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Boone Little League team advances to United States Central Region Tournament
On Wednesday, July 3rd Boone’s Intermediate Division All Stars defeated Southeast Polk 8-4 to capture the Iowa District 3 Little League Championship. With this win Boone advances to the United States Central Region Tournament. The Central Region tournament is the qualifying event for Little League’s Intermediate Division World Series...
Softball Game Preview: Boone on Home-Turf
The Boone Toreadors will be playing at home against the Clarke Indians at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. Boone will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. In what's become a running theme this season, Boone gave their fans yet another huge...
All Conference Women's Soccer Announced
(Edit--Correction--Senior Lillie Ferguson was originally omitted from this list, she was a First Team Selection) In a season that saw a record number of wins for Toreador Women's Soccer, it also resulted in their best showing in the post season all conference awards. Coach Ollie Johnston, who has led Boone...
Belanger Inks Professional Contract with WINGS Leverkusen
LEVERKUSEN, Germany – Iowa State women's basketball alum Hannah Belanger has signed WINGS Leverkusen to begin her professional career. Belanger played one season at Iowa State following an impressive four-year career at Truman State. Belanger played in all 33 games for the Cyclones while making 32 starts. She averaged...
Iowa Football Schedule Breakdown: Sure Wins, Potential Losses, Big Ten Teams Missed
In the new 18-team Big Ten, it’s all about the schedules, who everyone misses and where, and when the nasty games are. You know who the biggest teams are - some get a much bigger break than others. No game is a 100% lock in the Big Ten, and...
Mya Geffre of Ames and Drew Banks of Colo-NESCO are Ames Tribune Athletes of the Week
Mya Geffre of Ames and Drew Banks of Colo-NESCO are the Ames Tribune female and male Athlete of the Week winners for the week of June 24-30. Geffre homered twice for the Ames softball team during the week. During an 11-1 victory as part of a doubleheader split with Mason City on June 24 at Ames, Geffre homered once and drove in three runs. She also went deep during the 7-1 win over Fort Dodge on June 27.
Caitlin Clark’s old AAU program has dominant Minnesota players now, too
MINNEAPOLIS - Before Caitlin Clark became a basketball icon during her record-setting career at Iowa, an important part of her development came in high school with her AAU team - All Iowa Attack. The AAU program based in Ames, now with 600 athletes and its own state-of-the-art facility, was established...
After a trial by fire, Jamison Patton is ready to make a splash for Iowa State football
Iowa State football sophomore defensive back Jamison Patton will tell you that playing 11 games and starting against Brigham Young as a true freshman was a bit of a surprise. "I was kind of thrown in there," Patton said. "I got there early and I was trying to learn things on the fly." ...
Iowa women's basketball transfer Lucy Olsen named to USA 3x3 Nations League team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Senior Lucy Olsen will make her debut with the Iowa women's basketball team later this year, but before that, she'll be on the world stage. Olsen was named to the 2024 USA 3x3 Nations League Team Friday afternoon, USA Basketball announced. Olsen signed with the...
Iowa State football's Caleb Bacon ready for leadership role after Gerry Vaughn's departure
Weekends should be a bit easier for Angie and Doug Bacon this year. The parents of Iowa State football linebacker Caleb Bacon were accustomed to making the nearly two-hour trip from Lake Mills to Ames in 2023 to watch their son suit up for the Cyclones in what became their oldest’s breakout season. ...
Outworked early in his career, Curtis Jones now makes his mark with Iowa State basketball
When Curtis Jones was coming out of high school, he felt overlooked by many colleges. He wasn't in the spotlight much during his high school experience in Minnesota. He remained under the radar during his humble days at Indian Hills Community College. He broke onto the scene a bit at the University at Buffalo and is now a major contributor for an Iowa State team that made the Sweet 16. Throughout that journey, Jones has proven a lot of people wrong.
Postseason Play Later this Week for Perry
Perry Baseball and Softball could have their seasons come to a close this week. Regional action begins on Thursday and Friday. Before the playoffs begin, they both will have games to start the week. Monday July, 8th:. Jayettes host Des Moines Hoover at 6:00P on KDLS. Bluejays host Des Moines...
