Atchison, Kan.–It was a case of déjà vu for the Statesmen men’s lacrosse team Saturday as, for the second time in three years, it defeated top-seeded Benedictine on the road to claim the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship, winning 15-10 in the Finals to earn a spot to nationals. No. 2-seeded William Penn (12-3), […]
Oskaloosa–Ben Cemeno-Castillo (Sr., Joliet, Ill., Business Management) and Britten Beallis (Sr., Naperville, Ill., Sports Management) were both recognized by their sport’s governing body after strong campaigns as the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced its NAIA All-Americans Monday. Cemeno-Castillo was one of 12 individuals named to the Second Team, while Beallis was part of the 15-member […]
Cedar Rapids–Xzavion West (Sr., Guthrie, Ky., Psychology) capped a remarkable year in the league by winning three more event titles as the William Penn men’s track and field team competed at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Friday and Saturday. As a team, WPU finished fourth out of 14 teams with 116.5 points. Benedictine […]
Oskaloosa–A total of seven members of the William Penn softball team were recognized for productive campaigns as the 2026 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference teams were announced Thursday. Laila Smith (Jr., Olympia, Wash., Elementary Education) was chosen for the 20-person first team, while Tori Smith (Jr., Olympia, Wash., Secondary Education) was one of 20 individuals […]
Cedar Rapids–Adedoyin Aderibigbe (Fr., Cedar Hill, Texas, Sociology) hit a qualifying time as the William Penn women’s track and field team competed at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Friday and Saturday. As a team, the Statesmen were 13th out of 14 teams with 20.5 points, while Central Methodist claimed the team crown with […]
Oskaloosa–Twists and turns and two mind-blowing finishes were delivered for Senior Day and the final afternoon of softball at the friendly confines of Penn Field as the William Penn softball team swept Mount Mercy in a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader Saturday. The final day of softball at Penn Field could not have been […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn softball regrouped after a disappointing opening game to gain not only a split of Friday’s Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader against Clarke, but also earn a spot in the league tournament. WPU (25-19, 16-10 Heart) dropped the first game 7-3, but rebounded for a 9-1 (5 innings) win in the nightcap. […]
Des Moines–The sprint relay squad posted the fastest time in school history while also locking down a bid to nationals as the William Penn men’s track and field team competed at two separate meets on Friday and Saturday. Most of the squad went to the Grand View Viking Classic on Friday, but a select few […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa — The Statesmen baseball kept its conference playoff hopes alive when it swept its first doubleheader in Canton, Missouri against conference opponent Culver-Stockton on Friday. William Penn (22-21, 1-11) rode a large fourth inning to take the first game 7-3, before an offense explosion led the navy and gold to a 21-6 victory […]
Oskaloosa–Adedoyin Aderibigbe (Fr., Cedar Hill, Texas, Sociology) earned gold as the Statesmen women’s track and field team used Friday’s Grand View Viking Classic as its last preparation for the league meet. The freshman headed the 100-meter dash field with a time of 12.04 seconds. Hellen Doerue (Fr., Waukee, Iowa, Nursing) joined her teammate in the […]
