COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (KCAU) – Lewis Central is set to join the Missouri River Activities Conference (MRC), effective 2026-27.

The Titans will join Sioux City East, Sioux City North, Sioux City West, Bishop Heelan, Le Mars, Sergeant Bluff-Luton and both Council Bluffs Jefferson and Lincoln. The Lewis Central Community School Board voted 7-0 in favor of accepting the conference invitation. The matter is set to go back to the MRC to confirm the acceptance.

Shenandoah – 9 vs Atlantic – 0

Shenandoah winners: Gabi Jacobs (2), Jaylan Gray (2), Ali Hansen (2), Lyla Mather (2), Nora Martin (2), Alyssa Melvin (2)

Lewis Central 7 Audubon 2

Lewis Central winners: Macie Meaike (2), Avary Maas (2), Miley Harrill (2), Emily Bills (2), Lily Edwards

Audubon winners: Marie Boehm (2), Briley Belnap (doubles)

Denison-Schleswig – 5 vs Audubon – 4

Denison-Schleswig winners: Claire Olsen (2), Kacie Schulte (2), Ella Bahnsen (2), Jacee Jepsen (doubles)

Audubon winners: Briley Belnap (2), Marie Boehm (2), Vivian Jackson

Clarinda – 7 vs Kuemper Catholic – 2

Clarinda winners: Chandy Nothwehr (2), Alivia Higgins (2), Layla Hargis (2), Taylor Vrba (2), Ellie Cole

Kuemper Catholic winners: Charlotte Schwabe (2), Bella Lu (doubles)

Clarinda – 7 vs St. Albert – 2

Clarinda winners: Taylin Walter (2), Ellie Cole (2), Layla Hargis (2), Taylor Vrba (2), Chandy Nothwehr

St. Albert winners: Maura Ryan (2), Joslyn Boswell (doubles)

Kuemper Catholic – 5 vs St. Albert – 4

Kuemper Catholic winners: Charlotte Schwabe (2), Bella Lu (2), Mirabel Abrahem, Riah Koenck/Meredith Sturm (doubles)

St. Albert winners: Maura Ryan (2), Ella Narmi, Ellie Larmie, Joslyn Boswell (doubles)

Denison-Schleswig – 5 vs Lewis Central – 4

Lewis Central winners: Miley Harrill (2), Emily Bills (2), Macie Meaike

Denison-Schleswig winners: Abby Ratliff (2), Claire Olsen (2), Jacee Jepsen (2), Leila Jaime (doubles)

The Exira-EHK Football team is looking to get back on track after a 3-6 2025 season. Head Coach Drew Buckholdt says it has been a great summer for the Spartans.

For the Spartans, it’s about getting better and better each and every day.

Buckholdt says the work ethic and dedication to improvement has been substantial.

Exira-EHK lost five starters on offense in the offseason, but Quarterback Bryce Brabham returns for his senior season after throwing for seven touchdown passes and running for over 1,100 yards in 2024. Alongside, Brabham are a few more impactful seniors.

Kilworth was a utility playmaker for Exira-EHK ranking second in receiving yards racking in 227 yards and catching four touchdown passes. Buckholdt says these players are completely focused on their preparation for their week zero matchup and playing cleaner football.

The Spartans will travel to Sidney Friday to open up the 2025 season.

Game week is here for Iowa State as the 22nd ranked Cyclones get ready to head to Dublin for Saturday’s college football opener against 17th ranked Kansas State. While preparation for the Wildcats shifts into high gear, ISU coach Matt Campbell says getting his team ready remains the priority.

Campbell says there are a lot of unknowns going into this game.

Campbell says the most important factor in the game will be how well the Cyclones play.

Playing a conference rival in the opener makes that even more important.

Linebacker Caleb Bacon says the Cyclones have been preparing for this trip since winter workouts began in January.

Bacon says they are excited to open on such a big stage.

Junior tight end Gabe Burkle says they have been preparing for this trip for weeks.

Burkle says it is a great opportunity for the program.

The Cyclones leave for Dublin on Wednesday

IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa track and field has hired Taylor Washington as an assistant coach. The announcement was made Monday by Director of Track and Field Joey Woody.

Washington will work closely with the sprints and hurdles groups.

Prior to joining the staff at Iowa, Washington was an assistant coach and director of operations for the women’s track and field and cross country programs at the University of Arkansas. While Washington was in Fayetteville, the Razorbacks were the 2025 SEC indoor track and field champions. In 2024, Arkansas won the NCAA and SEC indoor titles and claimed the NCAA outdoor title.

Recently, Washington joined the USATF staff as an assistant relay coach, where she designs training plans and serves as a liaison between coaches and USATF staff. She coached several athletes to podium finishes at the 2025 World Relays, while qualifying all relays to the 2025 World Championships.

Washington was an 11-time NCAA All-American from 2012-2016 while competing at Pittsburgh and Arkansas. She was a team captain from 2014-2016 with the Razorbacks and is a member of the 2023 University of Arkansas Hall of Honor. Washington continued her career as a professional from 2016-2019, representing Team USA at the 2016 Olympics.

Washington earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Arkansas in 2016 before securing her master’s degree in business administration – sports business from Saint Leo University in Florida.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa football program has named 15 players to the 2025 Player Council, it was announced Monday by Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz.

