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High School Boys State Soccer Tournament matches for Saturday, June 1, 2024

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May 31st, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

Class 1A Semi-Finals

  • Van Meter vs West Liberty
  • North Fayette Valley vs Regina Catholic

Class 2A Semi-Finals 

  • Gilbert vs Bishop Heelan
  • Perry vs Assumption

Class 3A Semi-finals

  • Des Moines Hoover vs Norwalk
  • Cedar Rapids Washington vs Dallas Center-Grimes

Class 4A Semi-Finals

  • Johnston vs Iowa City West
  • Pleasant Valley vs Dowling Catholic

High School Girls State Soccer Tournament results from Thursday May 30th

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May 31st, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

Class 1A Semi-Finals

  • Nevada 1 Dike-New Hartford 0
  • Denver 1, Treynor 0

Class 2A Semi-Finals 

  • North Polk 2, Pella 0
  • Dallas Center-Grimes 1, North Scott 0

Class 3A Semi-Finals

  • Valley 3, Waukee Northwest 2
  • Bettendorf 2, Ankeny 1

High School Softball results from Thursday May 30th

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May 31st, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

Hawkeye Ten Conference 

  • Atlantic 9, Audubon 7
  • Creston 11, Glenwood 1
  • Shenandoah 12, Red Oak 0

Corner Conference 

  • Fremont-Mills 14, Sidney 4

Pride of Iowa Conference 

  • Mount Ayr 7, Southwest Valley 3
  • Martensdale St. Marys 13, Central Decatur 0
  • Wayne 14, East Union 0
  • Southwest Warren 10, Lenox 0

West Central Conference

  • AC/GC 3, Earlham 0
  • Earlham 12, AC/GC 1
  • Madrid 10, Des Moines Christian 7
  • Des Moines Christian 14, Madrid 7

Raccoon River Conference 

  • ADM 6, Ballard 1
  • Carlisle 12, Carroll 0
  • Boone 12, Gilbert 6
  • North Polk 4, Bondurant-Farrar 0

Non-Conference Games

  • Atlantic 9, Audubon 7
  • CAM 11, Stanton 5
  • Griswold 14, Boyer Valley 0
  • Greene County 16, Glidden-Ralston 12
  • Urbandale 2, Winterset 1

High School Baseball results from Thursday May 30th

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May 31st, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

Hawkeye Ten Conference 

  • Ridge View 5, Kuemper Catholic 3
  • Creston 8, Glenwood 6
  • Denison-Schleswig 5, Harlan 4
  • Shenandoah 10, Red Oak 3

Pride of Iowa Conference

  • Martensdale St. Marys 17, Central Decatur 1
  • Mount Ayr 4, Southwest Valley 3
  • East Union 13, Wayne 7
  • Bedford 8, Nodaway Valley 3

West Central Conference

  • Earlham 5, ACGC 2
  • Earlham 13, AC/GC 6
  • Interstate 35 3, Woodward-Granger 2
  • Interstate 35 5, Woodward-Granger 3
  • Des Moines Christian 14, Madrid 9
  • Des Moines Christian 14, Madrid 4
  • Van Meter 12, Panorama 1
  • Van Meter 14, Panorama 4
  • Pleasantville 13, West Central Valley 0

Raccoon River Conference

  • Carlisle 9, Carroll 3
  • Gilbert 4, Boone 3
  • Ballard 11, ADM 4

Non-Conference Games

  • Stanton 9, CAM 3
  • South Central Calhoun 10, Ogden
  • Winterset 15, Norwalk 3

Griswold stays dominant with big win against Boyer Valley

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May 30th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

The Griswold Tigers won big Thursday night at home against the Boyer Valley Bulldogs by ending the game 14-0 in the top of the third. Griswold set the tone early with starting pitcher Dakota Reynolds throwing three straight strikeouts in the top of the first. The Tigers then had 4 runs in the bottom of the first off of 5 hits. Reynolds again retired the side in the top of the second and the Tigers would then blow things open in the bottom. It started with two consecutive walks which then morphed into a 4 hit, 7 walk, and 10 run inning. Which was helped by Dakota Reynolds going 3-3 on the evening with one double and 4 RBI. Joanna Reynolds also contributed with her 2-2 hitting performance and 2 RBI. At the top of the third Boyer Valley had no response from the excellent night of pitching from Dakota Reynolds who threw a no hitter and had 5 strikeouts. She capped the night off by retiring the side once again and finished the game 14-0 for Griswold.

Head Coach Jody Rossell credited the forceful win with how focused her team came out to play.

Another successful aspect from the Tigers was the excellent pitching from Dakota Reynolds.

