LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Bears went back to building their offense on the second day of the draft. Chicago took Iowa center James Daniels and Memphis receiver Anthony Miller on Friday night, giving prized quarterback Mitchell Trubisky more protection and another target.

The Bears took Daniels with the 39th overall pick. They then traded back into the second round with New England to take Miller at No. 51. In exchange, the Bears sent the Patriots a fourth-round pick this year (105) and a second-rounder in 2019.

Daniels’ selection could signal a full-time move to guard for Cody Whitehair, who has bounced between that position and center in two seasons. The Bears needed help at guard with Josh Sitton gone and with Kyle Long recovering from ankle, shoulder and neck surgeries.

The 6-foot-3, 306-pound Daniels played three seasons at Iowa and was honorable-mention, all-Big Ten last year. He is looking forward to playing with Trubisky after getting shredded by him in an Ohio regional playoff game in high school. Trubisky threw for five touchdowns and ran for one to lead Mentor over Warren G. Harding in 2012.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Native Iowan Jenny Simpson broke the U.S. record in the two-mile race to highlight Friday’s session of the Drake Relays. Simpson shattered the American mark in the somewhat obscure event by finishing in 9 minutes, 16.78 seconds. The record had been set in 2014 by Shannon Rowbury at 9:20.25.

Simpson’s time was the eighth fastest ever recorded in the two-mile, a race she teamed up with meet director Blake Bolden to bring to Drake in an effort to give fans a marquee race on Friday, since most of Drake’s elite events scheduled for Saturday.
With a near-packed house cheering her on, Simpson clinched the mark with a final lap of 63.1 seconds.

Simpson, who was born in Webster City, improved to 11-0 in Drake Relays events.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers prioritized the secondary first in the NFL draft. Josh Jackson is joining a revamped cornerback group after the Packers took the Iowa junior with the 45th overall pick in the second round on Friday night. Jackson led the nation with eight interceptions last season.

At 6-foot-1, 192 pounds, the Packers like Jackson’s physical ability. He turned into a ball-hawk in his only year as starter in college. Jackson made an impression in Wisconsin after returning two interceptions for touchdowns in Iowa’s loss to the Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium in November. On the season, Jackson had 18 pass breakups, a forced fumble and a blocked field goal.

“A whole bunch of film study, a whole bunch of hard work and just preparing yourself for your opponent,” Jackson said about his prolific production. His football instincts make up for any perceived lack of speed, Dotson said. Jackson was timed at 4.56 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the scouting combine. “It goes back to his awareness and IQ for the game,” Dotson said. “The speed never really worried us because he’s just so smart and he’s always in the right position to play the ball.”

Jackson said he was hoping to get drafted by the Packers “because I just feel like they need some corners,” This was the team I was kind of hoping I went to. I’m just glad they picked me.”

The Drake Relays continue today at Drake Stadium in Des Moines with a busy schedule. We will keep updating this post with the latest final results.

Girls

100M Hurdles Prelims: DNQ: Darby Thomas, CB Abraham Lincoln, 15.61. Morgan Johnk, Panorama, 15.71.

100M Prelims: Qualified 4th for Finals: Darby Thomas, CB Abraham Lincoln, 12.54. DNQ: Caitlyn Jones, CB Thomas Jefferson, 12.92.

100M Finals: 3rd: Darby Thomas, CB Abraham Lincoln, 12.24.

Long Jump: 1st: Darby Thomas, CB Abraham Lincoln, 18-8.5. 17th: Caitlyn Jones, CB Thomas Jefferson, 16-9.50.

Discus: 4th: Lauren Payne, Lewis Central, 130-08. 5th: Lydia Knapp, Panorama, 126-07. 12th: Josey Starner, CB Thomas Jefferson, 119-02. 21st: Logan Hughes, Shenandoah, 109-00.

800M Finals: 4th: Janette Schraft, East Mills, 2:15.50.

4x100M Relay Finals: 25th: Denison-Schleswig (Whitney Weiss, Alex Mohr, Tia Petersen, Ellie Mendlik), 50.86. 35th: Treynor (Maddie Shipley, Megan Carley, Noel James, Mia Shipley), 51.47. 38th: Abraham Lincoln (Brooke Wohlers, Jocelyn Hendrix, Rylee Fichter, Darby Thomas), 51.56. 44th: Thomas Jefferson (Angela Larson, Rodhesia Smith-Carter, Alexis Archie, Caitlyn Jones) 51.79. 47th: Glenwood (Sadey Allgood, Devon Bomer, Jaeda Wilson, Elle Scarborough), 51.88. 53rd: Lewis Central (Kortnie Getzschman, Emily Merksick, Maegan Holt, Megan Witte), 52.11. 58th: Panorama (Carson Fisher Morgan Johnk, Bailey Beckman, Devyn Kemble), 52.30. 65th: Atlantic (Sydney Bean, Haley Rasmussen, Alyssa Derby, Charity Williams), 52.52. 74th: Harlan (Sidney Craig, Alyssa Sotelo, Ashley Hall, Chloe Hansen), 53.07. 75th: ADM (Josi Lonneman, Sami Schepers, Carley Osgood, Anna Kenny), 53.16.

