Pella–The William Penn men’s cross country team got its 2024 season underway with a third-place effort at the Central Invitational Friday. WPU finished third out of eight teams with 60 points. Host Central took the team crown with 25 points. The Dutch also had the top individual harrier as Jack Brown finished the 6K race […]
Pella–The Statesmen women’s cross country team started its campaign Friday by traveling west on Highway 163 to compete in the Central Invitational. With only four Statesmen in the field, William Penn unfortunately did not post a score, while host Central claimed the team crown with 19 points. Teah Miller of Central topped the 83-runner 5K […]
Atchison, Kan.–The Statesmen football team was unable to overcome turnovers as well as big plays in a 45-27 loss to #19 Benedictine in a Heart of America Athletic Conference North-South crossover game Saturday. WPU (1-1) was outgained just 480-439, but committed five turnovers (all interceptions). The navy and gold did almost all of their damage […]
PELLA-The Central College football team outgained Illinois Wesleyan University by 370 yards, sparking a 49-14 victory in the season opener Saturday. Central’s offense piled up 541 yards, 377 through the air, and limited Illinois Wesleyan to 171 yards, including just 15 on the ground. “It’s fun to have a home game for the first game […]
PELLA- Freshman Nate Lempe (Newton) had a brace and added an assist when Central College men’s soccer team (2-1) defeated Eureka (Ill.) 3-0 on September 7, 2024. “(Lempe) is playing a new position,” said coach Garry Laidlaw. “We believe he is just scratching the surface. For him to get two goals when we know that […]
In a game marked by dramatic momentum shifts, the Lyon Scots pulled away from the Grinnell Pioneers with a dominant second half, securing a 48-28 victory at Rosenbloom Field on September 7, 2024. The game started with Grinnell taking an early lead after quarterback Henry Baird connected with Noah Smith on a 19-yard touchdown pass, […]
DE PERE, WIS. – The Central College volleyball team made quick work of Northland University Saturday at the St. Norbert Chick-fil-A Classic Saturday, sweeping the Lumberjills 25-15, 25-14, 25-11. In its second match of the day, Central (4-4) lost to Dominican University [Ill.] (25-19, 17-25, 25-23, 15-25, 15-13). Outside hitter Leslie Snow (junior, Olivia, Minn., […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 6, 2024 Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress results for spring 2024 show that the state has reached or surpassed pre-pandemic proficiency levels in English language arts and mathematics, according to the Iowa Department of Education. The department released results Friday from the spring 2024 assessment that determined […]
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska coach Trey Bennett thought Friday’s contest with rival Lynnville-Sully was like watching an Ali-Frazier fight. Judging by the teams after the contest it was a heavy weight battle. Lynnville-Sully made a couple big plays and third down and long to escape with a 30-22 victory. The game was a far […]
On September 6, 2024, at Kohawk Arena, the Grinnell women’s volleyball team faced off against Coe College, ultimately falling in straight sets (25-21, 25-17, 25-19). This match dropped Grinnell’s record to 1-3, while Coe improved to 6-1. Despite a valiant effort, Grinnell struggled to keep pace with Coe’s offensive firepower. Millie Leonard led the charge […]
