West Virginia coach Neal Brown says Jack Trice Stadium is one of the toughest venues in the Big 12. The Mountaineers take a 1-4 conference record into a game against 0-5 Iowa State.

Brown says the Cyclones have consistently been the best defensive team in the Big 12.

Both teams are 3-5 overall.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa senior linebacker Jack Campbell is one of 12 semifinalists for the 2022 Rotary Lombardi Award. The Rotary Lombardi committee made the announcement Wednesday.

The four finalists for the Rotary Lombardi Award are announced Nov. 17, with the winner being announced  Dec. 7 at the annual awards gala in Houston. Campbell is also a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award and the Dick Butkus Award.

Campbell (6-foot-5, 246-pounds) is one of 15 finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy. He was recently named to five midseason All-America teams and was named to the Rotary Lombardi Midseason Watch List. Campbell was named the Lott IMPACT Trophy Defensive Player of the Week for his play against South Dakota State, and he was a preseason All-American by no fewer than five national media outlets. He has 259 career tackles.

Campbell, a native of Cedar Falls, Iowa, leads the Big Ten with 82 tackles and ranks 11th nationally at 10.3 tackles per game. He recorded a safety in Iowa’s win over South Dakota State, recovered a fumble on special teams at Illinois, and recorded his fourth career interception at Ohio State.

Campbell, who will earn his degree in December, carries a 3.49 GPA with a major in enterprise leadership and a minor in sport & recreation management. He earned Big Ten Distinguished Scholar recognition in 2021, has earned Dean’s List honors three semesters and is a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree. He has been a member of Iowa’s Player Leadership Council for three years.

Center Tyler Linderbaum was a finalist for the Rotary Lombardi Award in 2021 and defensive end Adrian Clayborn was a finalist in 2010. Other Hawkeyes who have been semifinalists include offensive lineman Brandon Scherff (2014), offensive lineman Robert Gallery (2003), defensive lineman Jared DeVries (1998), offensive lineman Mike Devlin (1992) and defensive lineman Jeff Drost (1986).

Iowa (4-4, 2-3) travels to Purdue (5-3, 3-2) Saturday (11:03 a.m. CT, FS1). The Hawkeyes host Wisconsin on Nov. 12 (TBA).

1st Team: (* unanimous)

• Abby Smith, Atlantic, 12, OH
• Lexi Noelck, Atlantic, 12, S/OH
• *Ashlyn Badding, Kuemper Catholic, 12, S
• *Sophie Badding, Kuemper Catholic, 12, MH/OH
• *Maddie Bergman, Lewis Central, 12, RH
• Anna Strohmeier, Lewis Central, 11, OM
• Ashlyn Haverman, Lewis Central, 11, OH
• Brooke Larsen, Lewis Central, 10, S
• *Merced Ramirez, Red Oak, 11, S/RS
• Ellie Monahan, St. Albert, 10, L

2nd Team:

• Jada Jensen, Atlantic, 12, S/RS
• Taylor Cole, Clarinda, 12, OH
• Doryn Paup, Creston, 12, MH
• Maddie Roenfeld, Glenwood, 10, MH/OH
• Madison Kjergaard, Harlan, 12, L
• Frannie Glynn, Kuemper Catholic, 11, MH/OH
• Addison Holt, Lewis Central, 11, L
• Gracie Hayes, Lewis Central, 12, DS
• Nicole Bond, Red Oak, 10, L
• Ashlynn Hodges, Shenandoah, 10, OH

Honorable Mention:

• Addison Wagner, Clarinda, 9, OH
• Kaitlyn Bruhn, Denison-Schleswig, 12, OH
• Delaney Holeton, Glenwood, 12, L
• Haley Bladt, Harlan, 12, OH
• Kaci Peter, Kuemper Catholic, 11, OH/RH
• Haylee Erickson, Lewis Central, 11, S
• Elise Thramer, Lewis Central, 12, MH
• Jocelyn O’Neal, Red Oak, 9, RS
• Marley Grey, Red Oak, 10, OH
• Macey Finlay, Shenandoah, 11, L
• Georgia Bohnet, St. Albert, 11, OH
• Landry Miller, St. Albert, 12, OH