The win for Griswold puts them up to 5-0 and they will stay at home on Friday to take on Fremont-Mills. On Saturday the Tigers also travel to Atlantic for the Atlantic Invite. It’s a schedule that Coach Rossell is not taking lightly.

The Bulldogs stay winless with the loss at 0-3 and travel to Coon Rapids-Bayard on Friday.

Iowa dedicates new wrestling practice facility

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May 30th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

About two year after breaking ground the University of Iowa officially dedicated a new wrestling facility. The 31 million dollar practice facility will house the Hawkeye men’s and women’s wrestling teams. Iowa AD Beth Goetz.

The project was funded entirely by private gifts.

Hawkeye men’s coach Tom Brands says the facility will train world class wrestlers for generations to come.

Start Times Announced For 5 Home Games

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May 30th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Start times and television information for five University of Iowa 2024 football home games were announced on Thursday by the Big Ten Conference in conjunction with BTN, ESPN, CBS, NBC and FOX television networks.
The Hawkeyes open the season with three consecutive home nonconference games. The Aug. 31 season-opener against Illinois State is slated for an 11 a.m. (CT) kickoff on BTN.
The annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series game versus Iowa State begins at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 7 and will be televised on CBS and Iowa’s nonconference finale against Troy will have a 3 p.m. start time, airing on FS1.
Iowa’s Homecoming game against Northwestern on Oct. 26, will kick at 2:30 p.m. with the network broadcast yet to be determined.
Iowa’s regular season finale, Friday, Nov. 29 against Nebraska, will be in primetime starting at 6:30 p.m. with NBC carrying the contest.
FryFest is also part of opening weekend. Slated for Friday, Aug. 30, FryFest is held at the Iowa River Landing and celebrates everything Hawkeye. The Iowa Letterwinners Club will celebrate the 2024 Hall of Fame class throughout the weekend.
The Hawkeyes’ road game at UCLA (Friday, Nov. 8) was previously announced as a primetime 8 p.m. telecast on FOX.
Kickoff times for all other games will be selected during the in-season 12-/6-day selection process, per the media rights agreements between the Big Ten Conference and its television partners.
Fans can request football season tickets by visiting hawkeyesports.com/footballtickets. Season ticket holders can currently confirm their 2024 order. Fight for Iowa mobile passes are already sold out. Mini plan ticket packages will be on sale June 3 for donors and June 6 for general public. Group tickets and Hawkeye Village ticket sales begin July 8, while single game tickets go on sale for donors on July 15 and to the general public on July 18.
University of Iowa faculty/staff should contact the University of Iowa Athletics Ticket Office for season tickets. The UI Athletics Ticket Office is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office telephone number is 1-800-IA-HAWKS.
For gameday parking information, visit hawkeyesports.com/footballparking.
Date                  Opponent                         Time (CT)/TV
Aug. 31            Illinois State                   11 a.m./BTN
Sept. 7            Iowa State                        2:30 p.m./CBS
Sept. 14         Troy                                        3 p.m./FS1
Sept. 21          at Minnesota                   TBD
Oct. 5               at Ohio State                   TBD
Oct. 12            Washington                    TBD
Oct. 19            at Michigan State         TBD
Oct. 26            Northwestern                2:30 p.m./TBD
Nov. 2               Wisconsin                        TBD
Nov. 8               at UCLA                               8 p.m./FOX
Nov. 22            at Maryland                      TBD
Nov. 29            Nebraska                          6:30 p.m./NBC

IOWA STATE NON-CONFERENCE GAME TIMES ANNOUNCED

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May 30th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

AMES, Iowa – The Big 12 Conference has announced television broadcast assignments for Iowa State’s non-conference games.

The Cyclones’ season opener against 2023 FCS Playoff participant North Dakota on Aug. 31 will be on FS1 at 2:30 p.m., as ISU opens the 50th season at Jack Trice Stadium. The meeting will be the first game between the Cyclones and Fighting Hawks.

On Sept. 7, Iowa State hits the road for the annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series against Iowa. The game against the Hawkeyes will be at 2:30 p.m. on CBS. It will mark Iowa State’s second game on CBS with the only other appearance being the school’s first nationally televised contest in the 1971 Sun Bowl against LSU (L, 15-33).

 After a bye week, ISU wraps up non-conference play at home against Arkansas State on Sept. 21 as part of Hall of Fame Weekend. The game against Red Wolves will kickoff at 1 p.m. on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

 Iowa State returns 18 starters from last year’s team, nine on offense and nine on the defensive side of the ball, for Matt Campbell’s ninth season at the school.

