Class 1A Consolation

10:20 a.m.—#4 Montezuma (24-3) vs. #6 West Fork, Sheffield (24-3)

Class 2A Consolation

11:55 a.m.— #2 Treynor (25-2) vs. #4 Camanche (22-4)

Class 3A Semifinals

2:00—#1 Norwalk (22-3) vs. #5 Ballard (19-6)

3:45—#7 Clear Creek-Amana (20-5) vs. #6 Sergeant Bluff-Luton (15-10)

Class 4A Semifinals

6:30—#1 Ankeny Centennial (24-1) vs. #4 Waukee (22-2)

8:15—#6 Ankeny (19-5) vs. #2 Cedar Falls (22-2)

The Big Ten Conference’s main priority is to ensure the safety of our students, coaches, administrators, event staff, fans and media as we continue to monitor all relevant information on the COVID-19 virus.

At this time the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament will continue to be held as scheduled. Postgame media availabilities will continue to take place at the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament, however they will be held in larger designated areas of Bankers Life Fieldhouse in lieu of team locker rooms.

We will continue to consult with Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, the Marion County Public Health Department and the NCAA leading up to and during the event to implement best practices and provide the most current information.

AMES, Iowa – The annual Iowa State High School Classic indoor track & field meet held at the Lied Recreation Center, March 16-17 has been cancelled.

The decision by Iowa State University to cancel the meet was made after consultation with the athletic department, local high schools and the Iowa High School Athletics Association.

NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will be played without fans in the arenas because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus. Emmert says he made the decision to conduct both the men’s and women’s tournaments, which begin next week, with only essential staff and limited family in attendance.

Class 4A Quarterfinals

Ankeny 68, Iowa City, West 54 | BOX SCORE
Cedar Falls 64, Dowling Catholic, W.D.M. 62 | BOX SCORE

Class 1A Semifinals

Wapsie Valley, Fairbank 57, Montezuma 42 | BOX SCORE

BishopGarrigan, Algona 66, West Fork, Sheffield 52 | BOX SCORE

Class 2A Semifinals

Boyden-Hull 64, Camanche 49 | BOX SCORE

North Linn, Troy Mills 79, Treynor 58 | BOX SCORE

Front Row: Father Nick Pross, Pluma Pross, Mother Sherry Pross.
Back Row: Briar Cliff Coach Jordan Mullen, Atlantic Girls Track Coach Matt Mullenix

Atlantic Senior Pluma Pross officially signed to continue her track and academic career at Briar Cliff University on Wednesday morning. Pross signed her letter of intent surrounded by her parents and coaches. Pross is coming off a strong Junior season for the Trojans. She was a member of the 4×400 meter relay team that took a 5th place medal at state and she also was a state qualifier in the 400 meter dash and finished in 15th place. She hopes to build on that success this season.

Pross said it was a tough decision on which college to attend but she ultimately felt Briar Cliff was the best place.

Former Atlantic Boys Head Track Coach Jordan Mullen is now an Assistant Coach with the Briar Cliff boys and girls track program and Pluma was his first signed recruit. He said he likes her competitive spirit.

Atlantic Head Girls Track Coach Matt Mullenix said it’s a great life experience for athletes that get to move on to the next level.

Pluma said she is excited for the possibilities the team has during her final high school season that is just getting underway.

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State men’s basketball sophomores Tyrese Haliburton has been named to the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) All-District VI team.

Haliburton was one of the Big 12’s best players before a wrist injury sidelined him for the remainder of the season. The Oshkosh, Wisconsin native was averaging team-highs of 15.2 points, 6.5 assists, 5.9 rebounds and 2.5 steals in 22 games.

He reached double-figure points in 18 games, including six games with 20 or more points. Haliburton posted the Big 12’s only triple-double of the season against TCU in the conference opener, finishing with 22 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.

DISTRICT VI (IA, MO, KS, OK, NE, ND, SD)
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Luka Garza, Iowa
COACH OF THE YEAR: Greg McDermott, Creighton

ALL-DISTRICT TEAM (10)
Ty-Shon Alexander, Creighton
Udoka Azubuike, Kansas
Kristian Doolittle, Oklahoma
Devon Dotson, Kansas
Marcus Garrett, Kansas
Luka Garza, Iowa
AJ Green, UNI
Tyrese Haliburton, Iowa State
Joe Weiskamp, Iowa
Douglas Wilson, South Dakota State

University of Iowa center Luka Garza was named National Player of the Year by Sporting News on Tuesday, becoming the first player in program history to earn national player of the year distinction by a news outlet. Garza was also voted the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) District VI Player of the Year on Tuesday, as well as the all-district team. Joining Garza on the 10-player all-district squad is teammate Joe Wieskamp.

Garza and Wieskamp’s honor marks the sixth time in seven seasons that a Hawkeye has garnered all-district recognition (Devyn Marble in 2014; Aaron White in 2015; Jarrod Uthoff and Peter Jok in 2016; Jok in 2017; Cook in 2019; Luka Garza and Joe Wieskamp in 2020).

Joining the Hawkeye duo on the 10-player all-district squad are Ty-Shon Alexander (Creighton); Udoka Azubuike (Kansas); Kristian Doolittle (Oklahoma); Devon Dotson (Kansas); Marcus Garrett (Kansas); AJ Green (UNI); Tyrese Haliburton (Iowa State); and Douglas Wilson (South Dakota State).

Garza’s national and district accolades come one day after being named Big Ten Men’s Basketball Player of the Year. Garza is the fourth Hawkeye in program history, and first since 1952, to earn the Big Ten’s top honor. He is a finalist for five national awards: Naismith Trophy, Oscar Robertson Trophy, Wooden Award, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, and the Lute Olson Award.

First Team

Zach Carr, Glenwood*
Ryan Blum, Glenwood*
Goanar Biliew, Denison-Schleswig
Charlie Wiebers, Denison-Schleswig
Connor Bruck, Harlan
Noah Rigatuso, Lewis Central
Logan Jones, Lewis Central
Sam Rallis, St. Albert

*Unanimous Selection

Second Team

Skyler Handlos, Atlantic
Nathan Lindsay, Clarinda
Brance Baker, Creston
John Palmer, Glenwood
Johnny Monson, Harlan
Michael Heithoff, Harlan
Kyle Berge, Kuemper Catholic
Easton Dermody, Lewis Central

Honorable Mention

Nile Petersen, Atlantic
Michael Shull, Clarinda
Connor Brown, Clarinda
Cael Kralik, Creston
Colby Burg, Creston
Damien Magnuson, Denison-Schleswig
Michael Erlmeier, Harlan
Cole Collison, Kuemper Catholic
Cole Drummond, Lewis Central
Kobe Johnson, Red Oak
Kyle Cerven, Shenandoah
Connor Cerny, St. Albert

Class 4A Quarterfinals

10:30 a.m.—#3 Iowa City, West (21-2) vs. #6 Ankeny (18-5)
12:15 p.m.—#2 Cedar Falls (21-2) vs. #7 Dowling Catholic, W.D.M. (16-7)

Class 1A Semifinals

2:00 p.m.—#4 Montezuma (24-2) vs. #8 Wapsie Valley, Fairbank (18-7)
3:45 p.m.—#2 Bishop Garrigan, Algona (23-2) vs. #6 West Fork, Sheffield (23-2)

Class 2A Semifinals

6:30 p.m.—#1 Boyden-Hull (22-3) vs. #4 Camanche (22-3)
8:15 p.m.—#3 North Linn, Troy Mills (25-0) vs. #2 Treynor (25-1)