Hawkeye Ten Conference

Atlantic – 7 vs Red Oak – 5

Clarinda – 8 vs Creston – 3

Harlan – 18 vs St. Albert – 3

Harlan – 18 vs St. Albert – 9

Kuemper Catholic – 10 vs Denison-Schleswig – 9 in 8 innings

Shenandoah – 8 vs Glenwood – 7 

Corner Conference

East Mills – 15 vs Essex – 0

Western Iowa Conference

Tri-Center – 12 vs IKM-Manning – 1

Pride of Iowa Conference

Mount Ayr – 12 vs Lenox – 8 

Southwest Valley – 6 vs Nodaway Valley – 4 

Missouri River Conference 

Abraham Lincoln – 16 vs Le Mars – 1 

Abraham Lincoln – 9 vs Le Mars – 8

Thomas Jefferson – 4 vs Sioux City West – 2

Sioux City West – 6 vs Thomas Jefferson – 3 

Non-Conference 

Logan-Magnolia – 11 vs Stanton – 1

Hawkeye Ten Conference 

Atlantic – 4 vs St. Albert – 1

Atlantic – 8 vs St. Albert – 0

Glenwood – 6 vs Shenandoah – 0

Creston – 6 vs Clarinda – 5

Creston – 5 vs Clarinda – 0 

Denison-Schleswig – 9 vs Kuemper Catholic – 1

Kuemper Catholic – 8 vs Denison-Schleswig – 6 

St. Albert – 8 vs Harlan – 0 

Non-Conference 

Griswold-CAM – 5 vs Madrid – 4 in 9 innings

Lewis Central – 8 vs Missouri Valley – 1

Missouri Valley – 1 vs Lewis Central – 0

IKM-Manning – 6 vs Ar-We-Va – 3

Wayne – 7 vs Davis County – 1

Interstate 35 – 13 vs Southeast Warren – 10

Panorama – 8 vs Glidden-Ralston – 3

Van Meter  – 18 vs Saydel – 3

Ogden – 8 vs Greene County – 7

West Central Activities Conference 

West Central Valley – 8 vs ACGC – 0

Corner Conference

East Mills – 14 vs Essex – 2

Western Iowa Conference 

Treynor – 11 vs Underwood – 0

Pride of Iowa Conference

Nodaway Valley – 14 vs East Union – 1

Mount Ayr – 7 vs Lenox – 6

Missouri River Conference

Le Mars – 6 vs Abraham Lincoln – 1 

Le Mars – 11 vs Abraham Lincoln – 3 

Sioux City West – 8 vs Thomas Jefferson – 3

Sioux City West – 14 vs Thomas Jefferson – 3 

The Atlantic baseball team defeated Red Oak 6-4 Thursday night powered by a three-run first inning and behind six innings and change on the mound from Junior Jack Muller. Assistant Head Coach Gaylord Schelling gave all the credit to the boys and their effort.

The scoring began early for the Trojans with four consecutive batters getting on base highlighted by a Zayden Parker RBI double scoring Gavin McLaren. Muller had a three-run lead in his back pocket before throwing his first pitch of the night.

Mullen says first inning struggles have been a common theme but to attack early was huge.

Later in the third, Junior Kale Jensen smoked a ball to left that smacked off the scoreboard for a solo home run to give Atlantic a 4-0 lead. Gavin McLaren followed that up with a line drive base hit and eventually driven in on Keston Schmitt’s double. It was 5-0 Trojans heading into the bottom of the third.

The shutout didn’t last long for Atlantic as three singles in the bottom of the third gave Red Oak their first run of the evening as Adam Baier crossed home plate on a Carson Roeder base hit up the middle.

Atlantic responded in the fourth. Muller drew a one-out walk and driven in by Hudson McLaren with a rope down the right field line. Red Oak threw another punch in the bottom half of the inning to get the game back to a four-run Trojan lead.

