Atlantic senior Cooper McDermott officially signed his letter of intent to play baseball at Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota.  McDermott had previously announced that he would be signing there.  McDermott made it official Wednesday at Atlantic High School with his parents Mike and Christa present along with Atlantic Head Baseball Coach Gaylord Schelling and Dakota State University Coach Brady Banse.

Cooper played in 30 games for Atlantic during is junior season and was a .282 hitter with a .368 on base percentage. Cooper also pitched for Atlantic with a 2-2 record and 4.30 ERA.

McDermott will be following in his father’s footsteps, current Atlantic Head Football Coach Mike McDermott. Mike played football and baseball at Dakota State.

Dakota State is a member of the NAIA and North Star Athletic Conference. The Trojans went 2-30 last season and will start the next season’s play in February.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs insist they are ready to face the Cowboys offense regardless of whether Zeke Elliott is in the backfield. The star running back is poised to begin his six-game suspension unless the courts intervene again. Meanwhile, the Chiefs’ run defense has been gutted by just about every opponent it has faced this season.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska kicker Drew Brown will go into the game against Northwestern on Saturday tied with half-brother Kris Brown with 57 career field goals. Kris set a number of records while winning two national titles with the Cornhuskers in the 1990s and went on to kick 12 years in the NFL. He says he is proud of Drew’s accomplishments. Drew said he became a kicker because he looked up to Kris.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska is among the schools that have conducted internal reviews into their compliance operations in response to the federal investigation of malfeasance in men’s college basketball. University spokeswoman Teresa Paulsen wrote in an email to The Associated Press that no violations were found. When asked on Sept. 28, Nebraska coach Tim Miles said his program had not done an internal review. He said Wednesday that a review began shortly after Sept. 28.

UNDATED (AP) — Duke is No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason poll for the second straight season and ninth time as a program, matching rival North Carolina for most all-time. Led by senior guard Grayson Allen and freshman phenom Marvin Bagley III, the Blue Devils received 33 of 65 first-place votes from a national media panel in the AP Top 25. No. 2 Michigan State received 13 first-place votes, No. 3 Arizona had 18 and No. 4 Kansas had one.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Jeremy Maclin came to Baltimore looking to bounce back from an injury-marred, unproductive season in Kansas City. His tenure with the Ravens has thus far been an unexpected flashback. Maclin missed two games with a sore shoulder and has 19 catches for 212 yards through the first half of the season.

Pride of Iowa West

First Team

Alyssa Johnson, Mount Ayr, SR
Hailey Thomas, SW Valley, JR
Caroline Fischer, Bedford, JR
Olivia Eckels, East Union SR
Keirston Klommhaus, Mount Ayr, JR
Lexie Haer, SW Valley, JR
Makinna Russell, Bedford, JR

Second Team

Megan Mitchell, East Union, JR
Katelyn Belding, Lenox, SR
Sadie Marnin, Nodaway Valley, SR
Jentry Schafer, SW Valley, SO
Mackenzie Shields, Mount Ayr, JR
Sam Stewart, Mount Ayr, JR
Haylee Whittington, Mount Ayr, JR

Pride of Iowa East

First Team

Taylor Clendenen, SE Warren, JR
Maizee Lindsey, Central Decatur, SO
Blaire Steenhoek, SE Warren, JR
Lela Bales, SE Warren, JR
Emma Atwood, Central Decatur, JR
Zaddie Beck, SE Warren, Junior
Olivia Carlson, I-35, JR

Second Team

Kate Stanley, I-35, JR
Haylee Fortune, Wayne, SR
Erica Kauzlarich, Central Decatur, JR
Maddy Olson, I-35, SR
Morgan Dunn, Martensdale-St. Marys, SO
Raeshel Andrews, Wayne, SR
Alliey Boswell, Central Decatur

Iowa’s furbearer season opens Nov. 4, and the outlook for 2017 is good as populations are stable to increasing statewide. Vince Evelsizer, furbearer biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, said that while prospects for a good season are there, the number of participants usually follows the fur market. “When prices are good, we have higher participation. When the market is forecasted to be down, like it is again this year, so is participation. But that lack of competition provides an opportunity to introduce someone new to trapping or someone who’s been out of the sport for a while to come back,” he said.

