Over the last six years, the ACGC football team has developed a winning culture, and that’s exactly what they will take to Riverside this Friday night for their Matchup with the Bulldogs.  They are currently  4-0 and seeking their second consecutive undefeated regular season. They’ve also made it to at least the second round of the playoffs every season since 2020-21. When asked about the team’s winning culture, head coach Cody Matthewson said it didn’t happen overnight.

The Charger defense has been excellent over the first four games. They have allowed less than 21 points in each of the first four contests and gave up just one rushing touchdown last week. Leading the way is junior Xander Harwood. Harwood ranks in the top 20 in the WCAC in total tackles and leads the team in Solo tackles and tackles for loss. Matthewson credits his defense’s performance to the group’s defense mindset.

Offensively, the ACGC run game is a force to be reckoned with. In four games, the Chargers have run for 1459 yards and have three players that are averaging 100 yards per game or more. Mike Fuller, Jathan South, and Joe Crawford are ranked third, fourth, and fifth in the conference in rushing yards. When talking about their style of play, Matthewson attributes his continuity in personal and their ability to play ard nose football for the team’s success on offense.

ACGC will face a tough test on the road in Riverside. Like the Chargers, the Riverside run game is a force to be reckoned with, amassing 1197 yards on the ground. 803  of those yards come from star running back Jaxon Gordon. However, Matthewson’s philosophy is more than just stopping the Bulldogs’ key asset.

You can catch all the action on KJAN with pre-game coverage starting at 6:30 pm with kickoff at 7 pm.

Hawkeye Ten 

Denison-Schleswig -3 vs  Atlantic-2

Lewis Central-3 vs Shenandoah-1

Clarinda-3 vs Creston 0

Rolling Valley  

Exira/EHK-3 vs  Ar-We-Va-0

#13 Coon Rapids-Bayard-3 vs West Harrison-0

Boyer Valley-3 vs Paton-Churdan-0

Woodbine-3 vs CAM-1

Western Iowa 

AHSTW-3 vs IKM-Manning-1

Underwood-3 vs Logan-Magnolia-1

Riverside-3 vs Tri-Center-1

Treynor-3 vs  Missouri Valley-0

Non-Conference 

Griswold-2 vs CAM-0

Griswold-2 vs Woodbine-0

Southwest Valley-3 vs Stanton-2

#13 Coon Rapids-Bayard-2 vs Madrid-0

West Harrison-2 vs Madrid-0

Boys Team Results

1. Tri Center – 35 pts
2. ACGC – 59 pts
3. IKM-Manning – 62 pts
4. Martensdale-St. Marys – 125 pts
5. Woodward Granger – 128 pts
6. Perry – 129 pts
7. Exira/EHK – 174 pts
8. East Mills –  206 pts

Boys Individual Results

1. Noah Goldberg – Panorama (17:41.70)
2. Preston Kent – ACGC (17:54.70)
3. Brennan Boden – Tri-Center (18:04.90)
4. Haven Beers – Tri-Center (18:09.50)
5. Isaac Blankman – IKM-Manning (18:30.40)
6. Camden Morris – IKM-Manning  (18:34.00)
7. Austin Ramussen – Exira/EHK (18:39.40)
8. Evan Wham – Tri-Center (18:48.90)
9. Noah Kading – ACGC (18:53.50)
10. Tate Fever – ACGC (19:08.00)

IKM-Manning

`13. Nathaniel Conner – 19:28.60

21. Kasche Huhn – 10:16.50

22. Abe Polzien – 20:25.20

East Mills

32. Walter Seipold – 21:10.70

43. Cooper Stearns 22:13.10

50. Curtis Jackson – 23:43.40

Exira-EHK

42. Tim Reinhardt – 22:12.80

46. Ben Baggett – 22:42.50

48. Carter Wiemann – 23:14.60

Audubon

39. Brody Schultes – 21:49.30

Girls Team Results

1. ACGC – 52 points
2. IKM-Manning – 88
3. Martensdale-St. Marys – 90 pts
4. Tri-Center – 91 pts
5. Panorama – 98 pts
6. Perry – 117
7. Exira/EHK – 157 pts
8. Woodward Granger

