PELLA- Defender Spencer Taylor (junior, Norwalk) started the scoring early when he took advantage of a defensive miscue scored in the 5th minute, his third goal of the season. The Central College men’s soccer team (2-4-1) could not score again and ended up losing the match to Greenville University (Ill.) 2-1. “Overall, I thought it […]
PELLA- In her first game back from injury, goalkeeper Zoey Sizemore (sophomore, Omaha, Neb. Mercy HS) grabbed five saves and led the Central women’s soccer team to their third straight win. “It was great to have (Sizemore) back,” coach Mike Kobylinski said. “She provides a lot back there. Some leadership, and the ability to play […]
Jeff Aikey Takes Malvern Bank SLMR Bob Maschmann Memorial by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (September 21, 2024) – Bobby Pierce led early in the 75-lapper ahead of Devon Moran, Jonathan Davenport, Hudson O’Neal and Tim McCreadie. Pierce hit lapped traffic on lap seven, and had a 1.4 second lead on lap ten. Davenport passed Moran […]
PELLA- Holding Wartburg College without an offensive touchdown wasn’t enough as the Central College football team lost 10-6 Saturday afternoon. The turnover bug bit Central (2-1, 0-1 American Rivers Conference) in the first quarter. On Central’s second offensive possession a backwards screen pass got away from its intended receiver and a Wartburg defender went 24 […]
GRINNELL, IA — On Saturday, September 21st, the Grinnell Pioneers came up short in their home football matchup against the Beloit Buccaneers, losing 16-7 at Rosenbloom Field. Despite taking an early lead, Grinnell’s offense was stifled by Beloit’s defense, which held the Pioneers scoreless after the first quarter. Grinnell (0-3, 0-2) opened the scoring in […]
GRINNELL, IA — Nebraska Wesleyan’s men’s soccer team claimed a dominant 4-1 victory over Grinnell College on Saturday, September 21st, at Springer Field. The Prairie Wolves’ offensive firepower proved too much for the Pioneers, who struggled to contain their attack after an evenly matched first half. Grinnell struck first with a goal in the 24th […]
LA CROSSE, WIS. – The Central College volleyball team secured another unbeaten weekend with a 3-0 sweep of the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse at their tournament Saturday morning. The Dutch (11-4) started slow but finished with a 26-24, 25-17, 25-22 victory over the Eagles (4-10). Central was trailing 20-13 in the first set […]
Donald McSparen January 9, 1949 – August 1, 2024 The United States Navy – retired 1973-1996 Weapons Specialist E-6 Donald Lester McSparen was born in Ottumwa, Iowa. After studying at Ottumwa Schools, he studied truck driving at Greer Technical Institute in Braidwood, Illinois. He worked as a truck driver until 1973 when he enlisted in […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — The Ottumwa Bulldogs continued their unbeaten streak with a commanding 69-27 victory over the Oskaloosa Indians in high school football action on Friday night at Statesmen Community Stadium. The Bulldogs showcased their offensive firepower, racking up a staggering 619 total yards of offense to improve their record to 4-0 on the season. […]
GRINNELL, IA — In a closely contested match that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats, Augustana College (IL) defeated Grinnell College 3-2 in a thrilling women’s volleyball match on September 20th at Darby Gym. The Vikings of Augustana prevailed with set scores of 25-19, 25-26, 15-25, 22-25, and 15-8, improving their record […]
