PELLA—Relying on its inside game once again, the Central College men’s basketball team got center Joshua Van Gorp’s (senior, Pella) second double-double of the season, an eight-block frenzy from forward Grant Johnson (5th-year, Waukee, Van Meter HS) and a career-high 25 points from guard Kaleb Brand (senior, Mount Vernon) to outlast Waldorf College 75-65 Saturday. […]
In an electrifying showdown at Hay Field House, Grinnell College’s basketball team clinched a hard-fought victory over Principia College on November 18, 2023. The match, marked by a tactical display and sportsmanship, saw Grinnell emerge victorious, underscoring their season’s upward trajectory. Grinnell’s gameplay was a blend of offensive prowess and defensive resilience. Key players stepped […]
NEWVILLE, PA.—With its best showing since capturing the first-ever title in 1981, the Central College women’s cross country team had three all-Americans and finished ninth in the NCAA Division III Championships Saturday. Senior Caroline McMartin (Pella) gained all-America distinction for the second time, placing 12th in 21:20.8 on the demanding 6,000-meter course. It was the […]
NEWVILLE, PA.—For just the second time in school history, two Central College men’s cross country runners gained all-America distinction as the Dutch soared to 15th place at the NCAA Division III Championships Saturday. Caleb Silver (5th-year, Conrad, BCLUW HS) surged to seventh place individually in 24:35.8 on the 8,000-meter course. He received all-America distinction for […]
Vancouver, Wash.–Three members of the Statesmen men’s cross country team threw on their running spikes one more time this fall as they competed in the 68th Annual NAIA National Championship Friday. The 8K race, which was contested at Fort Vancouver Historical Course, featured 36 teams and 331 total individuals. The navy and gold trio all […]
Oskaloosa–Jonah Heckenberg (Sr., Stockport, Iowa, Business Management) and Max Finley (So., Richville, N.Y., Computer Science) were honored for their excellence in the classroom as they were named 2023 NAIA Men’s Cross Country Scholar-Athletes Thursday. Heckenberg owns a 4.0 Grade Point Average, while Finley has a 3.81 GPA. Heckenberg’s award is the third of his career, […]
In an exhilarating display of basketball prowess, the Waldorf women’s team clinched a memorable victory against Grinnell on November 19, 2023. The game, a testament to skill and strategy, had fans on the edge of their seats as Waldorf turned the tide in a hard-fought battle. Waldorf’s offense was a spectacle, showcasing a blend of […]
GRINNELL, IA, November 17, 2023 – In an exciting matchup at Darby Gym, the Coe women’s basketball team clinched a hard-fought victory over Grinnell. The game, which started at 7:00 PM, witnessed a close battle throughout, lasting for a duration of 1 hour and 40 minutes. The contest saw Coe and Grinnell go head-to-head in […]
TEMPE, ARIZONA — The All-American lists from last weekend’s USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships were announced Thursday and Grace Benson (sophomore, Newton) of the Central College triathlon team was a Division III honorable mention. Benson was 21st among Division III entries and 132nd overall. The top seven Division III finishers were first team All-American, Nos. […]
PELLA — The Central College men’s wrestling team yielded too many bonus-point victories in a 32-13 loss against No. 15 Coe College Thursday night. Central fell to 1-1 in American Rivers Conference duals while Coe won in its first dual of the year. In total, Central lost five matches via bonus points. “Coe is a […]
