CLASS 1A REGION 4

Griswold 10 Essex 0

Karly Millikan from Griswold struck out 15 in a six-inning complete game.

CLASS 2A REGION 2

Missouri Valley 14 Treynor 9 

Mo. Valley scored eight of the first nine runs and held on for the win.

CLASS 2A REGION 3

Van Meter 9, West Central Valley 0
Pocahontas Area 10, East Sac County 2

CLASS 2A REGION 4

Interstate 35 12 Mount Ayr 1 

The Atlantic Trojan baseball team lost to Harlan 12-2 tonight. It was another game riddled with errors for the Trojans as they totaled 6 on the night. Atlantic did score first off, a rare Cyclone error when Weston Reisz bobbled a ground ball. The took the lead 1-0 for the first and only time on the night. The next time the Trojans scored was due to a crisp Tanner O’Brien RBI single making the game 4-2. There was hope for the Trojans heading into the 5th, but Stephen Leinen’s precise pitching held Atlantic scoreless after the 4th. He limited Atlantic to 4 hits, with 3 walks, 1 earned run, and 12 strikeouts.

Harlan went out to score 5 runs in the bottom of the 5th with the help of a few errors and a 2 RBI single from Matthew Sorfonden. They ended the inning with a 9-2 lead. Heading into the bottom of the 6th, the Cyclones looked unstoppable. They had consecutive 3 hits in the inning, including 2 doubles and had the walk off run come in from an error by the infield. The Cyclones had a well-earned victory with 14 hits and only 2 errors.

Coach Gaylord Schilling saw notable effort from his players tonight.

One of the highlights for Coach Schilling this season was the changes he saw from his seniors.

The Trojans have their season end with a (10-17) record. Harlan will move on having their record stand at (20-14) and they will face Storm Lake on the road Monday July 10th at 7PM.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Gary Barta, the Henry B. Tippie Director Chair of Athletics, announced on Friday that he has extended Lisa Bluder’s contract through June 2029. She is heading into her 24th year at The University of Iowa as the P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women’s Basketball Coach.

The position was endowed in 2021 by P. Sue Beckwith, MD, one of UI athletics’ most generous supporters. Sue Beckwith was a four-year letterwinner with Iowa Women’s Basketball (1976-1980) and has earned three UI degrees: 1980 BS, 1984 MD, and 2015 MBA.

As the all-time winningest coach in program history, the Hawkeyes have made 21 postseason appearances (17 NCAA and four WNIT) in 23 seasons, including NCAA Tournament berths in 13 of the last 15 seasons. Iowa has advanced to 15 consecutive postseason tournaments (13 NCAA and two WNIT). Bluder is a three-time Big Ten Coach of the Year (2001, 2008, 2010) and was recognized as the Naismith National Coach of the Year in 2019.

Most recently, the Hawkeyes advanced to the 2023 Final Four for the first time since 1993 and made its first ever appearance in the National Championship game. Bluder has produced two consensus National Player of the Year award winners in Caitlin Clark (2023) and Megan Gustafson (2019) in the last five seasons. She has mentored four Hawkeyes to consensus All-America status a total of six times over the last nine seasons (Samantha Logic, 2015; Gustafson, 2018 & 2019; Kathleen Doyle, 2020; Clark, 2022 & 2023).

Bluder has coached her Hawkeye teams to four Big Ten Tournament championships (2001, 2019, 2022, 2023), including three in the last five years, and two regular season league titles (2008, 2022). She has notched 850 career wins and 247 Big Ten victories in her storied career and surpassed C. Vivian Stringer in 2022-23 as the all-time winningest coach in conference history. She is one of 14 Division I coaches to ever win 850 games or more, including one of four active coaches.

The TPC at Deere Run near the Quad Cities will be full for the final two days of the John Deere Classic. George McNeilly reports.

