Ames rises to 17th in Learfield Cup after strong winter
Iowa State Athletics Clinic leads the winter season with national champions and NCAA team success. The Cyclones rank 17th in the Division I Learfield Directors’ Cup, their highest winter standing ever, with wrestling finishing fourth at the NCAA Championship, men’s basketball reaching the Sweet 16, and women’s basketball advancing to the NCAA second round. Texas leads Big 12, Iowa State second.
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Kirkwood earns top NJCAA DII coaching honor
Cedar Rapids Kirkwood women’s basketball coach Kim Muhl was named the 2023 24 NJCAA DII Coach of the Year after guiding the Eagles to their ninth national title. Muhl, in 34 seasons, owns a 1045 171 record and is the NJCAA DII all time wins leader. Sophomore Demetria Prewitt and freshman Jenna Tweet earned NJCAA DII First Team All Americans.
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Kernels Promote Stankiewicz to Double-A Wichita
Minnesota Twins announce pitcher John Stankiewicz from Cedar Rapids has been transferred to the Double-A Wichita roster. Cedar Rapids’ 2024 active roster lists 29 players with four on the injured list as Dayton hosts the Kernels in Game 3 of their six game home opening series.
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Coe Softball Heads Into Final Run With Super Seniors
The Gazette reports Coe College softball features seven fifth-year seniors led by Heather Boeckenstedt who chose another season due to COVID eligibility. The group cites loyalty and commitment as motivation as Coe opens with a 9-1 sweep of rival Cornell.
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Iowa tight end Luke Lachey works to regain form after season ending injury
Iowa football tight end Luke Lachey aims to knock off the rust in spring practice seven months after a Sept. 16 injury required surgery. He describes his recovery, mental focus through reading, and a shift from non fiction to Harry Potter as he seeks a return to low and fast play under coach Abdul Hodge.
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Iowa Football 2024 Schedule Highlights Opponents and Dates
Iowa football 2024 schedule lists August 31 vs Illinois State and September 7 vs Iowa State with TBA venues for several games. September 14 hosts Troy, September 21 at Minnesota, October 5 at Ohio State, October 12 vs Washington, October 19 at Michigan State, October 26 vs Northwestern, November 2 vs Wisconsin, November 9 at UCLA, November 23 at Maryland, and November 29 at Nebraska with many locations TBA.
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ISU’s Noel Highlights Cyclones Speed and Versatility
Iowa State wide receiver Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins anchor a dynamic duo. Noel notes the team’s speed and depth, with versatile playmaking at wide and slot positions. The schedule lists key September and October games and Noel’s breakout season last year as context.
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