Quincy, Ill.–For the first time in program history, the William Penn men’s volleyball teamed earned a victory over a nationally ranked opponent, coming away with a win over the #10 Saint Xavier Cougars to close out their weekend. The Statesmen won in five sets over the Cougars, who qualified for the national tournament last season, […]
Oskaloosa–Competing for the second night in a row, the short-handed William Penn women’s wrestling team did just enough to get past fellow short-handed Central Methodist 20-19 in a Heart of America Athletic Conference dual meet Friday. WPU (1-3, 1-1 Heart) won two of the four contested matches, and ultimately claimed the meet victory by outscoring […]
Davenport–The William Penn track and field teams added another national qualifier and won four total events as the Statesmen competed at the St. Ambrose Bumble Rumble Friday. The WPU men were second out of 11 teams with 88 points, while Olivet Nazarene won the crown with 147 points. The Statesmen women were sixth out of […]
Oskaloosa–A late second half comeback sparked William Penn’s victory over the Benedictine Ravens. The Statesmen, who moved to 19-1 overall and 10-1 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play, took the win by a score of 79-73. The game started off with a bang as Q Cager (Sr., Hopkinsville, Ky., Wellness and Recreation) lobbed a […]
Quincy, Ill.–The William Penn men’s volleyball team had their first road contest on Friday, squaring off against the Quincy Hawks. The Statesmen took their first defeat of the season, dropping consecutive sets of 25-18, 25-20, 25-19. Charlie Figy (So., Appleton, Wis., Sports Management) was a force early on, killing home one point and earning a […]
Oskaloosa–Ally Stewart (Jr., Victoria, Australia, Physical Education) knocked down six three-pointers, but unfortunately the Statesmen women’s basketball team could not overcome a slow start in a 71-49 Heart of America Athletic Conference loss to Benedictine Saturday. WPU (2-20, 2-9 Heart), which was outshot 45.2%-31.6% and outrebounded 44-29, fell behind 35-17 by intermission and was unable […]
PELLA—The effects of a two-week layoff were evident Saturday as the Central College women’s basketball team absorbed a 95-58 setback against the University of Dubuque. Ball skills were lacking as the Dutch (2-9 overall, 0-5 American Rivers) committed 28 turnovers, primarily against Dubuque’s full-court press. The Spartans (11-7 overall, 5-4 conference) had a 37-8 advantage […]
DUBUQUE—Gage Linahon (sophomore, Newton) rolled through a 3-0 day as the Central College wrestling team won two of three matches Saturday at the American Rivers Duals. The Dutch improved to 8-4 overall and 3-4 in the league, leaving them in fourth place. After getting bounced by No. 1-ranked Wartburg College 39-3, Central was a 30-12 […]
Karen Lentsch December 9, 1952 – January 21, 2022 Eddyville (Ottumwa), Iowa | Age 69 Karen Lentsch, 69, of Eddyville and formerly of Ottumwa died Friday, January 21, 2022, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. As was her wish her body has been cremated. A private family graveside service will be held at […]
Fred Helmick July 3, 1940 – January 21, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 81 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Fred L. Helmick, 81, of Oskaloosa, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Charles “Fred” Lafred Helmick, son of Wayne Leroy and Florence (Hem) […]
