College Wrestling: Nikes’ Frazier Picks Indiana

Burlington — Notre Dame senior and Mount Pleasant native Blaine Frazier has committed to wrestle for the University of Indiana.

Frazier announced the commitment on social media Saturday night.

It marks the capstone of a terrific prep career that saw him win this year’s Class 2A 132-pound state title all while helping the Nikes earn the team title as well.

Frazier ended his final season in a Nike singlet 53-0 earning 205 career victories over four incredible years.

Indiana finished this year 3-8 in duals and 1-7 in Big Ten action.

The Hoosiers sent two to this year’s NCAA Championships.

Monday Prep Schedule: Mount Pleasant Athletes Busy

KILJ — It will be a busy spring Monday today in the Southeast Conference, with several programs getting back to action in Mount Pleasant.

  • Girls Golf at Fort Madison (4:00 p.m.)
  • Boys Soccer vs. Keokuk (4:00 p.m.)
  • Boys Tennis vs. Fairfield (4:30 p.m.)
  • Girls Tennis at Fairfield (4:30 p.m.)
  • Girls Soccer vs. Keokuk (5:30 p.m.)

In the Super Conference New London will host Danville in a boy-girl showdown at Deerwood, while Columbus-Winfield-Mount Union boys’ and girls’ soccer play host to Tipton.

College Softball: Wesleyan 0-2 Saturday at CAC Classic

The Iowa Wesleyan softball team lost their final two games at this weekend’s CAC Classic, Saturday.

The Tigers fell 8-0 to Crowley’s Ridge and 10-2 to the Comets of Cottey College.

Emilee Rooney, Kara Krieger and Adrianna Jarrett each had hits for Wesleyan in the game one loss to the Pioneers.

In game two, Cottey jumped out to a 3-0 lead after one inning and never looked back.

Krieger doubled, had an RBI and a run scored.

Alexis Davis was 1-for-3 with a single and a run batted in.

Wesleyan will be back in action today when they host Eureka in a doubleheader.

Game one will begin at 4:00 p.m. and you can listen to both ends of the twinbill on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.

Wesleyan enters play today 3-20 aiming to snap a nine game losing skid.

College Softball: New London Alum Loyd Signs for Milligan

Former New London backstop and current catcher for DMACC Laney Loyd has committed to Milligan University in Milligan, Tennessee.

Loyd, a former all-state selection, has helped guide the Bears to one of the most historic seasons in school history, with the team currently sitting at 30-3 with a sparkly No. 3 ranking in the junior college polls.

The right-handed Loyd has two doubles and six runs batted in a reserve role for DMACC this year.

Milligan is 21-10 on the year.

College Wrestling: Aney Commits to Luther College

Mediapolis’ three-time state place-winner Quinten Aney has committed to wrestle collegiately at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.

Aney officially signed his letter of intent last week in Mediapolis.

The Bulldog senior finished his decorated prep career 163-25 with back to back-to-back medalist appearances at Wells Fargo Arena at the state tournament.

He’ll join the roster of illustrious head coach and be an immediate piece in the middle of the Norse lineup.

Luther ended this year 9-5 in duals and 4-4 in the always tough American River s Conference.

It’s likely Aney will be wrestling at either 141 or 149 next year in Decorah.

Luther sent one wrestler — Donovan Corn — to the NCAA Championships where he finished one match shy of All-American honors.

College Wrestling: Frazier Picks Indiana

Notre Dame senior and Mount Pleasant native Blaine Frazier has committed to wrestle for the University of Indiana.

Frazier announced the commitment on social media Saturday night.

It marks the capstone of a terrific prep career that saw him win this year’s Class 2A 132-pound state title all while helping the Nikes earn the team title as well.

Frazier ended his final season in a Nike singlet 53-0 earning 205 career victories over four incredible years.

Indiana finished this year 3-8 in duals and 1-7 in Big Ten action.

The Hoosiers sent two to this year’s NCAA Championships.

Monday Prep Schedule: Mount Pleasant Athletes Busy

It will be a busy spring Monday today in the Southeast Conference, with several programs getting back to action in Mount Pleasant.

