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Shayok selected in 2nd round of NBA Draft by the 76ers

Sports

June 21st, 2019 by admin

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State guard Marial Shayok was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2019 NBA Draft Thursday evening in Brooklyn, New York.

Horton-Tucker was selected with the No. 54 pick to become the 40th former Cyclone to be drafted. Iowa State has had 13 players drafted since the Big 12 was formed in 1996-97, the third-best total in the league.

Shayok was outstanding in his only season on the court for Iowa State. After transferring from Virginia, Shayok took advantage of his sit-out season to improve his offensive game and the work paid off as he was the Big 12’s second-best scorer averaging 18.7 points per contest.

The Ottawa, Ontario native was extremely efficient, becoming just the eighth Division I player this decade to average 18.5 points and shoot 49 percent from the field, 38 percent behind the arc and 87 percent at the free-throw line. He scored at least 17 points in 27 of 34 games, pouring in 20 or more in 16 different games on his way to earning All-Big 12 First-Team accolades. Shayok was a finalist for the Julius Erving Award, which is giving annually to the nation’s top small forward.

In an era where transfer players have played a significant role in Iowa State’s success, Shayok topped them all with 637 points after arriving at the school.

Shayok was also name the Big 12 Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player. He averaged 18 points in wins against Baylor, Kansas State and Kansas with his three-pointers late in the semifinal win against the Wildcats highlighting the mid-March run.

Shayok becomes the seventh player that Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm has had drafted in his eight years as a college coach (Murray State and Iowa State).

Horton-Tucker selected No. 46 by the LA Lakers

Sports

June 21st, 2019 by admin

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State guard Talen Horton-Tucker was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2019 NBA Draft Thursday evening in Brooklyn, New York.

Horton-Tucker was selected with the No. 46 pick to become the 39th former Cyclone to be drafted. Iowa State has had 12 players drafted since the Big 12 was formed in 1996-97, the third-best total in the league.

Horton-Tucker, a Chicago, Illinois native, showed his versatility in his only season in Ames. The 6-4 guard was third on the team with 11.8 points. He also averaged 4.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals for the Cyclone on his way to earning a spot on the Big 12 All-Freshman Team as well as All-Big 12 honorable mention accolades.

Horton-Tucker played in all 35 games for the Cyclones, making 34 starts as the fourth-youngest player in Division I basketball. He was second among Big 12 freshmen in scoring average, reaching double figures in 19 games. He scored 20 points in six games, posting a career-high 26 points in wins against Illinois and Texas Southern. Against the Illini, Horton-Tucker put together his best overall game, adding 14 rebounds, six assists and three blocks.

He starred on the big stage of the Big 12 Championship quarterfinals against Baylor, finishing the game with 21 points and making five 3-pointers as ISU went on to win its fourth Big 12 Championship in the last six seasons.

Horton-Tucker was ISU’s second freshman since 1992-93 (Curtis Stinson) to have 400 points, 150 rebounds and 75 assists. He is just the fourth Big 12 freshman to reach those marks as well.

Horton-Tucker becomes the sixth player that Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm has had drafted in his eight years as a college coach (Murray State and Iowa State).

IGHSAU Softball Rankings 06/20/2019

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June 21st, 2019 by admin

The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released their 5th edition of the high school softball rankings on Thursday. Here is a glance at each class.

In Class 1A Collins-Maxwell is top ranked. West Harrison is 11th and Westwood is 12th.

In Class 2A North Linn is the top ranked squad. West Monona is 5th. Mounty Ayr checks in at 15th.

In Class 3A Davenport Assumption remains on top. Treynor moves up a spot to 6th and Atlantic falls three spots to 13th.

In Class 4A Carlisle takes over the top spot and ADM falls to 2nd. Harlan falls out of the poll from 14th.

In Class 5A Waukee is top ranked.

Take a look at the full rankings here: softball-2019-62019 rankings

 

(Podcast) KJAN Morning Sports report, 6/21/19

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June 21st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

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Trial set for official accused of being drunk at meeting

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June 21st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

FOREST CITY, Iowa (AP) — A December trial has been scheduled for a former professional football player who’s been accused of being drunk and armed with a handgun while attending a northern Iowa county board meeting. Winnebago County court records say 63-year-old Mike Stensrud pleaded not guilty Wednesday to two misdemeanors: public intoxication and carrying a firearm while under the influence. His trial is set to begin Dec. 11 at the county courthouse in Forest City.

Police say Stensrud, a Winnebago County supervisor, drank alcohol from a cup during the May 21 meeting, and an alcohol breath test showed his blood alcohol level was above the legal limit for driving. Police say the Stensrud acknowledged having a pistol, which an officer found in one of Stensrud’s pockets. Stensrud played at Iowa State before going pro. He retired from the National Football League in 1989.

