PELLA— A 2-0 halftime lead for the Central College men’s soccer team melted away in a 3-2 loss to the University of Dubuque Saturday afternoon. The Dutch (4-4-2, 0-2-0 American Rivers Conference) struck first against the Spartans (4-5-1, 1-1-0 conference) on Carter Newhouse’s (freshman, Cedar Rapids, Kennedy HS) second goal of the week in the […]
DECORAH — In its first American Rivers Conference match of the season Saturday, the Central College volleyball team defeated Luther College in four sets. Central (14-3, 1-0 conference) beat Luther (5-11, 0-2 conference) 25-16, 24-26, 25-20, 25-22. In the second match of the triangular, the Dutch fell in five sets against University of Wisconsin – […]
PELLA — Ending the University of Dubuque’s winning streak, the Central College women’s soccer team earned a 1-1 draw Saturday. The Spartans (6-2-1, 1-0-1 American Rivers Conference) had won six straight matches entering the meeting with the Dutch (5-2-4, 0-1-1 conference). Dubuque was listed No. 7 in Region IX in the United Soccer Coaches regional […]
by Grinnell College Athletics Juniper Schwartzman makes history by becoming the first woman to play football at Grinnell College on Saturday. She made the most of the chance, making an extra point on the Pioneers’ final touchdown in a 34-16 win over Lawrence University.
PELLA—Previously there were only glimpses. But the offensive potential the Central College football team hinted was possible surfaced in a big way with seven touchdown passes and 552 yards total offense Saturday, overwhelming the University of Dubuque 55-16. The Dutch (4-1 overall, 2-1 American Rivers) were as sizzling as the unseasonable 90-degree weather that a […]
PELLA— A resurgent offensive attack from the Central College men’s soccer team netted seven goals in a 7-0 win at Eureka College Thursday afternoon. The Dutch moved to 4-3-2 on the season and ended a three-match losing streak. Central had scored just two goals in the previous four matches. “We are pleased with the result […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s soccer team took another mini hit nationally as the NAIA released its fourth top-25 poll Wednesday. WPU (6-1-3, 1-0-2 Heart) slipped one spot from last week’s poll, down to 16th with 251 points. Four teams from the Heart of America Athletic Conference are listed in the rating with MidAmerica Nazarene leading […]
Baldwin City, Kan.–The William Penn women’s soccer team could not overcome a trio of first-half scores as it fell 3-2 to Baker in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Wednesday. In a rescheduled contest from September 16, the Statesmen (3-4-1, 0-2-1 Heart) lost the shots battle 13-10, including narrowly having a 7-6 deficit in shots […]
GALESBURG, ILLINOIS—It was another sweep for the Central College volleyball team Wednesday night as it blanked Knox College (Ill.) 25-13, 25-20, 25-16. Central (13-2) logged its eighth sweep of the season with its victory over the Prairie Fire (0-9). “I was really glad we were able to come and take care of business,” coach Jeanne […]
Dubuque–The William Penn women’s volleyball team started slow, but warmed up as the evening wore on en route to a 3-2 victory over Clarke in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Tuesday. WPU (10-10, 4-3 Heart) won by scores of 24-26, 26-28, 25-22, 25-18, 15-3 and outhit the Pride .189-.023. It was a grind for […]
