Beckman Troutsman confident as districts begin in 2A region
Beckman (24 11) opens at home against Maquoketa Valley as Districts 2A start with Region 7 featuring three state ranked squads. Coach Todd Troutman notes a diversified attack and emphasizes passing to fuel a potential deep run while acknowledging rivals Durant Wilton Mount Vernon and Solon loom.
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Iowa Hawkeyes ranked 11th in NCAA cross country
The University of Iowa men’s cross country team is 11th in the latest Mondo rankings. Arkansas leads at No. 1 with Wisconsin and Colorado behind. Iowa sits No. 1 in the Midwest region and will host the regional meet on November 12 after the Big Ten championships October 30 in Minneapolis.
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Little Spikers Fall Clinics Set at Iowa Facilities
The University of Iowa volleyball program will host three hour long clinics for ages 5 to 11 this fall under the Little Spikers program. Sessions are October 29 at 10 a.m. at the Field House November 12 at 9 a.m. at Carver-Hawkeye Arena and November 26 at 10:30 a.m. at the Field House. Registration is $15 for all three sessions. Contact (319) 335-9259 for details. Cedar Rapids Jefferson alum Molly Fiala of Coe named Iowa Conference women's tennis MVP for 33-4 season plus No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles titles. Luther coach Lupertel earns Coach of the Year as Norse claim 23rd title in 24 years.
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NBA dress code aims for business casual on and off court
NBA Commissioner David Stern defends a new dress code that bans sleeveless shirts and shorts indoors while allowing jeans. The rule targets players on the bench and aims for a flexible, team-friendly standard with $100 million pledged to charity through NBA Cares. Players including LeBron James and Stephen Jackson weigh in on style and visibility of jewelry amidst the policy.
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Georgia Tech Miami game may shift due to hurricane Wilma
The No. 6 Miami Georgia Tech game could be moved from Saturday as Wilma threatens Florida. Officials from both schools ACC ABC ESPN planned a conference call to decide, with Miami Athletic Director Paul Dee saying a final call will be based on hurricane forecasts and safety considerations.
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ISU Cyclones rely on tall freshmen to boost depth
Iowa State coach Wayne Morgan with a young 2006 recruiting class features five players 6-8 or taller, including Evanovich 6-8 Taggart 6-10 Marsden 6-10 Hubalek 6-11 and Gray 6-10, aiming to improve daily and press more while leveraging depth and athleticism for upcoming seasons.
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