(Atlantic, Iowa) – A 7th Annual local shooting competition hosted by Erich and Tammy Wickman is underway in Cass County. The Wickman’s own Wickman Chemical. proceeds from the “Top Shot Cass County” competition are directed to the Atlantic Police Department and Police Reserves Children’s programs. The event has competitors vying for the title of “Top Shot Cass County.” Erich Wickman says every year the number of participants and the amount of money raised, increases. This year, there’s an additional competition, with the winner claiming a brand new rifle.

There’s also a fast and accurate, “Texas Star” shooting competition.

Erich Wickman pays for the prize weapons out of his own pocket. He hopes the event inspires others to create charitable events that benefit programs like those offered by the Atlantic Police Department and Police Reserves.

Cass County Sheriff Darby McLaren says he enjoys the good-natured rivalry between the Sheriff’s Office and Police.

Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue says his officers and reserves have put together a team. He’s grateful the event helps the department’s programs to enhance the lives of children and families in Cass County.

The various programs the Police and Reserves offer, like trips to the Omaha Zoo, camping/fishing, and Shop with a Cop, are designed to give kids an experience they might not otherwise have had, and a positive experience with law enforcement.

Sheriff McLaren agreed that’s it’s a positive experience for kids and law enforcement.

This past year, the competition raised over $10,000 for the Police Departments Children’s programs. The “Top Shot” event runs through August 4th, Monday through Thursday, from 5-p.m., until dark. Inexperienced shooters are welcome, and will be mentored by experienced shooters in a controlled environment, just let Erich and Tammy Wickman know your status (beginner or experienced), when you call. Erich encourages the ladies to come out too, and experience the “Texas Star” competition.

To scheduled your time to shoot, call (712)-243-7739.

EUGENE, Ore. – A mix of former and current University of Iowa track and field student-athletes kicked off day one of the Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, on Thursday.

Junior decathlete Austin West picked up where he left off from the NCAA Championships last month, setting personal bests in four of the five events to start his decathlon. West sped out of the blocks in the 100-meter, earning first place with his new best of 10.52. Following a fourth-place long jump of 7.35 meters (24’ 1.50”), West turned in another best during his second attempt in the shot put, throwing 14.31 meters (46’ 11.50”). After failing on his first two attempts at 1.99 meters, West clutched up and cleared the bar to stay alive in the high jump competition. Ultimately, the Hawkeye would finish seventh with a new personal record of 2.02 meters (6’ 7.50”). He capped his night with another career best, this time winning the 400-meter race in 46.31. Through five events, West has totaled 4,430 points and sits in second place, just 35 points off the lead.

Current Hawkeye Austin Kresley began his weekend in the 100-meter dash. Kresley competed against several familiar faces from the NCAA and finished in 10.26, good for 21st overall. He returns to action on Saturday night with the preliminary round of the men’s 200-meter dash.

Former Hawkeyes Brittany Brown and Reno Tuufuli represented the Hawkeyes well on day one. Brown cruised to a second-place finish in the women’s 100-meter race, qualifying for the semifinals on Friday afternoon. She will also compete in the women’s 200-meter dash on Saturday. Brown holds the school record in the event. Tuufuli, another Hawkeye alum and second all-time discus thrower, took sixth place in the men’s discus with a 61.72 meter (202’ 6”) toss.

Competition resumes on Friday with the decathlon 110-meter hurdles at 1:45 p.m (CT). U20 action also begins on Friday with the women’s 100-meter hurdles at 5 p.m.

HAWKEYE RESULTS

Men’s Decathlon

2. Austin West (4,430 points)

1. 100-meters – 10.52, PR
2. Long Jump – 7.35 meters (24’ 1.5”)
3. Shot Put – 14.31 meters (46’ 11.5”), PR
4. High Jump – 2.02 meters (6’ 7.5”), PR
5. 400-meters – 46.31, PR

Men’s 100-meters

21. Austin Kresley – 10.26

HAWKEYE ALUMNI

Women’s 100-meters

2. Brittany Brown – 10.96, tied personal best, SF qualifier

Men’s Discus

6. Reno Tuufuli – 61.72 meters (202’ 6”)

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Former Iowa State Cyclone Tyrese Haliburton has been named to the 2023 USA Men’s National Team roster for the FIBA World Cup. The 12-member team will compete at the 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup, scheduled for Aug. 25-Sept. 10 in Manila.