In the fifth, Atlantic cashed in for another run to go back up five. Gavin McLaren hit a dribbler in the infield and a throwing error led him to get all the way to third. He was later driven home by a Grant Petty RBI single.

Red Oak down four in the bottom of the six became very active on the basepaths and began toying with the Atlantic defense on a pair of first and third situations for the Tigers. Red Oak’s scheme was to draw attention to the runner on first while the runner from third came home to score. On the two discombobulating plays the Tigers cut the lead to 7-4.

Red Oak forced Atlantic to make a pitching change with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning and a pair of runners on the base paths. Junior Keston Schmitt entered the ballgame and gave up an RBI single to right field to cut the lead to two. After that, Schmitt shut the door on the Tigers and secured the 7-5 victory. Mullen had high praise for his relief pitcher.

Schelling said the team’s hitting has vastly improved and the way they are playing the game and excited for the journey ahead.

The Trojans are back in action at Greene County on Monday.

The Griswold baseball team begins its postseason journey in Audubon Saturday night with a third matchup with Stanton on the year. The Tigers and the Vikings have split the first two games they have played with both teams winning in the opposing ballpark. Head Coach Ryan Lockwood believes it will be a battle to advance.

The Tigers come into postseason play with 8-14 record and winning all eight of their wins coming against Corner Conference opponents. The Tigers played a doubleheader Tuesday coming up 1-1 with a win against Sidney and a loss against Fremont-Mills.

Griswold is led by senior duo Zane Johnson and Bode Wyman. The pair are hitting well above .300 and on-base percentages of over .440. Wyman has also been crucial on the mound striking out a team-leading 48 batters.

In the two matchups with Stanton, both games have been back and forth with the most recent game going into the eighth. The winner of this matchup will advance to play Martensdale-St. Marys. KJANTV will have the coverage Saturday beginning at 4:50 PM central time from Audubon.

The opening round at the John Deere Classic in the Quad Cities continues. George McNeilly reports.

Doug Ghim shot a nine-under-par 62 and says the key going forward will be to remain patient.

Ghim says being nine under is a good start but there is a long way to go.

Max Homa is a shot back after an opening round of eight under 63.

Austin Eckroat is also at eight under.

Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger says senior transfer Dominick Nelson has made an immediate impact during summer workouts. The native of Miami average nearly 14 and-a-half points and more than five rebounds per game at Utah Valley where he was named the WAC Player of the Year.

Otzelberger says the six-five guard is working on his perimeter shooting as well as becoming more physical.

Otzelberger has had success with players moving up a level. Curtis Jones went from a lightly recruited player out of high school to an All Big-12 standout.

Nelson says the ISU program is very demanding but it is what makes players better.

Nelson says Iowa State’s success with under recruited players is a big reason he joined the program.

Nelson says he is working to adjust to the physical challenges of the Big-12.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa Athletics Department has announced season ticket information for the 2025-26 winter sports season, including men’s wrestling, men’s basketball and women’s basketball. These updates reflect the department’s ongoing commitment to delivering a premier fan experience, while supporting the success of Hawkeye student-athletes.

“There is nothing like the roar of Carver-Hawkeye Arena,” said Beth Goetz, Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair. “Our fans are the heartbeat of every season, and their unwavering support is felt by our student-athletes and coaches. We are excited for the upcoming seasons and creating the next wave of unforgettable Hawkeye moments.”

Renewal applications for men’s and women’s basketball are currently available online. Men’s wrestling renewal applications will be posted mid-July.

Men’s Basketball
Iowa men’s basketball enters a new era under head coach Ben McCollum, who brings 14 winning seasons and four NCAA Division II national championships from Northwest Missouri State.

Fans who placed deposits for new season tickets will begin the seat selection process on July 8, in priority order.

Season ticket prices range from $335-$385, depending on location. Certain sections of CHA also require a per-seat I-Club donation that is not reflected in season ticket price.

Additional single-game and ticket package information will be announced later this summer.

