A number of area track and field teams were set to get the outdoor season in full swing at the Denison Monarch Relays tonight but mother nature isn’t going to allow that to happen. The Monarch Relays have been cancelled due to the poor weather conditions. Much of Western Iowa received a bit of snow overnight and temperatures are expected to only reach the low 40’s today. Atlantic was set to start their outdoor campaign there but will now have to wait until next week.

The Hawkeye 10 South Meet that was to be held in Glenwood on Thursday has also been cancelled.

Northern Iowa football coach Mark Farley says roster management is a key during spring drills. Farley says because of COVID seniors there are some areas that need added depth.

Farley says the areas of concern right now are the secondary and defensive line.

Theo Day returns at quarterback. The redshirt junior passed for more than 23 hundred yards and 16 touchdowns. Redshirt sophomore Matt Morrisey will also compete for the job after appearing in two games last season.

The Panthers close out spring drills April 23rd.

Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock says the recipe for success will remain the same even though many of the faces have changed. The Cyclones lost several veterans on defense, including safety Greg Eisworth and former Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Mike Rose at linebacker, off of last year’s team that finished 7-6.

Heacock hopes new leaders emerge during spring drills.

Heacock expects veterans like defensive end Will McDonald and linebacker O’Rien Vance to step up.

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz says his job is to make the Iowa offense better and criticism comes with the territory. The Hawkeyes ranked next to last in the Big Ten in total offense last season despite a 10-4 record and a west division title.

Ferentz on the criticism that comes from being the play caller.

Ferentz says he is trying to get redshirt freshman Joe Labas up to speed this spring so he is able to compete against Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla. He says no decision will be made on a starting quarterback until preseason practice.

Ferentz was named the quarterbacks coach after Ken O’Keefe retired and says his new role is to help them do their job better.

Ferentz says he is impressed by what it takes to be a successful quarterback.

GIRLS TEAM SCORES

Glenwood picked up wins from Carlie Clemmer (100M Hurdles), Abby Hughes (400M Hurdles), Brynlee Arnold (Discus), Charley Henandez (Long Jump), 4x100M Relay, 4x200M Relay, 4x800M Relay, Shuttle Hurdle Relay, and Sprint Medley. Woodbine’s Cora Shull won the 100M and 400M. Addison Murdock won the 3000M for the Tigers. Catherine Mayhall of Kuemper Catholic won the 200M. Lola Mendlik of Denison-Schleswig won the 1500M. Tri-Center won the Distance Medley.

Full girls results: 2022 Female Rod Smith Invtitational Results

BOYS TEAM SCORES

Glenwood dominated the night with wins from Brock Sell (100M), Anthony Driscoll-Lee (110M Hurdles), Andrew Smith 1600M, Bryant Keller 3200M, Tyler Boldra (400M Hurdles), 4x200M Relay, and Shuttle Hurdle Relay. Woodbine’s Dylan Hoefer won the Shot Put and Discus. Eli Marsh of Tri-Center won the Long Jump. Cammerin Palmer of Denison-Schleswig won the 800M.

Full boys results: 2022 Male Rod Smith Invitational Results

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Sophomore center Josh Ogundele has notified head coach Fran McCaffery on Wednesday of his intentions to transfer from the University of Iowa and the men’s basketball program.

“I am grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of two incredible teams at the University of Iowa,” said Ogundele. “I want to thank my teammates and coaches for the special bonds and memories, which is something I will take with me forever. However, I believe it is in my best interest to enter the transfer portal and continue to chase my dreams.”

“All of us are appreciative of Josh’s efforts and contributions to our program,” said McCaffery. “Josh was a good teammate who helped us win 48 games over the last two seasons and win a Big Ten Tournament title. Josh has a bright future, and we wish him good luck moving forward. My staff and I will assist Josh during this transition.”

In two seasons with the Hawkeyes, the London native saw limited action in 27 games. Ogundele totaled 29 points, 24 rebounds, five blocks, and four steals in 19 games as a sophomore.

Audubon Activities Director Sean Birks announced on Wednesday that the Audubon Girls Early Bird Track Meet that was originally scheduled for Thursday, March 31st has been postponed to Friday, April 1st due to the expected poor weather conditions on Thursday.

The Atlantic tennis teams are gearing up for a new season with strong numbers. The girls team has 27 players out and the boys have a good number with 17 players.

The girls squad will look to replace some of their top players with the graduation of Tessa and Nellie Grooms, Genevieve Martinez, and Olivia Engler. Head Coach Mike McDermott said some players that did get some varsity experience will need to step up to take on bigger roles.

The boys team lost a top player in Grant Sturm but his brother Ethan will be counted on to lead the way.

Clevi Johnson has improved and slid into the number two spot early on. Bryan York and Hunter Weppler are also experienced players that will be key contributors. There will be some strong competition on both sides for the final varsity spots.

Coach McDermott said the early season work is a mixture of working on fundamentals and trying to formulate a lineup. He said early on in competition they aren’t as concerned with results as they are on effort and improvement. As the coach of both the boys and girls teams Coach McDermott said both squads help push each other.

The teams will open up the season on Tuesday, April 5th against Kuemper Catholic.

GIRLS GOLF

CAM’s Reese Snyder shot a 57 and Mady McKee shot 61. AHSTW and Exira-EHK didn’t have any participants.

BOYS GOLF

CAM 193, Exira-EHK 237, AHSTW 277
Medalist: Chase Jahde, CAM, 42
Runner-Up: Seth Hensley, CAM, 48
CAM scores: Gavyn Jensen 50, Carson Cary 53, Bradyn Bohnsack 57, Logan Lawrence 58
Exira-EHK scores: Trey Petersen 48, Davis Larsen 57, Dane Paulsen 65, Aiden Potts & Quinn White 67
AHSTW scores: Nate Jorgensen 60, Justin Freeman 69, Justin Freeman 69, Logan Heller 84

Girls Team Scores

1. Colfax-Mingo 88
2. Baxter 87
3. Des Moines Christian 84
4. ACGC 58

ACGC’s Ava Campbell won the 800M and was 2nd in the 1500M. Kiersten Knobbe was 3rd in the 3000M for the Chargers. Chloe Largent won the High Jump and ACGC won the 4x800M Relay.

Boys Team Scores

1. ACGC 104
2. Des Moines Christian 99
3. Baxter 62
4. Colfax-Mingo 52

ACGC picked up wins from Austin Kunkle (100M, 200M), Trevin Suhr (1600M, 3200M), Lance Bunde (High Jump), 4x100M Relay, and Shuttle Hurdle Relay.

Full results HERE