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Iowa State University honors Jack Trice with year-long centennial commemoration

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October 6th, 2022 by admin

AMES, Iowa – Over the next year, Iowa State University will commemorate Jack Trice, the university’s first Black athlete who aspired to use his education to help Black farmers in the South.

Trice was an Iowa State student of animal husbandry and a member of the Cyclone football and track and field teams. He suffered severe injuries in his second collegiate football game and died in Ames on Oct. 8, 1923. He was 21.

Trice is the namesake of the university’s football stadium, the only one at the nation’s major college football schools to be named for a Black man.

There will be major centennial programs and events to honor him, including a new sculpture at Jack Trice Stadium, a new name for the street just north of the stadium, a lecture series, a University Museums exhibition, a Cyclone football game featuring Jack Trice-era throwback uniforms and a new website, jacktrice100.com. Additional programs and events will be announced over the coming year and posted to the website.

“Jack Trice’s legacy of courage, commitment and character is a source of tremendous pride and inspiration for all Iowa Staters,” said Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen. “This year-long centennial commemoration is an important way to uplift and share the full breadth of Jack’s story with a broad audience across Iowa and the nation. It’s also an opportunity to recognize our students and student-athletes who exemplify Jack’s ‘I Will’ spirit every day in the classroom, in competition and all across our campus.”

Toyia Younger, Iowa State’s senior vice president for student affairs and chair of the university’s commemoration committee, said the programs and events are an opportunity to learn about Jack Trice as more than an athlete.

“This celebration will honor Iowa State University’s first Black athlete, but it will also shine a light on what Jack Trice accomplished when he wasn’t in uniform,” Younger said. “When most people think of Jack, they think of his contribution to ISU athletics. We are excited for people to understand the depth and breadth of the sacrifices and challenges he made to pave the way for others.”

Here are the commemoration’s major programs:

  • Art installation. A concrete and bronze sculpture, “Breaking Barriers,” by Ivan Toth Depeña of Charlotte, North Carolina, will be installed in the Albaugh Family Plaza just outside Jack Trice Stadium later this month. University Museums commissioned the sculpture with support from the University Museums’ Joyce Tomlinson Brewer Fund for Art Acquisition, the Office of the President, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Athletics Department. University Museums released artist renderings and additional details today: https://conta.cc/3Cv7hAn.
  • Jack Trice Way. The section of South Fourth Street directly north of Jack Trice Stadium, between Beach Avenue and University Boulevard, will be renamed Jack Trice Way. The change will require City of Ames action. That action, and the installation of new street signs, will be announced later.
  • Lecture series. The university will launch a series of lectures throughout this academic year. The series is intended to inspire meaningful conversations about race and the legacy of Jack Trice. More details will be announced later.
  • University Museums exhibition, “Honoring Jack Trice.” The exhibition will be curated by University Museums staff and will be presented at the Christian Petersen Art Museum’s Neva M. Petersen Gallery in Morrill Hall from January 17 to October 10, 2023. Exhibition-related programs and tours, along with additional details, will be announced later.
  • Throwback uniforms. Throwback football uniforms will be featured at a Cyclone home game during the 2023 season.

“It is our responsibility, in partnership with the campus community, to keep Jack’s courageous story alive for future generations of Cyclones,” said Jamie Pollard, Iowa State’s director of athletics. “The centennial anniversary of this tragedy affords all of us the opportunity to encourage meaningful dialogue about personal character and commitment to always doing one’s best, by sharing Jack’s story well beyond the Iowa State community.”

IATC Individual cross country rankings 10/05/2022

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October 6th, 2022 by admin

Class 1A Girls

4. Madison Sporrer, Logan-Magnolia
20. Allysen Johnsen, Logan-Magnolia
23. Addison Murdoch, Woodbine
28. Carly Henderson, Riverside
29. Ava Campbell, ACGC

Class 1A Boys

3. Patrick Heffernan, Boyer Valley
4. Landon Bendgen, Woodbine
6. Colin Lillie, St. Albert
9. Caden Keller, IKM-Manning
14. Justin Reinhart, ACGC
19. Doug Berg, Nodaway Valley
20. Andrew Mahaffey, ACGC
27. Gunner Wagner, Woodbine

Class 2A Girls

5. Mayson Hartley, Clarinda
13. Raenna Henke, Clarinda

Class 2A Boys

23. Treyton Schaapherder, Clarinda
28. Kyle Wagoner, Clarinda

Class 3A Girls

4. Lindsey Sonderman, Harlan
15. Ava Rush, Atlantic
19. Lola Mendlik, Denison-Schleswig
20. Madelyn Berglund, Glenwood
22. Claire Pellett, Atlantic

Class 3A Boys

2. Ethan Eichhorn, Lewis Central
11. Bryant Keller, Glenwood
15. Kade Diercks, Lewis Central
20. Andrew Smith, Glenwood

Can Iowa’s offense score against Illinois?

