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Central men get back on track in basketball win

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA-After dropping four straight games, the Central College men’s basketball team righted the ship by beating a nationally ranked University of Dubuque squad Sunday afternoon 85-75. Central (10-6 overall, 4-3 American Rivers) got the best of Dubuque (13-2 overall, 5-2 conference), who is ranked No. 18 in the D3hoops.com Top 25, “It was a really […]

Dubuque slips past Central women’s basketball squad

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA-A big third quarter gave the Central College women’s basketball team a chance, but the University of Dubuque squeaked by the Dutch 53-52 Sunday afternoon. After a Spartan (10-6 overall, 4-3 American Rivers Conference) fast break layup put Central (8-8, 2-5 conference) in a 33-24 hole with 7 minutes and 24 seconds left to play […]

Renewed depth yields excitement for Central’s men’s track and field program

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA- The talent was there last year and know the depth has caught up for the Central College men’s track and field team heading into 2024. The Dutch men maintained its presence at the national level last year, sending three to the championship meet indoors and finishing tied for 20th. They followed that up with […]

Loras slips past Central men’s wrestling team

Central Dutch Athletics

DUBUQUE – Both teams won five bouts but the Loras College men’s wrestling team had the advantage in bonus points for a 22-17 win over Central College Thursday night. The Duhawks improved to 6-5 overall and 1-0 in the American Rivers Conference. The Dutch fell to 8-2 and 1-2 in the league. “We had opportunities […]

Strong senior class makes final push with Dutch women’s track and field team

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA – Guided by a deep and talented senior class, the Central College women’s track and field team is full of potential in 2024. After garnering its first top-three finishes at American Rivers Conference Championships meets since 2016, the Dutch face a tall task to match that accomplishment. Central returned 24 previous varsity letterwinners but […]

IHCC ANNOUCNES CLASS OF 2024 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Indian Hills Athletics

Ottumwa, IA – Indian Hills Community College has announced the Class of 2024 inductees to the Indian Hills Athletics Hall of Fame. This year’s class is made up of two individuals and one team along with a pair of individuals that will receive the prestigious Lifetime Contribution Award. This year’s class features former Indian Hills […]

Statesmen Lose High-Scoring Affair to CMU

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team could not keep the proverbial horses running all night as it fell 105-91 to Central Methodist in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Wednesday. WPU (4-11, 3-8 Heart) eclipsed 90 points for the fourth time this season, but did not have enough answers for the Eagles (13-2, 9-2 Heart), […]

WPU Struggles with Pressure Against Eagles

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s basketball team could not keep a harassing Central Methodist squad at bay in a 79-53 Heart of America Athletic Conference loss Wednesday. WPU (3-12, 2-9 Heart) committed 28 turnovers as it dropped a home contest in which it was outshot 46.3%-32.1% and outrebounded 42-37. The navy and gold allowed CMU (8-7, […]

Central women’s basketball win sparked from long range

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA-A hot start from long range got the Central College women’s basketball team rolling en route to a 71-37 runaway over Nebraska Wesleyan University Wednesday. The Dutch (8-7 overall, 2-4 American Rivers) knocked down nine 3-point buckets in the first half including three from guard Abby Johnson (junior, Ankeny), who delivered a game-high 19 points, […]

Rule to Depart WPU to Become Commissioner of the Heart of America Athletic Conference

Nik Rule

Oskaloosa–Nik Rule, who has served as the Athletics Director at William Penn University since 2017, will step down at the end of January and will transition into the role of Commissioner of the Heart of America Athletic Conference. Throughout his tenure, Rule’s leadership has been characterized by significant achievements and contributions to the growth and […]

           

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