Two teams in need of a victory collide in Iowa City Saturday when the Hawkeye men host Rutgers. Iowa is 0-3 in the Big Ten while the Scarlet Knights are 0-2 after a 76-72 loss at Ohio State.
That’s Iowa coach Fran McCaffery who says Rutgers will provide a physical test.
Iowa is 0-3 in the Big Ten for the second straight year, but last season rebounded to finish 11-9.
The Iowa State men take an 11-2 record into Saturday’s start of the Big 12 race at 11th ranked Oklahoma. After a 15-17 record last season the Sooners enter the league race with a record of 12-1.
That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger who says after a number of lopsided wins in nonconference play the Cyclones are ready for the grind of the Big 12 race.
Sophomore guard Tamin Lipsey says the Sooners will be a difficult test.
Lipsey says it would be a huge road win to get to start conference.
The fourth ranked Iowa Hawkeye women are on the road Friday night at Rutgers. The Hawkeyes are 3-0 in the Big Ten and beat the Scarlet Knights 111-57 in Iowa City last season.
That’s Iowa coach Lisa Bluder. Rutgers is 0-3 in the league race, but Bluder says their size makes them good on defense.
The Hawkeyes are coming off a win over Michigan State at the buzzer and Bluder says the Spartans are one of several teams in the Big Ten that are much improved.
DES MOINES, Iowa – Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff immediately on Thursday, January 4, and remain at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, January 7, 2024, in support of students, families, teachers and staff at Perry High School and the Perry community.
“Our hearts are heavy today, and our prayers are with everyone in the Perry community,” said Gov. Kim Reynolds. “This senseless tragedy has shaken our entire state to its core. I want this community to know that every Iowan stands with you.”
Flags will be flown at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be at half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.
Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect.
(Radio Iowa) – Authorities say a 6th grader was shot to death and five other people were wounded during a shooting this (Thursday) morning in Perry High School — and the 17-year-old suspect, who was a student at the school, died of a self-inflicted gunshot. Four students and a school administrator are hospitalized. One of them is in critical condition, but is expected to survive. During a news conference this (Thursday) afternoon, Perry Police Chief Eric Vaughn was emotional as he praised teachers, staff and students for acting bravely and heroically during a tragic situation.
Mitch Mortvedt, assistant director of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, says the suspect has been identified as Dillon Butler and he was armed with two weapons — a pump action shotgun and small caliber handgun.
Mortvedt says all evidence t this time suggests the 17-year-old acted alone.
Mortvedt said he had not seen a TikTok video allegedly recorded this (Thursday) morning by Brooks that has been reposted on social media platforms. A reporter at the news conference asked Mortvedt if investigators have determined a motive for the shooting.
Governor Kim Reynolds opened this (Thursday) afternoon’s news conference with a message to the Perry community.
Reynolds has ordered all flags in the state to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Sunday in support of the students, families, teachers and staff of Perry schools and the Perry community.
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa volleyball team has added three more transfers to its 2024 roster. The announcement was made by head coach Jim Barnes on Friday.
Joining the Hawkeyes this month will be sophomore middle blocker Hannah Whittingstall from Southern Methodist University (SMU) and junior libero Kenya Prescott from Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). The Hawkeyes will also welcome senior middle blocker Gracie Gibson from Lafayette College beginning this fall.
Whittingstall (6-foot-2) appeared in 15 matches for the Mustangs this past fall amassing 30 blocks and 36 kills. Whittingstall and SMU won 26 matches and lost in the NCAA Tournament second round to eventual champion Texas. She totaled a career-high nine kills against Houston on Sept. 9, 2023.
The San Antonio, Texas, native was a four-time first team all-state and all-district selection at Alamo Heights High School. She was a two-time District Most Outstanding Hitter and two-time District Champion. Whittingstall was also a four-time San Antonio Express News Super Team Selection and a Texas Girls Coaches Association All-Star. She was the 46th-ranked recruit in the class of 2023.
“Hannah brings a great deal of speed and competitiveness to our middle position,” said Barnes. “She can attack from many areas and she is a relentless blocker. Hannah has a high ceiling and will make an impact over her career as a Hawkeye.”
