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The 2019-2020 high school basketball broadcast schedule on KJAN begins tonight with a girls contest in Elk Horn. The Exira-EHK Spartans host the Logan-Magnolia Panthers at 6:00pm, our pregame will start about 5:50pm. The Spartans are coming off a 17-6 campaign last year, while the Panthers were 13-9.
Spartans leading scorer Tatum Grubbs returns after averaging 14.5 points per game last season. Experienced player Jacey Anthofer, Mollie Rasmussen, Ellie Schultes, Macy Emgarten, and Kamryn Waymire also return.
The Panthers return their top two scorers from last year. Senior Kylie Morrison averaged 18.5 points per game last year and junior Emilie Thompson returns from a 11.5 ppg average.
Catch the action on AM 1220, FM 101.1, or online at kjan.com. You can also check out the video broadcast on Spartan Media. The student led broadcast can be found at kjan.com under the KJAN Video Network.
Here is a look at our pre-Christmas broadcast schedule for hoops on KJAN.
Schedule is subject to change. Times listed are tipoff times, pregame will begin 15 minutes prior to the first game each night.
IRVING, Texas – Iowa State sophomore Ashley Joens claimed her first Big 12 Player of the Week honor of her career, the league announced Monday.
Ashley Joens had the biggest week of her career, totaling 56 points and 34 rebounds in just two games. Against Texas Southern, Joens’ night was nothing short of historic, and she completed the first 30-20 game in ISU women’s basketball history. In doing so, she became just the fourth Big 12 player to complete a 30-20 game since 1999-00, joining Brittney Griner, Courtney Paris and Danielle Crockrom.
Joens did not let up as she helped ISU to their first road win of the season. Joens tallied 26 points and 14 boards against the Bison, for her fourth career double-double and second straight. On the week the Iowa City, Iowa native averaged 28.0 points and 17.0 rebounds.
Joens is currently first in the Big 12 in scoring, with 24.3 points and third nationally. She is also third in the Big 12 with 12.3 rebounds per game and 10th in the nation. Joens was named Big 12 Freshman of the Week three times last season.
Joens and the Cyclones are back in action on Friday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. when they take on UAPB on Cyclones.tv.
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa kicker Keith Duncan has been named one of three finalists for the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award. The announcement was made Monday by the Palm Beach Country Sports Commission, presented by the Orange Bowl.
Narrowed down from 20 semifinalists, Georgia’s Rodrigo Blankenship and Washington State’s Blake Mazza are the other two finalists. Iowa’s Nate Kaeding won the award in 2002 and was a finalist in 2003.
Duncan (5-foot-10, 180-pounds), a Weddington, North Carolina, native, was named the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week earlier Monday. He connected on four field goals (23, 45, 24, 29) in Iowa’s win over Illinois to break the Big Ten and Iowa single-season record with 27 made field goals. The four made field goals ties a career high (Iowa State, Purdue) and his six field goal attempts were a career-best.
This season, Duncan is 27-of-32 on field goal attempts, 12-of-16 on field goals of 40 or more yards, and a perfect 22-of-22 on PATs. Duncan’s 36 career made field goals are the sixth-most all-time in program history.
Duncan was recognized by the Lou Groza Award following his play in wins over Iowa State and Purdue.
The winner of the award will be announced live on ESPN at the Home Depot College Football Awards Show Thursday, Dec. 12.
The Hawkeyes wrap up the regular season Friday (1:30 p.m. (CT), BTN), traveling to Lincoln to face Nebraska in the Hy-Vee Heroes Game at Memorial Stadium.
