PELLA—Even with four players in double figures, the Central College men’s basketball lacked the spark it needed in a 79-72 loss to Luther College Wednesday. It was the regular-season home finale for the Dutch (5-18 overall, 2-12 American Rivers). Up 52-49 with 11:25 left, Central was outscored 11-2 in a pivotal 5-minute stretch. “We did […]
PELLA—Roaring back from a 13-point second-quarter deficit, the Central College women’s basketball team knocked off Luther College for the first time since 2014, 58-56 Wednesday night. The upset strengthens Central’s hold on sixth place in the American Rivers and the league’s final tournament berth with two games remaining. The Dutch (13-10 overall, 5-9 conference) snapped […]
Cedar Rapids—After playing three non-conference games over the weekend, The Statesmen returned to Heart of America Athletic Conference play with a matchup against Mount Mercy. William Penn (2-6, 0-4 Heart) fell in straight sets to Mount Mercy (5-4, 3-2 Heart) by the scores of 25-19, 25-22, and 29-27. After stumbling in set one, WPU looked […]
Top Returners: Sonia Reddy, Sr., Tracy, Calif. (IF, Second-team all-Heart, 5-6, .291 BA, 4 HR, 20 RBI) Abby Young, Sr., Dunlap, Ill. (IF, Second-team all-Heart, 5-8, .344 BA, 6 RBI) Kiya Harper, Sr., Decatur, Ill. (IF, Second-team all-Heart, Heart Newcomer of the Year, 5-8, .359 BA, 7 HR, 31 RBI) Lexi Riccardi, Sr., Redwood City, […]
Oskaloosa–A crown in the inaugural league tournament and a high finish at nationals claims #4 on the Stories of the 2010s top-10 list. The William Penn women’s bowling team enjoyed great success during the 2018-2019 campaign, but played its best when it counted. The Statesmen tallied eight top-10 finishes during the season, highlighted by a […]
Helga Leise Rhinehart March 03, 1931 – February 10, 2020 Brooklyn, Iowa | Age 88 Helga Rhinehart, 88, of Brooklyn passed away peacefully Monday morning, February 10, 2020 at the Brooklyn Community Estates. Helga Liese Mina Gaberdiel was born on March 3, 1931, the oldest of 2 daughters, to Adam and Amalie Roth Gaberdiel, in […]
PELLA—After piloting Central College to a pair of conference championships and NCAA Division III Championships berths, Tim Wilkinson will leave his position as head women’s golf coach and assistant athletics director for operations in June. Wilkinson joined the Central staff in 2010 and also worked on the admission staff before becoming assistant athletics director for […]
Oskaloosa–The Champions of Character initiative takes center stage at #5 on the Stories of the 2010s top-10 list. William Penn collected three Buffalo Funds Five Star Champions of Character Team Awards during the decade. The women’s golf team claimed the first in the 2011-2012 season, while the women’s indoor track and field team earned the […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s wrestling team finished its dual meet campaign with a convincing 37-12 win over Hannibal-LaGrange in non-conference action Monday. WPU (2-10) won four of the six contested matches and received three additional forfeited victories en route to the win on a night where it recognized its 2020 senior class, which includes Darquell Pierre […]
Fairview Heights, Ill. — The William Penn University men’s bowling team had another strong outing as they competed at the McKendree Baker Challenge. The team just snuck into the knockout rounds but made the plays when they mattered. Reaching the final match, the team ended up losing to Webber International (Fla.) but took home their […]
