Atlantic senior hurdler Gratt Reed will continue his track career at the University of Iowa. Reed signed with Iowa on Friday at the Atlantic High School with parents and coaches in attendance. Gratt talked about how it feels to commit to Iowa.

Gratt is coming off a Junior season in which he placed 4th in the 110M Hurdles and 6th in the 400M Hurdles at the State Meet. Reed has continued to work hard during the off-season and set a personal record time of 14.25 in the semifinals of the USATF Hershey National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships in Lawrence, KS.

Reed attended a clinic in Iowa City along with Atlantic Assistant Coach Jordan Mullen, who is a former Iowa Hurdler, and got noticed by the staff there. Coach Joey Woody called Gratt a couple months later and invited him up for a visit. He made the decision shortly after that visit to become a Hawkeye.

Atlantic Head Coach Alan Jenkins said Reed has earned everything that he is getting with the hard work he has put in. He knows that he can still reach some lofty goals this next season. Reed talked about the work he has been doing to prepare for this next season at Atlantic.

Reed will join an Iowa team coached by Joey Woody that placed 17th at the Men’s NCAA Outdoor Championships last year.  He plans to study Education at Iowa.

Class 5A Championship
(3-0) Cedar Falls 25-25-25, WDM Valley 21-19-16

Class 4A Championship
(3-2) Dubuque Wahlert 23-25-25-19-15, Sergeant Bluff-Luton 25-7-16-25-8

Class 3A Championship
(3-0) Columbus Catholic 25-25-25, Sioux Center 21-20-21

Class 2A Championship
(3-0) Dike-New Hartford 25-25-25, Western Christian 15-21-17

Class 1A Championship

(3-0) Janesville 25-25-25, Le Mars Gehlen Catholic 14-16-19

Atlantic senior John McConkey signed on Friday with the University of Northern Iowa to continue his wrestling and academic career. McConkey said he chose the Panthers over Nebraska, Northern Illinois, and Coe College.

McConkey went 53-4 during his junior season and was the state runner-up at Heavyweight in Class 2A. He fell to Tristan Wirfs of Mt. Vernon in the title match 3-2. McConkey said being so close to a state title has motivated him to work harder and he is currently the 9th ranked heavyweight in the nation by FloWrestling. McConkey talked about improving in the sport after only starting when he was in 8th grade.

McConkey has been a successful athlete in a number of sports for Atlantic but he said the decision to wrestle at the next level came easily.

Atlantic Head Coach Tim Duff said John’s work ethic has got him to the position he is now with a chance to wrestle Division I.

John will join a strong recruiting class for UNI with a number of other top ranked wrestlers. The Panthers were 11-3 in duals last year and placed 18th at the NCAA Championships last year with two All-Americans.

2017 HAWKEYE 10 ALL CONFERENCE VOLLEYBALL TEAMS                    

STUDENT NAME               HIGH SCHOOL                    GRADE  POSITION

FIRST TEAM

1              Lauren Bair                         CLARINDA                           12           OH
2              Sidney Craig                       HARLAN                               12           L
3              **Aimee Adams                  KUEMPER CATHOLIC           11           OH/DS
4              Kalee Peter                         KUEMPER CATHOLIC           12           MH/DS
5              Kara Peter                           KUEMPER CATHOLIC           10           MH
6              **Katherine Poore              LEWIS CENTRAL                    12           OH/S
7              Maegan Holt                      LEWIS CENTRAL                   12           RH
8              **Sierra Athen                    RED OAK                              12           OH
9              Lexie Petry                         ST. ALBERT                            12           S
10           Sydney McLaren                 ST. ALBERT                            12           OH

2ND TEAM

1              Taylor Wedemeyer             CLARINDA                           11           S
2              Megan Witte                     LEWIS CENTRAL                   10           OH
3              Sydney Streicher                RED OAK                              12           L
4              Chloe Johnson                   RED OAK                              10           OH
5              Kealey Anderson               SHENANDOAH                     11           OH/M
6              Maggie Wettengel             ST. ALBERT                           11           L
7              Bailey White                       ST. ALBERT                          11           MH
8              Lexi Larsen                         HARLAN                              12           OH
9              Taylor Promes                   KUEMPER CATHOLIC            12           L
10           Maci Overmohle                 KUEMPER CATHOLIC            11           S

HONORABLE MENTION

1              Cheyenne Elliott                ATLANTIC                            12           MH
2              Alex Mohr                         DENISON-SCHLESWIG         11           OH
3              Sierra Stouder                   GLENWOOD                        12           OH/L
4              MaKenna Hudson             CRESTON                             10           L
5              Logan Hughes                  SHENANDOAH                     11           OH/M
6              Brielle Smith                     GLENWOOD                         11           MH
7              Olivia Petersen                 HARLAN                               11           M
8              Rachel Cushing                 LEWIS CENTRAL                   10           L/DS
9              Sophie Walker                   RED OAK                              10           MH
10           Haley Leinen                      HARLAN                               12           M/OH
11           Madi Lihs                           CLARINDA                           12           MB
12           Cayla Maitlen                     CRESTON                             12           OH

