Sports

WINFIELD ? Winfield-Mt. Union?s Brooke Jennings has been named an Academic All-State volleyball player by the Iowa Girls Coaches Association (IGCA).To be included on the academic all-state list, athletes must be seniors with an ACT Composite score of 27 or higher or an SAT score of 1200 or higher and a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher. The athlete?s coach must also fill out and submit a form to the IGCA.?She is ...

A Division1st ? Anthony Furniss2nd ? John Shaw3rd ? Brandon Wayman B Division1st ? Jake Corell2nd ? Eric Dochterman3rd ? Nick Henas C Division1st ? Shawn Roff2nd ? Ray Vens3rd ? David Peer Youth division1st ? Tyler Clarke Closest to the pin winnerMark Ecklor, Jr.Nick Henas Long drive winnerJake Corell Putting winnerJohn Shaw

Friday? IWC volleyball vs. Spalding University at Fontbonne College in Clayton, Mo.,? New London volleyball vs. Calamus-Wheatland @ Lone Tree, regional semifinal, 7 p.m.? W-MU volleyball vs. North Mahaska @ Sigourney, regional semifinal, 7 p.m. Saturday? IWC cross-country @ SLIAC Championships in Hillsboro, Ill., 10 a.m.? IWC volleyball vs. Webster University in Clayton, Mo., Conference Quad Tourney at ...

Lots of teams look up to the Mt. Pleasant volleyball players ? literally.Height is an advantage in volleyball, and the Panthers have it. But they also have the talent to go with it.Besides that, they get along well as a group ? and they've had a pretty good time together this season as they played their way to a record of 29-4.They're going to need everything they have ? height, talent, teamwork and momentum ? ...

Hunters heading to the field for the opening weekend of pheasant season are encouraged to review safe hunting practices before they head out.?Brushing up on safety should be part of every hunting plan,? said Megan Wisecup, with the Department of Natural Resources Hunter Education Program. ?Go through the zone of fire with the hunting party, talk about avoiding target fixation and swinging on game.?Wisecup said ...

The final hurdle in a tough Mt. Pleasant football season is another big one: Williamsburg.The Raiders is 6-2 overall this season. They lost their season opener against Grinnell, 27-20, and their only district loss came against Washington, 35-10.The Raiders have a balanced offensive attack ? they?ve thrown 16 touchdowns this season and rushed for 24. But the Panthers are focusing their efforts where the Raiders ...

With W-MU, New London and Mt. Pleasant mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, WACO is the only Henry County team with a shot at the postseason.The Warriors will have to win their Week 9 game to get there ? but if they do, they could finish as high as second in the district.WACO is hosting Highland in its senior night contest. WACO is currently 4-2 in Class A District 5, while Highland is 3-3.The ...

Iowa pheasant hunters can expect to find the best bird numbers in northwest, north central and central Iowa, and while the number of birds in the field is well below peak years, good hunting opportunities do exist.?Even with low counts some hunters will have excellent hunts and plenty of opportunities and others will be able to flush a bird or two and put one in the bag,? said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife ...