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Keegan Murray to tee off at John Deere Classic Pro-Am
SILVIS, Ill. — We're 40 days away from the John Deere Classic, and a big name has committed to playing in the JDC Pro-Am. Former Iowa Hawkeye basketball star Keegan Murray will tee off during this year's Pro-Am. The Sacramento King forward will partner with another familiar face: 2012 John Deere Classic Champion and Iowa-native Zach Johnson. The pair will play nine holes.
Rock Island’s Vesey making impact as rookie for Steamwheelers
“That’s just God given talent right there.” “It was all in God’s hands. I just saw him disappear behind that wall and said oh my Lord.” Quad City Steamwheelers receiver Jordan Vesey made the catch of the year in the IFL against Sioux Falls. So great? ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt said the catch was “the […]
UT Tyler softball wins its’ opening game of the 2024 NCAA Division II World Series in walk-off fashion
LONGWOOD, Florida (KETK) — UT Tyler softball, back in the NCAA Division II World Series for the third-straight year, won its’ opening game of this year’s World Series in walk-off fashion Sunday. Freshman Makayla Garcia hit a grounder through the left side of the infield and Courtney Plocheck slid into home to score the game-winning […]
Rock Island High School Students Win Scholarships
Congrats to Rock Island High School students Eva Essman and Conner Dilulio who were awarded the James O’Melia Jr. Award today! The award is considered the highest honor that Rock Island High School bestows on student-athletes. One male and one female student-athlete receive the award each year. The Rock Island-Milan Booster Club supported the James O’Melia Jr. Athletic Recognition Award with a $1,000 college scholarship to each athlete. The award is given in memory of Rock Island High School graduate James O’Melia Jr. During his time as a student, James O’Melia Jr. was an outstanding multi-sport athlete.
Steamwheelers kicker Kyle Kaplan delivers walk-off win over Iowa
It all came down to the right leg of Quad City Steamwheelers kicker. Kyle Kaplan.. In the final 5:30, Kaplan hit back to back season long field goals of 49 and 53 yards as time expired, securing the 57-55 win over the Iowa Barnstormers.. The walk-off by Kaplan helped the Wheelers get back to .500 […]
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