Sports

August only just began, but with a scheduled break in the action, it?s never too early to start looking ahead.In less than a month, runners will be starting their first cross-country races of the season, the first volleyball serves of the year will be going up and touchdowns will begin to be scored.In the second part of a two-part column series, I?m going to take a look at the upcoming fall sports season and ...

The Ray Carter Memorial Cancer Tour traveled to Pleasant Valley Golf Course on July 7.Tying for the crown were Craig Conklin, Keith Lazar and Randy Poos, who each shot a net score of 65 with a handicap.Larry Guy took fourth place with a 67, while Bob Shelman, Tim Trotman and Jim Lloyd each shot a 69 to finish in a tie for fifth place.After going to Pleasant Valley Golf Course, the Tour took a trip to Muscatine ...

August only just began, but with a scheduled break in the action, it?s never too early to start looking ahead.In less than a month, runners will be starting their first cross-country races of the season, the first volleyball serves of the year will be going up and touchdowns will begin to be scored.In the first part of a two-part column series, I?m going to take a look at the upcoming fall sports season and ...

The Iowa Mennonite School put on its annual basketball camp this summer, and announced the award winners for the camp.The camp is held for fifth- through 10th-grade students, and is directed by Dwight Gingerich, IMS? boys? basketball coach. 10th Grade1-on-1: Reggie BontragerHORSE: Ryan SlaubaughFree Throw: Cole OursSpot Shooting: Cole OursBest Defender: Reggie BorntragerMr. Hustle: Josh SlabaughBest ...

Last summer, Eli Gingerich was watching some of Division I basketball?s top athletes compete in North Liberty on TV.This year, he joined them and became a champion.Gingerich, who will be a senior at Iowa Mennonite this fall, has been honing his skills at the Primetime League, a summer league designed to allow the state?s top basketball players to stay active during the offseason.?It?s crazy,? Gingerich said. ...

As the Washington football team prepares to open up its team camp on Monday, the Demons will have a lot of questions to answer, and it all starts with the roster.After a strong look during multiple scrimmages last weekend, the Demons have a number of athletes who are stepping up and competing for the top spot on the depth chart for the Week 1 opener on Aug. 28.?We met as coaches after (our scrimmages) and we ...

After putting together stellar seasons, it shouldn?t be a surprise to see Highland and Mid-Prairie well represented on the softball All-State teams, which were released on Thursday morning.Both Mid-Prairie and Highland fell in the regional semifinals to teams that eventually won the state title (Solon) and took fifth place (Durant) at the state tournament.As an offensive powerhouse this season, Mid-Prairie had ...

A number of area athletes were named to the All-District softball teams, which were released last week.Highland led the way among area teams, having three members of the team being honored, while Mid-Prairie earned two recognitions.Helming the Class 2A, Southeast District team was Highland head coach Carrie Wieland.Wieland guided the Huskies to a 23-6 record in 2015, as they claimed a conference title.The ...