The Atlantic Trojans rebounded with a dominant 58-20 road win over the Denison-Schleswig Monarchs Tuesday night. It was a much cleaner and more rounded effort for Atlantic. After opening the game on a 15-0 run, the Trojans never looked back. Their defensive pressure forced numerous turnovers, which they turned into points. Meanwhile, the Trojans were able to take advantage of their opportunities as Atlantic’s big three led the way as Makenna Schroeder, Katrina Williams, and Zoey Kirchoff all finished with double-digit points. Although the trio was out in front, nine Trojans found the scoresheet in the team effort. More importantly, however, the Trojans felt much better about their process.

Despite Atlantic’s success on offense, it took a few minutes to get going. Two minutes into the game, the Trojans had managed just a single basket. However, the floodgates eventually opened, as the Trojans scored the first 15 points of the game. The first quarter was their most prolific as the Trojans scored 22 points. Their movement with and away from the ball was solid, and although they weren’t perfect, their tenacity and defensive pressure earned them the ball back when they weren’t. Zoey Kirchoff scored seven of her team leading twelve points in the opening frame, while Peyton McLaren and Brynn Lamp each added four. Defensively, the Trojans were near perfect. They forced numerous turnovers and held Denison-Schleswig to just three as they headed to the second quarter with a 22-3 lead.

Although the offense wasn’t as explosive in the second quarter, it was still very good. The Trojans were able to get to the free-throw line with regularity as they knocked down eight of their 10 free throws. Schroeder paced the second for the Trojans with four, which included her second three-pointer of the night. All in all, you couldn’t have scripted a better first half for the Trojans. They did everything they needed to do and walked into the locker room with a 31 point lead.

Not much changed in the second half. The starters did get some time in the third quarter, which Williams took advantage of, scoring seven. However, the fourth saw both teams go to their bench. Three Trojans got on the board in the final frame. Jayden Franken knocked down two field goals, while Maddison McLaren and Jillian Saathoff each knocked down one. However, more importantly than the offense statistics, the depth players keep up their intensity on defense and continued what the Trojans started. All in all, it was a solid effort from the Trojans, not just because of the score but because of how they played, and head coach Dan Vargason said as much.

He was also happy with how Schroeder, Kirchoff, and Williams performed and said there was no panic after Friday’s loss to Treynor.

Continuing to build the depth of the bench was also a positive, as the freshmen continued to perform well.

The Trojans moved to 1-1 on the season  heading into the Thanksgiving break, and Varagason said the win was great for the team’s confidence before the time off.

Atlantic will be back in action when they host St. Albert on December 1st.

Bennett Stirtz scored 29 points as Iowa held off Ole Miss 74-69 in the Acrisure Classic in Palm Springs. It was a game that feature nine ties and 10 lead changes.

Cooper Koch added 14 points and 10 rebounds.

The Hawkeyes improve to 6-0 and will play Grand Canyon tonight at 8:30, Iowa time. Listen for the pre-game program at 7:30-p.m, on KJAN.  The Antelopes beat Utah 68-58.

The Griswold Boys’ Basketball team is looking to fill some big shoes this season as the Tigers will need to replace their top five scorers from a season ago. Head Coach Ryan Lockwood says there is some inexperience but the improvement is very noticeable.

Senior Brayden Lockwood returns after averaging nearly five points a game last year. Coach Lockwood is looking for his four returners to really lead this team on and off the floor.

Learning as the season progresses will be key.

Griswold opens their season Tuesday December 2nd in a home game against Fremont-Mills.

Hawkeye Ten Conference 

Atlantic – 58 vs Denison-Schleswig – 20

Non-Conference 

AHSTW – 48 vs CAM – 45

St. Albert – 62 vs Riverside – 35

Tri-Center – 46 vs Essex – 20

Treynor – 52 vs Harlan – 38

Clarinda – 63 vs Lenox – 18

East Mills – 47 vs Red Oak – 26

Le Mars – 47 vs Lewis Central – 43

Shenandoah – 51 vs Abraham Lincoln – 48

Clarinda – 63 vs Lenox – 18

East Mills – 47 vs Red Oak – 26

Le Mars – 47 vs Lewis Central – 43

Treynor – 52 vs Harlan – 38

Kuemper Catholic – 43 vs Coon Rapids-Bayard – 33

OABCIG – 60 vs Logan-Magnolia – 38

Missouri Valley – 50 vs Thomas Jefferson – 12

Interstate 35 – 60 vs Central Decatur – 49

Des Moines Christian – 59 vs ADM – 55

Freshman guard Killiyan Toure had 20 points as 15th ranked Iowa State pounded Creighton 78-60 at the Players Era Championship in Las Vegas. The Cyclones won despite being without injured senior guard Tamin Lipsey.

That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger. The Cyclones held Creighton to 38 percent shooting and also forced 17 turnovers.

ISU outscored Creighton 52-20 in the paint.

Iowa State coach Matt Campbell says there is a lot to play for as the Cyclones get ready to close the regular season at Oklahoma State. With a win on Saturday and in a bowl game it would become only the fourth ISU team to win nine games.

After losing four straight games the Cyclones have rebounded with back-to-back victories.

Campbell says what kind of a season this will be is still to be determined.

It has been a disastrous season at Oklahoma State, which included the firing of long-time coach Mike Gundy. The Cowboys are 0-8 in the Big 12.