The group includes nine graduates to along with two seniors, two juniors and two sophomores.  The purpose of the group is to assist in formulating policies and being involved in team decision-making throughout the year. Players were selected following coaching staff and player input.

The 2025 Player Council includes graduates Jacob Gill, Aaron Graves, Mark Gronowski, Jaden Harrell, Ethan Hurkett, Logan Jones, Hayden Large, Jeremiah Pittman and Jaxon Rexroth, senior Gennings Dunker and Addison Ostrenga, juniors Koen Entringer and Jayden Montgomery and sophomores Zach Lutmer and Kamari Moulton.

The Hawkeyes open the 2025 season Aug. 30, hosting UAlbany at 5 p.m. (CT) inside Kinnick Stadium.

2025 Player Council
Gennings Dunker – Gr. – Lena, Ill.
Koen Entringer – Jr. – Ypsilanti, Mich.
Jacob Gill – Gr. – Raleigh, N.C.
Aaron Graves – Gr. – Dayton, Iowa
Mark Gronowski – Gr. – Naperville, Ill.
Jaden Harrell – Gr. – Urbandale, Iowa
Ethan Hurkett – Gr. – Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Logan Jones – Gr. – Council Bluffs, Iowa
Hayden Large – Gr. – Hudsonville, Mich.
Zach Lutmer – So. – Rock Rapids, Iowa
Jayden Montgomery – Jr. – Suamico, Wis.
Kamari Moulton – So. – Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Addison Ostrenga – Sr. – Sun Prairie, Wis.
Jeremiah Pittman – Gr. – Palatine, Ill.
Jaxon Rexroth – Gr. – Cedar Rapids, Iowa

OMAHA, Neb. — The University of Nebraska-Omaha and the men’s basketball team mourn the loss of student-athlete Deng Mayar.  Mayar joined the Mavericks this past offseason after two years with North Dakota. He made 42 appearances and 15 starts for the Fighting Hawks.

Mayar also went by the last name Ador. On Saturday night, Deng Ador and 21-year-old Sa Mafutaga were swimming at Blackridge Reservoir. Just before 6:00 p.m., the Herriman Police Department was called to the reservoir to respond to two people in distress. Mafutaga was able to get out of the water but saw Ador was still struggling. The 21-year-old tried to get Ador out of the water but wasn’t able to. People in the area also attempted to help.

A team effort involving the Unified Fire Authority, South Jordan Fire Department Water Rescue Teams, and the Utah Highway Patrol Dive Team searched for Ador. After hours of searching, the Utah Highway Patrol’s submersible robot found Ador’s body at 10:40 p.m. Divers recovered him at 11:00 p.m.

“We are devastated to learn of Deng’s passing. On behalf of our university community, our love and sincere condolences are with his family during this difficult time. We also wish his friends and teammates in Omaha, North Dakota, and Salt Lake City family, peace as they process this tragic loss,” said Joanne Li, chancellor of the University of Nebraska-Omaha, and Adrian Dowell, Director of Athletics.

“Our entire program is devastated to learn of Deng’s passing. After competing against him for two years, we were elated to add him to our team and he made tremendous progress this summer. Deng was a joy to be around and made our culture better. We will miss him greatly. Jodi and I, along with our entire program, send our hearts and prayers to Deng’s family, friends, and teammates,” said Chris Crutchfield, UNO men’s basketball head coach.

Mayar was 22 years old.

The CAM Volleyball team has returned to the court and is seeking to improve after a 9-19 2024. Head Coach Hillary Zimmerline says a strong team chemistry and vocal skills will be vital for her team.

CAM lost their kill leader from a season ago in Maddie Richter. Although, the Cougars bring back many underclassmen who stepped up including Junior Ruthie Rich who posted over 100 kills in 2024.

The everyday rotation may include some players who have minimal varsity experience.

The Cougars begin their season in the AHSTW Tournament and Zimmerline says she and her team enjoy starting the season with a day filled with multiple matches.

CAM has had winning seasons in four of the last five years and seek to get back on track in 2025.

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State redshirt senior Tamatoa McDonough will wear No. 58 in honor and remembrance of former assistant coach Curtis Bray.

The tradition of a player switching to No. 58 dates back to the 2014 season as an honor to Bray, who passed away that year from a pulmonary embolism. Bray’s presence is still felt inside the Bergstrom Football Complex and each season a Cyclone defensive lineman is selected to wear the number he wore during his outstanding career at Pittsburgh from 1988-92. Bray was on the Cyclone coaching staff for five seasons (2009-13).

McDonough, an Asheville, North Carolina native, is in his first season with the program after transferring from Yale following his graduation.

For the fourth year, the Curtis Bray Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student on campus. This year’s recipient is Amanda Kregel, a business analytics major from Springfield, Illinois.

Cyclones To Wear No. 58 In Honor of Coach Bray
2014 – Cory Morrissey
2015 – Mitchell Meyers
2016 – Mitchell Meyers
2017 – J.D. Waggoner
2018 – Spencer Benton
2019 – Ray Lima
2020 – Eyioma Uwazurike
2021 – Eyioma Uwazurike
2022 – Isaiah Lee
2023 – J.R. Singleton
2024 – J.R. Singleton

2025 – Tamatoa McDonough