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(Des Moines,Iowa – Iowa DNR news) – An estimated 2,200 students from more than 140 schools from across Iowa will be in the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center (Bullseye) and the 4H Building (3D) at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines from Feb 28th to March 2nd, to participate in the 18th Annual National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament. This is the largest youth archery tournament in Iowa. Iowa student participation in the National Archery in the Schools Program has grown each year beginning from scratch in 2006 to now more than 4,800 participants in 2025.
“The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) is one of the finest youth sports programs in Iowa. It teaches discipline, focus, and perseverance while giving students of all skill levels an opportunity to excel. NASP not only promotes physical activity but also fosters confidence, personal development, and an appreciation for the sport of archery,” said Zach Benttine, archery coordinator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Competition begins Friday at 5-p.m., then resumes at 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday for the bullseye and 3D competitions. There will be 50 targets set up for bullseye, which will allow 100 participants to shoot at a time. There will be 30 targets set up for 3D, which will allow 60 participants to shoot at a time. Admission is $5 for those 19 and older; 18 and younger are admitted for free.
Atlantic HS & MS Archers participate in a Dec. 2023 event in Orient (file photo from the Atlantic Trojan Archery Facebook page)
Archers Shoot for College Cash & Equipment
Archers participating in the Iowa Archery in the Schools Program can earn money for college. More than $10,000 will be awarded in college scholarships based on performance at the state tournament. An additional $13,000 will be awarded outside of the state competition to archers participating in the program based on academics, essays, and other established criteria. In addition to scholarships, teams receiving placement at the state tournament will also be eligible to receive an estimated $18,000 in equipment for their schools.
Scholarships are provided by Iowa Hunter Education Instructor Association, Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever, Whitetails Unlimited, Iowa Bowhunters Association, Safari Club International, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Haney Family Foundation, Chuck Hallier Memorial, and the National Archery in the Schools Program.
For more information on the Iowa Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) visit www.iowadnr.gov/nasp
Class 3A Regional Finals
Cherokee – 54 vs Atlantic – 33
Des Moines Christian – 58 vs Roland-Story – 36
West Marshall – 51 vs Forest City – 48
Spirit Lake – 61 vs Algona – 53
Wahlert Catholic – 48 vs Center Point-Urbana – 43
Estherville-Lincoln Central – 49 vs Hampton-Dumont-CAL – 31
Mount Vernon – 68 vs Benton – 22
Williamsburg – 57 vs PCM – 43
4A Regional Semifinals
Region 1: Lewis Central – 50 vs Glenwood – 26
Region 1: Bishop Heelan Catholic – 79 vs LeMars – 29
5A Regional Semifinals
Region 3: Ankeny – 66 vs Sioux City East – 14
Region 3: Waukee Northwest 67 Sioux City West – 27
Region 1: Johnston – 76 vs Abraham Lincoln – 28
The Atlantic Trojans girls basketball team’s season came to an end Saturday as they fell in the regional final to the Cherokee Washington Braves 54-33. Despite holding the Braves to under their season average, the Trojan offense struggled to get going. This coupled with solid individual efforts from a pair of Braves saw the Atlantic girls basketball season end.
Making their first regional final appearance since the 2003-2004 season, the Trojans looked a little tight to start the game. Despite this, Atlantic held in and the game was close in the first quarter. Lila Wiederstein, Paytn Harter and Katrina Williams all knocked down field goals as the Trojans trailed by six heading into the second quarter.
In the second, both teams struggled with turnovers. Whether it be violations or passing turnovers, neither side was at the best. However, it affected Atlantic more as the Braves started to open up a lead. Deidra Doeden earned 6 of her 18 points in the second frame. However, once again the Trojans kept it from getting out of hand. Williams was just as good as Doeden in the paint hitting three field goals and a free throw as Atlantic went to the locker room down 30-19.
Cherokee Washington took control of the game in the third quarter. Addy Wolfswinkel hit two threes and a pair of field goals in the quarter to finish with a game leading 19 points. Doeden wouldn’t finish far behind with 18. A trio of Trojans including Williams were able to knock down two field goals, but it was not enough to keep pace as the Braves defense was able to keep Atlantic at bay for the rest of the game. Despite the loss head coach Dan Vargason was proud of what his team had been able to accomplish.
One of the main stories of the game was the ability of the Cherokee Washington defense to keep the Trojans from putting together runs.
Although the offense as whole never got going, Williams had a great outing leading the team with 13 points.
