Former Iowa Hawkeye standout Grant Judkins is trying to climb the ladder in professional baseball. Judkins has a 3-4 record on the mound for the Stockton Ports, the class-A affiliate of the Oakland A’s. The former Pella standout signed as a free agent with the A’s after going undrafted.

Judkins says he learned quickly that in professional baseball it is about changing speeds and hitting spots.

Judkins is fulfilling a dream he had since he was young.

Judkins’ next start is scheduled for Tuesday night (Tonight), against Lake Elsinore and he hopes to finish the season strong.

Expectations are mixed on the outside as Iowa gets ready for a new football season. The Hawkeyes return 16 starters from a team that finished 10-4 and won the Big Ten west division but do not open the season ranked in the USA Today Coaches Poll. It is the first time since 2018 they have not appeared in the preseason poll.

That’s Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz who says their only concern is getting ready for the season.

Junior linebacker Jestin Jacobs says they don’t care about preseason polls.

Senior corner Riley Moss says they are not using it as motivation.

Expectations are high for a defense that returns nine starters. Sophomore defensive back Cooper DeJean.

Sophomore running back Gavin Williams says the Hawkeyes are not following the rankings.

Senior quarterback Spencer Petras leads an offense that is looking for major improvement.

A healthy receiving corps would be a plus. Keagan Johnson showed big play ability as a freshman but he has been limited by injury in preseason camp.

Iowa opens September third against South Dakota State

Spencer Cuvelier realized how much football meant to him in 2021. Northern Iowa’s standout linebacker was putting up big numbers before an injury ended his season after eight games. The Cresco native is now preparing for his redshirt senior season.

Cuvelier is garnering preseason Missouri Valley Football Conference and All-American honors.

UNI’s defense is a mix of newcomers and super seniors, some of who are entering their sixth season.

Hopes are high for a UNI defense that ranked second in the Valley last season by giving up only 18 points per game.

Cuvelier says his first goal for this season is to remain healthy.

The Panthers open September third at Air Force.

Dr. Matt Weresh shot a smooth and steady round of even par 69 on Sunday and grabbed his third Tournament of Champions title at the Atlantic Golf and Country Club on Sunday. Weresh went into the final day with a four shot lead and maintained a strong edge throughout most of the final day. Weresh finished the tournament with a 6-under par 201 total. Zach Christensen and last year’s champion Ross Martens finished five shots back at 1-under 206 for the weekend.

Weresh adds the title to his wins in 2005 and 2020. His 201 total ties for the fifth best finish ever at the T of C. He also holds a tie for the third best finish with a 199 total in 2005.

Darby McLaren went to a playoff to win his first title at the Tournament of Champions in the Senior Division. McLaren and Bill Matzdorff both finished the weekend with a 1-over par 208 total. McLaren then birdied on the first playoff hole to win the title. Former champions Chris Nelson and Ron Peterson were two strokes back at +3 210 for the weekend.

The Super Senior Division was just a two day event this year and Rick Thompson grabbed his third straight title in that division. He shot a two day total of 1-under par 137 to grab the win. He opened with a phenomenal round of 65 on Friday. Past Champion John Willmore came in second with a +4 142.

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64th Annual Tournament of Champions Day 3
Sunday, August 14, 2022 @ Atlantic Golf & Country Club

Open Division (Final)