Iowa State Softball Welcomes Reagan Bartholomew from Miami (OH)
Softball coach Jamie Pinkerton adds Reagan Bartholomew, a Miami (OH) transfer, to the 2025 roster, joining recently signed Sydney Malott as the Cyclones prepare to replenish their squad after 11 departures. Returning to her home state of Iowa, Bartholomew brings power to the lineup and crucial postseason experience from her time at Miami, aiding the young Cyclones team.
Lindy’s tabs Iowa football among nation’s top 10 linebacker, defensive backs position groups
Lindy’s annual college football preview magazine hit the shelves nationally several weeks back. The publication shared its preseason Big Ten power rankings. Iowa just missed Lindy’s preseason top five within the league power rankings, checking in at No. 6. Lindy’s is particularly high on what the Hawkeyes have coming back on the defensive side of the football. The publication included both Iowa’s linebackers and defensive backs in its national top 10 position group rankings. As a matter of fact, according to Lindy’s, Iowa’s linebacker and defensive back units each rank No. 6 nationally among their position group rankings. Lindy’s had this to say about...
LOOKING AHEAD FOR ISU FOOTBALL: Week six, the West Virginia Mountaineers
AMES — West Virginia head coach Neal Brown not only saved his job, but also established goodwill after guiding the Mountaineers to their first season featuring nine wins or more since 2016. West Virginia’s poised to build off of that in 2024 — and will get to face Matt...
Regional College Sports (7/5): Tominaga signs Exhibit 10 contract with Indiana
(KMAland) -- Regional college sports news updates are posted throughout the day. Continue to refresh for all of the latest from regional schools listed below. -Softball adds Miami (OH) transfer Reagan Bartholomew: https://cyclones.com/news/2024/7/5/softball-cyclones-announce-addition-of-reagan-bartholomew.aspx. -Hannah Belanger signs with Wings Leverkusen: https://cyclones.com/news/2024/7/5/womens-basketball-belanger-inks-professional-contract-with-wings-leverkusen.aspx. -2025 Football Commit — Joshua Patterson, S, Ed White (Jacksonville,...
One Week Away from Football Camp in Perry
Perry will be holding a special football camp on Saturday, July 13th. Iowa St QB, Rocco Becht is hosting a free camp for those in the Perry district. The event is scheduled from 9A-12P and will include a free lunch. The camp is open to 5th-8th graders. The quarterback is funding the project with his NIL he has earned. Other members of the Cyclone football team are scheduled to attend. Rocco has never been in Perry, but is looking forward to giving back. “They should expect the once in a lifetime experience. I mean you’ve got guys on this Iowa State football team coming out to support you guys, coming out to support the kids, coming out to have a good time you know. We’re trying to make relationships you know. I’m trying to go out there and you know meet some new kids you know put a smile on their face”
Curtis Jones focused on 'staying confident' in playmaking role ahead of next season
As Iowa State found its form last season, Curtis Jones provided the backcourt with stability just when the group began to pick up steam. And ahead of his second season with the Cyclones, Jones' role may see evolution. The dominant sixth-man guard offered much-needed consistency for Iowa State beyond the...
Memorial Golf Tournament Happening Sunday in Perry
A traditional golf tournament will be happening on Sunday in the City of Perry. The 11th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament is taking place at the Perry Golf & Country Club on Sunday, with a tee time of 7:30am. According to the country club, golfers are free to tee off anytime after 7:30am and the event is open to anyone interested. The tournament features the Championship Flight that will play 27 holes, with the Senior Division, Super Senior Division, and all other flights to play 18 holes.
Jayettes Finish Week 0-2
The Jayettes had a difficult week last week that saw them go 0-2. Perry started the week in Pella on Monday and they lost 10-0. Wednesday they hosted Boone and fell on Senior Night, 13-1. Tough week for the offense scoring just one run and pitching ended up surrendering 23 runs.
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