Women’s Basketball
Under P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Coach Jan Jensen, the Hawkeyes won 23 games and reached the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 last season. The program has made 16 consecutive postseason appearances, including back-to-back national runner-up finishes in 2023 and 2024.

Following a second straight sold-out season, a variety of season ticket options are available:

Black-Padded Sections:

• Adults: $225–$250
• Faculty/Staff & Seniors: $205–$225
• Courtside: $400
• No youth pricing available for black-padded and courtside seating

Non-Black Padded Sections:

• Adults: $215–$235
• Faculty/Staff & Seniors: $190–$215
• Youth: $130–$140

Men’s Wrestling
Iowa men’s wrestling continues its tradition of excellence, having sold out season tickets for four consecutive years. The Hawkeyes earned a team trophy at the NCAA Championships for the 15th time in the last 17 events and crowned their 86th national champion, Stephen Buchanan II.

Season ticket pricing for black-padded seats are $200, while all other locations will be $175 for public and $160 for faculty/staff.

New Courtside Seating Section
New for 2025-26, a courtside riser with capacity for over 200 individuals will be installed on the south baseline of Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Primarily designated for student seating, this platform will enhance the in-game atmosphere by bringing fans close to the court in addition to providing additional floor level concession opportunities.

Information on the sale of UI student season ticket for men’s and women’s basketball will be distributed to students in September.

This installation of the riser will affect some current season ticket holders for women’s basketball and men’s wrestling. The Athletics Ticket Office will assist with relocations as needed during the renewal process.

Parking Updates
Construction of the new Arena Ramp, located east of Carver-Hawkeye Arena, will impact Lot 40 and Lot 33, including ADA gameday parking. During construction:

• ADA parking will be relocated to Lot 75, south of the arena.
• Additional I-Club donor parking details will be shared during the renewal process.
• Free gameday parking will remain available in Lot 43W, Lot 65, and other designated areas.

Important Note on Pricing
All prices listed exclude Iowa State Sales Tax. Final “all-in” pricing will be displayed during the ticket renewal and purchase process at hawkeyesports.com/tickets.

For more information or to purchase season tickets, visit hawkeyesports.com/tickets or call 1-800-IAHAWKS, option 2.

Iowa women’s basketball center Ava Heiden is more confident as she gets ready for her sophomore season. The six-four native of Oregon appeared in 28 games as a freshman and averaged five points and just over two and a half rebounds per game for a Hawkeye team that finished 23-11 and made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Summer workouts are ongoing in Iowa City.

Heiden has been working with and playing against incoming freshman Layla Hays. The 6-5 Hays was the player of the year in Alaska as a high school senior.

Heiden says she and Hays are making each other better.

Non-Conference 

Atlantic – 13 vs Panorama – 3

CAM – 4 vs Audubon – 3

Shenandoah – 8 vs Tri-Center – 4

Kingsley-Pierson – 15 vs St. Albert – 13

Lewis Central – 7 vs Sioux City North – 2

Underwood – 6 vs Harlan – 5

Van Meter – 9 vs Creston – 1

Bedford – 9 vs Ankeny Christian – 7

MVAOCOU – 11 vs Missouri Valley – 4

Tri-Center – 18 vs Thomas Jefferson – 17 in 8 innings

Central Decatur – 12 vs Murray – 11 in 8 innings

Southeast Warren – 12 vs West Central Valley – 6

Hawkeye Ten Conference

Clarinda – 8 vs Glenwood – 7 in 8 innings

Denison-Schleswig – 7 vs St. Albert – 6

Denison-Schleswig – 20 vs St. Albert – 5

Western Iowa Conference

Riverside – 7 vs AHSTW – 5

Corner Conference

Fremont-Mills – 20 vs Essex – 2

Rolling Valley Conference

Ar-We-Va – 7 vs Boyer Valley – 6

Woodbine – 8 vs Glidden-Ralston – 0

Missouri River Conference

Sioux City North – 13 vs Abraham Lincoln – 9