1. Matt Weresh (Past Champion) 64–68-69=201 (-6) Wins 3rd T of C Title
2. Zach Christianson (AGCC) 68–67-71=206 (-1)
3. Ross Martens (Past Champion) 70-67-69=206 (-1)
4. Eric Boehlert 69-70-68=207 (E)
5. Henry Weresh (DM G&CC) 68-70-70=208 (+1)
6. Jared Koch (Majestic Hills GC)- 68-69-71=137 (+1)
7. Justin Livingston  66-73-69=208 (+1)
8. Matt Gearheart 72-67-73=212 (+5)
9. Drew Thompson 69-74-74=217 (+10)
10. Jake Olsen (AGCC) 72-70-75=217 (+10)
11. Alex Fuhs 71-76-71=218 (+11)
12. Carter Trewet (TCI CC) 74-73-71=218 (+11)
13. Matt Haley 74-71-73=218 (+11)
14. Steven Martin 70-70-78=219 (+12)
15. Jeff Gude (AGCC) 72-73-74=219 (+12)
16. Evan Smith (Pine Knolls GC) 70-76-73=219 (+12)
17. Alex Bireline (Past Champion) 72-70-77=219 (+12)
18. Ryan Clark (Briarwood GC) 72-73-77=222 (+15)
19. Elijah Block 76-74-72=222 (+15)
20. Chase Jahde (Crestwood Hills GC) 76-70-76=222 (+15)
21. William Bunce 78-72-72=222 (+15)
22. Sam Pieczynski (Waveland CC) 78-72-74=224 (+17)
23. Rob Langfelt (Nishna Hills GC) 74-70-81=225 (+18)
24. Cory Schultes 75-75-75=225 (+18)
25. Andrew Martin (Past Champion) 75-74-76=225 (+18)
26. Connor Anderson (Country Greens GC) 81-70-75=226 (+19)
27. Tony Finestead 72-80-75=227 (+20)
28. Jared Cochran  78-72-77=227 (+20)
29. Chad Buresh (Woodward GC) 70-77-80=227 (+20)
30. Garret Caltrider 78-75-75=228 (+22)
31. Dan Larsen 79-74-76=229 (+22)
32. Nate Ross (AGCC) 81-73-75=229 (+22)
33. Caleb Hayworth 71-78-81=230 (+23)
34. Ben Renaud (Nishna Hills GC) 78-76-77=231 (+24)
35. Jay Small 81-77-74=232 (+25)
36. Cole Chapin 77-77-79=233 (+26)
37. Michael West (Crestmoor GC) 80-78-75=233 (+26)
38. Devin Brines 80-79-75=234 (+27)
39. Scott Beach 75-76-83=234 (+27)
40. Micky Williamson (Audubon G&CC) 80-82-76=238 (+31)
41. Blake Perrin 77-79-83=239 (+32)
42. Grant Caltrider 81-79-80=240 (+33)
43. Nathan Berg 82-77-82=241 (+34)
44. Brett Geer 80-79-82=241 (+34)
45. McKinley Leonard 82-80-80=242 (+35)
46. Lucas Mosier (AGCC) 82-79-83=244 (+37)
47. Spencer McCosh 79-77-88=244 (+37)
48. Derek Jacobsen (Past Champion) 81-75-89=245 (+38)
49. Victor Bunce 90-75-82=247 (+40)
50. Brad Hartkopf (Past Champion) 80-86-82=248 (+41)
51. Jake Speer 77-81-91=249 (+42)
52. Drey Newell (AGCC) 81-81-83=245 (+42)
53. Trevor Schweers 81-84-89=254 (+47)
54. Ryan Hawkins 89-83-83=255 (+48)
55. Cole Swenson 85-84-88=257 (+50)
56. Travis Olsen 86-90-82=258 (+51)
57. Jeremy Jaacks 87-86-88=261 (+54)
58. Hogan Hook (Griswold G&CC) 92-86-93=271 (+64)
59. Dustin McLaren (AGCC) 77-73=150 (+12)-WD
60. Zach Riddle 77-76=153 (+15)-WD

Senior Division (Final)