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October 6th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Iowa’s offense ranks last in the Big Ten in scoring, rushing and passing. The goal this week is to find a way to score points against an Illinois defense that is giving up just over eight points per game in a 4-1 start to the season. Despite the dismal numbers with the ball sophomore center Logan Jones feels progress is being made.

The Illinois defense has given up only three touchdowns in five games. Hawkeye sophomore receiver Arland Bruce.

Bruce says the offense is focused on what is ahead and not on past failures.

Iowa basketball Media Day

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October 6th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Iowa basketball coach Fran McCaffery says it is Kris Murray’s time in the spotlight. The junior forward will be looked on to replace his twin brother Keegan, who is now in the NBA after an All American sophomore season.

It will be the first time Kris has been on a team without his brother.

McCaffery says big things are expected from Kris.

Several veteran players return from last year’s team that won the Big Ten Tournament and McCaffery feels the pieces are in place to continue the upward trajectory of the program.

The Hawkeyes take on Truman State on October 31st in an exhibition game.

Ashley Joens tabbed Big 12 women’s basketball Preseason Player of the Year

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October 5th, 2022 by admin

IRVING, Texas – Iowa State’s Ashley Joens was voted Big 12 Women’s Basketball Preseason Player of the Year, as the Conference released its preseason awards Wednesday. Baylor’s Aijha Blackwell was selected as Preseason Newcomer of the Year and the Bears’ Darianna Littlepage-Buggs was named Preseason Freshman of the Year by a vote of the league’s coaches.

Joens averaged 20.3 points per game in 2021-22, earning the Cheryl Miller Award as the nation’s top small forward for a second consecutive season. She was a unanimous selection to the All-Big 12 First Team and enters the 2022-23 campaign as the nation’s active leading scorer with 2,369 career points. Joens is the third Iowa State player to be selected as Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year and the first since Angie Welle in 2001.

Blackwell becomes the fourth consecutive Bear to earn Preseason Newcomer of the Year, and the eighth in program history. She arrives at Baylor after averaging 14.9 points and a school-record 13.1 rebounds at Missouri in 2021-22, nabbing a spot on the All-SEC Second Team. She enters the season with 40 career double doubles, and has averaged a double double in each of the past two seasons.

Littlepage-Buggs was a McDonald’s All-American who ranked as the No. 17 recruit in the 2022 class by ESPN HoopGurlz. She averaged 15.5 points, 12.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists for the Classen School of Advanced Studies in 2021-22, helping the team to a state title. She is the eighth Baylor player to be voted Preseason Freshman of the Year, and the third in the past five seasons.

Joens was one of four players tabbed as a unanimous Preseason All-Big 12 selection, joined by Madi Williams (Oklahoma), Taylor Robertson (Oklahoma) and Rori Harmon (Texas). Blackwell, Sarah Andrews (Baylor), Lexi Donarski (Iowa State), Emily Ryan (Iowa State), Holly Kersgieter (Kansas), Serena Sundell (Kansas State) and Aaliyah Moore (Texas) comprise the remainder of the team.

Preseason Player of the Year
Ashley Joens, G/F, Iowa State

Preseason Newcomer of the Year
Aijha Blackwell, G, Baylor

Preseason Freshman of the Year
Darianna Littlepage-Buggs, G/F, Baylor

Preseason All-Big 12 Team
Sarah Andrews, G, Baylor
Aijha Blackwell, G, Baylor
Lexi Donarski, G, Iowa State
Ashley Joens*, G/F, Iowa State
Emily Ryan, G, Iowa State
Holly Kersgieter, G, Kansas
Serena Sundell, G, Kansas State
Taylor Robertson*, G, Oklahoma
Madi Williams*, F, Oklahoma
Rori Harmon*, G, Texas
Aaliyah Moore, F, Texas
*- Denotes unanimous pick
A tie for the 10th spot resulted in 11 selections

Hawkeyes headline preseason Big Ten women’s basketball polls

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October 5th, 2022 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa women’s basketball team was selected No. 1 in the Preseason Big Ten Coaches and Media polls. Junior guard Caitlin Clark was voted Preseason Player of the Year in both polls. Fifth-year post player Monika Czinano and Clark earned All-Big Ten honors in both polls and were both unanimously selected by the coaches, the conference office announced on Wednesday.

