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Northern Iowa Panthers 2024 Football Preview
With Northern Iowa football, there has been one constant for the Panthers in the 21st century: head coach Mark Farley, who is entering his 24th season in charge. He’s the second-winningest active coach in FCS (aka 1-AA) football with a 180-103 record. But after three straight six-win seasons, Farley is shaking things up with four new assistant coaches including new coordinators on both sides of the ball.
Clarinda's Wilmes named South Team Shrine Bowl Defensive MVP
(KMAland) -- Clarinda's Jase Wilmes was the South Team's Defensive MVP at the 2024 Shrine Bowl. The North team beat the South 49-28 in Cedar Falls Saturday. Other MVPs included Webster City's Jaxon Cherry (North Offense), Gilbert's Nash Hanson (North Defense) and Regina's Jackson Naeve (South Offense). Wilmes was among...
Fisher is Woman of the Year Finalist
Wartburg’s Aubrie Fisher is a finalist for the 2024 NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Fisher is a psychology and sociology major who graduated with a 3.93 GPA. Fisher participated in cross country and track & field. Outdoor track & field was her primary sport. Fisher ended her career...
NICL-Central softball all-conference teams announced
DNH 9-3 19-9 A-P 5-7 13-17 *Unanimous. 1st Team Player of the Year: Addie Rhoades Hudson Jr. Laiken Simerson* Hudson Sr. Catcher Melea Gonnerman* Denver Sr. Utility Olivia Schoborg* Hudson Jr. Brilee Ackerson Denver So. Honrable Mention. Name School Year. Brenna Farwell Hudson So. Macy Mracek DNH SR. Myia Rosecrans...
Rams Behne, Mc Carthy in Shrine Bowl
Two 2024 Greene County High School graduates took part in Saturday’s Iowa Shrine Bowl All-Star Football Game inside the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. Nathan Behne was the South squad kicker and Maddie McCarthy was on the Cheer squad. The North won the game by a final of 49-28 after...
Young Family Foundation’s $400,000 gift leads way on UNI Wrestling Training Facility fundraising
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- The Young Family Foundation of Waterloo has announced a lead gift of $400,000 toward a new training facility for UNI's storied wrestling program. Mike Young, a director of the foundation, said the project is vital to the future of UNI wrestling and that he hopes the donation will help spur additional support for the training facility.
UNI track & field: Heims earns third Paralympic team berth
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. --- UNI track and field alum Jessica Heims was selected to the United States Paralympic Team for the 2024 Paris games on Sunday following the conclusion of the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials over the weekend in Miramar, Florida. Heims' selection will mark her third appearance on Team...
Four senior starters departing Clarksville Softball
The #13 (1A) Clarksville softball team had its season end with Monday’s regional final loss at #7 (1A) Southeast Warren, and with it came the departure of four senior starters. Head Coach Katie Burman says Katie Kampman, Mollie Bloker, Maya Backer and Lauren Kelm each played an important role.
Dike-New Hartford reaches donation goal for coaches meeting room addition
The Dike-New Hartford School District has reached its donation goal of $25,000 for a project that’ll extend the football shed to create a meeting space for the athletic department. The coaches meeting room will offer a meeting space, offices for coaches who don’t have official district offices, modern amenities...
Will Dickson Fires 1st Round 63 at Waterloo Open, Sits T2
Rhod Island’s Will Dickson carded an opening round 63 (9-under) on Friday at the Waterloo Open in Iowa. Dickson sits in a tie for second and one shot back of first round leader Sam Love, who posted 10-under for the day. The former Moses Brown star won the Waterloo...
Summer School: UNI
We continue our look at Nebraska’s 2024 schedule with a closer glimpse at Northern Iowa. Their play-by-play man tells us how the school deals with constant turnover, the grind of the Missouri Valley Conference, and what Nebraska fans should be afraid of most.
Adrian Lee Returns At ONE 168: Denver Against Nicholas Cornejo
Adrian Lee made a successful professional debut at ONE 167 in June. On Friday, September 6, the youngest member of the Lee family will return at ONE 168: Denver. The 18-year-old will face Nicholas Cornejo, who is 16 years his elder. Lee will not be concerned with that age gap....
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