This will be the third time Haliburton has appeared on a USA Basketball roster, as he was a member of the U19 World Cup team in 2019 and the U.S. Select Team in 2021. A reigning NBA All-Star Haliburton made the all-tournament team after winning gold in 2019, while the 2021 USA Select Team trained alongside the 2021 USA Men’s National Team prior to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The 2023 USA Men’s National Team includes Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic), Mikal Bridges (Brooklyn Nets), Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers), Josh Hart (Knicks), Brandon Ingram (New Orleans Pelicans), Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies), Cameron Johnson (Brooklyn Nets), Walker Kessler (Utah Jazz), Bobby Portis (Milwaukee Bucks) and Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers).

“On behalf of USA Basketball, I’m thrilled to introduce the 2023 USA Men’s National Team, which features some of basketball’s brightest talent,” said Grant Hill, USA Basketball Men’s National Team managing director. “We are excited for the challenges ahead and look forward to the opportunity to compete at the 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup. I am confident that working together, and under the leadership of our outstanding coaching staff, this team will proudly represent the United States this summer in Manila.”

Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors) will serve as head coach of the 2023 U.S. Men’s National Team. He will be assisted by Mark Few (Gonzaga University), Tyronn Lue (L.A. Clippers) and Erik Spoelstra (Miami Heat).

“My staff and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to coach such talented, team-oriented players,” Kerr said. “I’m confident this group will represent our country well, with effort, talent and a commitment to winning together. We look forward to competing for a gold medal in the World Cup later this summer.”

As part of Group C, the U.S. opens the 2023 FIBA World Cup against New Zealand on Aug. 26, followed by Greece on Aug. 28 and Jordan on Aug. 30. The New Zealand and Greece contents tip off at 8:40 a.m. ET with Jordan starting at 4:40 a.m. ET. ESPN and FIBA recently announced that all 92 World Cup games will be available on various ESPN platforms. Six games will air exclusively on ESPN2, including three in the first round featuring USA Basketball. All other 86 games will be carried by ESPN+ while also being available on FIBA’s official streaming service, Courtside 1891.

Before arriving in Manila, the USA Men’s National Team will hold training camp Aug. 3-6 in Las Vegas before playing a series of exhibition games as part of the USA Basketball Showcase, which tips off Aug. 7 vs. Puerto Rico at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. The USA will also face Slovenia on Aug. 12 and Spain on Aug. 13 in Malaga, Spain, and Greece and Germany on Aug. 18 and 20, respectively, in Abu Dhabi. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit usab.com/tickets.

The United States has won the World Cup five times, including in two of the last three editions.

Cyclones with USA Basketball
1959 – Gary Thompson (Pan American Games)
1979 – Joe Ashley (U.S. Olympic Festival)
1985 – Jeff Grayer (U.S. Olympic Festival)
1988 – Jeff Grayer (Seoul Olympics)
1989 – Victor Alexander (World University Games)
2000 – Jamaal Tinsley (U.S. Select Team)
2001 – Marcus Fizer (Goodwill Games)
2009 – Craig Brackins (World University Games)
2019 – Tyrese Haliburton (U19 World Cup)
2021 – Tyrese Haliburton (U.S. Select Team)
2023 – Omaha Biliew (U19 World Cup)

Day one is in the books at the John Deere Classic near the Quad Cities. Jonas Blixt leads after a nine-under par 62. Grayson Murray is second, two shots back.

Murray says he has been playing well as he tries to regain a spot on the PGA Tour.

Cameron Young is one of six players sitting at six under.