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Hawkeyes Roll Past Rutgers

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April 20th, 2024 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Rutgers, 8-1, on Friday night at Duane Banks Field.
The Hawkeyes and Scarlet Knights were locked in a 2-1 pitcher’s duel until the Iowa offense unleashed for six runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to put the game away.
Cade Obermueller made his third straight Friday night start and had his best appearance of the season. The Iowa City, Iowa, native threw 6 1/3 innings and struck out six while scattering five hits and allowing one run.
“I felt like my stuff was pretty good tonight,” said Obermueller. “My velocity wasn’t the best it’s been, but I felt like I was executing my slider when I had to, especially later in the game. And the fastball was there, I felt good with that. My changeup and splitter were good.”
Anthony Watts entered in relief and threw 1 2/3 innings allowing just one hit. Jack Young threw the final inning of the game and struck out two while allowing a hit.
“I just kept telling Cade to stay locked in and pound the zone and he was going to do just fine,” said head coach Rick Heller. “After that inning, for the most part, he did it. Really could have run him out there for another inning, but it felt like his right time. You get us as deep in the game as he did.  That’s how the Friday night game is supposed to go.”
Michael Seegers led the Hawkeyes with a 2-for-3 night with an RBI. Davis Cop added two RBIs for the Hawkeyes and Andy Nelson, Raider Tello, Sam Petersen and Ben Wilmes each added an RBI.
“We’ve been talking about it all week,” said Heller. “That we just had to put everything else aside and just fight and fight hard. Fight the kind of fight where you’re not afraid, the kind of fight like you’re fighting for your life and the kind of fight when you’ve got a chip on your shoulder. That’s what we need to do the rest of the year, and so that was the challenge in the locker room tonight.”
The Hawkeyes were hit .357 (5-for-14) with runners on, 1.000 (3-for-3) with runners on third with less than two outs and .550 (11-for-20) in advancement opportunities.
Iowa and Rutgers will face off in game two of the series tomorrow at 2:05 p.m. (CT) at Duane Banks Field.

ISU Falls in Extras to BYU

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April 20th, 2024 by admin

 

PROVO, Utah – A back-and-forth battle broke out at Gail Miller Field in Provo, Utah, on Friday night as Iowa State (16-24, 5-12 Big 12) fell to the BYU Cougars (25-19, 7-13 Big 12) on a Maddie Bejarano walk-off home run in nine innings, 8-7.

The long ball was the theme of Friday’s battle, as the two teams combined to blast eight homers on the evening. In fact, all eight of BYU’s runs came via long ball as the Cougars recorded six homers – four solo shots and two, two-run shots.

The Cyclones, who are still aiming for their first-ever win in Provo, bounced back offensively after a down series-opener, connecting on 13 hits. Four of ISU’s 13 hits went for extra bases as Carli Spelhaug led the way with a three-for-five outing. Milaysia Ochoa, Angelina Allen and Olivia Wardlow all joined Spelhaug with multiple hits on the night. Ochoa had a team-high two RBI.

Karlie Charles (2-6) matched her career high with 8.1 innings pitched on the afternoon, starting the game, being relieved by Jaiden Ralston, and re-entering to finish the game. Charles struck out three and walked just one.

Huntyr Ava was on fire for the Cougars on the evening, as the first baseman went four-of-four at the plate and towered a pair of solo shots in the game. Returning from injury, Violet Zavodnik and Lily Ownes joined Ava with two RBI on the day and also got in on the action blasting long balls themselves. The hero Bejarano and Hailey Morrow also had homers for BYU.

Gianna Mares got the start for the Cougars and went for three innings, allowing four runs on seven hits. Ailana Agbayani again came in in relief, allowing just two hits in 2.2 innings of work. Kate Dahle also saw action for the Cougars, tossing 3.1 innings.

 

On Deck

Iowa State will return to Gail Miller Field tomorrow, Saturday, April 20, to take on the Cougars in the series finale. Tomorrow’s game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

High School Boys track results from Friday April 19th

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April 20th, 2024 by admin

GREGG BEAM HAWKEYE INVITATIONAL

2. Woodbine (120.5 points)

Evan Estrada, 1600 meter run (5:11.02)

Gavin Kelley, discus throw (139-06)

4×200 meter relay: Landon Blum, Owen Wingert, Adam Barry, Brody Pryor (1:35.99)

4×800 meter relay: Landon Blum, Brody Pryor, Adam Barry, Gunner Wagner (9:02.36)

3. Missouri Valley (119 points)

5. CAM (45 points)

Jack Follmann, 110 meter hurdles (15.03)

6. West Harrison (31 points)

7. East Mills (20.5 points)

High School Girls track results from Friday April 19th

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April 20th, 2024 by admin

UNDERWOOD MEET

1. Tri-Center (167.50 points)

Isah VanArsdol, 400 meter dash (1:04.39)

Tess Casey, 800 meter run (2:32.39) & long jump (16-02.50)

Quincey Schneckloth, 400 meter hurdles (1:12.47)

Sprint medley relay: Avilyn Kilpack, Lucy Elsener, Kaitlin Kozeal, Casey (1:59.95)

Shuttle hurdle relay: Zohie Payne, Layla Meador, Cassidy Cunningham, Schneckloth (1:11.30)

2. Treynor (131 points)

Delaney Mathews, shot put (35-10.50) & discus (108-04.00)

Alyssa Kulesa, 3000 meter run (11:31.32)

Rylee Hemmingsen, 100 meter hurdles (17.97)