2022 Western Iowa All-Conference Volleyball Teams

First Team: Nora Konz (Fr., Treynor); Veronica Andrusyshyn (Sr., Riverside); Ella Myler (Sr., Missouri Valley); Alizabeth Jacobsen (Jr., Underwood); Delaney Simpson (Sr., Treynor); Meya Wingert (Soph., Tri-Center); Maya Contreraz (Sr., Missouri Valley); Madison Baldwin (Sr., Riverside).

Second Team: Aubree James (Jr., Treynor); Mattie Nielsen (Jr., Audubon); Mikenzie Brewer (Jr., Tri-Center); Haley Swanson (Jr., Treynor); Alya Richardson (Soph., Riverside); Macanna Guritz (Sr., Logan-Magnolia); Grace Porter (Sr., AHSTW); Delaney Ambrose (Sr., Underwood).

Class 5A Semifinals
(3-1) Iowa City Liberty 25-25-18-25, Ankeny Centennial 21-19-25-22 Box Score

(3-0) Pleasant Valley 25-25-25, West Des Moines Valley 15-21-20
Box Score

Class 4A Semifinals
(3-0) Cedar Rapids Xavier 25-25-25,  Western Dubuque 20-19-22 Box Score

(3-2) Clear Creek-Amana 25-22-18-25-15, North Scott 22-25-25-18-6 Box Score

Class 3A Semifinals
(3-1) Sioux Center 22-25-30-26, Des Moines Christian 25-20-28-24 Box Score

(3-0) Davenport Assumption 25-28-25, Mount Vernon 19-26-20 Box Score

Class 2A Semifinals
(3-0) Dike-New Hartford 25-25-25, Hinton 14-20-11Box Score

(3-0) Western Christian 25-25-25, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont 16-21-11 Box Score

Class 1A Semifinals

(3-0) Ankeny Christian 25-25-25, Springville 10-19-22 Box Score

(3-1) Gladbrook-Reinbeck 25-25-20-25, AGWSR 17-14-25-18 Box Score

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The Riverside Bulldogs volleyball team had their season come to an end on Tuesday night with a 3-0 loss to Springville in the 1A State Quarterfinals. The top-seeded Orioles won 25-8, 25-8, 25-17 to advance to the semifinals on Wednesday. Riverside ends the year with their first ever trip to the state tournament.

The Orioles closed out the first set with 7 straight points and used a 9-point run early in the 2nd to control the match early. Riverside played better point for point with the Orioles in the third and the Lady Dawgs were within 16-13. The Orioles then put together five straight points to pull away and ultimately take the match.

Springville was led by a phenomenal night from senior Kennedy Breitfelder who finished with 14 kills and 6 digs. Ashlynne Zaruba had 14 digs and Nia Howard had 29 assists for the Orioles. Springville improved to 38-3 on the season and will play again in the Semifinals at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Riverside was led by 7 kills and 8 digs from senior Veronica Andrusyshyn. Fellow senior Mack Olmstead-Mitchell had 5 kills and a block. Sophia Taylor had 5 kills and 4 digs while Ayla Richardson set up 16 assists. The Lady Dawgs end their historic season with a record of 33-6.

Riverside senior Mack Olmstead-Mitchell was disappointed with the outcome but grateful for the experience.

Fellow senior Veronica Andrusyshyn explained what she feels like is a big factor in building the program up to this moment.

Junior Elyssa Amdor is grateful for the path the senior class has paved.

Riverside head coach Brooke Flathers was emotional when talking about the seniors that have led the journey. She said ultimately the team accomplished what they set out to do.

You can hear the full post-match interviews with Andrusyshyn, Olmstead-Mitchell, Amdor, and Coach Flathers below.