4x400M Relay Prelims: DNQ: Treynor, 17th, 4:06.13 (Noel James, Maddie Shipley, Chloe Gregory, Megan Carley)

Boys

Shot Put: 9th: Logan Jones, Lewis Central, 53-8.75. 13th: Dane Theobald, Lewis Central, 51-11.75.

Distance Medley: 4th: Atlantic, 3:32.34. (New School Record, Previously 3:34.51) (Zade Niklasen, Dillon Sonntag, Tyler Moen, Chase Mullenix)

110M Hurdles Prelims: Qualified 3rd for Finals: Gratt Reed, Atlantic, 14.65. DNQ: Jeron Sampson, CB Thomas Jefferson, 15.52. Ethan Bernard, St. Albert, 16.07.

110M Hurdles Final: 4th: Gratt Reed, Atlantic, 14.76.

100M Prelims: Qualified 3rd for Finals: Gage Clay, AHSTW, 11.17. DNQ: Haydeb Hatcher, Lewis Central, 11.49. Nick Foss, Harlan, 11.56.

100M Finals: 4th: Gage Clay, AHSTW, 10.84.

High Jump: 1st: Miles Rupiper, Kuemper Catholic, 6-9. T-14th: Jack Tiarks, Treynor 6-1. NH: Troy Houghton, CB Abraham Lincoln.

4x200M Finals: 20th: Atlantic (Zade Niklasen, Dillon Sonntag, Tyler Moen, Gratt Reed) 1:32.46. 21st: Glenwood. 22nd: St. Albert.

800M Finals: 3rd: Chase Mullenix, Atlantic, 1:57.80.

4X100M Relay Finals: 12th: AHSTW (Drake Partridge, Jake Martin, Korbin Martin, Gage Clay) 43.61. 28th: Lewis Central (Adam Mortensen, Collin Rew, Max Duggan, Hayden Hatcher), 44.32. 53rd: Harlan (Andy Burchett, Michael Erlmeier, Jake McLaughlin, Nick Foss), 45.13. 67th: Atlantic (Zade Niklasen, Tyler Moen, Dillon Sonntag, Sam Granner), 45.59. 72nd: Shenandoah, (Tyler Bowell, Mason Silence, Anthony Stogdill, Josh Lehman), 45.84. 74th: Glenwood (Joey Saddler, Jon Lee, Cooper Silvius, Zach Vondra), 46.10

4x400M Relay Prelims: Atlantic qualified 7th fastest for Finals (Zade Niklasen, Gratt Reed, Tyler Moen, Chase Mullenix) 3:23.25 (Breaks the 1968 school record mark of 3:24.8). DNQ: St. Albert, 20th, 3:28.08 (Tyler Blaha, Kyle Barnes, Luke Gronstal, Ethan Bernard). Glenwood, 21st, 3:32.13 (Christian Stanislav, Jack Hughes, Brady Weddum, Kohen Watson)

The Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union have released their latest soccer rankings.

Boys: 20180426_Week_4_Rankings_Boys

Girls: 4-26-18-soccer-rankings-Girls

The Drake Relays got rolling full steam on Thursday and high school athletes competed in some distance races and field events. Here is a look at local finishes.

Girls

3000M: 4th: Emma Lucas, Bedford, 10:17.20. 7th: Janette Schraft, East Mills, 10:24.48. 16th: Kate Crawford, AC/GC, 10:45.48.

High Jump: T-4th: Morgan Johnk, Panorama 5-4. 14th: Megan Witte, Lewis Central, 5-2. DNC: Jessica Jackson, Shenandoah.

Shot Put: 7th: Katy Jones, Lewis Central, 40-06. 9th: Josey Starner, CB Thomas Jefferson, 39-00.75. 10th: Lauren Payne, Lewis Central, 38-05.50. 11th: Logan Hughes, Shenandoah, 38-02.25. 16th: Mady McDermott, AC/GC, 37-4.25.

Boys

Discus: 4th: Logan Jones, Lewis Central, 168-10. 15th: Brandon Magnuson, Underwood, 150-01. 17th: Joseph Zaiger, Audubon, 149-05. 21st: Caleb Bieker, Harlan, 142-00.

Long Jump: 7th: Miles Rupiper, Kuemper Catholic, 21-11.00. 11th: Nick Foss, Harlan, 21-02.25.

Action continues on Friday and Saturday for High School events at the Drake Relays.

