In a thrilling face-off at the pool, Grinnell College and Luther College swimmers competed head-to-head in a series of intense races. The meet kicked off with the Women’s 200 Yard Medley Relay, where Grinnell’s A team, featuring the formidable duo of freshman Molly G. Ryan and junior Eva M. Cuevas, clinched the win with swift […]
Oskaloosa–Four members of the Statesmen men’s soccer team were lauded for exceptional seasons as the 2023 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference teams were announced Thursday. Goalkeeper Sean Bohan (Jr., Dublin, Ireland, Business Management) and defender Edan Sears (Jr., Telford, England, Sports Management) were both chosen for the 14-person first team, while midfielders Emre Baris (Fr., […]
Centerville, IA – The top-ranked and defending national champion Indian Hills Women’s Wrestling team cruised to a 36-16 season-opening dual win over No. 5 nationally ranked Carl Albert State College (OK) on Thursday night at the Multi-Purpose Building. The Warriors picked up eight of the 11 matches on Thursday night, including four pins. Indian Hills, […]
In a showcase of perseverance and tactical prowess, the Cornell College women’s volleyball team emerged victorious over Grinnell in a gripping four-set match at the Darby Gym on November 1st, 2023. The win marked a pivotal moment in their season, pushing their record to an impressive 19-6 overall and solidifying their conference lead at 7-0. […]
Des Moines–The Statesmen women’s volleyball team closed out its regular season on a sour note as it fell 3-2 to Grand View in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Tuesday. William Penn (16-16, 10-8 Heart) lost by scores of 24-26, 25-15, 17-25, 12-25 in a match where it was outhit .181-.111. The loss drops the […]
PELLA—Central College men’s basketball center Josh Van Gorp (senior, Pella) has received preseason all-America honors from D3hoops.com. The D3hoops.com preseason list included five teams and tabbed Van Gorp for the fifth team. Van Gorp, a 6-foot-10 post, was the first player in program history to receive National Association of Basketball Coaches All-America distinction last spring. […]
Oskaloosa–To show its appreciation for those serving our community, William Penn University is hosting the Hometown Heroes Game next Saturday, November 4. At the Statesmen football game against Grand View (1 p.m. kickoff) at Statesmen Community Stadium, members of Mahaska Health, Oskaloosa Police Department, Mahaska County Sheriff’s Department, Mahaska County Emergency Management Agency, and Oskaloosa […]
Oskaloosa–Harlan Plumber (Sr., Bryan, Texas, Exercise Science) was a nuisance to the opposing offense last Saturday and his efforts earned him Heart of America Athletic Conference Big Game Football Defensive Player of the Week honors Monday. Plumber earned his second career laurel (both this year) after leading William Penn to a 37-16 win over Culver-Stockton […]
Oskaloosa–Men’s soccer player Miguel Menendez (Fr., Oveido, Spain, Wellness and Recreation) and women’s shotgun sports athlete Raylee Bishop (Jr., Ankeny, Iowa, Engineering) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of October 23-29, presented by Gardner-Collier Jewelry. Menendez opened his week with the game-winning goal against Grand View in William Penn’s 2-0 […]
Ottumwa, IA – Facing a 2-1 deficit heading into the fourth set, No. 18 Indian Hills Volleyball battled back to knock off visiting Des Moines Area Community College 3-2 at the Hellyer Center on Monday night. The Warriors close out the regular season with a 26-10 overall record. The Warriors rallied with an impressive stretch […]