Although disappointed that the Trojans will not make an appearance at the state tournament, Vargason believes the future is bright for Atlantic girls basketball.
The Trojans finished the season with a record of 18-7. One of the best marks in recent memory.
The third ranked Iowa wrestling team closed the dual season with a win. The Hawkeyes won six of 10 matches to beat second ranked Oklahoma State 21-16. The Hawkeyes close the dual season with a record of 14-1.
That’s Iowa coach Tom Brands. Three Hawkeyes earned bonus points as Iowa claimed its fifth straight win over the Cowboys.
Drake has clinched a share of the Missouri Valley Conference regular season title. Bennett Stirtz scored 26 points and the Bulldogs outscored UNI 9-1 to close overtime and claimed a thrilling 64-58 victory in the McLeod Center. Drake improves to 15-3 in the Valley.
That’s Drake coach Ben McCollum. Drake outrebounded UNI 46-29 and had 16 offensive rebounds.
Stirtz finished five-of-nine from three point range and his three with 16 seconds remaining in overtime gave the Bulldogs a six point lead.
UNI was held to three points in overtime.
That’s UNI coach Ben Jacobson. The Panthers had their six-game win streak snapped as they fall to 13-5 in the Valley.
Tytan Anderson led the Panthers with 21 points but he fouled out with 3:20 remaining in overtime when he was whistled for a double foul along with Drake’s Isaia Howard.
Anderson says rebounding was a huge factor in the outcome.
Anderson says it was a disappointing finish in front of a large crowd.
The Iowa Hawkeye women surrendered a 12-point third quarter lead in a 67-65 loss to third ranked UCLA. The Hawkeyes were held without a field goal the final three minutes and nine seconds.
That’s coach Jan Jensen. Iowa’s last ditch effort ended with a desperation three pointer by center Addison O’Grady as the Hawkeyes made only nine-of-27 shots in the second half.
Lucy Olsen led the Hawkeyes with 17 points as they fall to 8-8 in the Big Ten.
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The Riverside Girls’ basketball team was victorious again on their home floor in postseason play by defeating the CAM Cougars 50-31. The Bulldogs were led by Sophomore Guard Kayden Schnack who finished with 18 points.
The game was inspired by the defenses as both teams came out under full-court pressure, causing offenses to slip up early. The Bulldogs were ahead 14-10 after the first quarter, Courtney Follman had four for the Cougars, and Sophia Fenner led the Bulldogs with three.
Both teams didn’t shy away from the defensive pressure in the second half as CAM and Riverside were looking to get the ball in the paint the entire second quarter but the handsy defenses were picking everything apart.
The effect was altering to shooting from the outside down the stretch in the first half. Fenner hit her second three of the night just before the half and that boosted the Bulldogs to a 21-13 heading into the locker room.
CAM came out with energy early in the third but seized to a few critical mistakes, including fouling Schnack on a three-point attempt, in which she knocked down all three free throw attempts. The Cougars didn’t back down as they cut the Bulldog lead to four late in the third, highlighted by a Maddie Richter three. Shortly after that, Schnack took the game into her own hands with a pair of hard-nosed driving layups followed by a three.
Riverside took a 36-25 lead into the fourth and Kayden Schnack quickly hit a three and drew a foul in the process of shooting. The bench erupted.
The Bulldogs began to wear down the Cougar defense, resulting in fouling by CAM. The Riverside Bulldogs pulled through for a 19-point home victory to improve to 20-2 on the season. CAM finished their season at 13-11.
Head Coach Mark Jeppesen was pleased with his team’s efforts, especially on the defensive side of the basketball.
Riverside will take on St. Albert Wednesday night in the Class 1A Region 1 Final matchup at Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs. Tip-off is set for 7 P.M.
Girls 1A Regional Semifinals
Region 1: Riverside – 50 vs CAM – 31
Region 1: St. Albert – 61 vs Stanton – 30
Region 3: Coon Rapids-Bayard – 50 vs St. Edmond – 42 (2OT)
Region 6: Lenox – 36 vs Mount Ayr – 32
Region 6: Montezuma – 66 vs Melcher-Dallas – 26
Region 8: Lynnville-Sully – 56 Martensdale-St. Marys – 45
Girls 2A Regional Semifinals
Region 7: Exira-EHK – 49 vs MVAOCOU – 48
Region 7: Treynor – 63 vs Shenandoah – 58
Region 1: ACGC – 66 vs Central Decatur – 46
Region 3: Hinton – 76 vs IKM-Manning – 21
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