The recent peak in trapping came in 2013 when nearly 21,000 Iowans purchased a furharvester license. In 2016, about 14,500 furharvester licenses were sold. Evelsizer expects participation in the 2017 season will be similar to 2016. “This is another opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, enjoy trapping, even if the market isn’t great,” he said.

Furharvester population trends and market forecast

Muskrats – Population, particularly in northern Iowa, is doing well. Prices likely similar to 2016.

Raccoons – Population is strong, but market forecasts are low. Best opportunity is for large adults in prime condition – from Thanksgiving through December.

Coyotes – Population and price is steady. Coyote fur price has been buoyed by the international trim trade.

Beaver – Population is trending up slightly but varies by region

Mink – Population is steady.

Bobcats – Population is expanding in western and eastern Iowa and increasing in numbers. Prices are similar to 2016.

Otters – Population is stable to slightly increasing. Prices are similar to 2016.

Regulations and Ethics

There are no new regulations for 2017. Furharvesters must have a valid furharvester license and habitat fee to hunt or trap all furbearers except coyotes and groundhogs. Coyotes and groundhogs may be hunted with a hunting or furharvester license. Furharvesters are reminded to respect private property, property boundaries, and the 200 yard separation distance from occupied dwellings or driveways. All traps must be checked every 24 hours, except those which are placed entirely underwater and designed drown the animal immediately.

Otters and bobcats

Furharvesters are required to contact a conservation officer within seven days of taking an otter or bobcat to receive a CITES tag which must remain with the animal until it is sold. They are also asked to turn in the lower jaw or skull of all otters and bobcats harvested to the Iowa DNR, which is used for a population and harvest monitoring.

Coyotes versus wolves

While there are no known wolves currently in Iowa, an occasional wolf will wander through. The Iowa DNR has information at http://www.iowadnr.gov/Conservation/Iowas-Wildlife/Occasional-Wildlife-Visitors showing how to distinguish coyotes from wolves. “Wolves are state and federally protected. If it looks too big or something doesn’t look right, take a second or third look before pulling the trigger,” he said.  “Be sure of the target before taking the shot.” While wolves are protected, bears and mountain lions are not. “We encourage anyone who comes across a bear or mountain lion to enjoy the incredible experience but leave them alone unless there is a safety threat,” Evelsizer said.

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ preseason 2017-18 college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, final 2016-17 records, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last year’s final ranking:

Others receiving votes: Alabama 86, Virginia 57, Rhode Island 49, TCU 46, Providence 34, Missouri 19, Virginia Tech 16, Wisconsin 14, Butler 13, Texas 10, Maryland 7, Oklahoma 7, Nevada 7, Michigan 6, Dayton 5, Middle Tennessee 4, Ball St. 4, SMU 3, Oakland 2, Oregon 2, South Carolina 1, Harvard 1, UCF 1.

2017 Western Iowa All-Conference Volleyball Teams

First Team

Brooklyn Hundt, Tri-Center, Jr.
Kayla Chapman, Treynor, Jr.
Lilly Dahir, Tri-Center, Jr.
Reahgan Stueve, Missouri Valley, Sr.
Sienna Black, Treynor, Sr.
Carter Crispin, Missouri Valley, Jr.
Kylan Straight, Logan-Magnolia, Sr.
Callie Eckman, Tri-Center, Sr.

Second Team

Emma McDonald, Tri-Center, Jr.
Mateya Peters, Griswold, Sr.
Konnor Sudmann, Treynor, Jr.
Kia Rasmussen, IKM-Manning, Sr.
Kate Wise, AHST/W, Jr.
Sydni Huisman, Treynor, Jr.
Gabrielle Cadwell, IKM-Manning, Jr.
Caitlin Muhlbauer, IKM-Manning, Jr.