1. Darby McLaren (AGCC) 68–66-74=208 (+1)- Won with birdie on 1st playoff hole.
2. Bill Matzdorff (Briarwood GC) 69-69-70=208 (+1)
3. Chris Nelson (Past Champion) 71-67-72=210 (+3)
4. Ron Peterson (Past Champion) 72-72-66=210 (+3)
5. Del Miller (Past Champion) 71-69-80=220 (+13)
6. Darron Baker (Past Champion) 78-69-77=224 (+17)
7. Daryl Armstrong (Crestwood Hills) 77-76-75=228 (+21)
8. Rick Carter (Past Champion) 76-74-80=230 (+23)
9. Ron Eads (Waveland CC) 76-79-79=234 (+27)
10. Shane Burmeister 81-80-74=235 (+28)
11. Bob Franke (Briarwood GC) 82-83-73=238 (+31)
12. Scott Retzlaff 76-80-84=240 (+33)
13. Brian Christensen 77-78-86=241 (+34)
14. Jeff Heckroth (Woodward GC) 80-80-82=242 (+35)
15. Jeff Morenz (AGCC) 75-83-84=242 (+35)
16. Blair Hoegh (Ankeny G&CC) 81-80-84=245 (+38)
17. Paul Huddleson (Nishna Hills GC) 94-83-82=259 (+52)
18. Monte Michael 90-86-97=273 (+66)
19. Nick Costanzo 75 (+6)- WD
20. Bobby Rist (Lake City CC) 81 (+12)- WD

Here are the pairings and tee times for the final day of the 64th Annual Tournament of Champions. Tune in for live coverage of the action on KJAN.

2022 Round 3 Tee Times Group

64th Annual Tournament of Champions Day 2
Saturday, August 13, 2022 @ Atlantic Golf & Country Club

Open Division (Complete)

1. Matt Weresh (Past Champion) 64–68=132 (-6)
2. Zach Christianson (AGCC) 68-67=135 (-3)
3. Ross Martens (Past Champion) 70-67=137 (-1)
4. Jared Koch (Majestic Hills GC)- 68-69=137 (-1)
5. Henry Weresh (DM G&CC) 68-70=138 (E)
6. Justin Livingston  66-73=139 (+1)
7. Matt Gearheart 72-67=139 (+1)
8. Eric Boehlert 69-70=139 (+1)
9. Steven Martin 70-70=140 (+2)
10. Alex Bireline (Past Champion) 72-70=142 (+4)
11. Jake Olsen (AGCC) 72-70=142 (+4)
12. Drew Thompson 69-74=143 (+5)
13. Rob Langfelt (Nishna Hills GC) 74-70=144 (+6)
14. Matt Haley 74-71=145 (+7)
15. Jeff Gude (AGCC) 72-73=145 (+7)
16. Ryan Clark (Briarwood GC) 72-73=145 (+7)
17. Chase Jahde (Crestwood Hills GC) 76-70=146 (+8)
18. Evan Smith (Pine Knolls GC) 70-76=146 (+8)
19. Alex Fuhs 71-76=147 (+9)
20. Carter Trewet (TCI CC) 74-73 (+9)
21. Chad Buresh (Woodward GC) 70-77=147 (+9)
22. Andrew Martin (Past Champion) 75-74=149 (+11)
23. Caleb Hayworth 71-78=149 (+11)
24. Sam Pieczynski (Waveland CC) 78-71=149 (+11)
25. Elijah Block 76-74=150 (+12)
26. Cory Schultes 75-75=150 (+12)
27. William Bunce 78-72=150 (+12)
28. Jared Cochran  78-72=150 (+12)
29. Dustin McLaren (AGCC) 77-73=150 (+12)
30. Connor Anderson (Country Greens GC) 81-70=151 (+13)
31. Scott Beach 75-76=151 (+13)
32. Tony Finestead 72-80=152 (+14)
33. Zach Riddle 77-76=153 (+15)
34. Garret Caltrider 78-75=153 (+15)
35. Dan Larsen 79-74=153 (+16)
36. Ben Renaud (Nishna Hills GC) 78-76=154 (+16)
37. Nate Ross (AGCC) 81-73=154 (+16)
38. Cole Chapin 77-77=154 (+16)
39. Spencer McCosh 79-77=156 (+18)
40. Derek Jacobsen (Past Champion) 81-75 (+18)
41. Blake Perrin 77-79=156 (+18)
42. Jay Small 81-77=158 (+20)
43. Michael West (Crestmoor GC) 80-78=158 (+20)
44. Jake Speer 77-81=158 (+20)
45. Nathan Berg 82-77=159 (+21)
46. Brett Geer 80-79=159 (+21)
47. Devin Brines 80-79=159 (+21)
48. Grant Caltrider 81-79=160 (+22)
49. Lucas Mosier (AGCC) 82-79=161 (+23)
50. Drey Newell (AGCC) 81-81=162 (+24)
51. McKinley Leonard 82-80=162 (+24)
52. Micky Williamson (Audubon G&CC) 80-82=162 (+24)
53. Victor Bunce 90-75=165 (+27)
54. Trevor Schweers 81-84=165 (+27)
55. Brad Hartkopf (Past Champion) 80-80=160 (+27)
56. Cole Swenson 85-84=169 (+31)
57. Ryan Hawkins 89-83=172 (+34)
58. Jeremy Jaacks 87-86=173 (+35)
59. Travis Olsen 86-83=169 (+36)
60. Hogan Hook (Griswold G&CC) 92-86=178 (+40)