Offensive MVP: Anthony Potthoff, Van Meter, SR
Defensive MVP: Parker Fryar, Van Meter, SR
First Team Offense
Quarterback
Anthony Potthoff, Van Meter, SR*
Running Back
Ian Abrahamson, Van Meter, SR*
Gavin Cornelison, ACGC, SO*
Connor Brown, Clarinda, SR
Wide Receiver/Tight End
Blade Koons, Van Meter, SR*
Luke South, Panorama, SR*
Dawson Frost, Mount Ayr, SR*
Offensive Line
Crew Howard, Clarinda, JR
Lincoln Olsen, Van Meter, SO*
Max Gilliland, Van Meter, JR
Jared Wasson, Panorama, SO*
Sam Madsen, ACGC, SR*
Kicker
Nathan Barnes, Clarinda, JR*
First Team Defense
Defensive Line
Bryce Cole, Van Meter, SR*
Isaac Grose, Mount Ayr, SR
Quynton Younker, CGC, SR
Logan Green, Clarinda, SO
Linebacker
Parker Fryar, Van Meter, SR*
Drew Taylor, Panorama, JR*
Reas Knapp, Mount Ayr, SR*
Evan Taylor, Pnaorama, JR
Defensive Back
Trae Ehlen, Mount Ayr, JR
Cody Coffman, Van Meter, SR
Preston Walker, Panorama, JR
Zach Madden, Van Meter, SR
Punter
Blade Koons, Van Meter, SR
*Unanimous
Second Team Offense
Quarterback
Payton Weehler, Mount Ayr, JR
Running Back
Kolby Jacobe, ACGC, SR
Gunnar Larsen, ACGC, JR
Cole Ridnour, Clarinda, JR
Wide Receiver/Tight End
Jackson Carstens, Panorama, SR
Lucas Leiferman, Panorama, JR
Lucas Marsh, ACGC, JR
Offensive Line
Andrew Simpson, Van Meter, SR
Jordan McAlexander, Mount Ayr, SR
Gage Buttler, ACGC, JR
Dalton Brown, Clarinda, SR
Trent Hambleton, Panorama, JR
Rush Rowen, West Central Valley, SR
Kicker
Cael Carl, West Central Valley, JR
Second Team Defense
Defensive Line
Brett Berg, Van Meter, SR
Patrick Junker, Van Meter, SR
Cooper Andersen, Panorama, SO
Cole Clymer, Mount Ayr, SR
Linebacker
Keelan Klommhaus, Mount Ayr, SR
Nathan Lindsay, Clarinda, SR
Calvin Sieck, Van Meter, JR
Wyatt Appleseth, Panorama, JR
Defensive Back
Michael Shull, Clarinda, JR
Justin Garcia, West Central Valley, SR
Tyler Haynes, Van Meter, SR
Zach Rizzuti, Panorama, JR
Punter
Nathan Barnes, Clarinda, JR
Honorable Mention
Van Meter: Max Pettit, Kolby Booge, Korbin Barck
Panorama: Dominic Walker, Kade Arganbright, Jared Henderson
Mount Ayr: Cayden Lambert, Rhett Larson, Dawson Swank
ACGC: Cayden Jensen, Cael Hoing, Victor Gonzalez
Clarinda: Dagen Price, Parker Rock, Jakob Childs
West Central Valley: Mason Hagen, Kade Kunkle, Kiefer Wallace
Brock Purdy
IRVING, Texas – Iowa State sophomore quarterback Brock Purdy was named the Big 12’s Offensive Player of the Week, announced today by the league office.
It’s Purdy’s second weekly honor by the Big 12 this season, winning offensive player of the week accolades after the ULM game.
Purdy was sensational in guiding the Cyclones to their second-straight fourth-quarter comeback victory in a win over Kansas (41-31).
A native of Gilbert, Ariz., Purdy threw for 372 yards (29-42) and four touchdowns, and had a rushing touchdown in the victory. It marked the third time this season Purdy was responsible for five or more touchdowns in a game.
The Cyclones were down by three points heading into the fourth quarter, but Purdy got hot in the final stanza, completing all 10 pass attempts for 135 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for a TD in the final quarter to secure the win.
His 372 passing yards is the 11th-best single-game effort in school history and increased his school record season total of 300-yard passing games to six.
Purdy set the following season school records in the game: passing yards (3,575), completions (280), total offense (3,843) and consecutive games with a touchdown pass (11).
Purdy, who is a semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien Award, ranks in the top-four nationally in the following categories: completions (3rd, 25.5), passing yardage (4th, 325.0) and total offense (4th, 349.4).
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa kicker Keith Duncanhas been recognized as the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week, following Iowa’s 19-10 win over Illinois. The announcement was made Monday by the Big Ten office.