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Tuesday, November 1

Class 3A Quarterfinals

Court 1
(3-1) #1 Des Moines Christian 26-23-25-25, #8 Union 28-23-21-17 Box Score
(3-0) #4 Sioux Center 25-25-25, #5 West Liberty 13-13-13 Box Score

Court 2
(3-1) #2 Davenport Assumption 25-19-25-32,  #7 Osage 22-25-15-30 Box Score
(3-0) #3 Mount Vernon 25-25-25. #6 Unity Christian 17-17-15 Box Score

Class 2A Quarterfinals

Court 1
(3-0) #1 Dike-New Hartford 25-25-25, #8 Kuemper Catholic 20-11-14 Box Score
(3-1) #4 Hinton 25-25-18-25 #5 Denver 20-22-18-13 Box Score

Court 2
(3-1) #2 Western Christian 21-26-26-25, #7 Sumner-Fredericksburg 25-24-24-18 Box Score
(3-1) #6 Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont 25-11-25-25, #3 Wapsie Valley 22-25-20-21m Box Score

Class 1A Quarterfinals

Court One
(3-0) #1 Springville 25-25-25,  #8 Riverside 8-8-17 Box Score– ON KJAN
(3-0) #4 Ankeny Christian 25-25-25 vs. #5 Don Bosco 16-23-14 Box Score

Court 2
(3-2) #7 AGWSR 25-11-25-25-15, #2 North Tama 21-25-27-14-13 Box Score
(3-1) #3 Gladbrook-Reinbeck 25-14-25-25 #6 Holy Trinity Catholic 20-25-14-22 Box Score

UNI is receiving votes in the latest FCS top 25. The Panthers are coming off a thrilling 37-36 win at Southern Illinois and have won five of their last six heading into Saturday’s home finale against top ranked South Dakota State.

That’s UNI coach Mark Farley. The Panthers are 5-4 overall and Farley believes splitting the final two games will lock up an at-large bid into the FCS playoffs.

South Dakota State has won eight straight after a 7-3 loss at Iowa and the Jackrabbits have the second ranked defense in all of FCS.

Farley hopes the home field is an advantage on Saturday.

Farley says the fans can play a factor in the outcome.

The Iowa men kook control late in the opening half and raced away to 118-72 win over Truman State in exhibition play. Kris Murray had 24 points and Connor McCaffery triggered the first half run with four three pointers. The Hawkeyes were 14 of 25 from behind the arc.

Five different Hawkeyes scored in double figures and McCaffery feels depth will be a strength of this team.

The Hawkeyes open the regular season next Monday against Bethune-Cookman.

The Riverside Bulldogs will get the chance to play at state volleyball for the first time ever on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs will face the Springville Orioles in the Class 1A Quarterfinals at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Xtream Arena in Coralville and we’ll have coverage on KJAN.

The Bulldogs advanced to state with a 3-1 win over Gehlen Catholic last Wednesday night in Denison. Coach Brooke Flathers was thrilled with the growth of her team through the season.

The excitement was amplified with it being the first trip to state for the school and Sophia Taylor talked about that in the moment.

The Springville Orioles come in as the top-seed in the bracket with a record of 37-3. The Orioles fell in the 1A Championship match last year to Burlington Notre Dame 3-1. It’s a pretty balanced attack with three hitters over the 200 kill plateau: Kennady Breitfelder 284, Lily Clark 213, and Molly Stamp 202. Nia Howard leads the Orioles in assists with 877 and Rowan Jacobi has 73 blocks to pair with 68 blocks for Clark.

Riverside has a record of 33-5 and has been well tested down the stretch. It was a 3-2 win over Stanton in the Semifinals before defeating Gehlen Catholic. Veronica Andrusyshyn has 332 kills to lead the team while Mack Olmstead-Mitchell has 239. Ayla Richardson has 720 assists and Sophia Taylor leads the team in blocks with 58.

We’ll have coverage of the match on KJAN with pre-match coverage starting at 5:30 p.m. and first serve set for 6:00 p.m. Chris Parks has the call on AM 1220, FM 101.1, and online at KJAN.com