Senior Division (Complete)

1. Darby McLaren (AGCC) 68–66=134 (-4)
2. Chris Nelson (Past Champion) 71-67=138 (E)
3. Bill Matzdorff (Briarwood GC) 69-69=138 (E)
4. Del Miller (Past Champion) 71-69=140 (+2)
5. Ron Peterson (Past Champion) 72-72=144 (+6)
6. Darron Baker (Past Champion) 78-69=147 (+9)
7. Rick Carter (Past Champion) 76-74=150 (+12)
8. Daryl Armstrong (Crestwood Hills) 77-76=153 (+15)
9. Ron Eads (Waveland CC) 76-79=155 (+17)
10. Brian Christensen 77-78=155 (+17)
11. Scott Retzlaff 76-80=156 (+18)
12. Jeff Morenz (AGCC) 75-83=158 (+20)
13. Jeff Heckroth (Woodward GC) 80-80=160 (+22)
14. Shane Burmeister 81-80=161 (+23)
15. Blair Hoegh (Ankeny G&CC) 81-80=161 (+23)
16. Bob Franke (Briarwood GC) 82-83=165 (+27)
17. Monte Michael 90-86=176 (+38)
18. Paul Huddleson (Nishna Hills GC) 94-83=177 (+39)
19. Nick Costanzo 75 (+6)- WD
20. Bobby Rist (Lake City CC) 81 (+12)- WD

Super Senior Division (FINAL)

1. Rick Thompson (Past Champion) 65-72=137 (-1) (Wins 3rd straight championship)
2. John Willmore (Past Champion) 71-71=142 (+4)
3. Mick Allen (AGCC) 69-77=146 (+8)
4. Arnie Leistad (Past Champion) 74-72=146 (+8)
5. Kim Peters (Crestwood Hills GC) 74-73=147 (+9)
6. George Gartelos (Past Champion) 76-72=148 (+10)
7. Barry McGinn (Quail Run CC) 72-77=149 (+11)
8. Gary Hayworth 74-76=150 (+12)
9. Jim Simmelink (Crestwood Hills GC) 76-75=151 (+17)
10. Jim Mullenix (Past Champion) 80-75=155 (+17)
11. Jeff Boehlert 80-75=155 (+17)
12. Mark Williams 82-76=158 (+20)
13. Dick Scybert (Past Champion) 82-77=159 (+21)
14. Gaylord Schelling (AGCC) 85-79=164 (+26)
15. John Holmes (Past Champion) 81-84=165 (+27)
16. Bob Sweeney (Nishna Hills GC) 80-87=167 (+29)
17. Tim Dooley (Eagle Grove GC) 81-86=168 (+30)
18. David Higgins (Bedford CC) 87-81=168 (+30)
19. James Mick Lee 82-86=168 (+30)
20. Larry Frakes 89-80=169 (+31)
21. R. Pendegraft 87-84=171 (+33)
22. Roger Herring (AGCC) 91-86=177 (+39)
23. John McDermott 87-91=178 (+40)

Here’s a look at the Saturday tee times for Day 2 of the 64th Annual Tournament of Champions.

