Thursday (11/09/2017)

CLASS 8:

Midland, Wyoming vs Don Bosco, Gilbertville at UNI-Dome 9:06am
St. Mary’s, Remsen vs Fremont-Mills, Tabor at UNI-Dome 12:06pm

CLASS 3A:

Harlan vs Pella at UNI-Dome 5:36pm
Xavier, Cedar Rapids vs Solon at UNI-Dome 8:21pm

Friday (11/10/2017)

CLASS A:

Saint Ansgar vs Hudson at UNI-Dome 10:06am
West Sioux, Hawarden vs St. Albert, Council Bluffs at UNI-Dome 1:06pm

CLASS 4A:

Iowa City, West vs Bettendorf at UNI-Dome 4:06pm
Ankeny Centennial vs Dowling Catholic High School at UNI-Dome 7:06pm

Saturday (11/11/2017)

CLASS 1A:

Regina, Iowa City vs Pella Christian at UNI-Dome 10:06am
West Lyon, Inwood vs Van Meter at UNI-Dome 1:06pm

CLASS 2A:

Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley vs Waukon at UNI-Dome 4:06pm
Union, La Porte City vs Williamsburg at UNI-Dome 7:06pm

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Class 3A First Round

(3-0) #4 Osage 25-25-25, #5 Tipton 18-19-18
(3-1) #1 Sioux Center 25-20-25-25,  #8 Red Oak 17-25-18-18
(3-1) #3 Waterloo Columbus Catholic 25-25-20-29, #6 Beckman Catholic 18-18-25-27
(3-0) #2 Kuemper Catholic 25-25-25,   #7 Iowa Falls-Alden 11-22-20

Class 3A Semifinals- Thursday, November 9

2:00 p.m. – Court One – Osage (26-9) vs. Sioux Center (33-5)
2:00 p.m. – Court Two – Columbus Catholic (34-8) vs. Kuemper Catholic (39-2)

Class 2A First Round

(3-0) #1 Dike-New Hartford 25-25-25, #8 Wapsie Valley 12-9-9
(3-0) #4 Council Bluffs St. Albert 25-25-26, #5 Unity Christian 17-16-24
(3-0) #2 Western Christian 25-25-25,  #7 Iowa City Regina 10-20-12
(3-0) #3 Grundy Center 25-25-25, #6 Sidney 12-17-18

Class 2A Semifinals- Thursday, November 9

4:00 p.m. – Court One – Dike-New Hartford (47-3) vs. Council Bluffs St. Albert (28-3)
4:00 p.m. – Court Two – Western Christian (38-6) vs. Grundy Center (37-6)

Class 1A First Round

(3-0) #1 Janesville 25-25-25,  #8 East Mills 10-12-19
(3-0) #5 Holy Trinity Catholic 25-25-25, #4 Starmont  17-21-17
(3-2) #3 LeMars Gehlen Catholic 18-25-25-25-15,  #6 Tripoli 25-27-14-12-10
(3-0) #2 Springville 25-25-25, #7 North Tama 15-21-21

Class 1A Semifinals- Thursday, November 9

6:00 p.m. – Court One – Janesville (35-7) vs. Holy Trinity Catholic (38-5)
6:00 p.m. – Court Two – Le Mars Gehlen Catholic (28-6) vs. Springville (39-2)

Atlantic senior Alexis Handel signed on Wednesday morning to continue her softball and academic career at the University of Missouri Kansas City. The Trojan third baseman signed with her parents in attendance along with Atlantic Head Coach Terry Hinzmann and Assistant Coach Michelle Blake.

Handel has been a power hitter for the Trojans, racking up 58 hits and 17 homeruns last year for her 32-9 squad. Alexis also had 56 RBI’s to go along with a .509 batting average and .629 on base percentage. Handel also has been a strong defensive player for the Trojans with a .935 fielding percentage and only 6 errors last year.

Handel said it’s a dream come true to be able to play at the Division I level with UMKC and is excited and grateful for the opportunity. Atlantic Head Coach Terry Hinzmann said her stats speak for them-self with her performance on the field but her leadership has been her biggest asset. He said that he is happy all of her hard work is paying off with the chance to play DI ball.

The Kangaroos team she will be joining went 17-38 last season overall and 5-10 in the Western Athletic Conference. The Roos are coached by Meredith Smith-Neal.

Handel plans to study Health Sciences at UMKC.

