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West Sweeps Throwing Events as Statesmen Take Fourth in Conference

William Penn Athletics

Cedar Rapids–Xzavion West (Sr., Guthrie, Ky., Psychology) capped a remarkable year in the league by winning three more event titles as the William Penn men’s track and field team competed at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Friday and Saturday. As a team, WPU finished fourth out of 14 teams with 116.5 points. Benedictine […]

Half Dozen Named All-Heart, One Claims Gold Glove

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–A total of seven members of the William Penn softball team were recognized for productive campaigns as the 2026 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference teams were announced Thursday. Laila Smith (Jr., Olympia, Wash., Elementary Education) was chosen for the 20-person first team, while Tori Smith (Jr., Olympia, Wash., Secondary Education) was one of 20 individuals […]

Aderibigbe Qualifies at Heart Championship

William Penn Athletics

Cedar Rapids–Adedoyin Aderibigbe (Fr., Cedar Hill, Texas, Sociology) hit a qualifying time as the William Penn women’s track and field team competed at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Friday and Saturday. As a team, the Statesmen were 13th out of 14 teams with 20.5 points, while Central Methodist claimed the team crown with […]

WPU Avenges Loss, Drops Ravens for Championship Title and Nationals Berth

William Penn Athletics

Atchison, Kan.–It was a case of déjà vu for the Statesmen men’s lacrosse team Saturday as, for the second time in three years, it defeated top-seeded Benedictine on the road to claim the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship, winning 15-10 in the Finals to earn a spot to nationals. No. 2-seeded William Penn (12-3), […]

Cemeno-Castillo on AVCA’s Second Team, Beallis Earns Third AVCA Award

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Ben Cemeno-Castillo (Sr., Joliet, Ill., Business Management) and Britten Beallis (Sr., Naperville, Ill., Sports Management) were both recognized by their sport’s governing body after strong campaigns as the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced its NAIA All-Americans Monday. Cemeno-Castillo was one of 12 individuals named to the Second Team, while Beallis was part of the 15-member […]

West Sweeps Throwing Events as Statesmen Take Fourth in Conference

William Penn Athletics

Cedar Rapids–Xzavion West (Sr., Guthrie, Ky., Psychology) capped a remarkable year in the league by winning three more event titles as the William Penn men’s track and field team competed at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Friday and Saturday. As a team, WPU finished fourth out of 14 teams with 116.5 points. Benedictine […]

Half Dozen Named All-Heart, One Claims Gold Glove

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–A total of seven members of the William Penn softball team were recognized for productive campaigns as the 2026 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference teams were announced Thursday. Laila Smith (Jr., Olympia, Wash., Elementary Education) was chosen for the 20-person first team, while Tori Smith (Jr., Olympia, Wash., Secondary Education) was one of 20 individuals […]

Aderibigbe Qualifies at Heart Championship

William Penn Athletics

Cedar Rapids–Adedoyin Aderibigbe (Fr., Cedar Hill, Texas, Sociology) hit a qualifying time as the William Penn women’s track and field team competed at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Friday and Saturday. As a team, the Statesmen were 13th out of 14 teams with 20.5 points, while Central Methodist claimed the team crown with […]

William Penn Reaches Fourth-Straight Heart Finals with 12-6 Win Over Columbia

William Penn Athletics

Atchison, Kan.–The Statesmen men’s lacrosse team will play for a berth to nationals as it held off No. 3 seed Columbia 12-6 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Semifinals Thursday. No. 2 seed WPU (11-3), which dropped the Cougars for the second time this season, will now advance to Saturday’s Final against No. […]

WPU Makes NAIA History in Five-Set Thriller Against St. Thomas

William Penn Athletics

Cedar Rapids, Iowa–The No. 10-ranked William Penn men’s volleyball team kept its NAIA National Championship hopes alive Wednesday, upsetting No. 7-seeded St. Thomas in a historic five-set battle. The Statesmen now sit at 1-1 in pool play and still have a path to advance. If St. Thomas defeats The Master’s on Thursday at 1 p.m., […]

             

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