Griswold Co-Ed Tiger Relays

Girls

1. Underwood 152
2. Shenandoah 126
3. Nodaway Valley 113
4. Fremont-Mills 106
5. Southwest Valley 57
6. Stanton 39
7. Lenox 38
8. Griswold 36
9. Heartland Christian 31
10. East Mills 28

Highlights: Karley Larson of Underwood won the 200M and 3000M. The Eagles also won the 4x200M, 4x400M, 4x800M, Sprint Medley. Underwood’s Cecilia Myers also won the 400M Hurdles. Nodaway Valley’s Reagan Weinheimer won the 400M and 800M.

Boys

1. Missouri Valley 162
2. Underwood 123
3. Southwest Valley 95
4. Nodaway Valley 86
5. Fremont-Mills 77
6. Griswold 68
7. East Mills 41
8. Stanton 36
9. Lenox 31
10. ISD 4

Highlights: Nodaway Valley’s Brycen Wallace won the 1600M and 3200M. Southwest Valley’s Addison Bull won the Long Jump and 200M. The Timberwolves also won the Sprint Medley and Shuttle Hurdle Relay.

Full Results: Griswold Co-Ed Tiger Relays

AC/GC Gonzales-Parrish Invitational

Girls

1. IKM-Manning 156
2. Panorama 150
3. AC/GC 144

Highlights: Jade Hays of Coon Rapids-Bayard won the 100M and 200M. IKM-Manning winners: Gabrielle Cadwell-400M, Kia Rasmussen-800M, Alexa Ahrenholtz-High Jump. AC/GC winners: Emma Swanson-3000M, Mady Smith-100M Hurdles, Distance Medley, Sara Schmeling-Long Jump, Audubon winners: Shuttle Hurdle Relay, Mellisa Deist-Shot Put.

Boys

1. IKM-Manning 181
2. AC/GC 151
3. Panorama 114

Highlights: IKM-Manning winners: Alex Lingle-400M and High Jump, Carter Irlmeier-110M and 400M Hurdles, 4x400M Relay, 4x800M Relay, Distance Medley,AC/GC winners: Dylan Soper-100M, Clay Billheimer-800M and 1600M, Noah Nelsen-3200M, Caden Wardyn-Long Jump, Shuttle Hurdle.

Full Results: 2018 Gonzales-Parrish Invitaional

Woodbine Hummel Girls Relays

1. Treynor 177
2. Boyer Valley 123
3. Woodbine 114
4. Riverside 91
5. Missouri Valley 68

Highlights: Treynor winners: Megan Carley-100M, Tori Castle-800M, Haedyn Jorgenson-3000M, Chloe Gregory-400M Hurdles, Sienna Black-High Jump, Maddie Shipley-Long Jump, Emily Morse-Shot Put, 4x400M Relay, 4x800M Relay. Riverside picked up wins from Jacey Kallsen in the 400M and Alexis Post in the 1500M.

Full Results: 2018 Hummel Girls Relays

Tom Murr Invitational Girls at Osceola

Class A

1. Red Oak 136
2. Clarke 123
3. Chariton 122
4. Southeast Polk 71
5. I-35 68
6. Dallas Center-Grimes 58

Class B

1. Wayne 145.5
2. Seymour 100
3. East Union 97
4. Bedford 68.5
5. Lamoni 59
6. Melcher-Dallas 51
7. Southeast Warren 36
8. Mormon Trail 28

Full Results: 2018 Tom Murr Invitational

Storm Lake Invitational

Girls

1. Denison-Schleswig 153
2. Humboldt 116
3. Carroll 95
4. Pocahontas 84
5. Estherville-Lincoln Central
6. Storm Lake 50
7. Newell-Fonda 45

Boys

1. Humboldt 173
2. Pocahontas Area 115
3. Emmetsburg 70
4. Denison-Schleswig 69
5. Carroll 60
6. Storm Lake 55
7. Newell-Fonda 23
8. Storm Lake St. Mary’s 21

Full Results: 2018 Storm Lake Invitational

MVAO-COU Co-Ed Invitational

Girls

1. MVAO-COU 111
2. Harlan 100
3. Sheldon 86
4. Cherokee 79
5. Lawton-Bronson 68
6. OA-BCIG 60.5
7. South Central Calhoun 60
8. Ridge View 53.5
9. West Monona 48
10. West Harrison 41
11. Siouxland Christian 19

Highlights: Harlan own the 4x800M Relay.

Boys

1. Sheldon 159
2. South Central Calhoun 130
3. West Monona 84
4. MVAO-COU 78
5. OA-BCIG 72
6. Boyer Valley 60.5
7. Lawton-Bronson 52
8. Cherokee 37
9. Riverside 35
10. West Harrison 20
11. Siouxland Christian 12.5
12. MVAO-COU JV 1

Highlights: Val Andrusyshyn of Riverside won the 200M. Tyler Brummer of Boyer Valley won the 110M Hurdles.