Duncan (5-foot-10, 180-pounds), a Weddington, North Carolina, native, earns his third career weekly honor. He won the weekly award this season for his play at Iowa State and in 2016 for his performance against Michigan, including the game-winning field goal as time expired.
Duncan connected on four field goals (23, 45, 24, 29) to break the Big Ten and Iowa single-season record with 27 made field goals. The four made field goals ties a career high (Iowa State, Purdue) and his six field goal attempts were a career-best.
This season, Duncan is 27-of-32 on field goal attempts and 12-of-16 on field goals of 40 or more yards. Duncan’s 36 career made field goals are the sixth-most all-time in program history.
The Hawkeyes wrap up the regular Friday (1:30 p.m. (CT), BTN), traveling to Lincoln to face Nebraska in the Hy-Vee Heroes Game at Memorial Stadium.
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa men’s basketball sophomore Jack Nunge suffered a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of his right knee in Sunday’s home game versus Cal Poly. The announcement came Monday by head coach Fran McCaffery.
The injury occurred late in the first half as Nunge was driving to the basket.
“All of us feel for Jack,” said McCaffery. “This is an unfortunate setback for a young man who spent countless hours in the gym and weight room last year preparing for this season. Jack has the full support of his teammates and coaches during his recovery.”
Nunge (6-foot-11, 245 pounds) started Iowa’s first five games, averaging six points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists. The native of Newburgh, Indiana, redshirted last season.
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(Radio Iowa) — All 19 state-licensed casinos now have a sports gambling license. Racing and Gaming Administrator Brian Ohorilko says commissioners approved a license for the Casino Queen Marquette at their meet last week. “Marquette has not selected a partner yet — however they are in negotiations with multiple companies,” Ohorilko says. Sports gambling revenue increased again in October — which was the second full month for sports gambling. “Part of that is because we’re seeing more operators go live,” Ohorilko says. “I think some of it also is because of the season that we are in. It’s a very popular season in regards to sports wagering.”
Sports betting began in mid-August and some casinos were ready to take sports bets that day — but others have been — or are still ramping up. Ohorilko says more operators will continue to impact the amount of money bet on sports, and probably also impact on-site betting as well. “I would expect that November numbers will also be strong. We are seeing some spillover into the casinos,” according to Ohorilko. “That number was very good in September and October. It did level off a little bit.” He says sports bettors have to come in to sign up before starting to bet — but after that they don’t have to come in — and they’re that reflected in the betting.
“Operators that have a mobile app — not necessarily mobile wagering — but the companies that have ap that folks can use on their mobile device, we’re seeing a greater proportion of wagers being placed on those devices,” Ohorilko says. He says that could grow too as more casinos get their apps up and running. “That will be another thing that we continue to monitor and we’ll how much and what the impact of mobile wagering is,” Ohorilko says.
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reports there was about 46-point-five million bet on sports in October. That was up by just about eight million dollars compared to the first full month of sports betting in September.
Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Redshirt freshman CJ Fredrick scored a career-high 21 points, hitting all five of his 3s, and Iowa overwhelmed Cal Poly 85-59 for its third straight win. Luka Garza had 18 points with nine boards for the Hawkeyes in their final tuneup ahead of a stretch featuring significantly tougher opponents.
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — No. 3 Michigan State and No. 4 Kansas headline another strong Maui Invitational bracket. The Spartans and Jayhawks are in a field that includes UCLA, Georgia and Virginia Tech.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In 1998, Shane Battier was cut by coach Rick Majerus’ Goodwill USA Team. On Sunday, both were inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. That happened right after the Duke standout’s freshman season and he used that as motivation throughout the rest of his college career.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Marcus Zegarowski scored 19 points and Ty-Shon Alexander scored 18 and Creighton beat North Florida 76-67. Mitch Ballock added 15 points and 11 rebounds and Damien Jefferson scored 12 for the Bluejays, now winners of three straight.
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Georgie Pacheco-Ortiz posted 14 points as Liberty extended its season-opening winning streak to eight games, topping Kansas City 62-49 in the championship game of the Islands of the Bahamas Showcase. Scottie James had 12 points for Liberty (8-0) and Darius McGhee added 10 points.
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