Former UNI wrestler donates Olympic gold medal display
Sidelined Cedar Falls recounts Bill Smith donating his Helsinki 1952 Olympic freestyle gold to UNI. Smith, UNI’s only Olympic gold medalist, aims to inspire students as the medal is unveiled at 7 p.m. Saturday during a Iowa State UNI wrestling dual. Smith, 88, went 52-0-2 in college and claimed NCAA titles in 1949 and 1950 along with three national freestyle championships.
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Former Kernels to Twins spring training in Florida
Six former Cedar Rapids Kernels invitees head to Minnesota Twins spring training in Fort Myers Florida. Pitchers Michael Korn Jake Reed catchers Bobby Wilson Brian Navarreto infielder Nick Gordon and outfielder LaMonte Wade earned invites. Iowa State wrestling remains noted.
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Cyclone Sam Colbray Named Big 12 Wrestler of the Week
IRVING Texas Iowa State freshman Sam Colbray was named conference co wrestler of the week The honor marks the second straight week a Cyclone has earned the title following freshman Ian Parker in the prior week ISU athletics.
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Big Ten honors Hawks for last week's deeds
Iowa athletes earn Big Ten weekly honors after strong showings. Briana Guillory named track athlete of the week for two personal bests at the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational 200 meters in 23.26 and 400 meters in 52.57. Also honored are Jayah Mathews diver of the week and Sarah Schemmel freshman of the week in swimming and diving.
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Texas Tech Tops Cyclones in Big 12 Showdown
No. 7 Texas Tech beat Iowa State 76-58 at United Supermarkets Arena. Zhaire Smith led with 21 points and eight rebounds, Jarrett Culver added 16, Keenan Evans 15. Cameron Lard scored a career high 22 for ISU before fouling out as the Cyclones dropped to 12-11, 3-8. Texas Tech improved to 20-4, 8-3, tying Kansas atop the Big 12.
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Iowa football benefits from early signing period says recruiting staff
Iowa landed defensive back Julius Brents from Indianapolis as the early signing period reshaped offers. Rivals lists two big programs Alabama and Ohio State as non-offers. Kelvin Bell notes the early date aided Brents.
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City High wrestlers reach state duals with 53 16 win
Iowa City High, ranked sixth, crushed Western Dubuque 53 16 in the Class 3A regional duals, earning the program its first trip to the state duals since 2006. Head coach Cory Connell guided a steady revival since 2012, with standout Kyle Hefley underscoring the climb.
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