Banks Clark and Boyd named to 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot
Former Iowa stars Brad Banks and Dallas Clark head a 100 player ballot for the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame. UNI’s Carl Boyd also appears, with Banks’ 2002 season highlighted by Heisman runner-up finish, O’Brien Award, and Orange Bowl run. Walker named Iowa women’s basketball assistant coach replacing departed staff.
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Iowa tops in attendance for 18th straight year
Iowa led Division I men's wrestling attendance again with an average of 13,640 this season. Iowa State ranked fourth with 5,533 and UNI sixth with 4,222. Penn State second with 63,050 across seven dates, drawing the season’s largest crowd of 15,998 against Iowa. Emma Tothova, a Slovakia native, signed with Iowa women’s tennis, bringing three seasons of eligibility.
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Potts Looks to Cap Xavier Tennis Swan Song With Title
Xavier boys coach Jim Potts, who led the Saints to five state titles in 12 seasons, plans retirement after this week’s Class 1A state team tournament in Iowa City. Potts seeks a sixth title, matching Tom Lilly’s mark, as Xavier eyes the championship after a No. 1 season and 2023 crown. The event runs today through Wednesday at Hawkeye Recreation and Tennis Complex, with quarterfinals, semis, and the final.
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Linn-Mar Faces Valley In State Soccer Quarterfinals
The Iowa high school girls state soccer tournament kicks off today with Linn-Mar, ranked seventh at 15-3, facing No. 2 seed West Des Moines Valley, 15-2-2, at Lied Recreation Fields ISU. Linn-Mar’s Abi Roberts, a North Dakota State commit, leads with 38 goals.
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Xavier girls cap 1A tennis title sweep at Caldwell Park
Xavier Saints claim Class 1A team title 5-2 over Pella to complete the season trifecta. Sophomore Gabi Fleming adds a 1A singles title with a 6-0 6-0 win, and doubles team Izzy Tobin Ruby Smith also triumph. Coach Matt Foxhaven hailed eight contributing players and a magical 48 hours.
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