Full Results: 2018 MVAO-COU Invite

Girls Golf

Atlantic 174, Lewis Central 203, Red Oak 205, Shenandoah 205. Medalist: Alyssa Ginther, Atlantic, 36. Runner-Up: Baylee Newell, Atlantic, 36. Other Atlantic Scores: Anna Wieser 49, Hannah Alff 53, Cambry Miller 59, Nouha Barray 69. Atlantic Head Coach Kathy Hobson: “Extremely happy with our play from whole lineup. Wow-what great rounds from Alyssa and Baylee-they both had smiles from ear to ear. Great round also from Anna-just as happy with her score. Season bests for those 3. 2 Birdies for Baylee and 1 for Alyssa. Hannah starting to be more consistent. Cambry 59 closer to what we’d like to see from her on regular basis-one hole was a struggle otherwise she was pretty consistent also.”

CAM 204, Underwood 220, East Mills NTS, AHSTW NTS. Medalist: Sammi Jahde, CAM, 43.
Glenwood 213, St. Albert NTS. Medalist: Kathryn Gunderson, Glenwood, 51.
Griswold 209, IKM-Manning 220, Tri-Center 222. Medalist: Mateya Peters, Griswold, 49.
Harlan 190, Clarinda 194. Medalist: Lexie Holloway, Harlan, 39.
Logan-Magnolia 245, Audubon NTS. Medalist: Jasmine Turner, Audubon, 49.
Missouri Valley 222, Treynor NTS. Medalist: Madison Lease, Missouri Valley, 47.
Southwest Iowa 201, Southwest Valley 226, Lenox 230. Medalist: Zoe Moores, Southwest Iowa, 43.

Boys Golf

Atlantic 159, Shenandoah 195, Red Oak 206. Atlantic Scores: Ben Renaud 37, Matt Gearheart 38, Cyle Renaud 40, Mason Goergen 44, Austin Alexander 44, Tate DenBeste 47. Atlantic Head Coach Ed DenBeste: “Great day in Shenandoah. Had a little wind towards the end of the meet. Ben continued his good play. Nice round of 2 over with some putts that could have fallen for even better. Matt was even going into last hole and hit one out. Tried to get up and down but missed the put my inches. Cyle also hit one out on 9 but still shot a good round of 40. Both Mason and Austin played well. Hope they can bring it down at the home meet. Tate had some putting struggles but a good finish with several pars in a row. JV players also shot well. Braden Smith had a great round of 39. Drey also shot one of his best with a 43. Braden Bean also had some putting struggles. Onto our tournament on Tuesday.”

Bedford 171, Southwest Valley 192, Southwest Iowa 197, Lenox 229. Medalist: Cole Swenson, Southwest Valley, 37.
Glenwood 154, St. Albert 209. Medalist: Colton Book, Glenwood, 37.
IKM-Manning 175, Tri-Center 183, Griswold 213. Medalist: Jared Henkelman, IKM-Manning, 41.
Logan-Magnolia 180, Audubon 187. Medalist: Joel Richardson, Logan-Magnolia, 39.
Treynor 167, Missouri Valley 175. Medalist: Shawn Hatcher, Missouri Valley, 39.

Girls Tennis

Red Oak 7, Atlantic 2 18BGRedOak
Clarinda 8, Harlan 1
Kuemper Catholic 9, St. Edmond 0
Lewis Central 15, St. Albert 21, Abraham Lincoln 27, Thomas Jefferson 28
Shenandoah 8, Creston 1

Boys Tennis

Atlantic 9, Red Oak 0 18BGRedOak
Abraham Lincoln 7, Lewis Central 2
Creston 5, Shenandoah 4
Denison-Schleswig 9, Thomas Jefferson 0
Harlan 5, Clarinda 4
Kuemper Catholic 9, St. Edmond 0
St. Albert 5, Audubon 4

Girls Soccer

Abraham Lincoln 2, Bishop Heelan 1 (2 OT)
AHSTW 3, Logan-Magnolia 0
Denison-Schleswig 5, Underwood 2
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 1, Tri-Center 0
St. Albert 4, Glenwood 1
Treynor 11, Panorama 1
Winterset 6, Nodaway Valley/WCV/ACGC 0

Columbus Scotus 2, Thomas Jefferson 0 – TJ Tournament
Millard South 1, Lewis Central 0  – TJ Tournament

Boys Soccer

AHSTW 3, Logan-Magnolia 1
Kuemper Catholic 3, West Central Valley 0
Treynor 9, Panorama 0

Abraham Lincoln 1, Lewis Central 0 – TJ Tournament
Columbus Scotus 2, Thomas Jefferson 0 – TJ Tournament