2022 Round 2 Tee Times Group

Friday, August 12, 2022 @ Atlantic Golf and Country Club

Open Division

1. Matt Weresh (Past Champion) 32–32=64 (-5)
2. Justin Livingston  32–34=66 (-3)
3. Zach Christianson (AGCC) 33-35=68 (-1)
4. Jared Koch (Majestic Hills GC)- 34-34=68 (-1)
5. Henry Weresh (DM G&CC) 34-34=68 (-1)
6. Drew Thompson 32-37=69 (E)
7. Eric Boehlert 35-34=69 (E)
8. Ross Martens (Past Champion) 36-34=70 (+1)
9. Steven Martin 35-35=70 (+1)
10. Chad Buresh (Woodward GC) 35-35=70 (+1)
11. Evan Smith (Pine Knolls GC) 35-35=70 (+1)
12. Caleb Hayworth 35-36=71 (+2)
13. Alex Fuhs 35=36=71 (+2)
14. Tony Finestead 38-34=72 (+3)
15. Jeff Gude (AGCC) 36-36=72 (+3)
16. Jake Olsen (AGCC) 33-39=72 (+3)
17. Ryan Clark (Briarwood GC) 36-36=72 (+3)
18. Alex Bireline (Past Champion) 37-35=72 (+3)
19. Matt Gearheart 38-34=72 (+3)
20. Matt Haley 38-36=74 (+5)
21. Carter Trewet (TCI CC) 33-41=74 (+5)
22. Rob Langfelt (Nishna Hills GC) 40-34-74 (+5)
23. Scott Beach 37-38=75 (+6)
24. Cory Schultes 37-38=75 (+6)
25. Andrew Martin (Past Champion) 38-37=75 (+6)
26. Chase Jahde (Crestwood Hills GC) 38-38=76 (+7)
27. Elijah Block 38-38=76 (+7)
28. Zach Riddle 37-40=77 (+8)
29. Jake Speer 37-40=77 (+8)
30. Cole Chapin 38-39=77 (+8)
31. Blake Perrin 37-40=77 (+8)
32. Dustin McLaren (AGCC) 36-41=77 (+8)
33. Jared Cochran 38-40= 78 (+9)
34. Sam Pieczynski (Waveland CC) 39-39=78 (+9)
35. Ben Renaud (Nishna Hills GC) 42-36=78 (+9)
36. William Bunce 38-40=78 (+9)
37. Garret Caltrider 40-38=78 (+9)
38. Spencer McCosh 41-38=79 (+10)
39. Dan Larsen 38-41=79 (+10)
40. Micky Williamson (Audubon G&CC) 38-42=80 (+11)
41. Devin Brines 39-41=80 (+11)
42. Brad Hartkopf (Past Champion) 41-39=80 (+11)
43. Michael West 42-38=80 (+11)
44. Brett Geer 43-37=80 (+11)
45. Drey Newell (AGCC) 38-43=81 (+12)
46. Nate Ross (AGCC) 38-43=81 (+12)
47. Grant Caltrider 38-43=81 (+12)
48. Derek Jacobsen (Past Champion) 40-41=81 (+12)
49. Trevor Schweers 39-42+81 (+12)
50. Connor Anderson (Country Greens GC) 38-43=81 (+12)
51. Jay Small 40-41=81 (+12)
52. McKinley Leonard 43-39=82 (+13)
53. Nathan Berg 43-39=82 (+13)
54. Lucas Mosier (AGCC) 39-43=82 (+13)
55. Cole Swenson 38-47=85 (+16)
56. Travis Olsen 43-43=86 (+17)
57. Jeremy Jaacks 43-44=87 (+18)
58. Ryan Hawkins 47-42=89 (+20)
59. Victor Bunce 47-43=90 (+21)
60. Hogan Hook (Griswold G&CC) 46-46=92 (+23)

