Non-Conference 

ACGC – 64 vs AHSTW – 32

Red Oak – 44 vs Stanton – 15

St. Albert – 60 vs Underwood – 28

Southwest Valley – 49 vs Bedford – 31

Murray – 56 vs Essex – 26

Wayne – 62 vs Seymour – 14

Martensdale-St. Marys – 48 vs Baxter – 44 (OT)

Sioux City North – 68 vs South Sioux City – 45

Des Moines Christian – 67 vs Pella Christian – 33

Heartland Christian – 41 vs Parkview Christian – 28

Hawkeye Ten Conference 

Shenandoah – 53 vs Clarinda – 51

West Central Activities Conference 

Earlham – 42 vs Interstate-35 – 32

Pleasantville – 44 vs Ogden – 31

The eighth-ranked team in Class 2A won its sixth game in a row as the ACGC Chargers defeated the AHSTW Lady Vikes 64-32 in Avoca Tuesday night. ACGC was money from beyond the arc early as they raced out to a 13-2 lead. Although AHSTW tightened up in the second quarter, they struggled to find a consistent offensive rhythm. As the game wore on, the depth of the Chargers took its toll on the Lady Vikes. Although AHSTW put up a valiant effort, 10 different Chargers found their way onto the score sheet as ACGC pulled away as the game wore on. Ultimately, ACGC was the better team as they walked away from Avoca with another win.

Coming in as favorites, ACGC did exactly what they needed to do as they roared out of the gate. They were particularly hot from beyond the arc. Scoring 19 points in the opening frame, 12 came from downtown. Meranda Gruber led the way for the chargers, knocking pair of three-pointers as a part of her eight points in the quarter.  Karli Kautzky and Jerzee Huss also hit threes as the Chargers raced out to a 13-2 lead and eventually held a 19-6 lead at the end of the quarter. Their ball movement throughout the game was impressive, but it was especially strong in the first quarter, as their well-timed cross-court passes opened up the floor for ACGC.

The second quarter was arguably AHSTW’s best quarter of the game. Their defense improved tremendously, allowing just eight points. Twice, the Lady Vikes forced ACGC to hold the ball until the waning moments of the shot clock. Although the Chargers would end up drawing fouls, it was a good sign for AHSTW. In addition to the defensive improvement, ACGC turned the ball over more than they did in the first, hindering their production. However, the problem for AHSTW was that their offense was also limited. Scoring nine points in the second after their six in the first, the Lady Vikes had good possessions and worked hard but were limited by ACGC’s defense. However, thanks to their defense, they were able to keep the game from getting away from them as the Lady Vikes headed to the locker room down 29-14.

Although AHSTW was able to keep its head above water through the front half of the third, the Chargers finished the second half of the frame on a 7-3 run. Although not dominant by any means, it took a semi-comfortable lead and expanded it. It also gave the Chargers more momentum as they continued to build the lead in the fourth. Camdyn Richter led the way for the Chargers in the fourth. After getting called for three fouls early and scoring just two points in the first half, she exploded in the third quarter, knocking down four field goals and a three-pointer. She would end up as the game’s leading scorer with 15 points. Meanwhile, the Charger defense continued to stifle the Lady Vikes, holding them to single-digit points in the final two frames. Addison Carroll added four points from the charity stripe to lead the team in scoring with 13, while Clara Pace used her ability to get to the paint to lead AHSTW in the second half with six. However, it would not be enough production to keep pace as the Chargers secured their sixth win of the season. ACGC head coach Brad Baudler was pleased with his team’s effort, especially their outside shooting.

Despite hardly playing in the second due to foul trouble, Richter came through for ACGC again.

As the pre-Christmas portion of the schedule comes to a close, the Chargers are doing what good teams do: finding ways to win.

Now 6-0, the Chargers will wrap up their pre-Christmas schedule by returning home Friday to take on Panorama. Meanwhile, the 3-3 Lady Vikes will remain at home to face Riverside on Tuesday before heading out on the road Friday to face Missouri Valley.

