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Atlantic native, and former Northwest Missouri State Bearcat, Ryan Hawkins announced via social media on Monday that he is headed to Creighton University to finish his college basketball career. Hawkins decided last week to enter the transfer portal and use his extra year of eligibility at the Division 1 level.
Excited for this new opportunity! @BluejayMBB #GoJays pic.twitter.com/iZrDwPPDtO
— Ryan Hawkins (@RyanHawkins8) May 3, 2021
Ryan told KJAN Sports that he had Creighton in mind when he hit the transfer portal and likes the tradition they’ve developed.
He said the recruitment process was pretty difficult right now because he couldn’t officially visit any campus’ due to COVID restrictions.
The fit should be a good one on the basketball floor for Hawkins because he said the system isn’t totally different from Northwest.
The Bluejays are coming off a 22-9 campaign this past season with an appearance in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. There will be a lot of holes to fill though, with all five starters either transferring or declaring for the NBA Draft. That will give Hawkins a chance to lead right away.
Hawkins just finished a national championship season with Northwest and he leaves as the Bearcats all-time leading rebounder and second on their career scoring list.
GIRLS SOCCER
Denison-Schleswig Tournament
Division 1
East Sac County 1, Denison-Schleswig 0
Carroll 2, Riverside 1
Consolation: Denison-Schleswig 9, Riverside 3
Championship: East Sac County 1, Carroll 0
Division 2
Treynor 2, Gilbert 1
Sioux City North def. Underwood
Consolation: Gilbert 10, Underwood 0
Championship: Treynor 5, Sioux City North 0
Nodaway Valley Tournament
Nodaway Valley/WCV 4, Greene County 0
Panorama 8, Creston 0
Consolation: Creston 2, Greene County 1
Championship: Panorama 3, Nodaway Valley/WCV 0
Urbandale Tournament
Waverly-Shell Rock 6, CB Thomas Jefferson 0
BOYS SOCCER
Boone Tounrnament
Kuemper Catholic 2, Collins-Maxwell 1 (PKs)
Kuemper Catholic 2, Webster City 0
Iowa City Regina Tournament
Davenport Assumption 3, St. Albert 1
St. Albert 3, Beckman Catholic 1
Treynor Tournament
Treynor 10, Missouri Valley 1
Treynor 4, Riverside 0
Tri-Center 2, Logan-Magnolia 1
Missouri Vally 3, East Sac County 1
Riverside 7, Logan-Magnolia 1
Underwood 3, East Sac County 0
Underwood def. Tri-Center
Championship: Treynor 5, Underwood 1
West Central Valley Tournament
Kuemper Catholic 1, Van Meter 0
Nodaway Valley/West Central Valley 3, Panorama 0
Championship: Kuemper Catholic 1, Nodaway Valley/West Central Valley 0 (PKs)
GIRLS GOLF
See other story for Atlantic at Kuemper Tournament
BOYS GOLF
See other story for Missouri Valley Tournament
Coon Rapids-Bayard Tournament
Storm Lake Tournament
Medalist: Hogan Henrich, Newell-Fonda (78)
Runner-Up: Jagaar Halverson, Spencer (81)
GIRLS TENNIS
Norwalk 9, Creston 2
Norwalk 10, Shenandoah 1
Shenandoah 6, Creston 3
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Former University of Iowa All-American Chuck Darling has passed away at the age of 91 in Colorado.
Darling was a two-sport star for the Hawkeyes, earning three letters in basketball (1950-52) and two in track (1950-51). Born in Denison, Iowa, Darling is one of three players in program annals to be a consensus first-team All-American, earning the distinction as a senior in 1952. A two-time all-conference selection, Darling led the Hawkeyes to second (1952) and third place (1951) Big Ten finishes as an upperclassman.
In addition to rewriting the record books on the court, Darling excelled in the classroom. He served as Liberal Arts Senior Class President and was a Phi Beta Kappa member (national honorary scholarship society).
Darling led the Hawkeyes in scoring in back-to-back seasons in 1951 (16.3 ppg) and 1952 (25.5 ppg), including leading the Big Ten in points per game as a senior. Darling led the team to 19 wins his senior season, the most single season victories by an Iowa team at that time. His 25.5 points per game average is the third highest scoring average in program history behind John Johnson (27.9 ppg in 1970) and Fred Brown (27.6 ppg in 1971).
Darling posted two of the top three single game rebounding performances in program history. In his final game as a Hawkeye versus Wisconsin on March 3, 1952, he pulled down a school-record 30 rebounds, a total that also ties for second most in Big Ten history. Darling averaged a staggering 17.6 rebounds in 22 games as a junior, a season average that is tops in school history.
“Our deepest condolences go out to the Darling family,” said Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery. “Chuck was a trailblazer for University of Iowa student-athletes. He performed at the highest level on the basketball court and achieved excellence academically. Chuck was one of country’s best players in the 1950’s, earning All-America honors and becoming an Olympic gold medalist. He will be missed by everyone in the Hawkeye family.”
