Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Labor Day Weekend is now synonymous with what is probably the community’s biggest event. Concert on the Square is a partnership between area churches and businesses to help bring top Christian music performers to the downtown square in Oskaloosa. This year, Colton Dixon and Mac Powell performed to an estimated 10,000 […]
FULTON, MISSOURI — Shutting an opponent on the road for the fist time since October of 2021, the Central College men’s soccer team won 2-0 at Westminster College (Mo.) Saturday night. Central (1-0-0) has opened back-to-back seasons with wins against the Blue Jays (0-1-0). “I’m excited for the team,” coach Garry Laidlaw said. “I thought […]
SULLY – North Mahaska coach Trey Bennett is a bit of an optimist. The second year head coach felt good about his team heading into Friday’s Class 1A District 6 matchup at No. 4 Lynnville-Sully. However, penalties and miscues allowed the Hawks to score a 48-0 victory. The game was start and stop throughout as […]
PELLA—It was a tale of two matches for the Central College volleyball team at its home invitational Saturday as a sweep over Bethany Lutheran College (Minn.) was followed by getting swept against Dominican University (Ill.) in the nightcap. Central (2-1) took down the Vikings (1-2) 25-21, 25-16, 25-20 before losing to the Stars (2-1) 25-22, […]
NORTHFIELD, MINN.—Flexing some season-opening ground-game muscle, the Central College football team subdued St. Olaf College (Minn.) 34-24. While the Dutch (1-0) have fed off a prolific passing attack in recent years, they racked up 308 yards on the ground Saturday, including 113 yards on 14 carries from quarterback Keegan Glover (sophomore, Benton, Ill.). Glover and […]
PELLA — Withstanding a barrage of shot attempts from Hope College (Mich.), the Central College women’s soccer team earned a home tie Saturday afternoon. The Flying Dutch (1-0-1), who defeated Wartburg College 3-1 Friday afternoon, outshot the Dutch (1-0-1) 32-5 with 19 of those shots going on frame. Freshman goalkeeper Zoey Sizemore (Omaha, Neb., Mercy […]
Cedar Rapids–The Statesmen women’s cross country team battled to a respectable finish as it started its campaign at the Corridor Clash Friday. William Penn placed fifth out of nine teams with 137 points, while host Mount Mercy won the team title with 30 points. Aisha Ramone of Southeastern CC was the individual champion with a […]
Cedar Rapids–Although it was a departure from the usual distance, the William Penn men’s cross country team performed well as it opened the season at the Corridor Clash Friday. Running on a shortened version of the course that will host the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship in November, the Statesmen placed second out of […]
Interview with Coach Benavidez at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W0ZvAbuD4s 2022 record: 3-7 (1-4 Heart) Starters returning/lost: 14/10 (including special teams) Notable returners: Keegan Simmons, Sr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Letterwinner, 260 rushing yards) Harlan Plumber, Sr., Bryan, Texas (Second-team all-Heart, 109 tackles) Trey Mosley, Jr., Fort Dodge, Iowa (Honorable-mention all-Heart, 38 receptions, 438 yards) Kyriee Lewis, Jr., Eight Mile, […]
Iowa City, IA – The Indian Hills Men’s Cross Country squad made a statement on Friday night with a dominant showing at the Hawkeye Invitational hosted by the University of Iowa. The Warriors were led by a pair of school-record performances and six personal best efforts. “Our men’s team really fired on all cylinders tonight,” […]