The AHSTW Boys’ Basketball team won its first game of the season in a 60-48 back and forth battle with ACGC. A game in which both teams were starving for a victory after difficult starts to the year. The Vikings came out of the gate with a hot hand from three by leading scorer Collin Harder and a clinic of offensive rebounding to boost AHSTW to a five-point lead after the first quarter. Soon after, ACGC put their foot down with 19 second quarter points with the ability to spread the wealth as seven different Chargers scored in the second quarter. A three-point lead into the locker room was next to nothing for the Chargers, as it seemed every point scored in the third quarter there was a lead change. ACGC’s Tommy Skram knocked down two of his four threes in the third but countered by AHSTW’s guys in the paint in Dayton Osbahr and Parker Krohn. A one-point lead for AHSTW as the fourth quarter began was plenty because the Vikings ran away with the game in the end. A nine-point fourth quarter from AHSTW guard Evan Harder fueled the Vikings to the 12-point win.

A game that both teams felt they needed to win to get that confidence began with two sharpshooting threes from Senior Collin Harder. ACGC countered with Senior Tommy Skram hitting one of his four threes he made throughout the game quickly in the first. Early in the game, AHSTW boxed out tremendously and gave their team several chances to score on second chance opportunities. The inability for ACGC to rebound gave the Vikings’ big guys down low a pair of baskets and take a 12-7 lead into the second quarter.

ACGC made the adjustments necessary to begin the second quarter as the jump shots began to fall for the Chargers. Skram had another five points to put him at ten for the half while the bench played a massive role to give ACGC their first lead of the game. The Chargers were able to keep Collin Harder scoreless in the second, but the Vikings adjusted. Evan Harder hit a three for AHSTW as well as buckets from Drew Lee, Ty Nelson and Krohn. Just an eleven-point second quarter for AHSTW had the Vikings trailing 26-23 at half.

In the third, it was back and forth, lead change after lead change. AHSTW’s offensive rebounding became pivotal once again as Krohn and Osbahr were able to scoop up rebounds for second chance points. Meanwhile on the ACGC side, Skram found his rhythm again. The Senior Point Guard hit two more threes in the quarter and was the only quarter all five starting Chargers put up points. It was just a one-point lead for AHSTW heading to the fourth at 39-38.

AHSTW’s big guys flexed their muscles in the fourth quarter as they were still problematic for ACGC’s ability to grab rebounds. Evan Harder’s ability to drive to the rim and score was a key factor as he had nine fourth quarter points. ACGC funneled into desperation mode by shooting contested threes to get back into the game late. AHSTW’s poise and good decision making led to a 60-48 home victory for their first win of the season.

AHSTW Head Coach G.G. Harris says the performance down low was the key.

Timing and precision was everything in AHSTW’s gameplan.

The coaching staff hammered the importance of second chance opportunities.

AHSTW returns home Friday night in a matchup with Panorama while AHSTW hosts Riverside Tuesday night. The Riverside and AHSTW doubleheader can be heard on KJAN and seen on KJANTV with coverage beginning at 5:50 P.M.

Iowa coach Ben McCollum says senior guard Brendan Hausen is one of the best leaders on the team despite limited playing time. The transfer from Kansas State is averaging only 10 minutes per game and just over five points per contest in the Hawkeyes’ 9-2 start to the season.

McCollum says that leadership is important on a team with a new roster this season.

Hausen says he will play whatever role is necessary for the team to be successful.

Hausen is coming off a season high 13 points, including four-of-seven from three point range in Sunday’s 91-51 win over Western Michigan.

The Hawkeyes return to action Saturday afternoon in the Casey’s Center in Des Moines by playing Bucknell.

Drake coach Eric Henderson says the Bulldogs are still searching for an identity as they get ready for Thursday night’s Missouri Valley Conference opener at Murray State. The Bulldogs are 6-5 on the season after a 99-94 loss to North Dakota State on Saturday. It was the Bulldog’ fourth loss at home this season.

In his first season at Drake, Henderson has put together an entire new team but feels at this point they should be more consistent.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa graduate center Logan Jones and senior offensive guard Beau Stephens were recognized as AP First-Team All-Americans, the announcement was made Monday by the Associated Press.

Iowa and Miami (Fla.) were the only schools to have two offensive players chosen to the first team.

The Hawkeyes have had at least one AP first or second team All-American 12 straight seasons (2014-25). The AP is one of five outlets recognized by the NCAA to determine consensus All-Americans (Walter Camp, American Football Coaches Association, Sporting News, Football Writers Association of America).