Gibson (6-foot) has played four seasons at Lafayette College prior to transferring to Iowa. As a senior, she started all 24 matches and earned All-Patriot League Second Team accolades. She finished 2023 with 156 kills, leading the Patriot League in hitting percentage at .381. Gibson tallied a team-high 85 blocks (fifth in the Patriot League) and added 42 digs on defense. The native of San Antonio, Texas, registered single game career highs in kills (13) against Northeastern and blocks (9) against Navy.
She totaled 153 kills and a team-best 44 blocks in 23 matches in 2022. Gibson ranked second on the squad in blocks (73) and amassed 144 kills in 25 matches for the Leopards as a sophomore. She was recognized on the 2021 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll with a 4.0 GPA. Lafayette played a shortened 2020 season in the spring of 2021 (seven matches); Gibson recorded a team-high 26 blocks and was named to the conference’s Academic Honor Roll.
“Gracie is a powerful and explosive middle attacker and blocker,” Barnes said. “She is experienced and will fit really well into our middle attack offense. Gracie will also bring mature leadership to our team on and off the court. We are excited about our transfer middles and what they will bring to our team.”
Prescott played the last two seasons at DMACC. She was honored as a 2023 first-team all-conference honoree. The sophomore libero was a defensive staple for DMACC all season. She set the school record mark for digs with 1,541 during her career in Boone. Prescott also holds the record for digs per set at 5.84. In 2023, Prescott had 783 digs, resulting in 6.02 digs per set. The Carroll, Iowa, native ranked fourth in the country in total digs and fifth in digs per set. She competed as a prep at Kuemper Catholic
(Corning, Iowa) – Adams County Auditor Rebecca Bissell will serve as the Iowa State Association of County Auditors this year. ISACA membership is made up of County Auditors and their staff from all 99 counties in Iowa. The full membership meets at least three times a year and there are also six ISACA districts within the state that meet regularly. The organization focuses on the key areas which Iowa auditors are responsible for including budgets and audits, elections, real estate and valuations and taxes.
Ms. Bissell began her time with ISACA District 4, serving as President of the district for three years and then transitioned to the ISACA Board where she has served as Secretary, Treasurer, and last year, Vice-President. She received the gavel of President at the ISACA Business meeting in August 2023 and will serve for calendar year 2024.
Rebecca Bissell
ISACA’ s goals are to maintain a permanent organization to promote cooperation among Iowa counties which in turn will help to identify common problems and assist in developing solutions to promote standardization of practices to increase efficiency and reduce costs in offices across the state. The organization provides a platform for continuing education and networking of ideas and assists in identifying and seeking legislation necessary to provide sound local services. ISACA advises and shares information with the Iowa General Assembly on matters important to members as well.
“I am honored to serve this year as the ISACA President. I have seen the great work that ISACA has done in improving practices of Auditors’ offices across the state and I am proud and excited to carry that tradition moving forward,” stated Bissell.
The state of Iowa is expanding a water quality program to clean up a northwest Iowa river, one of the state’s most polluted waterways. The Deep Creek Water Quality Initiative Project was launched in 2014 with a focus on adding cover crops along the Floyd River and tributaries in four counties — Plymouth, Sioux, O’Brien and Cherokee. Ben Brady, a conservationist with the U-S-D-A’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, helps oversee the project.
Brady says a high number of livestock confinements in the region contributed to the Floyd River’s high pollution rates, but he says the water quality initiative is working.
Iowa’s secretary of agriculture recently announced a new grant for a larger area. Almost 700-thousand dollars is available for farmers to add buffers and bioreactors to help filter water from fields.
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No.
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School
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Record
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LW
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1
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North Linn
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9-1
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1
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2
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Newell-Fonda
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9-1
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2
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3
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Martensdale-St. Marys
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7-3
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3
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4
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Remsen St, Mary’s
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8-0
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4
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5
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Riceville
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11-0
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5
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6
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Council Bluffs St. Albert
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9-1
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6
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7
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Calamus-Wheatland
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10-0
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7
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8
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Algona Bishop Garrigan
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10-1
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8
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9
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CAM
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8-1
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9
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10
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Woodbine
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7-2
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10
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11
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Lynnville-Sully
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10-2
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11
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12
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Coon Rapids-Bayard
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5-2
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12
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13
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Springville
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9-3
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14
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14
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George-Little Rock
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8-0
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NR
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15
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Montezuma
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7-2
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NR
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No.
