IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa sophomore forward Kris Murray announced on Friday that he has submitted papers for early entry to the 2022 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility.

Underclassmen have until June 1 to remain in or remove his name from the draft.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to be able to play the game I love every day and to wear the Black and Gold,” said Murray. “My focus is being able to grow as a player in every way possible. The opportunity to get feedback and experience working out for NBA teams will help me become the best player I can possibly be and take my game to the next level. I have big plans for next year and this experience will help me do that. I appreciate everyone’s support.”

Murray (6-foot-8, 211 pounds) posted single season bests in every statistical category last season. He improved his scoring average by +9.1 points per game and rebounding average by 3.7 per outing. Murray was Iowa’s leading scorer (9.7 ppg) and rebounder (4.3 rpg) off the bench, which ranked fourth and third overall, respectively. His 31 blocks and 43 3-point field goals rank seventh and eighth most, respectively, by a Hawkeye sophomore. He ranked second on the squad in 3-point accuracy (.387, 43-of-11), blocked shots per game (0.9) and field goals made (124), third in offensive (1.6) and defensive (2.7) rebounds, and fourth in steals (0.8). He made at least one 3-pointer in a team-best 17 consecutive games (Jan. 22-March 13) and recorded multiple steals in 10 games and multiple blocks in nine contests.

“We fully support Kris using this opportunity to receive the feedback from NBA personnel through workouts and interviews,” said head coach Fran McCaffery. “Kris took great strides and really came into his own last season. He is going through this process with a professional approach, and we are excited to see his game grow to another level.”

Kris’ brother Keegan announced last month that he has declared for the 2022 NBA Draft.

The Iowa State women’s basketball team received good news on Thursday when the top in-state prospect for the 2023 class announced her commitment to the Cyclones. At a ceremony at Bishop Garrigan High School Audi Crooks announced that she will continue her education and basketball career in Ames.

Crooks is a 6-3 forward that just helped lead Bishop Garrigan to the Class 1A State Championship this season. She averaged 23.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 3.3 blocks this season for the Golden Bears.

Crooks made the choice to attend ISU out of a final five schools of Iowa, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa State. She’s long been a coveted prospect and held over 15 offers from schools around the country.

Crooks is the fifth commit in the 2023 class for the Cyclones.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Officials with the Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund said today (Thursday), they are pleased to be a sponsor of the Southwest Iowa Fishing Team again, this year. Trevor’s mom and Foundation spokesperson Melanie Petty says fishing was a huge part of Trevor’s life and watching this program grow in the last two years is wonderful to see.  Anyone who is interested in joining should email swifishingteam@gmail.com or reach out to Bob Harris at 712-304-2015.  The club has several opportunities to fish with a Boat Series, a Kayak Series and a Virtual Series.

(Grant Petty and Bob Harris) – photo submitted

The Trevor Frederickson Memorial Fund raises money each year at their annual golf tournament.  This year the 14th TFred Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at the Atlantic Golf and Country Club on Saturday, June 18th.   Although the tournament is already full we are still accepting hole sponsors and items for our silent auction that will be held in the club house all day.  Stop out and have lunch with us and bid on some amazing items.  All monies raised are given back to the things that Trevor loved in a community that held a special place in his heart.

For further information call Melanie Petty at 712-249-3696.

GIRLS SOCCER

Omaha South 2, Lewis Central 1

Iowa punter Tory Taylor is working on consistency this spring. The native of Melbourne, Australia, set a single season punting record for yardage and averaged better than 44 yards per punt last season. He is also one of the Hawkeyes’ most popular players

Taylor will be a 25-year-old junior when next season begins and he is taking on more of a leadership role among the specialists.

Taylor says his leadership is as much about off the field as on it.

Iowa special teams coordinator LeVar Woods says Taylor has been forced to adapt to his role as a leader.

Woods says Tylor is being looked on for leadership because of how well he has performed.

(UPDATED) (Atlantic, Iowa) – In an effort to keep Atlantic in Class 2A where Wrestling is concerned, Atlantic School District Superintendent Steve Barber, Wednesday evening, recommended to the School Board, the District not renew its shared Wrestling program with the CAM School District. If the two were to continue the arrangement, it would mean a move from Class 2A to Class 3A in wrestling, and competition involving all metro-area schools.

Barber it all boils down to the District’s BEDS (Basic Educational Data Survey) results.

Mr. Barber said, looking at the current enrollment numbers in grades 6-through 8, the BEDS number will continue at this level, meaning the District would remain in the current classification for a number of years.

Steve Barber feels the larger schools have a competitive advantage over our kids, due to the number of students available and how many wrestlers change location, as wrestling is their number one priority to their education.

He said also, “I believe that our rivalry, not only in wrestling, exists with many of our Hawkeye 10 Schools where many are in the 2A classification. Obviously, in order to make this happen, we would have to severe our relationship with CAM,” he said. “By doing so, their 119 BED number would not count, and that would put us in 2A.”

Barber said the relationship Atlantic has had with CAM has been good, and severing the ties that bind the Districts “Is a tough decision.”

He said they have spoken with CAM and told them Atlantic will do what it can to help in the transition. He added Atlantic is “Still interested in partnering with girls wrestling and soccer, where out partnership does not put us in a competitive disadvantage.”

No action was taken on his recommendation, during the Board’s meeting.

ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 13, 2022 – The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that today’s 12:15 p.m. CT game against the Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium has been postponed due to inclement weather.

The two teams will make up today’s postponed game on Monday, May 2, at 3:15 p.m. at Busch Stadium.

Tickets for the April 13th homestand finale will be valid for the rescheduled 3:15 p.m. game on Monday, May 2.  Additional Cardinals ticket policy details are available online at cardinals.com/tickets.

Team Scores

CAM had a number of 2nd place finishers. Mallory Behnken was 2nd in the Shot Put and the Discus. Marissa Spieker was 3rd and Karys Hunt 4th in the Discus as well. Abby Follman was 2nd in the 100M Hurdles. Lenox’ Sadie Cox won the 200M and Long Jump. Cadence Douglas won the High Jump for the Tigers and they won the 4x400M Relay.

Full results HERE.

GIRLS TEAM SCORES

Panorama’s Jaidyn Sellers won the 100M, 800M, and the High Jump. The Panthers also got a win from Jazmyn Sellers in the Discus and they 4x100M Relay. Nodaway Valley’s Maddax DeVault won the 100M Hurdles and 400M Hurdles. The Wolverines also won the 4x200M Relay.

Full results HERE

BOYS TEAM SCORES

ACGC picked up wins from Cael Hoing in the Discus, Mike Fuller in the Shot Put, 4x100M Relay, and 4x200M Relay. West Central Valley’s Blaise Beane won the 200M.

Full results HERE.

GIRLS SOCCER

Bishop Heelan 6, CB Thomas Jefferson 1
CB Abraham Lincoln 6, Sioux City North 0
Lewis Central 1, Omaha Mercy 0

BOYS SOCCER

Bishop Heelan 10, CB Thomas Jefferson 0
Sioux City North 2, CB Abraham Lincoln 0