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

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The most heartwarming new tradition in college football can be found at Iowa. It’s called “The Wave.” At the end of the first quarter, everyone inside Kinnick Stadium is encouraged to turn and wave to the young patients watching the game in the nearby children’s hospital. The idea was sparked in June by a fan and it has already become a beloved part of game day. Scott Turner is the executive director of the hospital. He says it provides a sense of normalcy for patients and their loved ones.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska defensive coordinator Bob Diaco said he needs more time to get the defense up and running the way coaches and fans expect. He added that his players’ tackling skills were so poor at the start of spring practice that to say it was alarming would be an understatement. With the Cornhuskers 4-5 and head coach Mike Riley on the hot seat, Diaco addressed reporters for more than 20 minutes after practice to lay out the challenges he’s faced.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals have promoted Terry Bradshaw to hitting coach and Cal Eldred to pitching coach as part of a series of moves to manager Ned Yost’s coaching staff. Vance Wilson will oversee the bullpen, Pedro Grifol will continue to oversee catchers and Mike Jirschele will handle third base duties. Mitch Maier will be the new first base coach.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa didn’t really know what it had in sophomore Nate Stanley when he was named the starting quarterback in August. Stanley’s coming out party came last weekend when he threw five touchdown passes in a stunning 55-24 rout of Ohio State. It was the second five-touchdown performance of the season for Stanley. It helped the 25th-ranked Hawkeyes return to the Top 25 for the first time this season. Iowa plays at No. 6 Wisconsin on Saturday.

Wednesday, November 8, 2017 @ US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids

Class 1A First Round

6:00 p.m. – Court One: Janesville vs. East Mills
8:00 p.m. – Court One: Starmont vs. Holy Trinity Catholic
6:00 p.m. – Court Two: LeMars Gehlen Catholic vs. Tripoli
8:00 p.m. – Court Two: Springville vs. North Tama

Class 2A First Round

2:00 p.m. – Court One – Dike-New Hartford vs. Wapsie Valley
4:00 p.m. – Court One – Council Bluffs St. Albert vs. Unity Christian
2:00 p.m. – Court Two – Western Christian vs. Iowa City Regina
4:00 p.m. – Court Two – Grundy Center vs. Sidney

Class 3A First Round

10:00 a.m. – Court One – Osage vs. Tipton
12:00 p.m. – Court Two – Sioux Center vs. Red Oak
10:00 a.m. – Court One – Waterloo Columbus Catholic vs. Beckman Catholic
12:00 p.m. – Court Two – Kuemper Catholic vs. Iowa Falls-Alden

Atlantic senior Ally Anderson made her commitment official on Tuesday afternoon, signing to continue her academic and softball career at Des Moines Area Community College in Boone. Anderson signed her official papers surrounded by her parents, DMACC Assistant Coach Daron Harris, Atlantic Head Coach Terry Hinzmann, and Assistant Coach Michelle Blake. Ally will head to DMACC next fall after finishing her final season as a Trojan next summer. Anderson said she just liked the school and the coaching staff and that was what helped her make the decision to head there.

Bears Assistant Daron Harris said Ally is exactly the type of player they look for at DMACC, players that are leaders on and off the field, show coach-ability, and carry themselves in a proper manner.

Andersen went 27-9 as the main starting pitcher for the Trojans this past season while compiling a 1.62 ERA. Ally had 237 strikeouts and just 10 walks during the 2017 campaign. Andersen also was a key player in the batter’s box for Atlantic with 62 hits, 58 RBI’s, and 8 Homeruns last season with a .488 average.  Anderson had a .538 on base percentage and a .866 slugging percentage last season. Anderson has been a 4 year starter already for the Trojans after stepping in during her 8th Grade season.

Anderson will join a Bears squad that has been to the NJCAA Division II Championships 5 out of the 6 years the program has played. They are coming off a 47-9 record last season with a 24-2 conference mark under Head Coach Bob Ligouri.

Class 5A First Round

12:00 p.m. – Court One – (3-0) #1 Cedar Falls 25-25-25 #8 Urbandale 13-13-15
12:00 p.m. – Court Two – (3-2) #2 West Des Moines Valley 15-25-22-25-15,  #7 Dowling Catholic 25-15-25-19-10
2:00 p.m. – Court One – (3-0) #5 Linn-Mar 25-25-25, #4 Cedar Rapids Jefferson 21-23-15
2:00 p.m. – Court Two – (3-0) #3 Ankeny Centennial 25-25-26, #6 Dubuque Hempstead 15-15-24

Class 4A First Round

4:00 p.m. – Court Two – (3-0) #6 Lewis Central 25-25-25, #3 Waverly Shell-Rock 21-20-16
4:00 p.m. – Court One – (3-1) #6 Sergeant Bluff-Luton 20-25-25-25, #5 Bishop Heelan 25-18-22-21
6:00 p.m. – Court One – (3-0) #1 Cedar Rapids Xavier 25-25-25, #8 Independence 16-10-23
6:00 p.m. – Court Two – (3-0) #2 Dubuque Wahlert 25-26-25, #7 Pella 13-24-22

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – Iowa DNR Conservation Officers have charged 31-year old Nicholas W. Slater, of Glendale, AZ, with deer poaching in Lake Manawa State Park. The incident allegedly happened November 19, 2016.

Slater faces the following charges in Iowa:

No valid non-resident deer license
No valid non-resident deer license (antlered or any sex)
Restrictions on taking game – illegal transportation of deer
Restrictions on taking game – illegal taking of deer
Restrictions on taking game – illegal possession of deer
Hunting on game refuge
No non-resident hunting license and habitat fee.

The total fines for Slater are $2,243.20, plus liquidated damages for an antlered deer scoring 150 points or less. A judge will determine the exact total of liquidated damages. The charges are part of a large, multi-state investigation that is ongoing.