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(Radio Iowa) – Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly says lofty expectations are good for the program. The Cyclones return their top four scorers from last season’s team that finished 18-11. They are ranked 15th in the A-P preseason poll.
Junior Ashley Joens averaged 20 and-a-half points a year ago and Kristin Scott returns after averaging more than 14 points as a junior.
Fennelly says the Cyclones know in the midst of a pandemic they need to take it day by day.
Joens on the preseason ranking.
Joens says the ranking does not guarantee success.
Scott says staying healthy is a must for the Cyclones.
The Cyclones open at home on November 25 against Nebraska-Omaha.
(Radio Iowa) – The class 3A semifinals in football take place this (Thursday) afternoon (4-p.m.) at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley takes on second ranked Harlan. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley won a state title in 2016 but this is the Nighthawks first trip to the dome as a 3A school.
That’s Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley coach Cory Brandt who says they need to find a way to control a versatile Harlan offense.
Harlan quarterback Teagon Kasperbauer has passed for more than 2100 yards.
Harlan coach Todd Bladt says Nighthawk offense is difficult to prepare for.
Bladt says limiting mistakes and turnovers is a key.
Bladt says the Harlan offense will need to handle the pressure of the Nighthawk defense.
Atlantic Activities Director Andy Mitchell, Wednesday, said COVID-19 did not have a huge affect on sports and other activities this fall.
He told the Atlantic School Board, Winter Sports activities begin next week.
Mitchell said also the coaches are doing their best to keep kids six-feet or more apart. When they can’t they rotate drills constantly. Masks are to be worn when they get on the bus and in the locker rooms. He said also they had a plan on how they were going to transition from outdoor sports to indoor sports, but the Governor’s new proclamation on Tuesday changed that.
Mitchell said events will be live streamed as well through booktix.com. More information will be available on that soon. There’s also some new technology in-place to live-stream various events.
Mitchell said the two fans per player policy was discussed among the Hawkeye 10 Conference members.
He said they have to find a way to pay officials, and that “There won’t be a lot of extra money coming in this year.
Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press
UNDATED (AP) — Seniors Luka Garza of Iowa and Baylor’s Jared Butler headline The Associated Press preseason All-America team. Garza was the lone unanimous choice, receiving all 64 votes from a nationwide media panel. They were joined by Oklahoma State freshman Cade Cunningham, Illinois junior Ayo Dosunmu, Gonzaga senior Corey Kispert and Arizona State senior Remy Martin. Kispert and Martin tied for the final spot with 26 votes each.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Charlie Jones and Tory Taylor are both in their first year playing for Iowa, and they’ve made big contributions already. Jones transferred from Buffalo and is now the Hawkeyes’ top punt returner. Taylor is a 23-year-old freshman who came from Melbourne, Australia, to punt. In last week’s win over Michigan State, Jones ran back a punt 54 yards for a touchdown after Taylor pinned the Spartans deep in their own end. Taylor is second in the Big Ten and 13th nationally with an average of 46 yards per punt.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa completed its 2025 football schedule with nonconference home games against Florida Atlantic and Massachusetts. The Hawkeyes will open the season against Florida Atlantic on Aug. 30 and host UMass on Nov. 15. The Cy-Hawk Series game against Iowa State will be played on Ames Sept. 6. Iowa has not played football against either Florida Atlantic or UMass. The Hawks’ Big Ten schedule in 2025 features home games against Ohio State, Illinois, Minnesota, Purdue and Rutgers. Big Ten road games are at Wisconsin, Northwestern, Michigan and Nebraska.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri heads into the college basketball season with their top eight players when it comes to minutes per game back on the roster. They have one of the most experienced rosters in the country. The downside is that they won just 15 games before last season was shut down by the pandemic. Coach Cuonzo Martin says he likes having all the experience and believes it will help the Tigers this season.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Charlie Jones and Tory Taylor are both in their first year playing for Iowa, and they’ve made big contributions already. Jones transferred from Buffalo and is now the Hawkeyes’ top punt returner. Taylor is a 23-year-old freshman who came from Melbourne, Australia, to punt.
