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Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals slugger Paul Goldschmidt never found consistency with his swing last season. Poor swings that yield ugly results early in spring training games may actually prevent that from happening again this season. The 32-year-old is ready to take his cuts as the games get underway this weekend, but he is not yet ready for the field. Arm soreness has limited Goldschmidt’s throwing, and manager Mike Shildt will use him as the designated hitter Saturday and in his next scheduled appearance on Monday.
UNDATED (AP) — Top-ranked Baylor heads into Saturday’s showdown with No. 3 Kansas carrying a league-record 23-game winning streak. That streak includes its first road victory in 18 tries against the Jayhawks. The Bears could deal a staggering blow to the Jayhawks’ hopes of winning the Big 12 championship by completing the series sweep. A win at home also might solidify their spot as the overall No. 1 seed in next month’s NCAA Tournament.
UNDATED (AP) — No. 7 Maryland visits No. 25 Ohio State on Sunday. The Big Ten-leading Terrapins look to win their 10th in a row and complete a two-game sweep against the Buckeyes, after beating them 67-55 at home last month behind Anthony Cowan Jr.’s 20 points. Ohio State shot just 31% in that one, 5 for 27 on 3-pointers. With a two-game lead over No. 9 Penn State, Maryland also hopes to create more space in the conference standings.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Alexa Willard scored 14 points, Abby Hipp added 11 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 23 Missouri State beat Evansville 76-62. Brice Calip had 10 points, seven rebounds and six assists for the Bears, who trailed for the only time when the Aces scored the opening basket on Lola Bracy’s 3-pointer. Abby Feit led the Aces with 17 points and made 4 of 5 from 3-point range.
CLASS 1A
Region 7
Exira-EHK 60, Stanton 50 – ON KJAN
St. Albert 60, Central Decatur 55
Region 8
Newell-Fonda 76, Paton-Churdan 18
Woodbury Central 43, CAM 32
CLASS 2A
Region 3
West Hancock 67, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 51
Panorama 69, IKM-Manning 65
Region 8
Logan-Magnolia 48, Mount Ayr 35
AHSTW 63, Nodaway Valley 58
The Exira-EHK Spartans hit 11 threes en route to a 60-50 win over the Stanton Viqueens in a Class 1A Region 7 Semfinal on Friday night.
Stanton started the game well with some great transition buckets and jumped on top 8-3. The Spartans regrouped after a timeout and grabbed the lead by the end of the quarter 18-17 on a Macy Emgarten three. Exira-EHK Head Coach Tom Petersen thought the players that came off the bench provided a great spark.
The Spartans then dropped in 3 more threes in the second quarter and led 35-28 by halftime. Three more triples in the third for Sparty pushed the lead to 13 after 3 quarters and Stanton would only get as close as 9 the rest of the way. Coach Petersen thought they would have a chance for some good outside looks if they worked inside out.
Macy Emgarten dropped in 19 points to lead the Spartans, including 3 threes. Tatum Grubbs added 10 and Kamryn Waymire had 8. The only sore spot for the Spartans was a 7 of 22 effort at the foul line. Emgarten said the Spartans worked on handling the Stanton press and executed well.
Exira-EHK advances to the Class 1A Region 7 Final next Wednesday night against St. Albert in Harlan at 8:00 p.m. The Saintes advanced with a 60-55 win over Central Decatur. We’ll have coverage of that game on KJAN.
Stanton got 11 points each from Kami Tibben and Abby Burke. The Viqueens end their season with a record of 21-3.
