pride in the way her team fought throughout the entire match.

Tonight the Bulldogs will get a rematch with the number one seed Ankeny Christian. An opponent that knocked off Riverside a year ago in the regional championship. Coach Father’s is confident in her team’s ability as long as they play the Bulldog way.

KJAN will have the coverage for Riverside’s semifinal match against the Eagles with the pregame beginning at 5:45 p.m.

After two straight wins the Iowa Hawkeyes get ready for Friday night’s game at Big Ten newcomer UCLA. Quarterback Brendan Sullivan has ignited lopsided wins over Northwestern and Wisconsin after a subpar effort in a loss at Michigan State.

That’s Hawkeye coach Kirk Ferentz. With Cade McNamara still sidelined Jackson Stratton will be the backup quarterback this week. The Colorado State transfer stepped into that role after Marco Lainez (lie-nez) was injured in practice last week.

Stratton appeared in four games for Colorado State in 2022.

Iowa has not won a game in Pasadena since a victory over California in the 1959 Rose Bowl and none of the games since have even been close.

Iowa State coach Matt Campbell believes his Cyclones are resilient enough to overcome a stinging defeat. The 17th ranked Cyclones had their perfect record spoiled by a loss to Texas Tech and next up take on Kansas in Arrowhead Stadium.

Campbell says resilient teams are able to bounce back from a disappointing defeat.

Campbell likes the mentality his team has displayed this week.

Campbell says leadership and experience is crucial during a week like this.

The Jan Jensen era at Iowa officially begins Wednesday night when the Hawkeye women open the basketball season at home against Northern Illinois. After back-to-back trips to the NCAA title game the Hawkeyes enter this season unranked.

Jensen says senior guard Sydney Affolter may play Wednesday night. She has been out since having her knee scoped earlier this fall.

Jensen says it will be good for the newcomers to experience the large crowd at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Kansas coach Lance Leipold says he is proud of his team despite a 2-6 record that has made the Jayhawks one of the most disappointing teams in the country. Kansas entered the season nationally ranked but will need to win out just to become bowl eligible. They take on 17th ranked Iowa State in Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday.

Leipold expects the Cyclones to be motivated after a loss to Texas Tech.

Kansas has won the last two games against the Cyclones, including a 28-21 win in Ames last season.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa junior running back Kaleb Johnson has been named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week following his dominant performance in the Hawkeyes’ 42-10 triumph over Wisconsin on Saturday night, it was announced Monday by the league office.

The weekly honor is the second for Johnson this season and third of his career. Johnson was tabbed co-offensive player of the week on Sept. 23, 2024, and offensive and freshman of the week on Nov. 7, 2020.

Johnson (6-foot-0, 212-pounds) recorded his seventh 100-yard game in 2024, finishing with 135 yards on 24 attempts with three touchdowns (16, 9 and 2 yards) against the Badgers. It is his seventh 100-yard game this season and the 11th of his career. He has three games with three rushing touchdowns and four total games with three total TDs.

The 32-point win marked Iowa’s largest margin of victory over Wisconsin in 56 years (1968).

The native of Hamilton, Ohio, has scored at least one touchdown in nine straight games — the longest stretch in school history. He has seven games this season with two or more rushing touchdowns, believed to be the most in a single season in program history.

Johnson has rushing 19 touchdowns this season — the second most in a single season in program history — which is one shy of tying Shonn Greene’s school record (20). His three scores on Saturday boosted his season scoring total to 120 points — tying Greene (2008) and Nate Kaeding’s (2002) single season program scoring record. Johnson now has 1,279 yards this season – the second-most in the country and seventh-most in the Iowa record books.

Three Hawkeyes have earned Big Ten weekly honors four total times this year. Johnson was recognized after Iowa’s win at Minnesota, Aaron Graves was honored following the victory over Washington, while Kaden Wetjen earned the distinction following Iowa’s triumph over Northwestern.

Iowa (6-3, 4-2) returns to action Friday at UCLA (3-5, 2-4). Kickoff for that contest is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. (CT) in Pasadena, California. The game will be televised on FOX and broadcast on the Hawkeye Radio Network.

KALEB JOHNSON | 2024 HONORS
AP, CBS Sports, Sporting News, The Athletic Midseason All-America
Maxwell Award Midseason Watch List
Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week (Sept. 24)
Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 23)
Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week (Nov. 4)
Senior Bowl Co-Offensive National Player of the Week (Oct. 14)
UI September Male Athlete of the Month

Fifth ranked Iowa State jumped out to a 23-point halftime lead and beat Mississippi Valley State 83-44. ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger says there is a lot to work on.

Keshon Gilbert had 17 points and the Cyclones were 22 of 29 from the line.

Iowa took control with a 13-0 run early in the second half and rolled to an 89-67 victory over Texas A@M Commerce. Payton Sandfort led the Hawkeyes with 20 points and 11 rebounds.

Iowa’s pressure defense in the second half helped them take control.