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Trojans deny Tigers’ upset bid

The Tigers put the ball in Jaeda Turner’s hands, which was the best place for it to be. The shot didn’t fall, however, and the Marshalltown Community College women’s basketball team missed its opportunity. The Tigers had No. 15 NIACC on the ropes but couldn’t deliver the knockout ...

MCC no match for NIACC, 93-66

The Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team needs a break. This wasn’t how the Tigers wanted to go into that holiday, however. NIACC fired out of the gates and got control early, holding off the Tigers for a 93-66 win on Wednesday night at the Student Activity Center. The ...

Campbell makes 1st impression at Penn St

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Trebor Peña has advice for his younger teammates who must decide soon whether to stay at Penn State and play for new coach Matt Campbell or look for opportunities elsewhere. The senior receiver transferred to Penn State in May after experiencing Syracuse’s transition ...

UNI puts out Flames to open Valley

CHICAGO — Will Hornseth and Trey Campbell scored 15 points apiece as Northern Iowa beat UIC 60-54 on Wednesday. Hornseth also contributed five rebounds for the Panthers (9-2, 1-0 Missouri Valley Conference). Leon Bond III had 10 points. Rashund Washington Jr. led the Flames (4-7, 0-2), ...

SPORTS SHORTS: Mustangs succumb to Spartans’ second-half comeback

GRUNDY CENTER — A third quarter to forget foiled the East Marshall boys’ basketball team’s shot at stopping Grundy Center’s streak as the Spartans rallied for a 65-60 victory over the Mustangs in Tuesday’s North Iowa Cedar League showdown between unbeaten teams. East Marshall (3-1, ...

MHS puts Dalke atop its softball program

Marshalltown High School has announced Madaline Dalke as its next head softball coach. Dalke steps into the role following Jason Bowers, who led the program over the past three seasons. Dalke currently serves as a social studies teacher at Miller Middle School and recently assisted with the ...