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 […]
MOUNT VERNON — A pair of first-half goals was too much for the Central College men’s soccer team to overcome in a 3-0 loss Tuesday at Cornell College. The Rams (3-4-3) found the back of the net twice in the first 16 minutes to take control of the match against the Dutch (3-3-2). The first […]
PELLA — Breaking out of its offensive slump, the Central College women’s soccer team prevailed 3-0 over Greenville College (Ill.) Tuesday afternoon. After being shut out in a pair of matches last week, Grace Coates (junior, Marion) got the scoring started for the Dutch (5-2-3) with her ninth goal of the season six minutes into […]
