Boys Soccer:

• A-H-S-T-Walnut 5, Missouri Valley 0

Girls Tennis:

• Red Oak 8, Kuemper Catholic 1

AMES, Iowa – It wasn’t long after the conclusion of the WNBA draft that a deal was struck for senior Hallie Christofferson to continue her basketball career. Christofferson will sign a free agent contract with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury.

“I am very excited for the opportunity to continue playing basketball,” Christofferson said. “I am looking forward to what Phoenix has in store for me as I head to draft camp.”

Christofferson, a Hamlin, Iowa native, was a two-time Associated Press and WBCA Honorable Mention All-American and a two-time All-Big 12 first team selection. The forward led Iowa State in scoring for the second-consecutive season with 18.4 points. She scored in double figures in 29 of Iowa State’s 31 games, including 16 games with 20 or more points. She posted eight double-doubles and shot better than 50 percent from the field in 14 games.

“This is a great opportunity for Hallie,” head coach Bill Fennelly said. “Phoenix was excited to bring her to camp, and I am sure they will find out quickly how special Hallie is on and off the court!”

Christofferson recently wrapped up a standout career with the Cyclones after finishing her senior season sixth all-time in scoring (1,709) and eighth all-time in rebounds (762). Christofferson leaves Iowa State as one of the most decorated student-athletes in school history.

FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) – Former major league baseball player Hal Smith of Fort Smith has died. Smith died Saturday at age 82. A cause of death was not released.  Smith was a native of Barling and signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as a catcher in 1949. He played for the Cardinals from 1956-61 and was named to three National League All-Star teams. He later played briefly for Pittsburgh in 1965 before becoming a scout and coach for several teams.  Survivors include his wife and three children.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Iowa lawmakers honored the Iowa State University men’s basketball team for what they deemed a “brilliant” season.  The state Senate and House adopted resolutions Monday to honor the team for its accomplishments and congratulate coach Fred Hoiberg for leading the Cyclones to 28 wins, a Big 12 tournament title and the program’s first Sweet 16 appearance in 14 years.

Democratic Sen. Herman Quirmbach, of Ames, says the team has provided the Legislature with “tremendous pride” because of the courage and endurance they displayed throughout the season.    Hoiberg told lawmakers the bipartisan support the team has received from across the state is appreciated, and that the success they achieved wouldn’t have been possible without it.

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Lance Lynn struck out 11 in seven innings, Jon Jay hit a three-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals snapped the Milwaukee Brewers’ nine-game winning streak with a 4-0 victory Monday night.

Lynn allowed three hits over seven innings before Carlos Martinez finished off the surprising Brewers, who still have the majors’ best record at 10-3. Lynn (3-0) frustrated hitters by mixing a fastball that topped 95 mph with a slider.

Jhonny Peralta hit a solo shot in the second off Brewers starter Matt Garza (0-2) before Jay tagged a ball over the wall near the right field corner in the sixth.

• No Little League Practice tonight (4/14)
• St. Albert @ Atlantic Boys Soccer tonight (4/14) is postponed to 5/19.
• Atlantic @ Lewis Central Girls Soccer tonight (4/14) is postponed to 5/15.
• Girls Track Meet tonight (4/14) @ Creston is postponed.
• Boys Track Meet tonight (4/14) @ Shenandoah is postponed to 4/15.
• Southwest Valley vs. Red Oak Golf tonight (4/14) is postponed.
• Southwest Valley vs. Creston Tennis tonight (4/14) is postponed.

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Dale Erickson Invitational @ Anita

1. Panorama  305
2. East Mills  338
3. Glidden-Ralston  365
4. Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton  367
5. CAM  384
6. Panorama JV  387
7. Audubon  397
8. Southwest Valley  415
9. Adair-Casey  526
10. West Central Valley  596

IKM-Manning Invitational

1. O-A/BC-IG  349
2. IKM-Manning  352
3. Boyer Valley  376
4. Charter Oak-Ute  475

• Medalist:  Parker Rasmussen, O-A/BC-IG  79
• Runner-up:  Zach Dreier, IKM-Manning  82

Water safety experts are warning canoers, kayakers and boaters that Iowa’s bodies of water have been slow to warm. Certified paddling instructor Darrin Siefken, of Waverly, says even though the air temperature feels spring-like, the water can be ice cold and dangerous. “Our rivers and lakes here in northeast Iowa just thawed out within the last week. So, most of those water temperatures are only about 50 degrees…when the air temperature is in the 60s or so.”

“It’s a good opportunity to dress properly and bring along another set of clothes in a dry bag just in case you would tip over,” Siefken said. Kayaking is becoming increasingly popular in Iowa. Charles City has a world-class course built in 2011 and similar venues are under construction in Manchester and Elkader. Siefken instructs his students, before they hit the water, to let others know where they’re going and when they expect to return.

“And then make sure you follow up and tell them when you get back…it helps with today’s technology that we can get a hold of people pretty easy,” Siefken said. He warns that many rivers in Iowa are full of debris that has washed downstream and could cause navigation problems.

(Radio Iowa)

AMES, Iowa (AP) – Iowa State University has suspended Abdel Nader from the basketball team after his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving over the weekend. The Iowa State Police arrested Nader around 11:40 p.m. Saturday on suspicion that he was operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Nader is a 6-foot-6 small forward who sat out this past season after transferring to Iowa State from Northern Illinois.

Nader led Northern Illinois with 13.1 points a game in 2012-13, and he was expected to play next season.  Iowa State athletic department spokesman Matt Shoultz says Nader has been suspended indefinitely in accordance with the conduct policy for athletes.