Senior Division

1. Darby McLaren (AGCC) 33-35=68 (-1)
2. Bill Matzdorff (Briarwood GC) 33-36=69 (E)
3. Del Miller (Past Champion) 35-36=71 (+2)
4. Chris Nelson (Past Champion) 34-37=71 (+2)
5. Ron Peterson (Past Champion) 37-35=72 (+3)
6. Jeff Morenz (AGCC) 38-37=75 (+6)
7. Nick Costanzo 36-39=75 (+6)
8. Rick Carter (Past Champion) 37-39=76 (+7)
9. Scott Retzlaff 36-40=76 (+7)
10. Ron Eads (Waveland CC) 38-38=76 (+7)
11. Brian Christensen 38-39=77 (+8)
12. Daryl Armstrong (Crestwood Hills) 37-40=77 (+8)
13. Darron Baker (Past Champion) 38-40=78 (+9)
14. Jeff Heckroth (Woodward GC) 39-41=80 (+11)
15. Bobby Rist (Lake City CC) 39-42=81 (+12)
16. Blair Hoegh (Ankeny G&CC) 40-41=81 (+12)
17. Shane Burmeister 40-41=81 (+12)
18. Bob Franke (Briarwood GC) 42-40=82 (+13)
19. Monte Michael 45-45=90 (+21)
20. Paul Huddleson (Nishna Hills GC) 43-51=94 (+25)

Super Senior Division

1. Rick Thompson (Past Champion) 33–32=65 (-4)
2. Mick Allen (AGCC) 34-35=69 (E)
3. John Willmore (Past Champion) 35-36=71 (+2)
4. Barry McGinn (Quail Run CC) 35-37=72 (+3)
5. Gary Hayworth 36-38=74 (+5)
6. Arnie Leistad (Past Champion) 40-34=74 (+5)
7. Kim Peters (Crestwood Hills GC) 38-36=74 (+5)
8. George Gartelos (Past Champion) 37-39=76 (+7)
9. Jim Simmelink (Crestwood Hills GC) 40-36=76 (+7)
10. Jim Mullenix (Past Champion) 40-40=80 (+11)
11. Bob Sweeney (Nishna Hills GC) 37-43=80 (+11)
12. Jeff Boehlert 40-40=80 (+11)
13. John Holmes (Past Champion) 41-40=81 (+12)
14. Tim Dooley (Eagle Grove GC) 45-36=81 (+12)
15. Mark Williams 42-40=82 (+13)
16. James Mick Lee 38-44=82 (+13)
17. Dick Scybert (Past Champion) 39-43=82 (+13)
18. Gaylord Schelling (AGCC) 41-44=85 (+16)
19. John McDermott 48-39=87 (+18)
20. R. Pendegraft 42-45=87 (+18)
21. David Higgins (Bedford CC) 45-42=87 (+18)
22. Larry Frakes 42-47=89 (+20)
23. Roger Herring (AGCC) 44-47=91 (+22)

Decorah native Josey Jewell is beginning his fifth year with the Denver Broncos. The former Iowa all-American signed a two-year deal with the Broncos this spring. Jewell says he was happy Denver wanted him back

The Broncos traded for all-pro quarterback Russell Wilson in the off-season. Jewell says having a player of that caliber raises everyone’s game

Jewell missed the majority of the season last year with a torn pectoral muscle. The injury occurred on special teams. Jewell was asked if Denver was going to keep him off of special teams this year

Jewell is listed as a starting inside linebacker in the Broncos’ initial depth chart prior to Saturday night’s preseason opener against Dallas.