The Hawkeyes return plethora of talent from a year ago including all five starters that led the team to the Big Ten Tournament title and a share of the regular season Big Ten Championship. Iowa earned the No. 2 seed the NCAA Tournament in 2022, after another successful campaign under head coach Lisa Bluder.

Clark nabbed both Preseason Player of the Year recognition for the first time in her career. During her sophomore campaign, Clark led the country in points per game (27.0), assists (8.0), final points (863), free throws made (200), triple-doubles (5), and 30-point games (11). The West Des Moines, Iowa, native also was tabbed Big Ten Player of the Year and was a Naismith and Wooden Award finalist in 2021.

Czinano returns to the Hawkeyes after leading the nation in field-goal percentage (.679), ranked sixth in field goals made (277), 11th in total points (656) and 12th in points per contest (21.2). A season ago, she earned All-Big Ten accolades, was named a semifinalist for the Lisa Leslie Center of the Year and was an Associated Press and Women’s Basketball Coaches Association All-America honorable mention. For the second time in her career, she was named to preseason all-conference teams.

2022-23 Preseason All-Big Ten Women’s Basketball Teams and Polls

Coaches Big Ten Preseason Rankings

  1. Iowa
  2. Ohio State
  3. Indiana
  4. Maryland
  5. Michigan

Coaches Preseason All-Big Ten Team

GRACIE BERGER, Gr., G, Indiana
Mackenzie Holmes, Sr., F, Indiana
CAITLIN CLARK, Jr., G, Iowa
MONIKA CZINANO, 5th-Yr., F/C, Iowa
Diamond Miller, Sr., G, Maryland
Leigha Brown, 5th-Yr., G, Michigan
Alexis Markowski, So., C/F, Nebraska
TAYLOR MIKESELL, Sr., G, Ohio State
JACY SHELDON, Sr., G, Ohio State
Makenna Marisa, Sr., G, Penn State

Coaches Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year

Caitlin Clark, Jr., G, Iowa

Coaches Big Ten Preseason Rankings

  1. Iowa
  2. Indiana
  3. Ohio State
  4. Maryland
  5. Nebraska

Media Preseason All-Big Ten Team

Gracie Berger, Gr., G, Indiana
Mackenzie Holmes, Sr., F, Indiana
CAITLIN CLARK, Jr., G, Iowa
Monika Czinano, 5th-Yr., F/C, Iowa
Diamond Miller, Sr., G, Maryland
Leigha Brown, 5th-Yr., G, Michigan
Alexis Markowski, So., C/F, Nebraska
Taylor Mikesell, Sr., G, Ohio State
JACY SHELDON, Sr., G, Ohio State
Makenna Marisa, Sr., G, Penn State

Media Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year

Caitlin Clark, Jr., G, Iowa

South Central Calhoun XC Invite 10/04/2022

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October 5th, 2022 by admin

South Central Calhoun XC Invite
10/04/2022

Girls Team Scores

  1. Alta/Aurelia 80
  2. Pocahontas Area 90
  3. Denison-Schleswig 92
  4. Ogden 109
  5. Manson NW Webster 121
  6. South Central Calhoun 125
  7. Sioux Central 136
  8. Ridge View 160
  9. Greene County 232
  10. Newell-Fonda 242
  11. OABCIG 266
  12. Southeast Valley 306

Girls Individual Top Ten

1 Peterson, Nora 10 Alta/Aurelia 18:52.40 1
2 Richman, Alyssa 10 Manson NW Web 19:38.88 2
3 Mendlik, Lola 10 Denison-Schlswg 20:07.83 3
4 Schupbach, Tyra 09 Wb-Mallard 20:27.69
5 Judisch, Chloe 11 South Cent Cal 20:36.18 4
6 Spencer, Kayden 12 Ogden 21:09.35 5
7 Bloom, Linnea 10 Sioux Ctrl, SR 21:09.65 6
8 Melody, Iris 09 South Cent Cal 21:12.97 7
9 Axman, Kristin 09 Pocahon Area 21:18.12 8
10 Oswald, Preslie 12 Manson NW Web 21:21.08 9

Boys Team Scores

  1. Ogden 63
  2. Denison-Schleswig 88
  3. East Sac County 94
  4. Sioux Central 136
  5. Greene County 142
  6. Southeast Valley 162
  7. Manson NW Webster 174
  8. Ridge View 194
  9. South Central Calhoun 213
  10. Alta/Aurelia 215
  11. Woodward Academy 224
  12. OABCIG 319
  13. Newell-Fonda 319