Jones and Stephens anchor Iowa’s offensive line, which is a finalist for the Joe Moore Award. Their protection has helped quarterback Mark Gronowski break school single-season records for rushing yards (491) and rushing touchdowns (15) by a quarterback. The Hawkeyes have out-rushed their opponents nine times in 2025, compiling 245 yards in the victory over Penn State and rushing for 310 yards in the win over UAlbany. The unit helped Iowa gain more than 200 yards in five games and the line surrendered just 16 sacks.

Jones, who is the 2025 Rimington Trophy recipient and a Walter Camp First Team All-American, has started 50 career games and has served as a game captain all 12 games this season. The native of Council Bluffs, Iowa, is the top-rated center in the country by Pro Football Focus and has not been flagged for an offensive holding penalty in 2025. Jones (6-foot-3, 302 pounds) was the Outland Trophy National Player of the Week on the weekend of Oct. 25 following Iowa’s 41-3 convincing victory over Minnesota.

Stephens (6-foot-5, 315 pounds) started all 12 games at left guard and was a first-team all-conference selection by Big Ten coaches. The Blue Springs, Missouri, native is a two-year starter, starting all 33 games played in 2024 and 2025.

The 2025 AFCA All-America teams will be announced Tuesday, The Sporting News on Wednesday and conclude with the FWAA on Thursday.

No. 23 Iowa will face No. 14 Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Dec. 31, in Tampa, Florida. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. (CT) from Raymond James Stadium.

2025 IOWA POSTSEASON ALL-AMERICA NATIONAL HONORS
LOGAN JONES: Rimington Trophy, Walter Camp, AP, The Athletic, USA Today (First Team); CBS (Second Team)
BEAU STEPHENS: AP, USA Today (First Team), On3 (Second Team)
KADEN WETJEN: Walter Camp, USA Today, On3 (First Team); The Athletic (Second Team)

Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger wants his team to remain focused on improvement, even in the midst of a week off. The Cyclones are 12-0 after a win over Eastern Illinois and return to action next Sunday by hosting Long Beach State. ISU remains fourth in the latest AP top 25.

The Cyclones will mix in practice time this week with final exams.

Council Bluffs Wrestling Classic

Atlantic

Landon Hagen – 5, Donovan Hedrington – 5, Jayden Harter – 5, Braxton Hass – 5, Kalvin Hayes – 3, Dreven Smith – 5, Dayton Van Horn – 5, Carter Hadley – 4, Travin Thomas – 4, Collin Harris – 3, Keaton Schroeder – 5, Cooper Woosley – 3, Collin Harris – 2, Callan Kluever – 1

Riverside Invitational

3. Riverside – 143 points

4. Logan-Magnolia – 132 points

5. Earlham – 115 points

6. Nodaway Valley – 114.5 points

7. ACGC – 114 points

8. Creston – 105 points

11. Audubon – 79 points

12. Shenandoah – 77.5 points

13. Harlan – 69 points

15. Clarinda – 27 points

16. Abraham Lincoln – 16 points

17. Atlantic – 13 points

18. AHSTW – 11 points

19. Griswold – 8 points

20. CAM & East Mills – 4 points each

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — University of Iowa women’s wrestling senior Katja Osteen won the 180-pound title at the North Central College Invitational on Sunday. Six Hawkeyes collected top-five finishes.

Osteen defeated three ranked wrestlers on her way to the finals, including a decision over No. 8 Isabella Phillips (Gannon) and pins over No. 5 Mia Gaetjens (Adrian College) and No. 6 Abbie Miles (Northern Michigan). In the final bout, Osteen added one more ranked win with a 10-1 decision over third-ranked Shenita Lawson (North Central) to claim the title.

At 131 pounds, Bella Williams finished third. Her only loss came to No. 4 Virginia Foard (King). On her way to the podium, she collected five wins, all of which came via decision.

Three other Hawkeyes also collected ranked wins. Harlee Hiller secured a 10-6 decision over No. 9 Mikayla Garcia (North Central) and a pin over No. 8 Taylin Long (Aurora). Junior Ava Rose secured a ranked win at 123 pounds with a 10-0 technical fall over No. 8 Savannah Tittelback (East Stroudsburg). At 138, redshirt junior Ella Schmit collected a pin over seventh-ranked Jacinda Espinosa.

UP NEXT
The Hawkeyes will travel to Cedar Falls, Iowa, for the National Duals on Jan. 9-10. Matches begin at 10 a.m. (CT).