Iowa Hawkeyes earn FWAA first team with three honorees
Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins secured a fourth FWAA first-team All America nod and eyes Sporting News for unanimous status. Kaleb Johnson and return specialist Kaden Wetten joined him on the FWAA first team as Iowa becomes the sole program with three FWAA first-team selections this year. COLLEGE SOFTBALL
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Gillispie steps down as Iowa softball coach for 2025
Iowa announces Renee Gillispie will resign for the 2025 season due to a personal health matter. She has a 136-151 record since 2019 and led Iowa to the 2023 National Invitational Softball Championship. Assistant Brian Levin will serve as interim head coach in 2025, after two years on the Hawkeyes staff.
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UNI swimmers Chambers and Prochaska shine at nationals
Olivia Chambers and Cali Prochaska boosted their para swimming medals at the 2024 U S Paralympic Swimming National Championships at Rosen Aquatic Center in Orlando. Chambers, a three time national champion with two Paris paralympic golds, won five events and set two world records. Prochaska, a four time national champion and Parapan Games gold medalist, earned three medals including one gold and two thirds.
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West senior finds passion in girls wrestling at C. West
Trinity Myers, initially reluctant, joined Iowa City West girls wrestling after friends urged her. Now a dedicated competitor, she reflects on her three year journey from doubt to strong enthusiasm in the program.
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Iowa's QB room shifts with Hank Brown addition
Iowa reshapes its quarterback setup under Tim Lester as transfer Hank Brown joins amid a purge of prior signings. Brendan Sullivan appears best positioned for 2025, with Stratton and others in the mix. The team faces Missouri in Nashville on December 30 as Lester shapes the arc of the Hawkeyes offense.
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Ward and Miami offense challenge No. 18 ISU in Orlando bowl
Miami quarterback Cam Ward looms as a top NFL draft prospect and will test a banged up Iowa State defense in the Camping World Stadium showdown. The No. 13 Hurricanes face the No. 18 Cyclones at 2:30 p.m. on December 28 with ESPN carrying the nationally televised game and Miami listed as a 3.5‑4 point favorite.
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