Girls Individual Results

1. Ava Campbell – ACGC (20:39.0)
2. Laicey Lutz – Panorama (20:40.70)
3. Karson Oberender – Martensdale-St. Marys (21:13.10)
4. Lily Myers – Perry (21:43.60)
5. Quincey Schneckloth – Tri-Center (22:13.60)
6. Addison Boden – Tri-Center(22:17.90)
7. Cadence Petersen – ACGC (22:23.60)
8. Emily Albertsen – IKM-Manning (22:25.0)
9. Michelle Wilson – Exira/EHK (22:58.0)
10. Raegan Garrison – IKM-Manning (23:00.50)

Exira-EHK

27. Leah Boysen – 26:12.50

38. Ruby Vanderwal – 28:10.70

Gracie Bartz – 30:34.40

ACGC

11. Adalyn Benson – 23:08.30

13. Jayla Hoover – 23:27.60

IKM-Manning

14. Taylor Beckendorf – 23:39.30

31. Catherine Conner – 16:51.80

Tri-Center

18. Jillian Budge – 24.20.70

34. Kaylee Lopez – 27:20.70

The 3-1 Knoxville Panthers football team is coming off a 28-7 win over Des Moines Hoover last Friday but are staying grounded for their contest against the Trojans on Friday night. The Panthers have seen wins against Clarke and South Tama but lost to Boone 42-6 back in week one. Knoxville head coach Matt Dunkin expressed that the reason why his team has won their last three games is in part to the constant focus on improving each week.

One player that exemplifies the concept of continued improvement and has guided his offense to a three-game winning streak is senior quarterback Brenden Woolsey. Woolsey has passed for almost 800 yards and has racked 10 touchdowns through only four games. The effort he put in throughout the offseason has really started to pay off in coach Dunkin’s eyes.

While quarterbacks tend to be the offensive leaders, sophomore linebacker Jackson Clarke has earned the respect of his team on defense. Clarke is the leading tackler with 19 total tackles, one fumble recovery, and one interception. He is another player that coach Clarke has noticed for his time studying film and the way he carries himself during the week.

The next test for Knoxville is a 4-1 Trojan team that had a tough 21-7 loss to the Winterset Huskies a week ago. The Trojans have found tremendous success in the I-formation with their run game being led by senior running back Tyson who has rushed for 860 yards and six touchdowns. Coach Dunkin is aware of the strength of Atlantic’s offensive line and how they like to push their opponents around.

One of the focuses for the Panthers heading into Friday is limiting mistakes and playing through all four quarters. If Knoxville can stay locked in and continue to fight for the full 48 minutes, coach Dunkin likes his team’s chances of making it close.

KJANTV has the coverage for tomorrow’s contest with the pregame show beginning at 6:30pm and Kickoff is at 7:00pm.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa senior guard Lucy Olsen and junior forward Hannah Stuelke were named Preseason All-Big Ten by the coaches and media, the conference announced on Thursday.

Olsen competed the previous three seasons at Villanova University. The Collegeville, Pennsylvania, native was third in the country in scoring (23.3 ppg) last season behind Caitlin Clark and USC’s JuJu Watkins. She scored over 20 points in 25 games this season, including surpassing 30 points in 10 of those games, with a career-high of 40 points against Temple. Additionally, she averaged 4.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. She was named Honorable Mention All-American by the Associated Press. Olsen also highlighted the All-Big East by earning first team accolades and the Most Improved Player Award last season.

Stuelke returns to the Hawkeyes after a pair of successful campaigns. During her sophomore season, she earned Second Team All-Big Ten honors from the coaches and media. Stuelke averaged 14.0 ppg while shooting better than 62-percent from the field. As freshman, she earned Sixth Player of the Year honors.

UI student tickets will go on-sale Tuesday, Oct. 1. Additionally, fans are invited to meet the team by attending “Hawkeyes From Downtown” from 4-6 pm (CT) on Oct. 11 near the corner of Clinton and Iowa Avenue.

Iowa will open the 2024-25 season against Missouri Western in an exhibition on Oct. 30 inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Game time is still to be decided.

