Chase Randall Takes $5,000 360 Shootout On Last Lap by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 15, 2023) – Austin McCarl was patient in taking a late race lead to win the $5,000 and a half beef Van Wall Night feature during the Marion County Fair Saturday at Knoxville. The Altoona, Iowa native’s win was his […]
PELLA—Extending the longest streak in NCAA Division III history, the Central College volleyball team has received the U.S. Marine Corps/American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for a record 23rd consecutive year. To receive the AVCA distinction, a team’s combined grade point average (GPA) for the preceding year must be 3.30 or higher (4.0 […]
PELLA— Both the Central College’s men’s and women’s tennis teams were back on the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team award list announced Wednesday. Additionally, 21 student-athletes captured ITA Scholar-Athlete recognition. The men’s squad compiled a 3.29 combined team grade point average (4.0 scale) and posted a 12-11 overall record. The Dutch women tallied a […]
AUBURNDALE, FLORIDA — The starting right fielder for the Central College baseball team, Colton DeRocher (senior, Sioux City, East HS) is set to make his debut with the Louisville Slugger Warriors National Amputee Baseball Team next Saturday, July 22 in Vermont. The Louisville Slugger Warriors are a public charity organization and the only nationally sponsored […]
PELLA—Central College strong safety Cameron Bannister (5th-year, State Center, West Marshall HS) is among 136 college and university players nominated for the Allstate American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team.® Bannister is among the nominees in a combined category of NCAA FCS, Division II and Division III players as well as NAIA athletes. The team […]
by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–William Penn Athletics Director Nik Rule has announced the hiring of Victoria Vinokur as Head Track and Field Coach. Vinokur comes to WPU from Missouri Valley College where she served in the same role the past four years. Vinokur, who concentrated primarily on coaching individuals in throws, multi-events, race walk, and horizontal […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – To many, a staple of the summer is hearing the crack of a baseball against an aluminum bat and the cheers of parents, siblings, and teammates alike. The start of little league practice in the springtime is often an early reminder that summer will soon be here. And just as soon as […]
PELLA—Women’s golfer and triathlete Thea Lunning (Mason City) is Central College’s nominee for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Established in 1991, the award recognizes graduating female athletes who have distinguished themselves in academics, athletics, service and leadership throughout their college careers. Lunning graduated with a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade point average and a […]
Chase Randall Takes Second 360 Win in a Row for $3,750; Mike Mayberry Claims $1200 with Pro Sprints Win by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 9, 2023) – Brian Brown roared from his starting spot in row four to win his 64th career feature Saturday night on Farm Bureau Financial Services Night at the Knoxville […]
by Ryan De Zwarte The month of June started out by wrapping up the season 2023 in Ames at the USATF state championship. Oskaloosa athlete Tierney Carter found success finishing 2nd in the 800m, 2nd in the 400m hurdles and 3rd in the high jump. The De Zwarte brothers also excelled, with Rylee finishing 8th […]
