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From Louisville to Waterloo: Badin’s Moore finding success and grinding toward a big-league dream
WATERLOO, Iowa — Lucas Moore has immersed himself in the grind, playing in nearly 100 baseball games since February. That’s a lot of competition for a guy who just turned 19 in April, and the summer isn’t over. But Moore, a 2023 Badin High School graduate, is happy to press on.
UNI Dome: Iowa Time Machine July 26, 1974
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On July 26, 1974, crews broke ground on the UNI-Dome at the University of Northern Iowa’s Cedar Falls Campus. The home of various Panther sports teams, the facility also plays host annually to the Iowa High School football state semifinals/finals and a host of other events.
Mc Carthy recalls meeting Shriner Kids
Recent Greene County High School graduate Maddie Mc Carthy was a cheerleader at the July 20 Iowa Shrine Bowl All-Star Football Game inside the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. Her six days in Cedar Falls culminated with the North beating the South team 49-28, but in a week filled with memorable moments, perhaps meeting with some of the kids the Shriners help through their hospitals and clinics was at the top of the list.
Panther men’s hoops accepts invite to NIT Season Tip-Off
BRISTOL, Conn. --- ESPN on Thursday announced that the UNI men's basketball team will be one of four teams set to compete in the 2024 NIT Season Tip-Off at Walt Disney World Resort in Kissimmee, Florida over the Thanksgiving holiday. The 2024 edition of the event will be held at...
W-SR’s Conference Hunt Goes Before the Dept. of Ed.
The mediation team from the Iowa High School Athletic Association and Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has passed its recommendation on regarding Waverly-Shell Rock and the WaMac. Their recommendation is that W-SR not be allowed in the conference. Director of the Iowa Department of Education, McKenzie Snow, now has to review and make a decision within 45 days. It is the stated policy of the state of Iowa that every school desiring to be in a conference should be granted that opportunity. The Go-Hawks will be independent in the upcoming school year.
STC grad Joe Hughes to be inducted into Wartburg Athletics Hall of Fame
STC Graduate and Wartburg Alum Joe Hughes will be inducted into the Wartburg Athletics Hall of Fame this fall. Hughes was the 1998 Class 2A state cross country champion while at South Tama and carried this success into his career at Wartburg. Hughes boosted various accolades while competing for the...
Panther women’s basketball named to WBCA Academic Top-25
ATLANTA — The UNI women's basketball team tied for the sixth highest team grade-point average (GPA) among Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) members during the 2023-24 season, as announced by the WBCA on Wednesday. The WBCA Academic Top-25 recognizes NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA, and two-year college...
Golden Hawk Trap Club Shoots at State
Marksmen and women from the Golden Hawk Trap Club at Mid-Prairie had a big summer, qualifying for the 2024 State Trap Championships in Cedar Falls. The Golden Hawks competed at the senior singles trap championships. Lone senior Milo Sieren led the way in the senior/varsity division with his 174 round to place 695th, Quinn Callahan shot 153. In the senior/junior varsity ranks Keatyn Myers round of 186 led the way, finishing 47th, followed by Maddie Sieren and Landon Kuenster with matching 168s, Parker English 167, Allie Whetstine 161, Dylan Humphrey 160, Tate Bombei 159 and Rylee Cady 149. The JV team finished 35th out of 83 total teams.
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