District Wrestling tournaments for all three classes will hit the mats on Saturday, February 11.

In April, the board approved changes to the individual postseason by expanding the state tournament to 24 qualifiers per weight class in each classification, and eliminating sectional tournaments.

District tournaments will expand in Class 2A and Class 1A to 12 sites with the top two place-winners at each weight advancing to state. The top three place-winners will advance in Class 3A.

Select the class below to view district assignments and host sites.

CLASS 3A

CLASS 2A

CLASS 1A

We had planned live coverage of the 2A district in Glenwood but due to illness we aren’t able to now. We are deeply sorry for missing out. Results will be posted on this page. Thanks for understanding.

The Big 12 announces that the Conference has agreed in principle to terms with the University of Oklahoma and The University of Texas at Austin to leave the Conference following the 2023-24 athletic year, one year earlier than originally announced, subject to final approval from the OU and UT governing Boards. Compensation to the Conference for the early withdrawals of the two schools totals $100 million in foregone distributable revenues, which OU and UT will be able to partially offset with future revenues.

“As I have consistently stated, the Conference would only agree to an early withdrawal if it was in our best interest for Oklahoma and Texas to depart prior to June 30, 2025,” said Commissioner Brett Yormark. “By reaching this agreement, we are now able to accelerate our new beginning as a 12-team league and move forward in earnest with our initiatives and future planning. I appreciate the approaches of OU President Joe Harroz and UT President Jay Hartzell to ensure an amicable conclusion to this process, and look forward to the bright days ahead for the Big 12 Conference.”

“Finding a satisfactory resolution to this matter that is fair to all parties, and best positions the Big 12 moving forward has been a top priority,” commented Texas Tech University President and Big 12 Conference Board of Directors Chairman Lawrence Schovanec. “This agreement would not have occurred without the collaboration of the presidents and chancellors of all 10 Big 12 universities, and our tremendous partners at ESPN and FOX. I am very grateful for everyone’s efforts to make today’s announcement possible.”

“We have always been committed to fulfilling our contractual obligations to the Big 12. The collegiate athletics landscape has continued to evolve rapidly, and working together to accelerate our exit produced benefits for all parties,” said Jay Hartzell, UT President. “The Big 12 has been a respected partner for nearly three decades, and we look forward to a final season of spirited competition with our friends and rivals. I appreciate Commissioner Yormark’s and Chairman Schovanec’s thoughtful approach and the collaborative work toward a solution that prioritizes the best interests of all institutions.”

“We are grateful to Commissioner Yormark and Chairman Schovanec for their concerted efforts to carve a path forward that allows us all to move ahead with clarity and certainty. With the new era of collegiate athletics fully upon us, an opportunity emerged for all parties involved to explore the value of an early departure. These terms further guarantee the sustainability, stability, competitiveness and excellence of us all,” said OU President Joseph Harroz Jr. “The exciting matchups and passionate rivalries of the past quarter century will always be a celebrated part of our shared history. We look forward to showcasing that intensity this season, next season and beyond.”

The terms reached today are the byproduct of the Conference members working toward a resolution that provides stability for all involved.

Details will continue to be finalized among all parties.

On July 1, 2023, the Big 12 welcomes new members BYU, Central Florida, Cincinnati, and Houston to the Conference, and will compete as a 14-team league for the upcoming 2023-24 season.

The 21st ranked Iowa State women are at home Saturday against West Virginia. The Cyclones have been off since last Saturday’s home loss to Baylor.

That’s Cyclone coach Bill Fennelly who feels the week off was good for his team.

Fennelly says the biggest key down the stretch will be managing fatigue.

The Cyclones are 7-4 in the Big 12 and 15-6 overall.

An in-state wrestling dual in Cedar Falls features a pair of rated teams, tonight, as 14th ranked UNI hosts third ranked Iowa State. UNI coach Dough Schwab is playing up the role of underdog.

Schwab calls it a healthy rivalry even though he and Cyclone coach Kevin Dresser like to take jabs at each other.

Dresser says his Cyclones face a challenge

Dresser says it is a great rivalry.

(Radio Iowa) – Sports betting is now legal in 36 states, including Iowa and experts are predicting the betting on the Superbowl is going to double what it was last year. Iowa Racing and Gaming Administrator, Brian Ohorilko, says the regular season and playoffs are key for sports books.

He says sports betting has been strong again this football season, but could be leveling off from a record year.

Those promotions came as new companies were trying to find their market in Iowa. The rush to get up and running for sports books has turned into some consolidation.

With everything settling in, Ohorilko says this year is likely to be a good benchmark for the future of the industry.

He says the next two months wrap up the heaviest betting seasons.

Sportsbooks began operating in Iowa in August 2019.

Patrick Mahomes has been named the NFL Most Valuable Player for the second time in his career. Mahomes received 48 of 50 first-place votes from a nationwide panel of media members who regularly cover the league. Mahomes was also the winner in 2018.

Mahomes and his Kansas City Chiefs are perparing to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 57 on Sunday. Mahomes threw for 5,250 yards and 41 touchdowns with 12 interceptions during the regular season.

In other NFL awards New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll won Coach of the Year after leading the Gianst to their first playoff appearance in six years. 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans won Assistant Coach of the Year, he is now the head coach of the Texans. 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa was named Defensive Player of the Year and Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson was named offensive player of the year. Jets cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner was named Defensive Rookie of the Year. His teammate wide receiver Garrett Wilson was named Offensive Rookie of the Year. Seattle quarterback Geno Smith was named Comeback Player of the Year and Cowboys QB Dak Prescott was named Walter Payton Man of the Year for his charitable work.

We’ll have coverage on Super Bowl 57 on KJAN. Pregame will start after Iowa basketball on Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

The boys basketball postseason starts tonight wiht play-in games being contested in Class 1A. Here is a look at the area match-ups with games set to start at 7:00 p.m.

District 13

First Round
Lamoni @ East Union

District 14

First Round
Paton-Churdan @ Glidden-Ralston

Substate 8  |  District 15 & District 16

District 15

First Round
Whiting @ Boyer Valley

District 16

First Round
Griswold @ Logan-Magnolia- ON KJAN

Region 4

Remsen St. Mary’s -BYE
George-Little Rock 60, Gehlen Catholic 44
Kingsley-Pierson 62, South O’Brien 22
Harris-Lake Park 43, Trinity Christian 29
Exira-EHK- BYE
Ar-We-Va 49, Woodbury Central 39
Coon Rapids-Bayard 58, Audubon 33
River Valley 67, Siouxland Christian 24

Region 5

Westwood- BYE
Boyer Valley 66, Whiting 41
CAM 74, Orient-Macksburg 31
Tri-Center 63, West Harrison 29
Woodbine-BYE
Riverside 43, Griswold 31
Stanton 90, Hamburg 28
Murray 59, East Union 33

Region 7

St. Albert- BYE
Lenox 65, Diagonal 34
East Mills 47, Sidney 28
Fremont-Mills 63, Essex 25
Martensdale-St. Marys 76, Bedford 26
Melcher-Dallas 48, Mormon Trail 43
Earlham 61, Southeast Warren 43
Lamoni 49, Wayne 39

Mount Vernon native Jack Cochrane is hoping to close his rookie season in the NFL as a Super Bowl champion. The former South Dakota linebacker signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent. He is not the first Mount Vernon native to play in the Super Bowl.

Cochrane on what he has learned during his first season.

Cochrane says his experience at South Dakota helped prepare him for the NFL.