PELLA- 28 points and seven assists from Kaleb Brand (5th-year Mount Vernon) lifted the Central College men’s basketball team to a 76-73 win over Luther College. Brand tied his career high while also collecting nine rebounds, one block and one steal. “Brand was great on both ends of the floor,” said coach Joe Steinkamp. “I […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn University Athletics Director Aleesha Rabedeaux is proud to announce the hiring of Levi Manor as the new Director of Athletic Performance. Manor comes to WPU from Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center where for nearly three years he served as Director of Strength and Conditioning at Petoskey High School. “We are excited to have […]
Fayette, Mo.–Courtesy of seven victories, the William Penn women’s wrestling team handled No. 18 Central Methodist 31-13 in a Heart of America Athletic Conference dual meet Wednesday. No. 5 WPU (4-4, 2-1 Heart) stormed out to a commanding lead and was never threatened against CMU (3-3, 1-2 Heart). 103-pounder Lily Zapata (Fr., Lewisville, Texas, Sociology) […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s lacrosse team is expected to again fight for a national title as the NAIA released its preseason top-10 poll Wednesday. WPU, which was 16-3 last year (4-1 Heart), enters the season at No. 5 with 49 points. It is the highest preseason ranking in program history, while it is also the […]
Oskaloosa–A youthful William Penn men’s volleyball team opens up the season as a national contender as the NAIA released its preseason top-15 poll Wednesday. WPU, which was 24-7 last year (14-4 Heart), starts 2025 at No. 5 with 186 points. The Statesmen have now been ranked for 20 consecutive polls. Arguably the best league in […]
Oskaloosa–For 20 minutes Wednesday night, the Statesmen women’s basketball team was neck-and-neck with one of the top teams in the league, but unfortunately it could not replicate that effort for the whole game in a 64-42 Heart of America Athletic Conference loss to Missouri Valley. William Penn (3-16, 2-13 Heart) was outshot 40.7%-26.5% and outrebounded […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s basketball team showed resilience Wednesday night but ultimately fell short in an 87-82 battle against Missouri Valley in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. The opening half was marked by streaky runs. Missouri Valley asserted control early, surged to a 29-12 lead by the 9:32 mark, and maintained its grip. While William […]
PELLA- Led by a career high 22 points from Hannah Dau (senior, Paullina, South O’Brien HS), the Central College women’s basketball team defeated Luther College 72-63. Dau shot 8-of-12 from the field and was 3-of-3 from three-point range. She also had five rebounds, one assist and one steal. “Dau is one of the hardest working […]
January 22, 2025 Centerville, IA – The No. 1 ranked Indian Hills Women’s Wrestling team picked up a 46-8 Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) victory Wednesday night over Ellsworth Community College. Wednesday’s dual saw just four matchups at the Multi-Purpose Building with the Warriors taking two victories to go along with seven forfeit wins. […]
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska’s boys fell out of the top 10 rankings this week but showed they are still a contender for the South Iowa Cedar League title. The Warhawks held off a scrappy effort by the BGM (3-13, 1-10) Bears Tuesday to win 67-56. The contest felt closer than what the score appeared. […]
