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Cyclones’ Travis drafted by Colts

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Iowa State offensive tackle Jalen Travis was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday. Travis, a Minneapolis native, is the first Iowa State offensive lineman drafted since 2013 (Carter Bykowski) and the highest since Keleche ...

Christen’s goal gets Bobcats past Wildcats, 1-0

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 ...

Four Hawkeyes selected on final day of NFL Draft

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 ...

Brant leads local leapers

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 ...

Mustangs’ Wheater pulls in 18th in Drake debut

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 ...

Storjohann shows out for Spartans

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 ...