Oskaloosa–Behind a double-double debut by Marc Wilson (Sr., Los Angeles, Calif.), the William Penn men’s basketball team earned its first victory of the year by defeating Finlandia (Mich.) 106-62 in non-conference action Saturday. The Statesmen (1-4), led by Wilson’s 20-point, ten-rebound showing (both team highs), shot 49.4% from the field and limited the Lions (0-2) […]
Deerfield, Ill.–The Statesmen football team put an exclamation point on its 2013 campaign with a 23-18 Midwest League win over Trinity International Saturday. William Penn (5-6, 3-3 MWL), although outgained 354-283 on the afternoon, took a sizeable early lead (only to watch it fall away) before rallying late for the win. The navy and gold […]
Valley City, N.D.–The William Penn women’s basketball team was ahead for most of Saturday’s non-conference game, but a late push sunk the Statesmen in a 74-69 loss to Valley City State. William Penn (3-4), which led by double digits on a few occasions in the second stanza, was outscored 26-14 in the final eight minutes […]
Oskaloosa–Three members of the William Penn volleyball team were honored for strong campaigns as the 2013 all-Midwest Collegiate Conference teams were announced Friday. Middle hitters Jeanette Cunningham (Sr., Mt. Orab, Ohio, Elementary Education) and Kylie Giger (So., Elkhart, Ind., Exercise Science) and outside hitter Kristal Campos (Jr., Lancaster, Calif., Sociology) were all part of the […]
PELLA — Searching for offense in a wind-swept finale Saturday, the Central College football team found plenty in running back Josh Osborn (junior, Burlington). Osborn pounded out a career-high 199 yards on 37 carries and scored two touchdowns to power the Dutch past preseason Iowa Conference favorite Coe College, 21-7, at Ron and Joyce Schipper […]
Crookston, Minn.–Very much a tale of two halves, the Statesmen women’s basketball team had issues after intermission in a 91-63 loss to NCAA Division II Minnesota-Crookston in non-conference action Friday. William Penn (3-3) was the better side in the first 20 minutes, leading 38-33, courtesy of a 40.7%-34.3% shooting edge. Lauren McKinnis (Sr., Chicago, Ill., […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – When you think of Iowa, you rarely ever consider the amount of hungry and undernourished. How could there be hungry people in Iowa, when we help provide food to the rest of the world. George Filber, Youth Pastor at Fellowship Bible Church, could be seen hauling bags of rice, or helping to […]
GRINNELL — Making a 13-point comeback in the second half, pushing the game into overtime, the Central College women’s basketball team closed out an 80-71 win in its opening contest against Grinnell College Friday night. The Dutch maintained a balanced game for the first eight minutes before allowing the Pioneers to take the lead. Grinnell […]
MONMOUTH, ILL.—The Central College men’s basketball team used stifling defense and efficient offense to outduel Monmouth (Ill.) 74-63 in its season opener Friday night. The Central defense held the Fighting Scots (0-1 overall) to 63 points on 25-79 shooting (31.6 percent)—including 0-12 from behind the 3-point arc—a welcomed sight after surrendering 74.9 points per game […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Every year, over 1,400 babies are shaken and abused as a result of caregivers becoming frustrated with an infant’s crying. Shaken infants suffer a variety of serious injuries ranging from seizures and cerebral palsy to death. Through a unique collaboration of people who knit and crochet, the National Center on Shaken Baby […]