FILE – In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Iowa’s Charlie Jones returns a punt during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, in Iowa City, Iowa. Jones’ play has been a key factor in Iowa’s special teams success. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
In last week’s win over Michigan State, Jones ran back a punt 54 yards for a touchdown after Taylor pinned the Spartans deep in their own end. Taylor is second in the Big Ten and 13th nationally with an average of 46 yards per punt.
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Three volleyball standouts — Toyosi Onabanjo, Jenna Splitt, and Sydney Dennis – have committed to play volleyball at the University of Iowa, head coach Vicki Brown announced Thursday.
Toyosi Onabanjo
Middle Blocker / Houston, Texas (St. Agnes Academy)
“Toyosi is a dynamic jumper and knows how to score. She brings in versatility as an attacker, which will be a great addition to our offensive options. She is a hard worker, and I am looking forward to having her uniqueness in the gym,” – Head coach Vicki Brown.
Onabanjo is a 2019 Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) 6A state champion and First-Team All-State and All Academic honoree. In addition, Onabanjo is a member of the 2019 All-Tournament team and a 2019 and 2020 Houston Open champion.
Jenna Splitt
Setter / Cary, Illinois (Cary-Grove High School)
“Some things I look for in a setter is athleticism, leadership, and grit. Jenna Splitt checks all those boxes. Her established dedication to being the best teammate and athlete will be a great addition to moving this program forward.” – Head coach Vicki Brown.
Splitt is a member of PrepVolleyball.com’s Class of 2021 Top 50 Junior Recruits, SOPH 79 High Honorable Mention, and FROSH 59. She was listed on AVCA’s 2018 and 2019 Phenom List and was a 2019 Illinois All-State honorable mention. In 2020, she was listed on UltraAnkle’s JVA Watch list for 2021.
Sydney Dennis
Libero / Clarence, Iowa (Mount Vernon High School)
“Sydney was our first commit for the 2021 class. Throughout the years, she has proven drive and grit is part of her DNA. Her simplistic approach to the game and long reach will be a nice addition to our ball control group.” – Head coach Vicki Brown.
Dennis is a 2019 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Champion (El Extreme) and 2018 runner up (Adrenaline Volleyball Academy). She was named to PrepVolleyball’s 2018 SOPH 79 Watch List and its 2021 Watch List. The Clarence, Iowa, native is a 2020 Iowa State Tournament runner-up and three-time USA Beach National Qualifier. Dennis is also a member of the Women’s Junior A1 National Training Team.
The Hawkeyes are preparing to play their spring 2021 season following the postponement of the fall 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the latest news about Iowa volleyball’s upcoming season, head to hawkeyesports.com.
IOWA CITY, Iowa –The University of Iowa has added home dates with Florida Atlantic and Massachusetts to its 2025 football schedule. The announcement was made Wednesday by the Iowa Athletics Department, as Iowa’s 2025 slate is now complete.
Iowa will host Florida Atlantic to open the season on Saturday, Aug. 30. UMass will visit Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15. The Hawkeyes play at Iowa State on Sept. 6 in the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series to complete the nonconference schedule.
Iowa has not played football against either Florida Atlantic or UMass.
During Big Ten Conference play, Iowa will host Ohio State (Sept. 27), Illinois (Oct. 4), Minnesota (Oct. 11), Purdue (Nov. 8) and Rutgers (Nov. 22). Big Ten road games include at Wisconsin (Sept. 20), Northwestern (Oct. 18), Michigan (Oct. 25) and Nebraska (Nov. 28). The Big Ten championship game is scheduled for Dec. 6.
Iowa’s complete 2025 schedule:
2025 Schedule
Aug. 30 Florida Altantic
Sept. 6 at Iowa State (Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series)
Sept. 13 Open
Sept. 20 at Wisconsin
Sept. 27 Ohio State
Oct. 4 Illinois
Oct. 11 Minnesota
Oct. 18 at Northwestern
Oct. 25 at Michigan
Nov. 1 Open
Nov. 8 Purdue
Nov. 15 UMass
Nov. 22 Rutgers
Nov. 28 at Nebraska
Dec. 6 Big Ten Championship
By JOHN MARSHALL and AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writers
Seniors Luka Garza of Iowa and Baylor’s Jared Butler headline The Associated Press preseason All-America team. Garza was the lone unanimous choice, receiving all 64 votes from a nationwide media panel.
