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Trojans top Mustangs at Don Bosco tourney

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GILBERTVILLE — The West Marshall softball team went 3-1 at the Don Bosco Tournament on Saturday en route to the silver bracket championship, beating Class 2A No. 13 East Marshall in the finale. East Marshall went 2-2 during the tournament, electing to save senior pitcher Peyton Grabenbauer for Tuesday’s intra-county clash at West Marshall. Thanks to an efficient opener to Saturday’s bracketed play, West Marshall (18-10) put the ball back in junior pitcher Aubree Greenwood’s hands, and she delivered. Greenwood pitched a four-hit shutout, walking one and striking out four, as the ...

US riding wave of confidence into knockout rounds

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IRVINE, Calif. — U.S. captain Tim Ream says his teammates all recognize the golden opportunity in front of them to make their nation's best World Cup run in their home tournament over the following days — and hopefully weeks. Yet instead of feeling amplified pressure under the raised expectations created by their strong group round and a groundswell of national support, these Americans appeared to be energized by the opportunity to make history as they broke camp Monday at their training base in Orange County. "Would it be weird if I told you I don't really feel too much pressure ...

SPORTS SHORTS: West Marshall walks off 1A No. 1 CRB

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Riley Hanford’s single to left field drove in Hunter Polley as the game-winning run, lifting the West Marshall baseball team to a 7-6 victory over Class 1A No. 1 Coon Rapids-Bayard in the finale of Saturday’s Brent Prange Classic at Saydel High School. The Trojans (16-12) led 5-0 before the Crusaders came alive offensively, forcing a 6-all tie through six innings. With two outs in the bottom of the seventh, Hanford came through. Polley finished 3-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored, while Hanford was 2-for-5 with a run and two RBIs. Evan Siegert went 2-for-4 with three runs ...

Hawkeyes vs. Hokies in Sioux City

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IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa men’s basketball team will face Virginia Tech in a neutral site matchup at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City on Nov. 10, the announcement was made last week by Complete Sports Management. It will be Iowa’s first ever game in Sioux City. Television designation and a start time will be released at a later date. “We’re excited to bring Hawkeye basketball to the western side of the state for an early-season matchup against Virginia Tech,” said Iowa head coach Ben McCollum. “This gives us three in-state neutral site games against Power ...

SVG scores another road course victory

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SONOMA, Calif. — Shane van Gisbergen continued his remarkable run on the twistiest tracks in NASCAR, but this was no easy Sunday drive. The Trackhouse Racing driver became the winningest active Cup Series driver on road and street courses with his second consecutive victory at Sonoma ...

Uthoff named to US World Cup team

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Former University of Iowa men’s basketball player Jarrod Uthoff has been named to the 12-player roster for the July 2026 USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team. This will be Uthoff’s first time competing with USA Basketball. The USA will hold a training camp ...