  • Girls Golf at Fort Madison (4:00 p.m.)
  • Boys Soccer vs. Keokuk (4:00 p.m.)
  • Boys Tennis vs. Fairfield (4:30 p.m.)
  • Girls Tennis at Fairfield (4:30 p.m.)
  • Girls Soccer vs. Keokuk (5:30 p.m.)

In the Super Conference New London will host Danville in a boy-girl showdown at Deerwood, while Columbus-Winfield-Mount Union boys’ and girls’ soccer play host to Tipton.

Sports, Saturday, April 9th

College Softball: Wesleyan Drops Two

The Iowa Wesleyan softball team traveled to Nevada, Missouri to compete in the CAC Classic. The Tigers took on the Bacone College Warriors and the Haskell Indians and dropped both games.

In game one, Bacone scored the games first 13 runs en route to a 13-2 win.

Ivy Geerdes had doubled, walked twice and drove in a run.

Alexis Davis had a single and a run scored.

In game two, Haskell scored twice in the first and third innings leading to a 9-1 win.

Kara Krieger and Alexis Davis each had hits for Wesleyan.

The Tigers fell to 3-18.

They’ve lost seven straight.

The team will take part in day of the CAC Classic today, with matchups against Crowley’s Ridge and Cottey.

Men’s College Basketball: Drake Guard Enters Transfer Portal

Drake guard Deven Dahlke has entered the transfer portal, multiple outlets have announced.

Dahlke played in a meager 12 games over the past two years and averaged 1.2 points.

The Phoenix, Arizona native walked on to the team and appeared in eight games this past season.

He will have three years of eligibility when he finds his next home.

College Track: Wesleyan at Mount Mercy

The Iowa Wesleyan men’s and women’s track team will both be in action today when they travel to Cedar Rapids.

The Tigers are competing in the prestigious Mustang Open.

Field events will begin at 11:00 a.m. with running events to follow.

The meet is being held at the Plaster Athletic Complex.

Girls’ Soccer: Mount Pleasant Drops Thriller

Mount Pleasant — Elly Manning and Tori Wilson each had two goals but it was Washington edging Mount Pleasant for a 5-4 win yesterday.

Manning also had an assist while sophomore goalkeeper Evelyn Escobar made nine saves.

Mount Pleasant dropped to 2-1 on the season.

Washington is now 4-0 and 1-0 in Southeast Conference play.

The Panthers will be back on the pitch Monday night when they host Keokuk.

Other girls’ soccer finals:

  • Fort Madison 8, Fairfield 1

Boys’ Soccer: Panthers Blanked by Demons

Washington — Washington scored early and often as the Demons shut out Mount Pleasant 7-0 yesterday.

Washington stayed unbeaten on the year with the win.

The Demons are now 2-0.

Mount Pleasant slipped to 0-2 and 0-1 in Southeast Conference fixtures.

The Panthers will look to right the ship this weekend when they play in the Fort Madison tournament.

Other boys’ soccer finals:

  • Mid-Prairie 1, Columbus-WMU 0
  • Fort Madison 8, Fairfield 1

College Softball: Wesleyan Competes in CAC Classic

Nevada (Mo.) — The Iowa Wesleyan softball team will be back on the diamond today when they take part in the CAC Classic in Nevada, Missouri.

There the Tigers will scrap with Bacone College and Haskell Indian Nations.

Wesleyan is looking to snap a five-game losing streak.

The Tigers are 3-16 this year and 0-2 in CAC play.

They’ll play two conference games today and two more tomorrow against Crowley’s Ridge and Cottey before trekking back to Mapleleaf Monday to battle Eureka College.

You can listen to Monday’s twinbill on FM 105.5 an kilj.com.

Women’s College Basketball: Clark Named Honda Sport Award Finalist

Iowa City — University of Iowa sophomore Caitlin Clark was named one of four finalists for the 2022 Honda Sport Award for Women’s Basketball, the Collegiate Women Sports Awards announced yesterday.

The Honda Sports Award is presented annually to the top women athletes in 12 NCAA-sanctioned sports.

The winner of the sports award is then a finalist for the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and the 2022 Honda Cup.

Clark averaged 27 points, eight rebounds and was a consensus AP All-American in her second season in Iowa City.