3. Riverside (128 points)

Lydia Erickson, 200 meter dash (27.87)

Carly Henderson, 1500 meter run (5:16.09)

4×800 meter relay: Erickson, Elly Henderson, Bentley Rone, Carly Henderson (10:47.44)

4. Underwood (104.5 points)

5. AHSTW (85 points)

4×400 meter relay: Bella Lamp, Makenna Paulsen, Delaney Goshorn, Ava Paulsen (4:26.67)

6. Logan-Magnolia (54 points)

7. Heartland Christian (17 points)

8. Thomas Jefferson (13 points)

9. Hamburg (8 points)

Casino moratorium emerges during Iowa legislature’s closing hours

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April 20th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa House has overwhelmingly voted to extend a moratorium on new casinos in Iowa until 2029. The current moratorium will expire July 1st. Representative Bobby Kaufmann, a Republican from Wilton, says this is a policy decision for lawmakers, not state gambling regulators.

Kaufmann says the commission has vague rules for considering casino license applications and the bill strengthens those guidelines. Representative Sami Scheetz, a Democrat from Cedar Rapids, says the proposed rules would effectively block Cedar Rapids from getting a casino license.

Shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday the House approved the extended casino moratorium and new regulations for casino applications on a 71 to 21 vote. The Senate must approve the policy, too, before it could go to the governor for review.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the Nishna Valley: Saturday, 4/20/24

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April 20th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

Today: FREEZE WARNING until 8-a.m.; Increasing clouds, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 10-20 mph.
Tonight: Widespread frost after 1am. Cloudy skies becoming mostly clear. Low around 26.
Sunday: Widespread frost before 9-a.m., otherwise, sunny, with a high near 60. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Monday: Partly sunny & windy w/a slight chance of showers after 1pm. High near 71.
Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms with a low around 45.
Tuesday: A slight chance of rain in the morning; Otherwise mostly sunny & breezy, with a high near 65.

Friday’s High in Atlantic was 57. Our Low this morning was 29. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 55, and the Low was 33. The All-Time Record High on April 20th in Atlantic, was 90, in 1902. The Record Low was 18, in 1956. Sunrise: 6:33. Sunset: 8:05.

Marshall County Deputies investigate double homicide

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April 20th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

**UPDATE: Suspect was arrested Saturday, in Des Moines**

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Public Safety says the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect connected to a double homicide in rural Marshalltown.

On Friday, April 19, 2024, at approximately 1:45 am, Marshall County Deputies were dispatched to 2645 182nd Street, Marshalltown Iowa for a welfare check on occupants of the residence. When deputies arrived, they located a male and female deceased. They are identified as Mario Murillo, age 28, Marshalltown, and Frances Tillie Gasca, age 33, Marshalltown.

As a result of the investigation by Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Ilias Julian Lasley, age 29, has been charged with two counts of Murder in the 1st Degree for the death of Mr. Murillo and Ms. Gasca. Mr. Lasley is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him or know his location do not approach him, call law enforcement. We are seeking public assistance in locating him.

Ilias Julian Lasley,

If anyone has any information concerning Ilias Lasley’s whereabouts, please contact the Marshall County Communications Center, 641.754.5725, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, 641.754.6380, or tips can be submitted online at www.marshallcountysheriff.com

(A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.)

High School Girls and Boys Tennis results from Friday April 19th

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April 19th, 2024 by admin

Girls

  • Kuemper Catholic 9, Atlantic 0
  • St. Albert 7, Harlan 2
  • Lewis Central 6, Denison-Schleswig 3

Knoxville Tournament

6th Place — Creston (3 points) 

Sioux City East 9 Thomas Jefferson 0

Bishop Heelan Catholic 9 Thomas Jefferson 0

Bishop Heelan 9 Abraham Lincoln 0 

 

Boys

  • Kuemper Catholic 9, Atlantic 0
  • St. Albert 9, Harlan 0
  • Creston 7, Clarke 2
  • Southwest Valley 9, Audubon 0
  • Sioux City East 7, Thomas Jefferson 2
  • Bishop Heelan Catholic 9, Thomas Jefferson 0
  • Bishop Heelan Catholic 9, Abraham Lincoln 0
  • Sioux City East 5, Abraham Lincoln 4

High School Girls Golf results from Friday April 19th

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April 19th, 2024 by admin

Heartland Christian 271, Griswold NTS

  • Medalist: Joanna Reynolds, Griswold (45)
  • Runner-up: Linsey Keiser, Griswold (46)

Riverside 205, AHSTW NTS

  • Medalist: Addison Brink, Riverside (43)
  • Runner-up: Kaycie Perkins, Riverside (49)

Treynor 217, Audubon NTS 

  • Medalist: Sophi Pedersen, Treynor (46)
  • Runner-up: Molly Coffman, Treynor (54)

East Union NTS, Southwest Valley NTS

  • Medalist: Grace Bain, Southwest Valley (43)

SOUTHEAST VALLEY TOURNAMENT

5th Place — Glidden-Ralston (256)

1. Addy Boell (48) 

High School Boys Golf results from Friday April 19th

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April 19th, 2024 by admin

Griswold 224, Heartland Christian 253 

  • Medalist: Hogan Hook, Griswold (49)

Riverside 165, AHSTW 179 

  • Medalist: Garrett Hough, Riverside (37)

Treynor 160, Audubon 178

  • Medalist: Ethan Konz, Treynor (35)

East Mills 156, East Union 167, Southwest Valley NTS

  • Medalist: Lincoln Palmer, East Mills (35)