 Among the returnees are Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year quarterback Rocco Becht. Becht’s top-four targets return, including 2023 All-Big 12 Second Team selection Jaylin Noel (66 receptions, 820 yards, 7 touchdowns) and All-Big 12 Honorable Mention pick Jayden Higgins (53 receptions, 983 yards, 6 touchdowns).

On the defensive side of the ball, All-Big 12 First Team safety Jeremiah Cooper returns after finishing sixth nationally with five interceptions as a sophomore. Cooper’s fellow safety, Beau Freyler was All-Big 12 Honorable Mention and finished with 107 tackles, the most by a Cyclone defender since 2017.

 Football season tickets are on sale now. Seven home games, including games against Kansas State, Texas Tech and UCF, starting at $299.

Take advantage of Iowa State’s mobile football season ticket option: Cyclone Mobile Pass. The Cyclone Mobile Pass includes a mobile ticket to all seven home games for only $299 ( $43/per game). This unique season pass is 100% mobile. Your exact seat location will vary from game to game.

 Order tickets now: https://bit.ly/24SeasonFB

 2024 Iowa State Football Schedule

Aug. 31               NORTH DAKOTA (FS1) – 2:30 p.m.

Sept. 7                %at Iowa (CBS) – 2:30 p.m.

Sept. 21             ARKANSAS STATE (Hall of Fame Weekend) (Big 12 Now on ESPN+) – 1 p.m.

Sept. 28             *at Houston – TBA

Oct. 5                 *BAYLOR – TBA

Oct. 12               *at West Virginia – TBA

Oct. 19               *UCF – TBA

Nov. 2                 *TEXAS TECH (Homecoming) – TBA

Nov. 9                 *+vs. Kansas – TBA

Nov. 16              *CINCINNATI – TBA

Nov. 23              *at Utah – TBA

Nov. 30              *KANSAS STATE – TBA

Dec. 7                 &Big 12 Championship Game

Boyer Valley Girls Softball Team Prepares for a Non-Conference Game Against Griswold Thursday Night

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May 30th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

The Boyer Valley girls softball team knows they are going to playing against a good Griswold Tigers team Thursday night. The Bulldogs are coming off 18-7 loss to Tri-Center on Wednesday Night.

Boyer Valley coach Tommy Dumbaugh says he is up to the challenge for this weeks challenging schedule.

Coach Dumbaugh talked about the five seniors who have made a impact on his roster over the years.

Coach Dumbaugh commented on what’s going to take to get a road win over Griswold Thursday night.

Boyer Valley softball team will travel to take on Griswold on Thursday May 30th in a non-conference game. The game can be heard on KJAN, our coverage will begin at 7:20 p.m.

Payton Sandfort Returning for Senior Season

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May 30th, 2024 by Seth Tiegs

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa junior Payton Sandfort has withdrawn from the NBA Draft to return to Iowa City for his senior season with the Hawkeye men’s basketball program, the forward announced Wednesday night.

“This process has been an unbelievable experience and thanks to everyone for all the help along the way,” said Sandfort. “But my heart is still in Iowa City, unfinished business.  Trust in God’s plan always.”

Sandfort, a 6-foot-7, 215-pound forward, put up career-best numbers across the board during the 2023-24 season, averaging 16.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists, while shooting 44.6 percent from the floor, 37.9 percent from distance and 91.1 percent from the free throw stripe. He ranked second in the Big Ten in free throw percentage, third in 3-point percentage, eighth in scoring, 12th in field goal percentage and 13th in rebounding en route to third-team All-Big Ten honors.

The Waukee, Iowa, native scored in double figures in 27 games and posted a team-best 11 20-point contests, including a career-best 30-point, 12-rebound outing in Iowa’s NIT First Round win over Kansas State. He made a career-high seven 3-pointers in the victory.

During the season, Sandfort was one of the best shooters in the Big Ten, leading the league with 94 3-point field goals. He made two or more 3s in 27 games, three or more in 17 games and four or more 12 times. The 94 makes ranked in the top 40 nationally.

Sandfort, who became just the second Big Ten Player since 1992-92 to average 16+ points, 6+ rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 3-point field goals, made Iowa history during a Feb. 27 victory over Penn State. He recorded the first triple-double in program history, finishing with 26 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks in the game.

“Everyone in our program is elated to have Payton return for his senior season,” said Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery. “Going through the NBA Draft process has been very beneficial for Payton as he was able gain valuable feedback and meet directly with NBA personnel.

“We are looking forward to having Payton return as our team leader and as one of the top players in the Big Ten Conference.”