He is also tied for second in school history with 25 boards against Purdue on Jan. 6, 1951. Darling ranks in the top five for single-game field goal attempts (32 versus Indiana on Jan. 21, 1952) and free throws made (16 versus Minnesota on Jan. 19, 1952).
In addition to earning All-America accolades in 1952, Darling was awarded the Chicago Tribune Silver Trophy presented to the top men’s basketball player in the Big Ten Conference, was recognized as the Big Ten Medal of Honor winner, as well as being recognized as the team’s Most Valuable Player.
Darling, a UI Varsity Club Hall of Fame inductee, ranks eighth in program history in career scoring average at 17.4 points per game (1,094 points in 63 games).
Following graduation, Darling was drafted by the Rochester Royals with the eighth overall pick of the 1952 NBA Draft. He also earned a Gold Medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia, playing on the same team as Hall of Famers Bill Russell and K.C. Jones, and Iowa All-American Carl Cain, to name a few.
A Memorial Celebration of Life Service is pending.
Kuemper Invite
Carroll Country Club
05/01/2021
Team Scores
Medalist: Laura Sweeney, Carroll (87)
Runner-Up: Roni Hook, Atlantic (94) (Round included 8 pars)
Other Atlantic Scores: Belle Berg (106) – 13th. Abby Muller (107) – 16th. Reagan Leonard (110) – 22nd. Abby Smith (112) – 27th. Lexi Noelck (113) – 28th.
Missouri Valley Boys Invite
Logan-Missouri Valley Country Club
05/1/2021
Team Scores
Medalist: Cody Fink, Underwood (85)
Runner-Up: Andrew Johnson, Westwood (85)
3rd Place: Jackson Tennis, Missouri Valley (86)
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State running back/kickoff returner Kene Nwangwu is on his way to the NFL.
The All-American kickoff returner, who broke the school record for career kickoff return average (26.8), was selected in the fourth round by the Minnesota Vikings as the No. 119 pick of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Nwangwu was also outstanding as All-American Breece Hall’s backup, tallying 339 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns, while averaging 5.6 yards per carry.
“Kene was among a unique group of seniors who were really special,” Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell said. “Kene has been through so much here at Iowa State. He had a great start to his career and then he tears his Achilles. It was a long tough road back for him and it wasn’t easy. To watch his leadership grow, see what he has done for our football program, and today, to see him get drafted, I am so thrilled for him.”
The Frisco, Texas native raised his stock dramatically after running a 4.31 in the 40-yard dash at Iowa State’s Pro Day. Utilizing his speed and athletic ability, Nwangwu earned fourth-team All-America accolades as a kickoff returner in 2020, ranking seventh nationally (minimum 10 returns) in kickoff return yardage (28.9).
He had five returns of 30+ yards, including two of 65 yards or longer that helped the Cyclones in a pair of come-from-behind wins. His 85-yard kickoff return vs. Oklahoma came after the Sooners took the lead in the fourth quarter. The return set up the tying touchdown in a game the Cyclones won 37-30.
Nwangwu ended his career with 2,470 kickoff return yards, the most in Iowa State history and third all-time in Big 12 history. He also rushed for 774 yards in his career.
CLEVELAND — With the 93rd pick in the NFL Draft, Friday, the Buffalo Bills select Northern Iowa Offensive Lineman Spencer Brown, a graduate of the Lenox High School. Brown, a 6-foot 8-inch, 311 pounder, played tackle for UNI. He was a 2019 2nd Team All MVFC selection, who opted out of the 2020 Spring Season due to COVID-19 concerns. He was named a preseason FCS All-American in 2020 before the season was postponed.
Spencer Brown (Photo via UNIpanthers.com)
Brown had offers from Power 5 schools after the FCS postponed the 2020 season to spring of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He turned down the opportunity out of allegiance to Northern Iowa.
Brown competed in football, basketball, golf, and track at Lenox High School in his hometown Lenox, Iowa. The school, nestled in a town with a population of 1,407 as of 2010, fielded an eight-player team. Brown played tight end in addition to fighting through double teams to rack up 17 sacks as a senior and earned first-team all-state honors.
Brown becomes the first player from Northern Iowa drafted by the Bills.
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Cubs are teaming up with Hy-Vee to make COVID-19 vaccines available at Principal Park. The hope is to have the mobile clinic up and running for opening day on Tuesday, May 4th. On Wednesday, Gov. Kim Reynolds called on the organization to help get more Iowans vaccinated.
For its part, the I-Cubs organization says they are looking forward to playing a vital role in protecting Iowans as well as welcoming them back to the stands safely. Hy-Vee, too, is looking forward to the partnership as well. In a statement, they said this free vaccine clinic will offer many opportunities for Iowans to get their shot at multiple upcoming games.
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