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Class 3-A Consolation:
Class 2-A Semi-Finals:
Class 2-A 3rd Round Consolation:
Class 1-A Semi-Finals:
Class 1-A 3rd Round Consolation
State Wrestling Results Brought to you on KJAN by:
FNB – Nishna Valley Credit Union – Danish Mutual Insurance – Rush CPA – Farm Service Coop – 1st Whitney Bank & Trust – Body Basic Chiropractic – Deter Motors – Insurance Services – State Farm, Scott Jensen – Brocker, Karns & Karns – Midwest Seed Genetics, Steve Wilcox – Lyman Ag Supply – Atlantic Motor Supply – Marne Elk Horn Telephone – ISU East Pott Extension – Armour Insurance – 1103 Clothing Company – Ultimate Lawn & Power – Outfitters Plus Retail Store – Fareway – Lyman Auto – Atlantic Bottling – Massena Telephone – Cumberland Telephone – Kite Family Chiropractic – Hometown Insurance – Rolling Hills Bank & Trust – McCunn Specialty Firearms
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Quarterfinals:
2nd Round Consolation:
State Wrestling Results Brought to you on KJAN by:
FNB – Nishna Valley Credit Union – Danish Mutual Insurance – Rush CPA – Farm Service Coop – 1st Whitney Bank & Trust – Body Basic Chiropractic – Deter Motors – Insurance Services – State Farm, Scott Jensen – Brocker, Karns & Karns – Midwest Seed Genetics, Steve Wilcox – Lyman Ag Supply – Atlantic Motor Supply – Marne Elk Horn Telephone – ISU East Pott Extension – Armour Insurance – 1103 Clothing Company – Ultimate Lawn & Power – Outfitters Plus Retail Store – Fareway – Lyman Auto – Atlantic Bottling – Massena Telephone – Cumberland Telephone – Kite Family Chiropractic – Hometown Insurance – Rolling Hills Bank & Trust – McCunn Specialty Firearms
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Quarterfinals:
2nd Round Consolation:
The Exira-EHK Spartans (20-1) will host the Stanton Viqueens (21-2) for a Girls Basketball Class 1A Region 7 Semifinal tonight and we’ll have coverage on KJAN.
The Spartans had a first round bye and then defeated Sidney 66-49 in the Quarterfinals to reach this game. The Viqueens defeated Diagonal 73-30 in the opening round and then bested Audubon 50-38 in the Quarterfinals.
The Spartans have been led by 16 points per game from Macy Emgarten, 11 per contest from Quinn Grubbs, and 10 per game from Tatum Grubbs. The Viqueens have been led by 12 per game each from Jenna Stephens and Hope Ogletree.
The winner will advance to the Regional Final next Wednesday against the winner of the Central Decatur vs. St. Albert game that is being played tonight in Creston.
Chris Parks has the call tonight from Elk Horn. Pregame at 6:45 p.m. and tip-off at 7:00 p.m. on AM 1220, FM 101.1, and online at kjan.com.
State Wrestling Results Brought to you on KJAN by:
FNB – Nishna Valley Credit Union – Danish Mutual Insurance – Rush CPA – Farm Service Coop – 1st Whitney Bank & Trust – Body Basic Chiropractic – Deter Motors – Insurance Services – State Farm, Scott Jensen – Brocker, Karns & Karns – Midwest Seed Genetics, Steve Wilcox – Lyman Ag Supply – Atlantic Motor Supply – Marne Elk Horn Telephone – ISU East Pott Extension – Armour Insurance – 1103 Clothing Company – Ultimate Lawn & Power – Outfitters Plus Retail Store – Fareway – Lyman Auto – Atlantic Bottling – Massena Telephone – Cumberland Telephone – Kite Family Chiropractic – Hometown Insurance – Rolling Hills Bank & Trust – McCunn Specialty Firearms
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Quarterfinals:
2nd Round Consolation:
The Atlantic School District’s Board of Education held a special meeting this (Friday) morning, in the Middle School Media Center. During the meeting, the Board entered into a closed session to discuss a personnel matter. Superintendent Steve Barber told KJAN News, that when the Board reconvened in an open session, they unanimously voted to approve a contract for Abby Becker to become the Head Boys Track Coach. Becker, the Assistant Girls Track Coach, will succeed Jordan Mullen, whose resignation was approved by the Board on Feb. 12th. Mullen resigned after accepting a coaching position with Briar Cliff University.
During their Feb 12th meeting, the Atlantic School Board tabled a decision on offering the Boys Track Coach position to Becker, so that it may be further discussed.
The 7:20-a.m. Sportscast with Chris Parks.
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