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OSU’s defense searching for answers ahead of trip to Iowa

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense is often the topic when a team is getting set to play at Iowa. The 14th-ranked Hawkeyes have developed a reputation as a consistent force on that side of the ball, and the 2026 version looks no different through four games for the undefeated Hawkeyes, who host No. 5 ...

Hawkeyes returning to Principal Park

IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa baseball team will return to Des Moines for the fourth consecutive season. The Hawkeyes will face Rutgers on May 14-16 at Principal Park, home of the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. The 2024 campaign marked the Hawkeyes’ first games at Principal Park since 2018. More information and ticket details will be available at a later date. Four Hawkeyes are from the Des Moines metro area: Gavin de Jesus (West Des Moines), Ty Mikkelsen (Grimes), Ryan Stedman (West Des Moines) and Jaylen Ziegler (Urbandale).

Iowa’s Brown named to O’Brien Award Great 8

IOWA CITY — University of Iowa quarterback Hank Brown has been named to the Davey O’Brien Award Great 8 list following his performance in the Hawkeyes’ 20-19 comeback win at No. 18 Michigan last weekend. With the honor, Brown joins the midseason watch list for the 2026 Davey O’Brien ...

SPORTS SHORTS: BCLUW netters withstand Warriors, 3-1

MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — The Class 1A No. 12 BCLUW volleyball team overcame a slow start to put away the Meskwaki Warriors in four sets, winning 23-25, 25-16, 25-11, 25-11 in Thursday’s Iowa Star Conference South Division clash. The Comets (18-9, 4-0) collected their fourth win in a row, powered by Cambria Wayman’s 13 kills. Kennedy Davis contributed 11 kills, Raine Sireno had nine, and Kylie Pekarek pitched in six. Setter Sally Ramirez totaled 35 assists and chipped in four kills. Brinna Benson led the BCLUW defense with 17 digs, Ramirez had 14 and Sireno 10. Ramirez led the Comets ...

Greazel defends Alliance crown, ’Cats 2nd

MASON CITY — In the face of adversity, Joe Greazel rose above it. Two days after the passing of his maternal grandfather, Greazel successfully defended his Iowa Alliance Conference title by shooting an even-par 71 on Thursday at Legacy Golf Course at the 19 in Mason City. David Adland, a ...

Washington eliminates MHS girls in semifinals

CEDAR RAPIDS — The Marshalltown girls’ tennis team saw its season end just shy of the regional finals, coming up two wins of the state tournament. The Bobcats were bounced in Thursday’s Class 2A Region 3 semifinals by second-seeded Cedar Rapids Washington (8-5), falling 5-2 at Coe ...