Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s soccer team produced plenty of quality opportunities, but failed to convert as it fell 3-0 to Baker in its Heart of America Athletic Conference opener Saturday. William Penn (2-2-3, 0-1 Heart) outshot the Wildcats 10-9, but was unable to put away any of those tries. Baker (3-4, 1-0 Heart), which tallied an […]
SIOUX CENTER- The Central College men’s soccer team competed with NAIA Dordt University but lost 1-0. “I think the result is a bit harsh on our guys,” coach Garry Laidlaw said. “I thought we deserved to get something from this match, but Dordt defended really well after they scored. “(The game) amplified the fact that […]
PELLA-An 89-yard touchdown catch by Ryan Neu (fifth year, wide receiver, West Des Moines, Valley HS) in the third quarter swung the game in favor of the Central College football team in a 35-10 win over California Lutheran University Saturday. Leading 14-0 to start the second half, quarterback Brady Ketchum’s (senior, Mount Vernon) pass was […]
PELLA- Freshman goalkeeper Josie Farmer (freshman, Nevada) snagged five saves and recorded a clean sheet in her first collegiate appearance. This is the third shutout in the teams’ first six games of the season. The Central College women’s soccer team (4-2) defeated Hamline University (Minn.) (3-3) 3-0 to get back in the win column. “It […]
MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS – Wrapping up its appearance at the Monmouth College Tournament Saturday, the Central College volleyball team swept Knox College (Ill.) (25-14, 25-15, 25-11) before needing four sets to take down Westminster College (Mo.) 25-23, 23-25, 25-16, 25-14. The Dutch (8-4) had three players with double figure kills against the Blue Jays. Paige Sexton […]
The Grinnell College volleyball team put up a strong fight but ultimately fell to Carleton College in four sets on September 14, 2024, at the Leonard Center. The final score was 3-1 in favor of Carleton (25-15, 25-21, 22-25, 25-21), dropping Grinnell to 8-3 on the season. Grinnell struggled early on, dropping the first two […]
Grinnell College’s football team suffered a tough 23-19 loss to Ripon College in a Midwest Conference matchup on September 14, 2024, at Hopp Stadium in Ripon, Wisconsin. The defeat drops Grinnell to 0-2 (0-1 in conference play), while Ripon improves to 1-1 (1-0 MWC). Grinnell got off to a strong start, responding to Ripon’s early […]
In a tightly contested match at Bell Field on September 14, 2024, Grinnell College and Carleton College played to a 1-1 draw. The result moved Grinnell to 1-1-3 on the season, while Carleton remained unbeaten at 3-0-3. Grinnell started the match strong and took the lead in the 26th minute when forward Samuel Gojjam scored […]
The Grinnell College women’s soccer team cruised to a 4-0 victory over Benedictine University on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Springer Field. With the win, Grinnell improved to 3-2-1 on the season, while Benedictine fell to 0-5-1. Grinnell wasted no time establishing control of the match, dominating possession and taking 15 shots in the first […]
GRINNELL-Central College men’s cross country sophomore Jack Brown (Norwalk) won his second individual title in as many weeks, this time winning the Les Duke Invitational Saturday. The Dutch also won the team title with 26 points while the hosts from Grinnell College were second with 54 points. Brown, who won last week at the opening […]