2017 8-Man, District 7 All-District Honors

2017 Class 8-Man, District 7 Final Standings

*^Sidney                            7-0                  10-1
^Fremont-Mills                  6-1                  9-3
C-A-M                               4-3                  6-4
Exira/EH-Kimbltn                4-3                  5-4
Woodbine                          3-4                  4-5
East Mills                           3-4                  3-6
Clarinda Academy              1-6                  2-7
Essex                                 0-7                  0-10
*District Champion.  ^Playoff Qualifier.

2017 District 7 Honors

Coach of the Year: Donnie Sears, Sidney
Offensive Player of the Year: Thomas Hensley, C-A-M, Sr.
Defensive Player of the Year: Andrew Hontz, Fremont-Mills, Sr.

First Team Offense

Quarterback: Thomas Hensley, C-A-M, Sr.
Linemen: Thomas Wilson, Sidney, Soph.; Blake Hurley, Fremont-Mills, Sr.; Brady Lorimor, Sidney, Jr.
Running Back: Bryson Duncan, Sidney, Sr.; Joey Wolf, Woodbine, Sr.; Jaeger Powers, Fremont-Mills, Jr.
Tight End/Receiver: Layne Pryor, Woodbine, Fr.; Nick Holste, C-A-M, Sr.; Dylan Schroeder, East Mills, Sr.
Utility: Andrew Honz, Fremont-Mills, Sr.
Kicker: Sergio Rodriguez, Sidney, Sr.

First Team Defense

Linemen: Andrew Hontz, Fremont-Mills, Sr.; Cody Dupre, Sidney, Sr.; Austin Gartner, Fremont-Mills, Jr.
Linebacker: Cole Madsen, Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton, Sr.; Joey Wolf, Woodbine, Sr.; Seth Malcom, Fremont-Mills, Fr.; Isaac Bower, C-A-M, Jr.
D-Back: Thomas Hensley, C-A-M, Sr.; Jaden Sears, Sidney, Jr.; James Switzer, Fremont-Mills, Soph.
Utility: Jaeger Powers, Fremont-Mills, Jr.
Punter: Joey Wolf, Woodbine, Sr.

Second Team Offense

Quarterback: Mason Vanatta, Fremont-Mills, Jr.
Linemen: Brady Griffin, Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton, Sr.; Kaleb Venteicher, C-A-M, Sr.; Clay Kuhlman, Woodbine, Jr.
Running Back: Darien Burnison, C-A-M, Jr.; Cody Dupre, Sidney, Sr.; Damani Green, Clarinda Academy, Sr.
Tight End/Receiver: Sergio Rodriguez, Sidney, Sr.; Tristan Vanatta, Fremont-Mills, Sr.; Trey Nelson, Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton, Jr.
Utility: Cole Burmeister, Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton, Jr.
Kicker: Connor Alley, Fremont-Mills, Jr.

Second Team Defense

Linemen: Blake Hurley, Fremont-Mills, Sr.; DeShawn Carr, C-A-M, Jr.; Thomas Wilson, Sidney, Soph.
Linebacker: Cameron Whitehead, Sidney, Sr.; Bryson Duncan, Sidney, Sr.; Connor Alley, Fremont-Mills, Jr.; Nic Duysen, East Mills, Soph.
D-Back: Dylan Schroeder, East Mills, Sr.; Jayden Goodwin, Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton, Jr.; Michael Schafer, East Mills, Soph.
Utility: Caleb Behrends, Sidney, Sr.
Punter: Chris Darnold, East Mills, Soph.

2017 Honorable Mention

Sidney: Brock Shirley (Jr.); Cameron Whitehead (Sr.); Tate Thompson (Sr.); Tim Hensley (Sr.); Brady Lorimor (Jr.); Christian Nennemann (Jr.); Sergio Rodriguez (Sr.).
Fremont-Mills: Jonah Bateman (Jr.); Clayton Stille (Soph.);
C-A-M: Ethan Steffensen (Soph.);
Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton: Josh Pettepier (Jr.); Trever Schulz (Jr.);
Woodbine: Wyatt Pryor (Soph.); Carter Ellison (Sr.); Tyler Coberly (Jr.).
East Mills: Chris Darnold (Soph.); Nate Richardson (Jr.);
Clarinda Academy: Cornelius Kellogg (Sr.); Eric Fraise (Sr.); Garrett Hastie (Jr.);
Essex: Colton Thornburg (Soph.); Aaron Whistlar (Sr.); Luke Dailey (Jr.); Daniel Ohnmacht (Jr.);

