Forest City–The William Penn women’s wrestling team sent another small crew into competition as it tip-toes into the campaign, but again came up with huge results as it competed at the Waldorf Open Saturday. Adaugo Nwachukwu (Jr., San Jose, Calif., Exercise Science) headlined the navy and gold in her William Penn debut, going 4-0 with […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen football team came up short on Senior Day as it fell 15-7 to Heart of America Athletic Conference North Division foe Graceland in its 2023 finale Saturday. William Penn (4-6, 2-3 North) dropped the defensive battle that saw the sides combine for 10 turnovers and 10 punts. The hosts, who were narrowly outgained […]
Rock Island, Ill.–Gabi Evans (Sr., West Liberty, Iowa, Psychology and Sociology) placed in the top 15 as the William Penn women’s bowling team battled at the ISYL Leatherneck Classic last Saturday and Sunday. WPU placed 16th out of 33 teams with 6,956 pins. Mount Mercy was the best qualifying squad with 7,727 pins and reached […]
Des Moines–The William Penn men’s wrestling team had another barometer reading of sorts Saturday as it faced off against a large and competitive field at the Grand View Open. In a tournament so big that it was split into an Open division and a Freshman/Sophomore division, 165-pounder Cameron Hargrove (Jr., Bolingbrook, Ill., Sports Management) was […]
Dubuque–The Statesmen women’s basketball team won the third quarter and was within striking distance, but could not finish off the rally as it fell 84-66 to #4 Clarke in its Heart of America Athletic Conference opener Saturday. WPU (1-4, 0-1 Heart) was outshot 40.0%-30.8% and outrebounded 55-44, but committed a season-low 12 turnovers. The visitors […]
Dubuque–The William Penn men’s basketball team could not hold off Clarke as it fell 98-90 in its Heart of America Athletic Conference opener Saturday. WPU (1-4, 0-1 Heart) outshot the Pride 50.8%-43.5% and held a 43-33 edge in rebounding, but was outscored 33-18 at the free-throw line. Larontae Mormant (Sr., Bloomington, Minn., Business Management) scored […]
Davenport–The Statesmen men’s bowling team struggled to find the groove Saturday and Sunday as it competed at the ISYL Leatherneck Classic. WPU placed 32nd out of 44 teams with 7,015 pins. Wichita State (Kan.) led qualifying with 8,433 pins, but was knocked off by #7 seed Mount Mercy in the match play finals 2-1. Michael […]
DUBUQUE—It was trending towards a tense finish but turned into a runaway as the Central College men’s basketball team overpowered Principia College (Ill.) 96-77 Sunday behind a 34-point, 14-rebound effort by center Josh Van Gorp (senior, Pella). The Dutch (2-0) completed a weekend sweep at the Loras Mike Moklestead Motors Tipoff Classic, despite a stumble […]
CEDAR RAPIDS – North Mahaska’s regional final appearance a year ago and the wealth of junior talent returning this season has landed them a preseason sixth spot in Class 2A. Cedar Rapids Gazette sportswriter Jeff Linder released his ratings earlier this week. Reigning champion Dike-New Hartford, who just completed an undefeated volleyball season with another […]
DUBUQUE—Even with a sluggish opening-day offense, the defense delivered as the Central College men’s basketball team overcame Concordia University (Wis.) 70-62 in the Loras Mike Moklestead Motors Tipoff Classic Saturday. Forward Grant Johnson (5th-year, Waukee, Van Meter HS) again spearheaded the defensive effort with seven blocked shots to go with 14 points, 17 rebounds and […]
