HUMBOLDT — Lilyia Christen’s goal in the 38th minute provided the only score as the Marshalltown girls’ soccer team defeated Humboldt on Friday night. The Bobcats improved to 6-3 with the win — their first one-goal victory. Sophie Valdez Chavez made four saves in her 72 minutes as ...
GREEN BAY, Wis. — University of Iowa defensive tackle Yahya Black was the first of four Hawkeyes selected on the final day of the NFL Draft, going to the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 28th pick of the fifth round. Black, at 6-foot-5, 317 points, was an honorable mention all-Big Ten selection ...
DES MOINES — With wind speeds increasing and temperatures in the mid-50s, the Drake Relays high jump competition was afoot. Area athletes included Kennedy Brant of Gladbrook Reinbeck, Allison Koch of Grundy Center, and Kylee Schuler of West Marshall. With a starting height of 5 feet, 2 ...
DES MOINES — A cool, overcast morning at Drake Stadium was typical for the Drake Relays but very new for Ashtyn Wheater. The East Marshall sophomore qualified last Thursday at her home meet, winning by well over five feet with a heave of 40 feet, 1 1/4 inches. In qualifying, Wheater ...
DES MOINES — Grundy Center junior Grace Storjohann has become the ultimate opportunist in her athletic endeavors. A feared wrestler, cross country runner and track sensation, Storjohann lives for big moments in statewide competition. Drake Relays was no different. Achieving a lifetime-best ...
GREEN BAY, Wis. — One of Iowa State’s most prolific wide receiver duos is sticking together in the NFL. The Houston Texans took Jayden Higgins with the second pick in the second round of the NFL Draft, and 45 picks later selected Jaylin Noel with the 15th choice in the third ...