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The TPC at Deere Run near the Quad Cities will be full for the final two days of the John Deere Classic. George McNeilly reports.
(Atlantic, Iowa) – A 7th Annual local shooting competition hosted by Erich and Tammy Wickman is underway in Cass County. The Wickman’s own Wickman Chemical. proceeds from the “Top Shot Cass County” competition are directed to the Atlantic Police Department and Police Reserves Children’s programs. The event has competitors vying for the title of “Top Shot Cass County.” Erich Wickman says every year the number of participants and the amount of money raised, increases. This year, there’s an additional competition, with the winner claiming a brand new rifle.
There’s also a fast and accurate, “Texas Star” shooting competition.
Erich Wickman pays for the prize weapons out of his own pocket. He hopes the event inspires others to create charitable events that benefit programs like those offered by the Atlantic Police Department and Police Reserves.
Cass County Sheriff Darby McLaren says he enjoys the good-natured rivalry between the Sheriff’s Office and Police.
Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue says his officers and reserves have put together a team. He’s grateful the event helps the department’s programs to enhance the lives of children and families in Cass County.
The various programs the Police and Reserves offer, like trips to the Omaha Zoo, camping/fishing, and Shop with a Cop, are designed to give kids an experience they might not otherwise have had, and a positive experience with law enforcement.
Sheriff McLaren agreed that’s it’s a positive experience for kids and law enforcement.
This past year, the competition raised over $10,000 for the Police Departments Children’s programs. The “Top Shot” event runs through August 4th, Monday through Thursday, from 5-p.m., until dark. Inexperienced shooters are welcome, and will be mentored by experienced shooters in a controlled environment, just let Erich and Tammy Wickman know your status (beginner or experienced), when you call. Erich encourages the ladies to come out too, and experience the “Texas Star” competition.
To scheduled your time to shoot, call (712)-243-7739.
EUGENE, Ore. – A mix of former and current University of Iowa track and field student-athletes kicked off day one of the Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, on Thursday.
Junior decathlete Austin West picked up where he left off from the NCAA Championships last month, setting personal bests in four of the five events to start his decathlon. West sped out of the blocks in the 100-meter, earning first place with his new best of 10.52. Following a fourth-place long jump of 7.35 meters (24’ 1.50”), West turned in another best during his second attempt in the shot put, throwing 14.31 meters (46’ 11.50”). After failing on his first two attempts at 1.99 meters, West clutched up and cleared the bar to stay alive in the high jump competition. Ultimately, the Hawkeye would finish seventh with a new personal record of 2.02 meters (6’ 7.50”). He capped his night with another career best, this time winning the 400-meter race in 46.31. Through five events, West has totaled 4,430 points and sits in second place, just 35 points off the lead.
Current Hawkeye Austin Kresley began his weekend in the 100-meter dash. Kresley competed against several familiar faces from the NCAA and finished in 10.26, good for 21st overall. He returns to action on Saturday night with the preliminary round of the men’s 200-meter dash.
Former Hawkeyes Brittany Brown and Reno Tuufuli represented the Hawkeyes well on day one. Brown cruised to a second-place finish in the women’s 100-meter race, qualifying for the semifinals on Friday afternoon. She will also compete in the women’s 200-meter dash on Saturday. Brown holds the school record in the event. Tuufuli, another Hawkeye alum and second all-time discus thrower, took sixth place in the men’s discus with a 61.72 meter (202’ 6”) toss.
Competition resumes on Friday with the decathlon 110-meter hurdles at 1:45 p.m (CT). U20 action also begins on Friday with the women’s 100-meter hurdles at 5 p.m.
HAWKEYE RESULTS
Men’s Decathlon
Men’s 100-meters
HAWKEYE ALUMNI
Women’s 100-meters
Men’s Discus
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Former Iowa State Cyclone Tyrese Haliburton has been named to the 2023 USA Men’s National Team roster for the FIBA World Cup. The 12-member team will compete at the 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup, scheduled for Aug. 25-Sept. 10 in Manila.
This will be the third time Haliburton has appeared on a USA Basketball roster, as he was a member of the U19 World Cup team in 2019 and the U.S. Select Team in 2021. A reigning NBA All-Star Haliburton made the all-tournament team after winning gold in 2019, while the 2021 USA Select Team trained alongside the 2021 USA Men’s National Team prior to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
The 2023 USA Men’s National Team includes Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic), Mikal Bridges (Brooklyn Nets), Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers), Josh Hart (Knicks), Brandon Ingram (New Orleans Pelicans), Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies), Cameron Johnson (Brooklyn Nets), Walker Kessler (Utah Jazz), Bobby Portis (Milwaukee Bucks) and Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers).
“On behalf of USA Basketball, I’m thrilled to introduce the 2023 USA Men’s National Team, which features some of basketball’s brightest talent,” said Grant Hill, USA Basketball Men’s National Team managing director. “We are excited for the challenges ahead and look forward to the opportunity to compete at the 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup. I am confident that working together, and under the leadership of our outstanding coaching staff, this team will proudly represent the United States this summer in Manila.”
Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors) will serve as head coach of the 2023 U.S. Men’s National Team. He will be assisted by Mark Few (Gonzaga University), Tyronn Lue (L.A. Clippers) and Erik Spoelstra (Miami Heat).
“My staff and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to coach such talented, team-oriented players,” Kerr said. “I’m confident this group will represent our country well, with effort, talent and a commitment to winning together. We look forward to competing for a gold medal in the World Cup later this summer.”
