ALGONA, Iowa — Iowa State Cyclones basketball star Audi Crooks is giving back to her hometown as many families face food insecurity with their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits possibly being delayed during the federal government shutdown. KCCI reports the Audi Crooks Foundation has launched “Knock N Dash,” a doorstep care-package program to help Kossuth County residents weather the strain caused by the SNAP delays.

With many households experiencing gaps and uncertainty around SNAP disbursements, local families are facing tougher choices at the grocery checkout. Knock N Dash aims to bridge those gaps quickly and quietly: residents complete a short form noting household size and location, and volunteers deliver care packages directly to their doors — no questions asked and no judgment.

At its heart, Knock N Dash is a neighbor‑to‑neighbor response to an urgent moment — one knock at a time, ensuring fewer families go without while SNAP benefits are delayed during the shutdown.

Rateds collide in the second round of the Class 1A playoffs Friday night when eighth ranked Underwood visits number nine West Marshall. Underwood coach Nate Mechaelsen says his team has gotten healthier and has momentum after an opening round playoff win over South Central Calhoun.

The chore for the Underwood defense will be slowing down a West Marshall offense that averages more than 260 yards of rushing per game.

Mechaelsen says finding success on first down will be a key to the game.

Underwood will counter with an offense that likes to mix the pass and the run.

FIRST TEAM

*Jaelynn Petersen (Senior) – Exira/EHK
Taryn Petersen (Junior) – Exira/EHK

Courtney Follman (Junior) – CAM
*Malia Clayburg (Senior) – Coon Rapids-Bayard
*Anna Hart (Senior) – Coon Rapids-Bayard
Sylvia Sullivan (Senior) – Boyer Valley
Amelia Cook (Sophomore) – Coon Rapids-Bayard
Morgan Hast (Junior) – Boyer Valley
Isabell Crook (Senior) – Woodbine
Vanessa Blum (Freshman) – Woodbine
Courtney Follman (Junior) – CAM
* Unanimous Selection

SECOND TEAM

Ruthie Rich (Junior) – CAM
Aubrey Hofbauer (Senior) – Coon Rapids-Bayard
Kassidy Wenck (Senior) – Glidden-Ralston
Reese Miller (Senior) – Boyer Valley
Gwen Neilsen (Senior) – Boyer Valley
Ashtyn Klocke (Senior) – Coon Rapids-Bayard
Annalee Wittrock (Junior) – Ar-We-Va
Ava Klinker (Senior) – Boyer Valley
Reese Leaders (Senior) – Woodbine

Hannah Wendt (Senior) – Woodbine

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke was named to the Katrina McClain Power Forward of the Year Preseason Watchlist on Thursday by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Stuelke was also tabbed First Team Preseason All-Big Ten by the coaches and media earlier this month.

The Cedar Rapids, Iowa, native returns as Iowa’s top scorer and rebounder for her senior season, averaging 12.7 ppg and 7.7 rpg. Stuelke started 32 games in 2024-25 and was named Second Team All-Big Ten in back-to-back seasons. In her freshman season, she was named the Big Ten Sixth Player of the Year.

Stuelke is 1-of-20 Hawkeyes all-time to have amassed 1,100+ points and 600+ rebounds in their career.

Iowa is set to host Ashland University in an exhibition contest tonight at 6:30 p.m. (CT) on B1G+.

IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa junior Alvaro Folgueiras has been named to the Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Preseason Top 20 Watch List, the announcement was made Thursday by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Folgueiras is the third Hawkeye to be named to the Karl Malone Watch List, joining Keegan Murray (2021) and Kris Murray (2022).  Keegan Murray won the award during the 2021 season.

Named after Class of 2010 Hall of Famer and two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Karl Malone, the annual honor is in its 12th year.

Folgueiras, who is in his first season as a Hawkeye, was the Horizon League Player of the Year and a first-team All-Horizon League selection during the 2024-25 season at Robert Morris.  He averaged 14.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals for a team that won a Horizon League regular season and tournament title en route to playing in the NCAA Tournament.

The Málaga, Spain, native started all 35 games for the Colonials, scoring in double figures 27 times with five 20+ point contests.  He posted 14 double-doubles and had 10+ rebounds in 17 contests.

During the summer of 2025, Folgueiras played for the U20 Spanish National Team in the 2025 FIBA U20 EuroBasket Championships in Greece.  He also trained and played in two friendlies with the Spanish Men’s National Team in August.

Folgueiras is one of five players from the Big Ten on the preseason list along with Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg, Purdue’s Trey Kaufman-Renn, UCLA’s Tyler Bilodeau and Northwestern’s Nick Martinelli.

The list for the Karl Malone Award will remain fluid throughout the season with 10 semifinalists announced in late January and five finalists being announced in March. The award winner and presentation details will be revealed at the Final Four in Indianapolis.

The Hawkeyes open the 2025-26 season Nov. 4, hosting Robert Morris at 7:30 p.m. (CT) inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Both single game and season tickets for the 2025-26 campaign are available at hawkeyesports.com/tickets.

Drake takes the outright lead in the Pioneer Football League race into the final month of the season as the Bulldogs get set to visit Butler. Drake is 4-0 while Butler is a game back after toppling Dayton on the road.

That’s coach Joe Woodley. Drake has won the last nine games in the series but the last four have been decided by an average of five points.

Woodley says true freshman quarterback Logan Inagawa will lead the Bulldogs duing the stretch run. Chase Spellman has missed the last two games as he continues to battle an injury.

Butler dual threat quarterback Reagan Andrew is the focus of the Drake defense. Andrew ranks second in the PFL in total offense.

Iowa State receiver Brett Eskildsen says the Cyclones sare not lacking confidence despite a three game losing skid. ISU takes a 5-3 record into Saturday’s game at home against Arizona State.

Eskildsen says there is still plenty to accomplish this season.

Iowa State offense has moved the ball well but Eskildsen says they need to di a better job of finishing drives.