Summer starts today, tips on staying safe around the water

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June 21st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — The summer season officially arrives later this (Friday) morning and with it, an elevated risk of serious or deadly accidents as Iowans seek to cool off in the water. Mindy Uhle, an executive officer with the Iowa Department of Public Health, says if you’ll be on or near the water for fishing, boating or swimming, whether it’s a backyard pool, a lake or river, remember these life-saving tips. “We would encourage everyone to learn how to swim. Keep a close eye on your children. For young children and children who are non-swimmers, keep those kids at arm’s reach at all times,” Uhle says. “Use lifejackets, for non-swimmers and anytime you’re out boating or out doing recreational activities on lakes and rivers.”

Learning how to perform C-P-R takes two or three hours, depending on the course, and it’s a skill you can use for a lifetime. “There are lots of organizations that teach it,” Uhle says. “It is very accessible and it is something we would recommend learning if you are going to be around water or in a caregiver role.” Nationally, drowning kills more children between the ages of one and four than anything else except birth defects.

“Last year, we had 48 drowning deaths in Iowa,” Uhle says. “It’s been pretty stable. The average for the last five years is somewhere in between 40 and 50. Interestingly enough, about 70% of our drowning victims are male and almost 35% of our drowning deaths occur in lakes, rivers and streams.” A report from the Centers for Disease Control says ten people die from drowning every day nationwide, about one in every five is a child under the age of 14. Summer arrives today at 10:54 A-M Central time.

Drake Stadium to host star studded field at U-S Championships

Sports

June 21st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — Drake Stadium has hosted several big events but Blake Boldon calls the field for next months USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships unprecedented. Nearly 100 Olympians, including 25 who have earned Olympic gold will compete to earn a spot on the U-S squad that will compete in the World Championships in Qatar. The director of the Drake Relays will serve as director of the U-S championships and says it will feature a blend of experience and youth.

The American men and women are dominating the sprint events and that includes the men’s 100 where Americans hold down four of the top eight spots in the world rankings.

Christian Coleman and Noah Lyles will be favored in a star studded 100 that also includes American record holder Tyson Gay.

The American women are also dominating in the sprints, including the 100 hurdles, where Americans hold town four of the top five spots in the world rankings. The U-S Championships are July 25 through the 28

Lewis Central coach reaches milestone

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June 21st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — Lewis Central High School baseball coach Lee Toole reached a milestone this week. Toole became just the eighth Iowa high school baseball coach to reach 900 wins when his Titans beat Carroll Kuemper. It was a mark his family told him was fast approaching.

Toole began coaching in 1984 at New Hartford and also had a stop at Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson. He says he has been fortunate to have good teams and still loves the game.

Toole has no plans to retire buy says he is at the tail end of his career.

Area high school baseball scores from 6/20/2019

Sports

June 21st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Hawkeye Ten Conference

Glenwood 15, Atlantic 4
Denison-Schleswig 3, Red Oak 0
Red Oak 16, Denison-Schleswig 13
Lewis Central 5, Clarinda 3
St. Albert 10, Creston 2
Creston 19, St. Albert 10

Western Iowa Conference

Audubon 11, AHSTW 1 (5 innings)
Logan-Magnolia 4, Tri-Center 1
Missouri Valley 18, Riverside 1
Underwood 14, IKM-Manning 3 (5 innings)

Rolling Valley Conference

Ar-We-Va 7, Exira-EHK 1
CAM, Anita 12, Woodbine 3 (1st game )
CAM, Anita 12, Woodbine 3 (2nd game )
Coon Rapids-Bayard 10, Glidden-Ralston 0
West Harrison 12, Fremont-Mills 6

Other Scores

Ankeny Christian Academy 21, Orient-Macksburg 0
Bondurant-Farrar 6, Carroll 4
Carroll 11, Bondurant-Farrar 6
Des Moines Christian 11, West Central Valley, Stuart 1
Des Moines Christian 8, West Central Valley, Stuart 2
Lenox 8, Griswold 0
Van Meter 11, ACGC 1
Van Meter 8, ACGC 0

Area High School Softball Scores from 6/20/19

Sports

June 21st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Hawkeye Ten Conference

Glenwood 6, Atlantic 4
Glenwood 10, Atlantic 8
Creston 12, St. Albert 0
Creston 17, St. Albert 0
Denison-Schleswig 16, Red Oak 4
Denison-Schleswig 9, Red Oak 8
Harlan 5, Shenandoah 0
Harlan 5, Shenandoah 2
Lewis Central 11, Clarinda 1
Lewis Central 5, Clarinda 4

Western Iowa Conference

AHSTW 8, Audubon 3
Logan-Magnolia 16, Tri-Center 0
Missouri Valley 5, Riverside 3
Underwood 9, IKM-Manning 2

Rolling Valley Conference

CAM 6, Woodbine 2
Woodbine 11, CAM 4
West Harrison 8, Exira-EHK 1

Other Scores

ADM 5, Norwalk 4
Bedford 12, Nodaway Valley 7 (10)
Bondurant-Farrar 4, Winterset 3
Carroll 5, Gilbert 3
Des Moines Christian 12, West Central Valley 0
Des Moines Christian 12, West Central Valley 2
Lenox 10, Griswold 0
Mount Ayr 10, Southwest Valley 0
Orient-Macksburg 8, Diagonal 4
Van Meter 13, ACGC 3
Van Meter 14, ACGC 0