FILE – These are 2020 file photos showing, from left, Jared Butler, Cade Cunningham, Luka Garza, Ayo Dosunmu, Corey Kispert and Remy Martin. Seniors Luke Garza of Iowa and Baylor’s Jared Butler headline The Associated Press 2020-21 preseason All-America team. Garza was the lone unanimous choice, receiving all 64 votes from a media panel on the team released Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. They were joined by Oklahoma State freshman Cade Cunningham, Illinois junior Ayo Dosunmu, Gonzaga senior Corey Kispert and Arizona State senior Remy Martin. Kispert and Martin tied for the final spot with 26 votes each. (AP Photo/FIle
They were joined by Oklahoma State freshman Cade Cunningham, Illinois junior Ayo Dosunmu, Gonzaga senior Corey Kispert and Arizona State senior Remy Martin. Kispert and Martin tied for the final spot with 26 votes each.
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State women’s basketball program and Head Coach Bill Fennelly announced Wednesday prep standouts who have signed on to play for the Cyclones in 2021-22. Two of Iowa State’s signees hail from the state of Tennessee, while the Cyclones’ third signee becomes Iowa State’s second-ever recruit from Canada.
“Recruiting has certainly been impacted like so many other things in our lives,” Fennelly said. “With the dead period being extended and a limit on visits, we have had to be creative. We were fortunate that we had early commitments from Maggie and Izzi in positions of great need. Also we were able to sign Denae during these unique times. This class fits the culture of our program and will add to the Iowa State Way. They are fantastic young people from families that will have an impact on our basketball and team and entire University community.”
Denae Fritz, a 5-11 guard who hails from Maryville, Tennessee, is a three-year starter at Maryville High School. Fritz averaged 21.1 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals per contest in her junior campaign. Fritz earned Region MVP the last two seasons, while being named to the All-District team three times. Fritz was a runner-up for Miss Basketball last season in Tennessee, while earning All-State honors. Fritz is on pace to break Maryville High School’s career rebound record this season. Despite being from Tennessee, Fritz was originally born in Ames, Iowa and both of her parents attended Iowa State University.
“Denae is the kind of guard we love at Iowa State,” Fennelly said. “She has a variety of skill sets that can impact winning in many different ways. Denae is ultra-competitive and will help our team at both ends of the floor with her versatility.”
Maggie Vick, a 6-4 forward from Morristown, Tenn., is a three-year starter for Lakeway Christian Academy. Vick is a two-time First-Team All-Conference performer and averaged 13.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game in her junior season. Vick is a top-100 prospect on prospects Nation, who helped lead her team to a 22-4 record and a NACA National Championship last season. She was named the MVP in the championship game last season and the best offensive player in the Tournament. Vick is currently the Lakeway Christian Academy’s career rebounds and blocks record holder. Also an accomplished volleyball player, she was named First-Team All-Conference, and also holds the school’s kills record.
“Maggie is a talented athlete who has excelled at multiple sports,” Fennelly said. “That along with her size will be a great fit for our system. Maggie loves to compete and that makes her someone we are excited to get into our system.”
Izzi Zingaro, a 6-4 forward, out of Bolton, Ontario, Canada, is a three-year starter at Caledon Academy. Zingaro averaged 23.6 points, 15.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.9 steals per game for the Caledon last season. Zingaro has also competed with Canada Basketball on numerous occasions. In 2017 she was a member of the U15 Team Ontario squad that finished first in the National Championship. In 2018, they finished second, while she earned a spot on the First All-Star team, averaging 10.2 points per game and 5.8 rebounds. At the U17 National Championship she and Team Ontario finished fifth.
“Izzi is a post player that fills an important need for our team,” Fennelly said. “It is exciting to add another Canadian to the Cyclone family. Izzi is also left handed which makes her harder to guard around the basket.”
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