Atlantic’s Ryan Hawkins came through with another big game for Creighton on Thursday night and the Bluejays picked up a 51-44 win over Kennesaw State. Hawkins finished with 6 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 assists. He had a key basket in the final minute that pushed the lead 5 for the Jays.

Creighton moved to 2-0 on the season. Next up for the Bluejays is a Tuesday contest at Nebraska at 6:00 p.m.

The UNI men’s basketball team dropped to 0-2 on the season Thursday night with a 71-57 home loss to Vermont. The Panthers trailed by four at halftime and were outscored 38-28 in the 2nd half.

AJ Green score 19 points to lead the Panthers scoring. Austin Phyfe and Noah Carter each added 11 points.

Next up for the Panthers is a home game against Dubuque on Sunday.

2021 Class A, D-8 All-District Football Honors

Coach of the Year: Kurt Bremer, Woodbury Central.
Assistant Coaches of the Year: Jeff Kuhl, Logan-Magnolia; Ryan Kluender, Woodbury Central.
Offensive Player of the Year: Dallas Kluender (sr., Woodbury Central).
Defensive Player of the Year: Brecken Freeburg (sr., Tri-Center).
Lineman of the Year: Rex Johnsen, Logan-Magnolia.

2021 ALL-DISTRICT TEAMS

First Team Offense

QB: Dallas Kluender (sr., Woodbury Central).
Running Backs: Amos Rasmussen (sr., IKM-Manning); Jackson Dewald (jr., Westwood); Max McGill (jr., Woodbury Central); Gavin Maguire (sr., Logan-Magnolia); Michael Turner (jr., Tri-Center);
Receivers: Caleb Garnand (soph., Lawton-Bronson); Carter Bleil (sr., Woodbury Central); Kaleb Bleil (sr., Woodbury Central); Holden Skow (jr., Tri-Center);
Tight End: Nicio Adame (jr., Logan-Magnolia).
Offensive Line: Thorin Rodne (sr., Westwood); Max Nielsen (sr., IKM-Manning); Tanner Crawford (sr., IKM-Manning);
Utility: Carter Edney (sr., Logan-Magnolia).

First Team Defense

Defensive Line: Rex Johnsen (sr., Logan-Magnolia); Jaxon Johnson (sr., Tri-Center); Aidan O’Mara (sr., Woodbury Central).
Linebackers: Brecken Freeburg (sr., Tri-Center); Matt Peters (sr., Lawton-Bronson); Jordan Kerger (sr., Logan-Magnolia); Kyler Reynolds (sr., Westwood); Luke Paulsen (sr., Woodbury Central); Luke Ramsey (sr., IKM-Manning); Jaxyn Valadez (sr., Tri-Center);
Defensive Backs: Cole Staska (sr., Missouri Valley); Cooper Irlmeier (jr., IKM-Manning); Calvin Wallis (jr., Logan-Magnolia);
Kicker: Amos Rasmussen (sr., IKM-Manning).
Punter: Jackson Dewald (jr., Westwood).
Specialist: Holden Skow (jr., Tri-Center).

Second Team Offense

Running Backs: Alexis Manzo (jr., Missouri Valley);
Receivers: Kyan Schultzen (jr., Woodbury Central).
Tight End: Gage Clausen (sr., Missouri Valley).
Offensive Line: Carter Ploen (sr., Woodbury Central); Andan Spooner (sr., IKM-Manning); Caleb Drees (sr., Westwood); Oliver Denney (soph., Lawton-Bronson);
Utility: Dylan Oviatt (sr., Logan-Magnolia).

Second Team Defense

Defensive Line: Owan Ward (jr., Tri-Center); Nolan Ramsey (sr., IKM-Manning); Thomas Heilman (jr., Westwood);
Linebackers: Caleb Drees (sr., Westwood); Brock Mitchell (sr., Lawton-Bronson); Ashton McDermott (sr., Tri-Center);
Defensive Back: Brody West (sr., Logan-Magnolia).

2021 Final Team Standings

Class A, District 8
^*Woodbury Central       5-1            10-2
*Logan-Magnolia            5-1            9-2
*IKM-Manning                 4-2            5-4
*Tri-Center                       4-2            5-4
Westwood                       2-4            4-5
Lawton-Bronson              1-5            3-6
Missouri Valley                 0-6            2-7
^District Champion.  *Playoff Qualifier