Iowa has dominated its series against Nebraska by winning close games and Hawkeye coach Kirk Ferentz expects another nail biter on Friday. Iowa has won nine of the last 10 overall and six straight in Lincoln as the teams get ready to close the regular season on Friday.

The Hawkeyes have won the last two games 13-10 on field goals as time expired.

Iowa’s run game struggled against Michigan State and Ferentz says several offensive linemen missed practice a week ago with nagging injuries.

Ferentz says the rivalry with Nebraska has grown since the Huskers joined the Big Ten.

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The University of Iowa’s Jack Campbell will be the recipient of the Big Ten’s Ford-Kinnick Leadership Award, the conference announced Tuesday. The award recognizes Big Ten football student-athletes who have achieved success in leadership following their academic and athletic careers at a Big Ten university.

Campbell was a linebacker for the Hawkeyes from 2019-22, leading Iowa to a Big Ten West Division Championship in 2021 and two bowl victories, including the 2019 Holiday Bowl and the 2022 Music City Bowl. A consensus All-American, two-time All-Big Ten selection and the Butkus Award winner as the top linebacker in the nation, Campbell finished his Hawkeye career with 305 tackles before being selected by the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL Draft. Campbell was the recipient of the 2022 William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes the nation’s top scholar-athlete.

Campbell has worked diligently in the Detroit community, participating in various community initiatives, including the Salute to Service Care Package Event, the Rookie Readiness Enrichment Program and the Adaptive Warrior Home Remodel project in partnership with the Stronger Warrior Foundation.

Campbell also spent time with Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (T.A.P.S) families during the Lions’ practice facility visits in 2023 and 2024, honoring the organization through his My Cause My Cleats campaign in 2024. T.A.P.S. offers care and resources to those who are grieving the loss of a military loved one.

At Iowa, Campbell volunteered at the Stead Family Children’s Hospital, the Football Legacy Weekend Kids Camp, the Community Crisis Services Food Bank and the Iowa Football Blood Drive, accumulating over 70 hours of community service.

The Ford-Kinnick Leadership Award is part of the Big Ten’s annual awards program. The Ford-Kinnick Leadership Award is named for Michigan’s Gerald Ford and Iowa’s Nile Kinnick.

Campbell is the first recipient from the University of Iowa.

Ford-Kinnick Leadership Award Recipients:
2011: Archie Griffin, OSU
2012: Jon Runyan, MICH
2013: Gene Washington, MSU
2014: Mike Hopkins, ILL
2015: Brian Griese, MICH
2016: Reggie McKenzie, MICH
2017: Troy Vincent, WIS
2018: Antwaan Randle El, IND
2019: Doug Schlereth, IND
2020: Napoleon Harris, NU
2021: Pat Richter, WIS
2022: Ron Guenther, ILL
2023: Richard Coachys, IND
2024: Russell Wilson, WIS
2025: Jack Campbell, IOWA

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa senior center Logan Jones is one of three finalists for the 2025 Outland Trophy, the announcement was made Tuesday by the Greater Omaha Sports Committee. The Outland Trophy is presented annually to the nation’s best interior lineman on offense or defense.

Joining Jones as finalists are offensive tackle Spencer Fano (Utah) and defensive tackle Kayden McDonald (Ohio State).

Jones anchors Iowa’s offensive line, which is a Joe Moore Award semifinalist. The native of Council Bluffs, Iowa, has started 49 career games and has served as a game captain each week this season. He is the top-rated center in the country by Pro Football Focus by almost three grade points (84.6) and has not been flagged for an offensive holding penalty in 2025. Jones was the Outland Trophy National Player of the Week on the weekend of Oct. 25 following Iowa’s 41-3 convincing victory over Minnesota.

Jones and the Hawkeyes have out-rushed their opponents in nine of 11 contests, compiling 245 yards in the victory over Penn State on Oct. 18 and rushing for 310 yards in the season-opening win over UAlbany. The unit has helped Iowa gain more than 200 yards in four games and the line has surrendered just 16 sacks.

Jones’ protection along with the rest of the line has helped quarterback Mark Gronowski become a rushing threat. Gronowski rushed for a touchdown in Iowa’s first 10 games, which is a Big Ten single season record for the most consecutive games with a rushing touchdown by a quarterback. His 13 rushing scores this season are the most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in program history.

The Iowa football program has had four Outland Trophy Winners, fifth among all college programs behind Nebraska, Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas. Previous Hawkeye award winners include Brandon Scherff (2014), Robert Gallery (2003), Alex Karras (1957) and Calvin Jones (1955).

Former Iowa offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (2021) and defensive lineman Daviyon Nixon (2020) were finalists in back-to-back years. Offensive linemen Tristan Wirfs and Mike Devlin were recognized as semifinalists in 2019 and 1992, respectively.

The recipient of the 2025 Outland Trophy will be announced Dec. 12.

The Outland Trophy, celebrating 80 years since its founding, is the third-oldest major college football award. Created in 1946 when Dr. John Outland presented the FWAA with a financial contribution to initiate the award, the Outland Trophy has been given to the best interior lineman in college football ever since.

Iowa (7-4, 5-3) travels to Nebraska (7-4, 4-4) in its regular season finale. Kickoff is set for 11:08 a.m. (CT) at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.