Boys Individual Top Ten

1 Van Sickle, Carson 11 Ogden 17:25.78 1
2 Engel, Parker 11 East Sac County 17:49.11 2
3 Hanson, Oscar 11 Southeast Valley 17:54.67 3
4 Flores, Leonardo 12 Denison-Schlswg 17:57.32 4
5 Sonksen, Braden 12 Alta/Aurelia 17:59.26 5
6 Van Sickle, Payton 12 Ogden 18:06.95 6
7 Nuss, Cooper 12 Southeast Valley 18:11.46 7
8 Aragon, Isaiah 11 East Sac County 18:11.49 8
9 Sporrer, Landon 09 East Sac County 18:24.98 9
10 Perrien, Ethan 12 Denison-Schlswg 18:26.56 10

Full results HERE

High School Volleyball Scoreboard 10/05/2022

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October 5th, 2022 by admin

Hawkeye Ten Conference

(3-0) Harlan 25-25-26, Glenwood 22-15-24
(3-1) St. Albert 18-25-32-25, Harlan 25-18-30-16
(3-1) Glenwood 25-12-25-25, St. Albert 18-25-21-23
(3-0) Lewis Central 25-25-25, Red Oak 13-14-13
(3-0) Shenandoah 25-25-25, Denison-Schleswig 14-16-11

Western Iowa Conference

(3-0) Audubon 25-26-25, AHSTW 14-24-20
(3-0) Logan-Magnolia 25-25-25, IKM-Manning 13-21-17
(3-0) Missouri Valley 25-25-25, Tri-Center 20-13-22
(3-2) Riverside 25-25-25-22-15, Underwood 27-16-22-25-11

Rolling Valley Conference

(3-0) CAM 25-25-25, Ar-We-Va 22-13-20
(3-2) Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 16-25-25-15-15 Coon Rapids-Bayard 25-22-22-25-8
(3-0) Glidden-Ralston 25-25-25 West Harrison 13-11-20
(3-0) Woodbine 25-25-25 Paton-Churdan 22-12-17

Corner Conference

(3-0) Griswold 25-25-25, Heartland Christian 16-15-10
(3-1) Sidney 25-21-25-25, Fremont-Mills 11-25-19-18
(3-1) Stanton 25-19-25-27, East Mills 20-25-20-25

Pride of Iowa Conference

(3-0) Bedford 25-25-25 Murray 20-15-16
(3-0) Lenox 25-25-25, Nodaway Valley 16-14-11
(3-2) Martensdale-St. Marys 25-18-24-25-15, Wayne 23-25-26-22-8
(3-0) Southeast Warren 25-25-25, East Union 18-11-6
(2-0) Southeast Warren 25-25 Melcher-Dallas 9-14
(2-1) Melcher-Dallas 26-21-15 East Union 24-25-6
(3-1) Southwest Valley 25-23-25-25, Mount Ayr 19-25-22-19

Other Scores

(3-0) CB Abraham Lincoln def Sioux City West
(3-0) Mormon Trail 25-26-25, Diagonal 17-24-23
(3-0) Sioux City North 25-25-25, Thomas Jefferson 10-14-9

Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz previews Illinois

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October 5th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Michigan gashed the Iowa defense with the run and the challenge is much the same this week at Illinois. The Illini are 4-1 and averaging nearly 195 yards on the ground.

That’s Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, who says the Hawkeyes need to do a better job of shedding blocks.

Iowa is now next to last in the country in offense but Ferentz is convinced he saw progress against Michigan.

Ferentz says he saw potential in Illinois coach Bret Bielema when he hired him to be a Hawkeyes assistant.

Ferentz says mid season coaching moves are just a sign of the times. Wisconsin became the second school in the Big Ten west to fire its coach during the season by letting Paul Chryst go on Sunday.

Ferentz says he will never take for granted the support he has gotten during his time at Iowa.

Iowa State’s Matt Campbell previews Kansas State

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October 5th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Iowa State coach Matt Campbell says the Cyclones hope for a better ground attack against Kansas State. After managing only 66 yards of rushing in a loss to Baylor the Cyclones had only 26 in a loss at Kansas. Two of the factors are injuries at running back and the Cyclones have spent much of the last two weeks playing from behind.

Jirehl Brock was injured early in the loss at Kansas and Cartevious Norton has also been injured.

Being behind the last two weeks forced ISU to focus more on the pass.

Specials teams continue to flounder but Campbell says it is more about inexperience than schematics.

Campbell says a key for K-State the past couple of weeks hasa been the play of quarterback Adrian Martinez.

He says Martinez is playing like a veteran.