CLASS 1A, D-7 ALL-DISTRICT FOOTBALL LIST

2017 Class 1A, District 7 – Final Standings

*^AHST/W                             6-1                  8-2
*^IKM-Manning                    6-1                  7-3
OA-BCIG                               4-3                  6-3
Missouri Valley                      4-3                  6-3
Logan-Magnolia                    4-3                  5-4
Treynor                                 3-4                  4-5
Tri-Center                             1-6                  2-7
AC/GC                                  0-7                  1-8
*Co-District Champion.  ^Playoff Qualifier.

2017 Class 1A, D-7 Honors

District MVP: R.J. Harris – Sr., AHST/W
Coach of the Year: Davis Pattee, AHST/W
Assistant Coaches of the Year: Travis Chizek, OA-BCIG; Rick Baker, Missouri Valley.
Offensive Player of the Year: Chase Devitt – Sr., OA-BCIG
Defensive Player of the Year: Gabe Pauley – Jr., AHST/W

First Team

AHST/W: R.J. Harris – Sr; Gabe Pauley – Jr.; Sam Peterson – Sr.; A.J. Sieh – Sr.; Drake Partridge – Jr.
IKM-Manning: Jared Johnson – Sr; Carter Irlmeier – Sr.; Austin Ahrenholtz – Sr.; Marshall Hansen – Sr.;
OABCIG: Chase Devitt – Sr.; Isaac Endrulat – Sr.; Tyler Anderson – Sr.;
Missouri Valley: Skeeter Bostwick – Sr.; Tom Rief – Sr.; Nathan Haynes – Sr.;
Logan-Magnolia: Kolby Morrison – Sr.; Matt Soetmelk – Jr.;
Treynor: Seth Young – Sr.; Kyle Christensen – Jr.;
Tri-Center: Ben Sorenson – Sr.; Bryson Freeberg – Soph.;
AC/GC: Cole Boyer – Sr.

Kickers/Specialists

Specialist: Luke Clausen – Sr., Treynor.
Kicker: Chase Contreraz – Sr., Missouri Valley
Place Kicker: Kyle Branan – Jr., AHST/W
Punter: Ben Sorenson – Sr., Tri-Center

Second Team

AHST/W: Jake Martin – Sr.; Hayden Woltmann – Sr.; Gage Clay – Sr.; Adam Madsen – Sr.; Brady Canada – Soph.
IKM-Manning: Stephen Grimm – Jr.; Nathan Blankman – Jr.; Ian Bornhoft – Jr.; Chris Monson – Sr.
OABCIG: Ryan Bumann – Sr.; Austin Newquist – Sr.; Ryder Meek – Sr.
Missouri Valley: Chase Contreraz – Sr.; Zac Polzin – Sr.; Nick Haynes – Soph.
Logan-Magnolia: Bo Geise – Sr.; Jessup Lake – Jr.
Treynor: Jack Tiarks – Soph.; Austin Kulesa – Jr.
Tri-Center: Bryant Barrier – Jr.
AC/GC: Ben Kingery – Jr.; Quynton Younker – Soph.

Kickers/Specialists

Specialist: Caden Wardyn – Sr., AC/GC
Kicker: Nic Hiller – Sr., Logan-Magnolia
Place Kicker: Grant Stracke – Jr., IKM-Manning.
Punter: Ryder Meek – Sr., OABCIG.

Honorable Mention

AHST/W: Joe Kenkel – Sr.; Gavyn Fischer – Soph.; Gabe Madsen – Jr.; Jackson Woltmann – Soph.; Blake Osbahr – Jr.; Cade Larson – Jr.
IKM-Manning: Lucas Brown – Sr.; Alex Lingle – Jr.; Dane Blom – Jr.
OABCIG: Patrick Broderson – Sr.; Quintin Cranston – Jr.; Devin Behrendsen – Jr.
Missouri Valley: Jackson Winchester – Sr.; Jared Wilson – Sr.; Trevor Whited – Sr.; Steven Murray – Jr.; Arron Olson – Sr.
Logan-Magnolia: Beau Peschel – Jr.; Dalton Reisz – Sr.
Treynor: Jayedon Thiel – Sr.; Luke Mieska – Soph.; Ryan Danker – Soph.; Jack Stogdill – Soph.
Tri-Center: Trevor Carlson – Soph.; Jacob Manhart – Jr.; Jordan Macias – Sr.; Cole Wehrli – Jr.
AC/GC: Collin Stowe – Sr.; Gabe Rowley – Jr.; Logan Brincks – Sr.