2017 Academic All-District – Must be Jr., Sr. – Maintain 3.25 GPA

Fremont-Mills: Connor Alley (Jr.); Dylan Chambers (Jr.); Austin Gartner (Jr.); Andrew Hontz (Sr.); Blake Hurley (Sr.); Jaeger Powers (Jr.); Mason Vanatta (Jr.);
C-A-M: Isaac Bower (Jr.); Darien Burnison (Jr.); Jackson Heithoff (Sr.); Thomas Hensley (Sr.); Andrew Holste (Jr.); Nicholas Holste (Sr.); Sam Martin (Jr.); Teaguen Sothman (Jr.); Kaleb Venteicher (Sr.); Mitchell Williamson (Jr.).
Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton: Jayden Goodwin (Jr.); Brady Griffin (Sr.); Ian Leader (Jr.); Cole Madsen (Sr.); Trey Nelson (Jr.); Josh Pettepier (Jr.); Dalton VanderWal (Sr.).
Woodbine: Alex Bantam (Jr.); Clay Kuhlman (Jr.); Connor Sullivan (Jr.); Joey Wolf (Sr.).
East Mills: Trevor Glockel (Jr.).

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Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost broke a pelvis and several ribs during a fall on his property in Georgia. The team says the 62-year-old manager was working on a deer stand that gave way. Yost is an avid hunter. He underwent surgery in Atlanta and was to be transferred to a rehab facility. The team says he will need a wheelchair for a short time.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — No. 25 Iowa is on a roll as it heads into Camp Randall Stadium for a crucial Big Ten West division game against No. 6 Wisconsin. The confident Hawkeyes beat up on Ohio State last week. Now they face their second straight Top 10 opponent in the unbeaten Badgers, who can clinch a trip to the Big Ten title game with a victory.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs were Super Bowl favorites during a dynamic 5-0 start. They’ve lost three of their past four heading into their week off. The offense that was so good earlier in the season has slowed down, and lately has been unable to mask a struggling defense. But coach Andy Reid still has confidence in the AFC West leaders, who will face a much weaker schedule down the stretch.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Oklahoma State and Iowa State can still reach the Big 12 title game. But Saturday’s meeting might be an elimination game for two teams coming off losses that altered the trajectory of their season. The 12th-ranked Cowboys and 24th-ranked Cyclones are now tied with West Virginia for third in the conference behind Oklahoma and TCU, both 5-1 in the Big 12.

Class 5A Semi-final – Thursday, Nov. 9th

(3-0) Cedar Falls 25-25-25, Linn-Mar 13-18-15
(3-0) WDM Valley 25-26-25, Ankeny Centennial 23-24-22

Friday, November 10

Class 5A Championship

10:00 a.m. – Cedar Falls (42-2) vs. West Des Moines Valley (41-7)

Class 4A  Semi-final – Thursday, Nov. 9th

(3-2) Sergeant Bluff-Luton 20-25-18-25-15, Cedar Rapids Xavier 25-18-25-16-13
(3-0) Dubuque Wahlert 25-30-25, Lewis Central 16-28-15

Friday, November 10

Class 4A Championship

12:15 p.m. – Sergeant Bluff-Luton (42-3) vs. Dubuque Wahlert (21-9)

Class 3A Semi-final – Thursday, Nov. 9th

(3-2) Sioux Center 16-21-25-25-15, Osage 25-25-21-10-8
(3-2) Columbus Catholic 16-21-29-25-15, Kuemper Catholic 25-25-27-19-11

Friday, November 10

Class 3A Championship

2:30-p.m.– Sioux Center (34-5) vs. Columbus Catholic (35-8)

Class 2A Semi-final – Thursday, Nov. 9th

(3-0) Dike-New Hartford 25-25-25, Council Bluffs St. Albert 12-15-6
(3-0) Western Christian 25-25-25, Grundy Center 15-21-21

Friday, November 10

Class 2A Championship 

4:45 p.m. – Dike-New Hartford (48-3) vs. Western Christian (39-6)

Class 1A Semi-final – Thursday, Nov. 9th

(3-0) Janesville 25-25-25, Holy Trinity Catholic 17-20-19
(3-2) Le Mars Gehlen Catholic 25-25-25-17-16, Springville 19-27-20-25-14

Friday, November 10 

Class 1A Championship

7:00 p.m. – Janesville (36-7) vs. Le Mars Gehlen Catholic (29-6)

The Logan-Magnolia school board voted 3-1 on Wednesday to add boys and girls soccer to the athletic offerings for spring varsity sports.  The Panthers will compete in the Western Iowa Conference as they do in other sports. Logan-Magnolia becomes the seventh WIC school to offer soccer along with: AHSTW, Missouri Valley, Riveride, Treynor, Tri-Center, and Underwood.  The Panthers will begin play this upcoming spring season.