Thursday, November 8
Class 5A Semifinals
10:00 a.m. – Court 1 – Cedar Falls (45-0) vs. Linn-Mar (32-9)
10:00 a.m. – Court 2 – Ankeny Centennial (39-3) vs. West Des Moines Valley (41-3)

Class 4A Semifinals
Noon – Court 1 – Sergeant Bluff-Luton (35-6) vs. Dubuque Wahlert (24-12)

Noon – Court 2 – Cedar Rapids Xavier (28-8) vs. Dallas Center-Grimes (36-4)

Class 3A Semifinals
2:00 p.m. – Court 1 – Osage (30-6) vs. Kuemper Catholic (43-1)
2:00 p.m. – Court 2 – Tipton (38-3) vs. Mount Vernon (28-15)

Class 2A Semifinals
4:00 p.m. – Court 1 – Beckman Catholic (44-3) vs. Unity Christian (31-6)
4:00 p.m. – Court 2 – Western Christian (40-5) vs. Sidney (39-2)

Class 1A Semifinals

6:00 p.m.  – Court 1 – Janesville (44-5) vs. Tripoli (24-15)
6:00 p.m. – Court 2 – Gehlen Catholic (36-3) vs. Holy Trinity Catholic (36-3)

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes are becoming appointment viewing as they shatter records and roll up wins. Need evidence? Even coaches pressed for time are tuning in to watch Kansas City’s high-flying offense just for fun. And with several primetime games coming up, there will be plenty of more chances to watch.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State cornerback Duke Shelley was arrested Tuesday for failure to appear and released after paying a $500 bond, though his status for this weekend’s game against Kansas remains in question. A school spokesman said any punishment will be handled internally.

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Triston Simpson scored a career-high 23 points and buried a pair of 3-pointers as South Dakota broke the game open after halftime, defeating York 83-58 in a season opener. The win started off Todd Lee’s tenure as coach with a win. With South Dakota leading 45-32 at the break, Simpson opened the second half with a 3, sparking a 16-5 run that he closed with another 3 four minutes later to put the NAIA Panthers away

UNDATED (AP) — The calendar has barely hit November and the Southeastern Conference championship game matchup is already decided: Alabama will meet Georgia for the league title in Atlanta on December 1. And though the remaining 12 teams can’t win the SEC, there are still plenty of intriguing story lines to follow over the final three weeks of the season.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Drake University says it will sell beer at its basketball arena this season, making the Bulldogs the first team in Iowa to offer alcohol sales to its fans. The Bulldogs announced Wednesday their initial offerings at the Knapp Center will include a selection of national and local craft brands. They will begin selling beer Thursday when they open the season against Buena Vista.

Drake says beer sales at men’s and women’s basketball games are part of an overall plan to enhance the fan experience at the Knapp Center. The Bulldogs have also upgraded the interior and exterior lighting at their arena and reduced concession prices.

Wednesday, November 7

Class 3A Quarterfinals

Top Bracket
(3-2) #5 Osage  25-22-17-25-15, #4 Davenport Assumption 22-25-25-17-9
(3-0) #1 Kuemper Catholic 25-25-25 #8 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 17-14-18

Bottom Bracket
(3-1) #2 Tipton 25-17-25-25 #7 New Hampton 23-25-23-19
(3-1) #6 Mount Vernon 26-25-23-25, #3 MOC-Floyd Valley 24-11-25-18

Class 2A Quarterfinals

Top Bracket
(3-0) #1 Beckman Catholic 25-25-25,  #8 Wilton 21-13-17
(3-0) #4 Unity Christian 25-25-25, #5 Dike-New Hartford 22-13-19

Bottom Bracket
(3-2) #2 Western Christian 24-22-25-25-15, #7 Treynor 26-25-19-10-11
(3-1) #3 Sidney 27-25-20-25, #6 Tri-Center 25-17-25-16