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School
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Record
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LW
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1
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Dike-New Hartford
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8-1
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1
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2
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Panorama
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9-0
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2
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3
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Westwood
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10-0
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4
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4
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Iowa City Regina
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8-2
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3
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5
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Sioux Central
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9-1
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5
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6
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Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont
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9-1
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7
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7
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Central Lyon
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9-1
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6
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8
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Nodaway Valley
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8-1
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8
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9
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North Mahaska
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9-1
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9
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10
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MVAOCOU
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8-0
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10
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11
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Cascade
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6-2
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11
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12
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Treynor
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7-2
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12
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13
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Grundy Center
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9-1
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14
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14
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Aplington-Parkersburg
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8-2
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15
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15
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Hinton
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9-2
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NR
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No.
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School
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Record
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LW
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1
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Solon
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9-1
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1
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2
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Mount Vernon
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10-0
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2
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3
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Des Moines Christian
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10-1
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3
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4
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Estherville-Lincoln Central
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10-2
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4
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5
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Dubuque Wahlert
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9-1
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5
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6
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Roland-Story
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10-0
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8
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7
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Harlan
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8-1
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6
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8
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Monticello
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10-1
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9
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9
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Benton Community
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6-3
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10
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10
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Forest City
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10-1
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7
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11
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Algona
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6-3
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11
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12
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Spirit Lake
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5-3
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12
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13
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Cherokee
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9-2
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13
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14
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Williamsburg
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5-3
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14
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15
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Chariton
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9-1
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15
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No.
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School
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Record
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LW
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1
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Dallas Center-Grimes
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9-1
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1
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2
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Clear Creek-Amana
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8-0
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2
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3
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North Polk
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8-2
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3
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4
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Waverly-Shell Rock
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10-0
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4
|
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5
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Mason City
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8-1
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5
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6
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Sioux City Bishop Heelan
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8-0
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6
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7
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Le Mars
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8-2
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9
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8
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Norwalk
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9-2
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7
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9
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Lewis Central
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7-3
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10
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10
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Marion
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8-2
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11
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11
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Maquoketa
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9-2
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13
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12
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Carlisle
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6-3
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12
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13
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Central DeWitt
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8-2
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8
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14
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Pella
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8-2
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14
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15
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Western Dubuque
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7-4
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15
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No.
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School
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Record
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LW
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1
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Johnston
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11-0
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1
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2
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Davenport North
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9-2
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2
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3
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Dowling Catholic
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7-3
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3
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4
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Waukee
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7-2
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4
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5
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Ankeny Centennial
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6-5
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6
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6
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Pleasant Valley
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8-3
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7
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7
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Ankeny
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7-4
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8
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8
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West Des Moines Valley
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7-3
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5
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9
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Cedar Falls
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9-1
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9
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10
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Cedar Rapids Prairie
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7-1
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10
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|
11
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Southeast Polk
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6-5
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11
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|
12
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Waukee Northwest
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5-5
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12
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|
13
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Sioux City East
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6-3
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13
|
|
14
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Iowa City West
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5-4
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14
|
|
15
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Linn-Mar
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5-6
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NR
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IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa junior pitcher Brody Brecht was named a preseason First-Team All-American by Perfect Game, it was announced Thursday.
Brecht posted a 3.74 ERA in 17 appearances as a sophomore. The Ankeny, Iowa, native allowed just 38 hits and 28 runs over 77 innings. He allowed just nine extra base hits and a .174 batting average against. Brecht led the nation with 4.32 hits allowed per nine innings and tallied 109 strikeouts, the second most in program history.
Brecht was named a third-team All-American by the NCBWA and Perfect Game last season and a freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball and Perfect Game in 2022.
Iowa will begin its season at the Swig & Swine College Classic in Charleston, South Carolina, from Feb. 15-17. The team will face Seton Hall in its season opener.
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