(Radio Iowa) – Iowa sophomore receiver Tyrone Tracy says he will kneel during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner prior to the Hawkeyes’ season opener at Purdue. It has been a topic since charges of racial disparities in the program came to light during the summer.

Tracy says he believes the program is moving in the right direction when it comes to the issue of race.

Tracy says there could be other players who join him in taking a knee.

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says players have the option to stand or kneel during the anthem.

Region 1
(3-1) Spencer 25-25-22-25, LeMars 16-19-25-20
(3-0) Denison-Schleswig 25-25-25, Storm Lake 11-10-13

Region 2
(3-0) Winterset 25-25-25, Creston 17-19-13
(3-0) Lewis Central 25-25-25, ADM 15-16-15

The Iowa Association of Track Coaches has released their weekly update to the individual cross country rankings. Here is a look at the area ranked runners.

2020 FINAL Iowa High School Volleyball Rankings
Compiled by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union
Monday, October 19

Class 1A
No. School Record LW
1 Janesville 25-4 1
2 Wapsie Valley 17-7 2
3 Gehlen Catholic 21-5 3
4 Gladbrook-Reinbeck 29-2 4
5 Southeast Warren 23-0 7
6 Newell-Fonda 25-3 8
7 Springville 24-4 5
8 Holy Trinity Catholic 25-9 6
9 Saint Ansgar 19-4 9
10 Lisbon 24-4 12
11 New London 19-7 10
12 Coon Rapids-Bayard 15-3 11
13 North Butler 21-5 14
14 Burlington Notre Dame 13-5 NR
15 East Mills 22-2 15
Dropped Out: WACO (13)

Class 2A
No. School Record LW
1 Western Christian 29-9 1
2 Wilton 29-3 2
3 Dike-New Hartford 26-4 3
4 Boyden-Hull 21-7 4
5 East Sac County 21-0 5
6 Denver 30-5 7
7 Sumner-Fredericksburg 24-7 8
8 Beckman Catholic 28-9 9
9 Underwood 24-5 6
10 Hudson 26-7 10
11 Van Meter 16-3 12
12 Columbus Catholic 18-15 11
13 Jesup 15-12 13
14 West Branch 18-12 14
15 Aplington-Parkersburg 16-11 15
Dropped Out: None

Class 3A
No. School Record LW
1 Osage 28-2 1
2 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 24-2 2
3 Mount Vernon 27-6 3
4 Davenport Assumption 19-2 6
5 Unity Christian 20-5 4
6 MOC-Floyd Valley 22-4 7
7 Union 29-9 5
8 West Liberty 24-6 9
9 Red Oak 27-4 8
10 Humboldt 30-3 11
11 Kuemper Catholic 20-10 NR
12 Roland-Story 22-7 12
13 Independence 23-7 10
14 Sioux Center 21-11 13
15 Forest City 18-9 15
Dropped Out: Cherokee (14)

Class 4A
No. School Record LW
1 Cedar Rapids Xavier 21-6 1
2 Waverly-Shell Rock 37-8 6
3 North Scott 20-4 4
4 Glenwood 30-2 3
5 Western Dubuque 22-10 5
6 Sergeant Bluff-Luton 21-6 2
7 Marion 20-11 7
8 West Delaware 26-11 8
9 Clear Creek-Amana 25-6 11
10 Gilbert 24-9 9
11 Clinton 17-12 12
12 Lewis Central 17-6 NR
13 Carroll 22-10 15
14 Pella 22-11 NR
15 Oskaloosa 20-7 13
Dropped Out: Dallas Center-Grimes (10)

Class 5A
No. School Record LW
1 Dowling Catholic 19-2 1
2 Ankeny 18-2 2
3 Pleasant Valley 18-1 4
4 West Des Moines Valley 17-6 5
5 Iowa City Liberty 20-2 6
6 Cedar Falls 25-5 3
7 Ankeny Centennial 14-9 7
8 Dubuque Hempstead 18-5 8
9 Urbandale 10-7 9
10 Sioux City East 21-6 15
11 Dubuque Senior 17-9 10
12 Johnston 18-14 NR
13 Des Moines Roosevelt 7-4 13
14 Bettendorf 11-6 11
15 Cedar Rapids Prairie 18-14 12
Dropped Out: Muscatine (14

AMES, Iowa – Updated COVID-19 testing results by the Iowa State Athletics Department.

