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Central’s Young places at Missouri Valley women’s wrestling Open

IHCC Women's Volleyball 2023

Hutchinson, KS – A dominant run to conclude its season led Indian Hills Volleyball to a ninth-place finish at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI Volleyball National Tournament at the Hutchinson Sports Arena on Saturday. The Warriors capped the week with a 3-0 sweep of Casper College (WY) to place in the top-10. […]

Central’s Young places at Missouri Valley women’s wrestling Open

Central Dutch Athletics

MARSHALL, MO. — Central College women’s wrestling team freshman Asia Young (Houston, Texas, Cypress Ridge HS) earned first college podium finish, taking sixth in the 235-pound bracket at the Missouri Valley Open Saturday. This was Central’s biggest tournament so far as 460 athletes from 30 different institutions were represented, including the University of Iowa. Only […]

Career-high 25 for Brand in Central men’s basketball win

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA—Relying on its inside game once again, the Central College men’s basketball team got center Joshua Van Gorp’s (senior, Pella) second double-double of the season, an eight-block frenzy from forward Grant Johnson (5th-year, Waukee, Van Meter HS) and a career-high 25 points from guard Kaleb Brand (senior, Mount Vernon) to outlast Waldorf College 75-65 Saturday. […]

Grinnell Triumphs Over Principia in a Display of Strategic Mastery

Grinnell College Athletics

In an electrifying showdown at Hay Field House, Grinnell College’s basketball team clinched a hard-fought victory over Principia College on November 18, 2023. The match, marked by a tactical display and sportsmanship, saw Grinnell emerge victorious, underscoring their season’s upward trajectory. Grinnell’s gameplay was a blend of offensive prowess and defensive resilience. Key players stepped […]

Top-10 NCAA women’s cross country finish for Central

Central Dutch Athletics

NEWVILLE, PA.—With its best showing since capturing the first-ever title in 1981, the Central College women’s cross country team had three all-Americans and finished ninth in the NCAA Division III Championships Saturday. Senior Caroline McMartin (Pella) gained all-America distinction for the second time, placing 12th in 21:20.8 on the demanding 6,000-meter course. It was the […]

Central’s Silver, Jorgenson are men’s cross country all-Americans

Central Dutch Athletics

NEWVILLE, PA.—For just the second time in school history, two Central College men’s cross country runners gained all-America distinction as the Dutch soared to 15th place at the NCAA Division III Championships Saturday. Caleb Silver (5th-year, Conrad, BCLUW HS) surged to seventh place individually in 24:35.8 on the 8,000-meter course. He received all-America distinction for […]

Trio Battle Against Nation’s Best at NAIA Championship

William Penn University Athletics

Vancouver, Wash.–Three members of the Statesmen men’s cross country team threw on their running spikes one more time this fall as they competed in the 68th Annual NAIA National Championship Friday. The 8K race, which was contested at Fort Vancouver Historical Course, featured 36 teams and 331 total individuals. The navy and gold trio all […]

Heckenberg, Finley Garner Scholar-Athlete Accolades

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–Jonah Heckenberg (Sr., Stockport, Iowa, Business Management) and Max Finley (So., Richville, N.Y., Computer Science) were honored for their excellence in the classroom as they were named 2023 NAIA Men’s Cross Country Scholar-Athletes Thursday. Heckenberg owns a 4.0 Grade Point Average, while Finley has a 3.81 GPA. Heckenberg’s award is the third of his career, […]

Waldorf Triumphs Over Grinnell in a Thrilling Encounter

Grinnell College Athletics

In an exhilarating display of basketball prowess, the Waldorf women’s team clinched a memorable victory against Grinnell on November 19, 2023. The game, a testament to skill and strategy, had fans on the edge of their seats as Waldorf turned the tide in a hard-fought battle. Waldorf’s offense was a spectacle, showcasing a blend of […]

Coe Prevails in Tight Contest Against Grinnell

Grinnell College Athletics

GRINNELL, IA, November 17, 2023 – In an exciting matchup at Darby Gym, the Coe women’s basketball team clinched a hard-fought victory over Grinnell. The game, which started at 7:00 PM, witnessed a close battle throughout, lasting for a duration of 1 hour and 40 minutes. The contest saw Coe and Grinnell go head-to-head in […]

           

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