High School Track and Field
New London and Central Lee will travel to Danville for an invitational today.
The Washington boys’ team will host the Steve Roth Relays on Thursday, March 26th, with Mt. Pleasant, Fairfield, West Burlington/Notre Dame, Mediapolis, WACO, and Wapello also competing.
Youth Soccer
The Mt. Pleasant Youth Soccer League has been put on pause as the league is still searching for volunteer coaches. This is a perfect opportunity to get involved with the community and support the youth searching for an active lifestyle.
Coaching Needs:
-Kindergarten Soccer: 2 coaches needed for Monday nights from 5:30 to 6:15 pm.
-1st through 3rd Grade Girls’ Soccer: 2 coaches needed.
-1st through 3rd Grade Boys’ Soccer: 5 coaches needed.
Coaches will choose their practice night for 1st through 3rd grade soccer with games on Saturday mornings. The season is slated to begin in April.
If you are interested or want more information then contact them at 319-385-1475 or email them at ashley@citymtpia.com
Southeastern Community College
The baseball team will take on Illinois Central College today on the road.
The softball team will host Southwestern Community College on Saturday, March 28th, for a doubleheader.
March Madness
The KILJ bracket challenge, sponsored by The Press Box, is officially underway with 60 brackets submitted with the top three set to receive prizes.
Here’s an updated look at the top 10 brackets and a recap of the first two rounds of the tournament: KILJ Bracket Challenge Standings.
Standings will be updated before the Elite 8, the Final Four, and the championship game.
College Basketball
The #2 Iowa women’s team was upset by #10 Virginia, 83-75, in double overtime yesterday. Ava Heiden put up 26 points in the loss. The Hawkeyes finished the year with a 27-7 record.
The #2-seed Iowa State men’s team will matchup against #6 Tennessee on Friday, March 27th.
The #9 Iowa men’s team will renew their rivalry with #4 Nebraska in the Sweet 16 on Thursday.
This Day in Sports History
1936 – The Detroit Red Wings beat the Montreal Maroons 1-0. The first goal was not scored until 16 minutes and 30 seconds into the sixth overtime period of the season’s first Stanley Cup semi-final game.
1962 – Benny “Kid” Paret was knocked into unconsciousness in a boxing match with Emile Griffith at Madison Square Garden. He died 10 days later. It was the first televised “death in the ring.”
1973 – Nate “Tiny” Archibald became the first player in NBA history to lead the league in scoring (34.0 ppg) and assists (11.4 apg) in the same season.