Thursday, November 8
Class 2A Semifinals
4:00 p.m. – Court 1 – Beckman Catholic (44-3) vs. Unity Christian (31-6)
4:00 p.m. – Court 2 – Western Christian (40-5) vs. Sidney (39-2)

Class 1A First Round
Top Bracket 
(3-0) #1 Janesville 25-25-25, #8 Gladbrook-Reinbeck 14-21-13
(3-1) #5 Tripoli 21-25-25-25,  #4 Starmont 25-19-21-21

Bottom Bracket
(3-0) #2 Gehlen Catholic 25-25-25, #7 East Mills 17-14-20
(3-0) #3 Holy Trinity Catholic 25-26-25 #6 Montezuma 22-24-17

Thursday, November 8
Class 1A Semifinals

6:00 p.m.  – Court 1 – Janesville (44-5) vs. Tripoli (24-15)
6:00 p.m. – Court 2 – Gehlen Catholic (36-3) vs. Holy Trinity Catholic (36-3)

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The State Volleyball Tournament continues today with quarterfinal round matches in Classes 3A, 2A, and 1A. Here is a look at the schedule.

Wednesday, November 7

Class 3A First Round
Top Bracket
10:00 a.m. – Court 1 –  #4 Davenport Assumption (31-5) vs. #5 Osage (29-6)
Noon – Court 1 – #1 Kuemper Catholic (42-1) vs. #8 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows (27-8)

Bottom Bracket
10:00 a.m. – Court 2 – #2 Tipton (37-3) vs. #7 New Hampton (36-5)
Noon – Court 2 – #3 MOC-Floyd Valley vs. #6 Mount Vernon (27-15)

Class 2A First Round
Top Bracket
2:00 p.m. – Court 1  – #1 Beckman Catholic (43-3) vs. #8 Wilton (36-4)
4:00 p.m. – Court 1 – #4 Unity Christian (30-6) vs. #5 Dike-New Hartford (35-12)

Bottom Bracket
2:00 p.m. – Court 2 – #2 Western Christian (39-5) vs. #7 Treynor (33-7)
4:00 p.m. – Court 2 – #3 Sidney (38-2) vs. #6 Tri-Center (31-7)

Class 1A First Round
Top Bracket
6:00 p.m. – Court 1 – #1 Janesville (43-5) vs. #8 Gladbrook-Reinbeck (28-9)
8:00 p.m. – Court 1 – #4 Starmont (29-6) vs. Tripoli (23-15)

Bottom Bracket
6:00 p.m. – Court 2 – #2 Gehlen Catholic (27-4) vs. #7 East Mills (28-5)
8:00 p.m. – Court 2 – #3 Holy Trinity Catholic (35-3) vs. #6 Montezuma (29-9)

Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State wide receiver Hakeem Butler leads the team in receptions, yardage and touchdowns. His average of 24 yards a catch leads the nation. Iowa State coach Matt Campbell says Butler is one of the most athletic gifted receivers he has ever coached and believes he’ll only get better. Iowa State hosts Baylor on Saturday.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Martin Krampelj and Mitch Ballock scored 13 points apiece and Creighton turned back Western Illinois 78-67 in the season opener for both teams. There were six ties and eight lead changes in the first half before Ballock hit a 35-foot buzzer beating 3-poiner to put the Bluejays on top 43-41 at the break.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Amir Coffey opened the season for Minnesota with 18 points in 24 minutes and Daniel Oturu had 14 points and eight rebounds in his college debut, guiding the Gophers to a 104-76 victory over Omaha. Dupree McBrayer scored 17 points on 5-for-6 shooting from 3-point range and Jordan Murphy pitched in 12 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for the Gophers, who shot 63 percent from the floor and built a 54-26 advantage in points in the paint. Zach Jackson led the Mavericks with 21 points.

