Mustang golfers split season-opener against Union

April 10, 2026

The East Marshall boys’ golf team started its season with a 20-stroke victory over Union Community on Thursday at Wandering Creek Golf Course, beating the Knights 155-175. The start of the meet was moved up to avoid as much rain as it could, and the Mustangs made the most of the opportunity. East Marshall senior Cody Weaver claimed meet medalist honors with a 1-under-par round of 35, and teammate Wyatt Stalzer was the runner-up with a 2-over 38. Weaver had one birdie and eight pars in his medalist round. Rylan Weaver carded a 40 and Jackson Bidwell finished out with a 42 to round ...

Drake’s Hardin named NACDA AD of the Year

April 9, 2026

CLEVELAND — Drake University Director of Athletics Brian Hardin has been named a winner of the 2026 NACDA Athletics Director of the Year Award, the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics announced recently. Hardin is just the second Drake athletic director to receive this ...

NBC thrilled with Year 1 of NBA deal, touts ‘On The Bench’ as a success

April 9, 2026

Expect more of NBC’s “On The Bench” innovation for NBA games going forward. Reflecting on the network’s first season back in the NBA business, NBC Sports executive producer Sam Flood touted many highlights Wednesday — including bringing the voices of Michael Jordan,Snoop ...

Warm-blooded Bobcats feast on East

April 8, 2026

The conditions weren’t conducive to clean, quality tennis, so the Bobcats were happy to win and win convincingly. The Marshalltown boys’ tennis team overcame the elements and Des Moines East on Tuesday at the Marshalltown Court Complex, prevailing 10-1 in an Iowa Alliance Conference clash ...

Roughriders quiet Bobcat boys, 2-0

April 8, 2026

Des Moines Roosevelt did just enough with its chances to chase off Marshalltown’s three-match winning streak. The Roughriders scored twice in the second half to break free from the Bobcat boys’ soccer team, taking their win streak in the series to four in a row with Tuesday’s 2-0 ...

Marshalltown basketball star Kyle Smith commits to MCC

April 7, 2026

Kyle Smith is staying home. Marshalltown High School’s all-time leading 3-point shooter will take his long-range game across town to Marshalltown Community College next season to join the Tigers on the basketball court. Smith announced his commitment to the MCC men’s basketball program ...