IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa women’s swimming and diving won its season opener against Northern Iowa, 196.5-103.5, at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday night.

Iowa had a total of 11 individual wins on the night. Freshman Olivia Frantum kicked off the meet for the Hawkeyes, winning the 1000 free (10:19.69). Freshman Olivia Swalley posted three wins of her own in the 100 breaststroke (1:03.01), the 200 backstroke (2:18.73) and finished up with the 200 IM (2:02.96).

Iowa was victorious in their first relay of the night. Senior Kennedy Gilbertson, Swalley, sophomore Scarlet Martin, and junior transfer Megan Hartlieb teamed up to take first place in the 200 medley with a time of 1:41.81.

Diving picked up its momentum from last season with impressive performances. Junior Makayla Hughbanks took first place off the one-meter springboards with her career best 312.60, bettering her eighth all-time mark at Iowa. Simone Beinlich kicked off her freshman campaign with a win in the three-meter dive (262.30). Senior Sarah Ballard finished second in both the one- and three-meter dives (275.50) (245.15).

The Hawkeyes hit the road to Columbus, Ohio, to take on Ohio State and Virginia Tech Friday-Saturday, Oct. 27-28. The meet will be live streamed on B1G+.

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The third-ranked University of Iowa Field hockey team fell to No. 2 Northwestern, 2-0, in its second loss of the season on Friday afternoon at Grant Field. 

 The loss drops the Hawkeyes’ record to 10-2 overall and 2-2 in Big Ten play. 

After a scoreless first half, Northwestern took the lead two minutes into the third quarter after Ilse Tromp scored off a penalty corner assisted by Alia Marshall and Lauren Hunter. 

Northwestern’s Lauren Wadas gave the Wildcats an insurance goal in the 48th minute, unassisted. 

 OF NOTE… 

• Sophomore Mia Magnotta recorded a career-high nine saves in today’s game bringing her total to 31 on the season. 

• The Hawkeyes have only allowed eight goals in 12 games this season.
• Six out of eight goals surrendered have come against ranked opponents. 

• Today’s game was Iowa’s first time being shutout this season. 

 UP NEXT
No. 3 Iowa continues Big Ten play facing Indiana on October 13 at 2 p.m. (CT) in Bloomington, Indiana.

The Atlantic Trojans got the ground game going and rushed to a 21-0 home win over Perry on Friday night. The Trojan defense had another solid outing, preserving the shutout, and the offense finally gained some footing.

It was a tale of two different leaders each half for the Trojans. Dante Hedrington had a big first half and rumbled to two touchdowns, one from 15 yards out and the other a two yard plunge while flipping over a defender. Hedrington churned out 80 rushing yards in the first half and finished with 93. The second half featured sophomore fullback Gavin McLaren who helped march the Trojans down the field for their final score. That drive was capped off with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Zayden Parker to Colton Rasmussen. McLaren plowed his way to 70 yards in the second half to help grind out the win.

There were times when the game was a little sloppy with a combined six turnovers including three on downs. That combined with 12 penalties made for some missed opportunities for both squads. Atlantic was able to minimize the impact of their giveaways though with some solid defense to keep the Bluejays at bay.

Atlantic improved to 3-4 on the season overall and 2-1 in Class 3A District 6. Next up for the Trojans is a trip to Harlan next Friday night. Asa Lucas and Blake Burris will have that game for you next week on KJAN and KJANTV.

Perry dropped to 1-5 overall and 0-3 in the district. The Bluejays return home next week to face Knoxville.

Former Vice President Mike Pence, a 2024 Presidential candidate was on hand to conduct the coin toss before the game and joined us on the broadcast for a bit in the first half.

You can rewatch the game HERE

Exira-EHK had no problem scoring on a battered East Mills team winning 56-6 on Friday night. In the first half alone, the Spartans had nearly 400 yards of offense. The rushing attack for Extra-EHK was unleashed by multiple players.

The Spartans got out to a quick start in the first quarter by forcing East Mills to punt on their first possession. The Spartans offense then came out in a shogun formation and quickly handed the ball off to Alex Hansen. He would run along the entire sideline for 72 yards and a score. He had 3 carries, 2 touchdowns, and 164 yards rushing. The Wolverines offense back came out and were forced to punt after they were unable to convert. Cash Emgarten was deep to return and sprinted past the Wolverines for a long punt return touchdown. The points would continue to pour in during the first half. Thanks to impressive stat lines from players like Jameson Kilworth rushing 8 times for one score and 183 yards. Not to mention Kilworth’s passing in the pocket going 2-2 for 81 yards and two touchdown throws.  They were up 44-0 at halftime.

The offensive execution and effort put in the first two quarters was liked by Exira-EHK Head Coach Drew Buckholdt.

In the second half East Mills composed themselves well enough to force a fumble and go down the field to score with a 34 yard sprint from Jack Gordon. The score turned into 44-6. Exira-EHK responded with a touchdown of their own with a 24 yard touchdown run from Bryce Brabham. That enforced the lead back to 50-6. But, the Spartans found themselves playing sloppily through the second half with 3 turnovers and a total of 5 penalties for 59 yards.

The second half performance was one that Coach Buckholdt was not pleased with.

Through the ups and downs of the second half, Exira-EHK’s playoff future looks secure. Still, Coach Buckholdt had his focus on the seniors and gratitude for each and every one of them.

Exira-EHK improves to (4-3, 4-1) and will head on the road to face Griswold next Friday October 13th. East Mills falls to (2-5, 1-5) and will Woodbine at home next Friday.