Sports

Roder's versatility makes him an asset

Travis J. Brown, Journal Sports Editor Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:03 pm2699d ago

Because of injuries on the Washington boys? track and field team, and because of the talent he possesses, senior Kyle Roder has run six different events for the Demons this season.?He?s run the shuttle, 4x200, 4x100, open 100, open 200 and the 4x400,? Washington head coach Steve Roth said of Roder. ?If we?re talking about versatility, he?s the man. We tried him in a lot of things, and he never balked. He did ...

Demons fall at Mt. Pleasant

N/A Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:03 pm2699d ago

Washington limited No. 15 Mt. Pleasant to four goals in Thursday?s Southeast Conference girls? soccer match, but the Demons were unable to score to keep the match close in a 4-0 loss to its rival.?We had some good opportunities to score, but just couldn?t capitalize on them,? Washington head coach Kyle Collins said. ?Kayla Schindler had some shots on goal, but she just couldn?t get it into the back of the net. ...

IMS falls at Columbus

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:03 pm2699d ago

Playing its fifth match in as many days, a weary IMS boys? soccer team struggled in a 1-0 loss at Columbus on Monday evening.Columbus (11-3-1, 9-1-1 SEISC) opened the game with a lot of energy, and its swarming defense made it difficult for IMS to establish possession of the ball. Despite the frantic pace, the match remained scoreless until midway through the first half, when Columbus junior Eric Ayala intercepte...

IMS falls to Holy Trinity in the SEISC tournament's title match

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:03 pm2699d ago

No. 8 IMS lost to fifth-ranked Holy Trinity in the championship match of the Southeast Iowa Super Conference tournament on Saturday.IMS opened the tournament with a 4-1 win over Danville on Friday night at home. Senior Dillon Bender scored a pair of goals and had an assist, and junior Enrique Sanchez had a goal and two assists. Junior Reggie Hostetler rounded out the scoring with a goal. The back line of Justin ...

Meet the Demons baseball/softball scrimmage to be held tonight

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:03 pm2699d ago

The Washington baseball and softball teams will be holding their annual Meet the Demons scrimmage this evening at the softball field south of the high school. The exhibition will begin at 7 p.m., and fans are asked to bring a sports drink for admission.

Warner tells council street work is nearly finished

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:03 pm2699d ago

By BROOKS TAYLORMt. Pleasant NewsIt didn?t take the Mt. Pleasant City Council long to clear its plate during its regular meeting Wednesday night.The most significant news, in fact, may have been a non-agenda item. Jim Warner of Warner Engineering, the city?s engineer on the Washington Street project, told the council that the current phase is in the home stretch.?They have a couple of driveways, some ...

No. 11 West Liberty tops eighth-ranked IMS

N/A Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:03 pm2699d ago

Time ran out for No. 8 IMS in a 3-2 loss at 11th-ranked West Liberty on Thursday night.With 10 minutes remaining in the non-conference match, the Comets (6-4-3) were awarded a direct kick just outside the penalty box. The shot was deflected, but went to a West Liberty player who passed the ball into the box for a goal.With seconds ticking off the clock, IMS junior Jameson Lammer sent a long ball forward, where ...

Golden Hawks win tournament in West Liberty

N/A Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:03 pm2699d ago

Playing in its first-ever tournament, the 12th-ranked Mid-Prairie girls? soccer team won the West Liberty tournament on Saturday.The Golden Hawks opened the tournament by facing Class 3A Clinton, and the match ended in a scoreless tie.In their second match, Mid-Prairie edged Mt. Pleasant 2-1. The Golden Hawks got goals from senior Kattie Redlinger and sophomore Ali Riggan, while sophomore Renee Buckwalter and ...

Washington eighth-grade girls finish sixth at conference meet

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:03 pm2699d ago

The Washington eighth-grade girls? track and field team closed its season with a sixth-place finish at the Southeast Iowa Middle School meet in Fort Madison on May 6.Fairfield scored 118 points to win the conference championship, and Mt. Pleasant was second with 109 points. The Demons scored 44 points to finish sixth out of eight teams.Mariah Howard won the conference title in the 1,500-meter run, crossing the ...

Columbus wins 2A sectional tournament

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:03 pm2699d ago

Led by junior Zac Howell and sophomore Chase Finke, Columbus won the Class 2A boys? sectional golf tournament held at Flint Hills Golf Course in Burlington on Friday.Howell and Finke both carded an 80 ? finishing third and fourth, respectively ? for the Wildcats, who shot a 337 to win the tournament by seven strokes. Columbus advances to this Friday?s district tournament at the Geneva Golf and Country Club in ...

Washington's de Perrot wins sectional title, but the Demons finish third

Travis J. Brown, Journal Sports Editor

Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:03 pm2699d ago

Washington?s Dillon de Perrot didn?t know exactly how to feel following Thursday?s Class 3A sectional tournament at Saddleback Ridge Golf Course in Solon.The senior had just won the individual sectional title for the second straight year, but the Demons failed to advance as a team.?It was kind of bittersweet because I knew I won, but the team not going made me feel [bad],? de Perrot said.De Perrot fired a ...

Washington's de Perrot takes medalist honors in Williamsburg

Travis J. Brown, Journal Sports Editor

Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:03 pm2699d ago

In what was essentially a practice round at the site of this Friday?s Class 3A district golf tournament, Washington senior Dillon de Perrot fired a 2-over-par 73 at the Stone Creek Golf Club in Williamsburg on Friday to take the medalist honors in a meet against Grinnell and host Williamsburg.?It seemed like a practice round,? de Perrot said. ?We were all kind of joking around and everything, and I honestly ...