Oct. 12-18
Total Tests         Athletes             Staff      Total Positive    Athlete Pos.      Staff Pos.       %Pos.
724                      567                      157        2                           1                          1                             0.28

June 8-Oct. 18
Total Tests         Athletes             Staff      Total Positive    Athlete Pos.      Staff Pos.       %Pos.
6,382                   4,716                   1,671    62                        56                        6                             0.97

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(Radio Iowa)  -Iowa State coach Matt Campbell says no matter what happens at sixth ranked Oklahoma State there will be a lot of season remaining. The 17th ranked Cyclones will be on the road this weekend and with a victory would be in the driver’s seat to claim a spot in the Big-12 title game.

The Cyclones have won three straight to open Big-12 play.

The Cyclones are not sure who they will face at quarterback. Oklahoma State starter Spencer Sanders injured an ankle on the second series in the opener against Tulsa and freshman Shane Illingworth has filled in during a 3-0 start.

Illingworth has completed 73 percent of his passes while Sanders has been out.

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy won’t say who gets the start on Saturday.

Gundy says both could play on Saturday.

The Cowboys lead the Big-12 in defense by giving up just over nine points per game. Gundy says the challenge gets much tougher beginning Saturday.

Gundy says the Cyclones will present a challenge.

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Clyde Edwards-Helaire showed new teammate Le’Veon Bell and the rest of the NFL how dominant the Kansas City Chiefs’ running attack is already. The rookie had 161 yards rushing and Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes to Travis Kelce, leading the Chiefs to a 26-17 win over the Buffalo Bills. Monday night’s game was originally scheduled for last Thursday. Mahomes finished 21 of 26 for 225 yards. His first scoring toss to Kelce was the 90th of his career in his 37th game, breaking the NFL record for fewest games to 90 TD passes. Josh Allen had a quiet night for Buffalo, going 14 of 27 for 122 yards and two touchdowns.

UNDATED (AP) — The attorney representing eight Black former Iowa football players who allege racial discrimination during their time with the Hawkeyes said the university’s rejection of their demands, which included a payment of $20 million, is not the end of the matter. Civil rights attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons of Tulsa, Oklahoma, had stated the players’ demands in a 21-page letter to university officials dated Oct. 5. In addition to $20 million, the players called for the firings of head football coach Kirk Ferentz, offensive line coach Brian Ferentz and athletic director Gary Barta. The university general counsel’s office says it won’t give into the demands and that work had already begun to create a more welcoming environment for Black athletes.

UNDATED (AP) — Adrian Martinez turned back a challenge from Luke McCaffrey to win the starting quarterback’s job for Nebraska’s opener at No. 5 Ohio State. McCaffrey made a serious bid to unseat the Cornhuskers’ two-year starter, who struggled with injuries last year and seemed to regress from his fantastic freshman season in 2018. Coach Scott Frost said he feels as if he’s got two starting quarterbacks because there is so little separation between the two. McCaffrey is the brother of NFL star Christian McCaffrey and son of former pro receiver Ed McCaffrey. Luke played quarterback and receiver as a freshman last season.

UNDATED (AP) — Purdue coach Jeff Brohm is expected to miss Saturday’s season opener against Iowa after a second test confirmed he has COVID-19. Big Ten protocol requires players who test positive to sit out 21 days but staff members are required to isolate 10 days. Brohm will not be on the sideline this weekend. Instead, offensive coordinator Brian Brohm will be calling plays.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — The Rutgers quarterback competition is down to Nebraska graduate transfer Noah Vedral and redshirt sophomore Art Sitkowski. In releasing his depth chart on Monday, Greg Schiano indicated he probably will not disclose his starter until Saturday when he begins his second coaching stint with the Scarlet Knights with a game at Michigan State. There were five players in the running for the quarterback job when training camp started.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, right, runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Clyde Edwards-Helaire showed new teammate Le’Veon Bell and the rest of the NFL how dominant the Kansas City Chiefs’ running attack is already. The rookie had 161 yards rushing and Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes to Travis Kelce, leading the Chiefs to a 26-17 win over the Buffalo Bills. Monday night’s game was originally scheduled for last Thursday. Mahomes finished 21 of 26 for 225 yards. His first scoring toss to Kelce was the 90th of his career in his 37th game, breaking the NFL record for fewest games to 90 TD passes. Josh Allen had a quiet night for Buffalo, going 14 of 27 for 122 yards and two touchdowns.

The opening round of playoff volleyball for Class 4A and 5A will be contested Tuesday night. Here is a look at the area matches with first serves set for 7:00 p.m.

CLASS 4A

Region 1
Spencer @ LeMars
Storm Lake @ Denison-Schleswig

Region 2
Creston @ Winterset (Winner plays Glenwood)
ADM @ Lewis Central (Winner plays Harlan)