As part of Group C, the U.S. opens the 2023 FIBA World Cup against New Zealand on Aug. 26, followed by Greece on Aug. 28 and Jordan on Aug. 30. The New Zealand and Greece contents tip off at 8:40 a.m. ET with Jordan starting at 4:40 a.m. ET. ESPN and FIBA recently announced that all 92 World Cup games will be available on various ESPN platforms. Six games will air exclusively on ESPN2, including three in the first round featuring USA Basketball. All other 86 games will be carried by ESPN+ while also being available on FIBA’s official streaming service, Courtside 1891.
Before arriving in Manila, the USA Men’s National Team will hold training camp Aug. 3-6 in Las Vegas before playing a series of exhibition games as part of the USA Basketball Showcase, which tips off Aug. 7 vs. Puerto Rico at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. The USA will also face Slovenia on Aug. 12 and Spain on Aug. 13 in Malaga, Spain, and Greece and Germany on Aug. 18 and 20, respectively, in Abu Dhabi. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit usab.com/tickets.
The United States has won the World Cup five times, including in two of the last three editions.
Cyclones with USA Basketball
1959 – Gary Thompson (Pan American Games)
1979 – Joe Ashley (U.S. Olympic Festival)
1985 – Jeff Grayer (U.S. Olympic Festival)
1988 – Jeff Grayer (Seoul Olympics)
1989 – Victor Alexander (World University Games)
2000 – Jamaal Tinsley (U.S. Select Team)
2001 – Marcus Fizer (Goodwill Games)
2009 – Craig Brackins (World University Games)
2019 – Tyrese Haliburton (U19 World Cup)
2021 – Tyrese Haliburton (U.S. Select Team)
2023 – Omaha Biliew (U19 World Cup)
Class 3A
Region 3:
Saydel 12 Harlan Community, 2
Humboldt 17 Algona, 8
Greene County 12 Cherokee Washington, 0
Southeast Valley 14 OABCIG, 4
Region 4:
Davis County 10 Clarke, 6
Centerville 10 Des Moines, Christian, 5
Shenandoah 7 Clarinda, 3
Atlantic 10 Red Oak. 0
Class 4A
Region 3:
Glenwood 10 Des Moines Hoover, 2
Creston 10 Lewis Central, 0
Region 2:
Carroll 7 Denison-Schleswig, 4
Storm Lake 5 Perry, 2
Class 5A
Region 2:
Urbandale 13 Council Bluffs Lincoln, 0
Day one is in the books at the John Deere Classic near the Quad Cities. Jonas Blixt leads after a nine-under par 62. Grayson Murray is second, two shots back.
Murray says he has been playing well as he tries to regain a spot on the PGA Tour.
Cameron Young is one of six players sitting at six under.
The Atlantic Softball team won 10-0 against the Red Oak Tigers in Atlantic tonight. The Trojans had 10 hits on the night and the Tigers had 7 errors. Lila Wiederstein was first to score for the Trojans with a solo homerun in the bottom of the 1st inning. It appeared to be competitive game when neither team could score in the second inning. The next three innings had the Trojans scoring three runs in each. It started with an RBI triple from Claire Pellett, which was followed by two RBI singles one from Zoey Kirchhoff and the other from Claire Schroder. The Trojans now led 4-0 and did not let go until an RBI bunt from Claire Pellett brought the tenth run home. It would be a run rule victory for Atlantic. The Team came out of the dugout to celebrate and shift their focus to Saturday’s matchup.
Coach Terry Hinzmann was pleased with the effort and execution showed by the Trojans.
Even with a 10-0 victory, Coach Hinzmann had his players out practicing after the game. He knows that the next game will not be an easy one and his players need to stay focused.
Red Oak ends their season with a (3-25) record. The Trojans are now (22-15) and will play Shenandoah at home on Saturday July 8th.
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Two University of Iowa women’s wrestlers – incoming freshman Haley Ward and freshman Kylie Welker – will compete at the U20 Pan American Championships on Friday in Santiago, Chile.
Ward (72 kg) will compete in Group A against Karla Castillo Garcia (Venezuela) and Nubia Lorenzana Ballesteros (Mexico).
Welker (76 kg) will compete in a round robin against Maria De Almeida Dos Santos (Brazil), Karime Cortes Resendiz (Mexico), Myah Phillips (Canada) and Aomi Riques Morales (Peru)
The championships will take place at Centro Nacional de Entrenamiento Olimpico beginning at 9 a.m. (CT). Brackets, real-time results and a live stream will be provided by United World Wrestling at uww.org.
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Two University of Iowa wrestlers – incoming freshman Gabe Arnold and redshirt freshman Bradley Hill – will compete at the U20 Pan American Championships on Saturday in Santiago, Chile.
Arnold (79 kg) awaits the winner of Mexico’s Kevin De Leon Trevino vs. Venezuela’s Darfel Parada Camacaro in the quarterfinals.
Hill (125 kg) will compete in a four-man bracket along with Brazil’s Wesley Barros Das Dores, Canada’s Karanveer Singh Mahil and Mexico’s Luis Enrique De La Rosa Arteaga.
The championships will take place at Centro Nacional de Entrenamiento Olimpico beginning at 9 a.m. (CT). Brackets, real-time results and a live stream will be provided by United World Wrestling at uww.org.
Jonas Blixt is the early leader at the John Deere Classic. The three-time winner on the PGA Tour fired a nine under par 62 during today’s opening round.
It was a good start for Blixt who has only one top 25 finish this season in eight PGA Tournaments.
Blixt says he felt good preparing for the tournament.
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