Tuesday, November 6

Class 5A First Round

(3-0) #1 Cedar Falls 25-27-25. #8 Waukee 25-14-9 Box Score
(3-1) #5 Linn-Mar 25-21-25-25 #4 Cedar Rapids Jefferson 19-25-21-20 Box Score
(3-1)  #2 Ankeny Centennial 25-25-23-25, vs. #7 Dowling Catholic 10-19-25-12 Box Score
(3-0) #3 West Des Moines Valley 25-25-25 vs. #6 Ankeny 12-17-18 Box Score

Thursday, November 8
Class 5A Semifinals
10:00 a.m. – Court 1 – Cedar Falls (45-0) vs. Linn-Mar (32-9)
10:00 a.m. – Court 2 – Ankeny Centennial (39-3) vs. West Des Moines Valley (41-3)

Class 4A First Round

(3-1) #1 Sergeant Bluff-Luton 25-20-25-25 #8 West Delaware 15-25-18-21 Box Score
(3-2) #4 Dubuque Wahlert 25-27-25-16-17, #5 Independence 17-29-17-25-15 Box Score
(3-0) #2 Cedar Rapids Xavier 25-28-25,  #7 Pella 18-26-13 Box Score
(3-0) #3 Dallas Center-Grimes 25-25-25, #6 Bondurant-Farrar 20-8-21 Box Score

Thursday, November 8
Class 4A Semifinals
Noon – Court 1 – Sergeant Bluff-Luton (35-6) vs. Dubuque Wahlert (24-12)
Noon – Court 2 – Cedar Rapids Xavier (28-8) vs. Dallas Center-Grimes (36-4)

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Nebraska transfer Michael Jacobson led four players in double digits with 17 points, fellow transfer Marial Shayok had 14 and Iowa State rolled past Alabama State 79-53 on Tuesday night.

Lindell Wigginton chipped in with 13 for the Cyclones (1-0), who’ll get their first major test on Friday when Missouri, their old Big 12 rivals, visit Hilton Coliseum.

Iowa State sophomore forward Cam Lard was on the bench but not in uniform after spending much of the summer at a wellness center following some legal issues. Lard averaged 12.6 points and 8.1 rebounds a game in 2017-18.

As for the game itself, Shayok scored eight points in the opening 2:10 to help the Cyclones take an early double-digit lead it never came close to relinquishing.

Iowa State struggled at times from there as it worked freshmen Talen Horton-Tucker, Tyrese Haliburton, George Conditt IV and Zion Griffin into the rotation for the first time. But a lineup featuring Haliburton, Lewis and Griffin sparked a late 19-5 run, with Haliburton canning a 3 to make it 65-41 with just over six minutes left.

Haliburton scored 12 points in 29 minutes.

Reginald Gee had 15 points to lead Alabama State (0-1).

THE BIG PICTURE

Iowa State: Horton-Tucker started, but he got off to a very sluggish start in his debut. He missed six of his first seven shots — including four 3s — and finished 3-of-12 shooting for six points. Shayok, on the other hand, looked like the perimeter threat the Cyclones had been searching for.

Alabama State: The Cyclones will likely prove to be the toughest team the Hornets, coming off back-to-back 8-23 seasons, will play all year. At least they got it out of the way as soon as possible.

UP NEXT
Iowa State hosts the Tigers on Nov. 9.
Alabama State plays at South Dakota State on Thursday.

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State sophomore guard Lindell Wigginton has been named to the Wooden Award Preseason Top 50 list as announced this morning on ESPN’s Sports Center.

Wigginton, who has been named Preseason All-Big 12 and to the Naismith Trophy Watch List, returns for his second season at ISU as the Big 12’s top returning scorer. The Dartmouth, Nova Scotia native averaged a Cyclone freshman record 16.7 points per game last season. He joined Kevin Durant (Texas) as the only freshmen in Big 12 history to average 16.5 points while making 65 three-pointers at a 40 percent clip.

The Wooden Award watch lists are published throughout the season. Players not on the current list are eligible for inclusion in later lists.

Wigginton and the Cyclones open the 2018-19 season tonight against Alabama State. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. with Cyclones.tv broadcasting.