Iowa is coming off a school-record 34-win season. The Hawkeyes claimed the Big Ten Tournament title and advanced to the NCAA Championship game for a second consecutive season. Iowa returns a pair of starters in 2024-25 under P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jan Jensen, who is in her first season as head coach.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa senior safety Quinn Schulte was named on Thursday to the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award Watch List.

Schulte and the other 51 student-athletes nominated by their schools have demonstrated a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage, integrity and sportsmanship both on and off the field.

The Cedar Rapids, Iowa, native is also a candidate for the Lott IMPACT Trophy. Schulte has played 45 career games, including starting the last 31 contests over the last three seasons in the Hawkeye secondary. Schulte has totaled 12 tackles and one interception through four games in 2024.

Schulte was recognized as a second-team Academic All-American, Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society inductee in 2023. He is also an eight-time Dean’s List honoree.

Twenty semifinalists will be announced on Oct. 22. Three finalists will be named for the award on Dec. 16. The winner will be announced at the award ceremony in Arlington, Texas, on Feb. 12, 2025.

The award is the first college football honor to focus primarily on a player’s leadership, both on and off the field. In addition to becoming one of the best tight ends in the history of the sport, Witten served as one of football’s most prominent role models during his 16-year pro career. He was the recipient of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award in 2012, while also being recognized with the Bart Starr Award, Pro Football Weekly’s Humanitarian of the Year Award, NFL Neighborhood MVP and the Bob Lilly Award. All of those honors have recognized his work in the community, achievements on the field and dedication to his teammates and family.

The winner of the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year will also receive a $10,000 contribution in his name to his school’s athletic scholarship fund. The contribution will be made by Jason Witten’s SCORE Foundation, the official charity of Jason and his wife Michelle. The SCORE Foundation, founded in 2007, has positively impacted tens of thousands of children and families in Texas and Tennessee over the last 16 years.

Schulte and the Hawkeyes return to action on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Ohio State. The game is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and will be televised on CBS and broadcast on the Hawkeye Radio Network.

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior defensive back Beau Freyler has been named to the 2024 Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year watch list. The list includes 52 of the nation’s top leaders in college football.

The student-athletes, nominated by their schools, have all demonstrated a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage, integrity and sportsmanship both on and off the field.

Freyler, a Colorado Springs, Colorado, native, exemplifies leadership as a two-time team co-captain. He has been one of ISU’s most consistent performers on the field since his arrival and leads the team off the field as well, earning the Cyclone Serve Award for 2023-24, presented to the male and female student-athletes with the most community service hours.

Twenty semifinalists will be announced on October 22. Three finalists will be named for the award on Monday, December 16. The winner will be announced at the award ceremony at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on February 12, 2025.

The Riverside Bulldogs football team will play host to an exciting Friday night match-up against the ACGC Chargers. The Bulldogs come in with a 3-1 record after defeating IKM-Manning 28-20 on the road last week. Head Coach Darrell Frain says his team’s success has come from playing as a unit.

One of the most lethal parts of Riverside’s game is the ground attack. Though four games, the Bulldogs have amassed 1197 yards on the ground, with 803 of those yards coming from junior Jaxon Gordon. Halfway through the regular season, Gordon leads the Western Iowa Conference in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, and offensive touchdowns while he ranks second in all-purpose yards. Frain contributes Gordon’s willingness to have the ball in his hands as the reason for his success.

On defense, it’s been the senior leaders that have contributed to Riverside’s efforts. Senior Kellen Oliver is tied for the WIC lead in interceptions, while AC Roller is ranked seventh in the WIC with 31 total tackles and shares the team lead in tackles for loss with Jett Rose at 5.5. When talking about Roller and Rose, Frain said they have slightly different styles that usually end up with the same result.

The Bulldogs defense will have a tough challenge ahead with the 4-0 Chargers, who are seeking their second straight undefeated season. Expect a run-heavy attack as ACGC has three players that are averaging 100 yards or more per game on the ground. In a game like this Frain knows that keeping the Chargers behind schedule and forcing a turnover or two will be critical.

You can catch all the action Friday night on KJAN with pre-game coverage starting at 6:30 pm with kickoff at 7 pm.