2017 Academic All-District Team

(Must be a junior or senior – maintain a 3.25 grade point average)

AHST/W: Ben Ehlers – Jr.; Gabe Madsen – Jr.; Blake Osbahr – Jr.; Drake Partidge – Jr.; Zach Stanton – Jr.; Brayton Tuma – Jr.; Josiah Fichter – Sr.; R.J. Harris – Sr.; Kevin Jorgensen – Sr.; Jake Martin – Sr.; Sam Peterson – Sr.; A.J. Sieh – Sr.; Hayden Woltmann – Sr..
IKM-Manning: Alex Lingle – Jr.; Carter Irlmeier – Sr.; Nathan Blankman – Jr.; Keaton Allmon – Jr.; Stephen Grimm – Jr.; Ian Bornhoft – Jr.; Ethan Carter – Jr.
OABCIG: Ryan Bumann – Sr.; Chase Devitt – Sr.; Patrick Broderson – Sr.; Kaden Ladwig – Jr.; Devin Behrendsen – Jr.; Dakota Powell – Jr.; Quintin Cranston – Jr.
Missouri Valley: Jared Wilson – Sr.; Riley Fichter – Sr.; Nathan Haynes – Sr.; Tom Rief –Sr.; Ian Callaghan – Sr.; Connor Lange – Jr.; Colby Tierney – Jr.; Brennan Hochtstein – Jr.; Steven Murray – Jr.
Logan-Magnolia: Wyatt Worley – Sr.; Kolby Morrison – Sr.; Dalton Reisz – Sr.; Josh Stueve – Jr.; Brandon Nelson – Jr.; Beau Peschel – Jr.; Weston Worley – Jr.; Matt Soetmelk – Jr.; Wyatt Wohlers – Jr.; Chase Maguire – Jr.; Andrew Skeen – Jr.
Treynor: Seth Young – Sr.; Luke Clausen – Sr.; Sam Kaeding – Sr.; Broc Livengood – Jr.; Kyle Christensen – Jr.
Tri-Center: Wes Kramer – Sr.; Jordan Macias – Sr.; Jeremy Miller – Sr.; Hunter Strange – Sr.; Cole Wehrli – Jr.
AC/GC: Collin Stowe – Sr.; Cole Boyer – Sr.; Caden Wardyn – Sr.; Dustin Hansen – Sr.; Sam Fuller – Sr.; Gabe Rowley – Jr.; Avery Wheatley – Jr.; Ben Kingery – Jr.

First Team

Jade Hays, Coon Rapids-Bayard
Taylor Pevestorf, Coon Rapids-Bayard
Anna Puck, Boyer Valley
Sophia Peppers, Exira-EHK
Sydnee Young, Exira-EHK
Emily Danner, Ar-We-Va
Megan Carey, Paton-Churdan
Avery Schlabach, Glidden-Ralston
Emma Hannasch, Glidden-Ralston
Madison Gettler, CAM

Second Team

Katelyn Winnett, Coon Rapids-Bayard
Emily Baker, Coon Rapids-Bayard
Grace Reineke, Boyer Valley
Bailey Robertson, Exira-EHK
Paige Lampman, Ar-We-Va
Grace Geisler, Paton-Churdan
Jenna Beyers, Paton-Churdan
Macy Ticknor, CAM
Chloe Gilgen, West Harrison
Hope Sherer, Woodbine

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Officials say a former Des Moines teacher and basketball coach will lose his teaching license for a year for wrongly operating outside of district oversight two bank accounts with more than $1.8 million in deposits. The Des Moines Register reports that Chris Cundiff also will receive a written reprimand for violating the state ethics code, which prohibits the misuse of public funds and property.

A state audit released in January found hundreds of thousands of dollars of improper and undocumented spending that raised questions about whether donations, fundraising proceeds and player contributions were properly used at Roosevelt High School. Auditors say Cundiff transferred some of the money into his personal bank account and bought gifts for athletes and coaches.

He resigned in June 2015.