Winfield — Isabel Kann led Winfield-Mount Union to a dual win over Hillcrest Academy last night at Twin Lakes Golf Course.
Alli Humphreys carded a 59 while Afton Wilkerson finished with a 67.
Hillcrest did not have enough for a team score.
College Golf: Day One of CAC Tournament Closes Up
(Photo Courtesy: Katina Wilson)
Burlington — The Iowa Wesleyan women’s golf team is in fourth, while the men are in second after the first day of the Continental Athletic Conference tournament.
Aubrey Duncan is in eighth to pace the women, she carded a round one 87.
Trace White is the leader for the men.
The former Mount Pleasant standout is tied for 6th after finishing with a two round total of 157.
Brevin Wilson is in eighth with a 159.
Action rolls on at Burlington Golf Club all throughout the day.
Prep Track: Mount Pleasant Girls’ Victorious at Fairfield
The Mount Pleasant girls’ track team won six events, rolling to a win at the Brookhart-Crew Relays last night at Fairfield High School.
Mount Pleasant scored 183 points, besting second place Davis County and third place Fairfield.
The Panthers got strong field event performances, picking up three wins in the high jump, long jump and shot put.
In the shot, Jadan Brumbaugh broke her own school record — again — with a toss of 49 feet, nine inches.
Abby Blint earned a win in the 1,500m run in 5:16.79 while Kenna Lamm won the 100m hurdles in 16.35 seconds.
Lamm also finished second in the 200m and third in the 100m.
Mica Carter was the runner up in the open 400m, finishing in 1:08.37.
Prep Track: Panther Boys’ Second in Fairfield
Washington bested Mount Pleasant by 27 points, as the Demons came away with a championship at the Brookhart-Crew Relays last night.
The Demons racked up 147 points with Mount Pleasant snagging 120.
Mount Pleasant senior Will Davidson — arguably having the best season of any area track athlete — won three events.
Davidson won the 110m hurdles in 15.32 then followed that up with a championship in the 400m hurdles in 56.04.
He also claimed gold in the long jump soaring 20 feet.
Mount Pleasant’s 4×400 grouping of Mason Sloat, Gabe Feldmann, Isaiah Albright and Dylon Hagans were also victors in the 4×400.
That team ran 3:39.81.
Girls’ Tennis’: Burlington Takes Down Mount Pleasant
Savana Walls was Mount Pleasant’s lone winner — 8-2 in No. 1 singles — as Burlington took care of Mount Pleasant 8-1 in a Southeast Conference tennis dual yesterday.
Malena Yocum gave Grace Hecox a fight in No. 4 singles, falling 8-6.
In Doubles play, Emily Woodsmall and Macy McGinity scrapped with Walls and Melanie Olivas to a thrilling 9-7 win.
The Greyhounds swept the other two doubles bouts.
Burlington stayed undefeated in dual play, they’re now 8-0.
Mount Pleasant dropped to 2-8.
Boys’ Tennis: Burlington Capsizes Panthers
A back and forth affair turned into a 5-3 Burlington win yesterday at Dankwardt Park.
Jake Ensminger got Mount Pleasant on the board in No. 2 singles but it was Burlington then who ripped off back to back wins in singles action.
Levi Graber and Linc Henriksen earned a win in No. 2 doubles, 8-6.
No. 3 doubles were rained out.
The loss dropped Mount Pleasant to 7-3.
Burlington upped their ledger to 7-1.
Boys’ Soccer: Greyhounds Goose Egg Mount Pleasant
Burlington got two goals from Braden Schoene as the Greyhounds rolled to a 4-0 win over Mount Pleasant last night at East Lake Park.
Brennen Winke and Teriq Brown were the other goal scorers for Burlington.
Cayden Lowary made two saves to preserve the clean sheet.
The loss dropped Mount Pleasant to 1-11.
Burlington is 7-3.
Other boys’ soccer finals:
- Notre Dame-West Burlington 10, Highland 0
- Columbus 7, Wapello 2
- Fort Madison 13, Keokuk 1
Girls’ Soccer: Burlington Outlasts Panther Rally
Elly Manning and Andrea Lopreato each scored goals but it was Burlington holding on for a gutsy 3-2 win in a pivotal Southeast Conference fixture.
Evelyn Escobar made six saves despite the loss for Mount Pleasant.
Burlington now has firm control on the league, they’re now 9-1.
Mount Pleasant fell to 6-4 and will look to get back into the win column on Thursday when they play at Fairfield.
Other girls’ soccer finals:
- Central Lee 4, Canton 1
- Fort Madison 4, Keokuk 1
- Columbus/Winfield-Mount Union 3, Wapello 2
Boys’ Golf: Panthers 4th at Fairfield
Mount Pleasant placed fourth yesterday in the eight-team Fairfield Invite.
Nick Matheney paced Mount Pleasant with a 7-over 77.
Reece Kempker carded an 81 while Nate Dismang finished third on the team with a 93.
Washington’s Roman Roth earned medalist honors with a 4-over 74.
Fairfield won the team race with Albia and Washington rounding out the top-three.
Other golf from the area last night:
- Winfield-Mount Union 190, Hillcrest 199
- Carter Loyd was the meet medalist with a 43
- Wapello 191, Lone Tree 229
- New London 174, Notre Dame-West Burlington 177
- Notre Dame’s Kaleb Allen was the meet medalist with a 2-over 38.
Girls’ Golf: Kann Leads Winfield to Win
Isabel Kann led Winfield-Mount Union to a dual win over Hillcrest Academy last night at Twin Lakes Golf Course.
Alli Humphreys carded a 59 while Afton Wilkerson finished with a 67.
Hillcrest did not have enough for a team score.
College Golf: Day One of CAC Tournament Closes Up
The Iowa Wesleyan women’s golf team is in fourth, while the men are in second after the first day of the Continental Athletic Conference tournament.
Aubrey Duncan is in eighth to pace the women, she carded a round one 87.
Trace White is the leader for the men.
The former Mount Pleasant standout is tied for 6th after finishing with a two round total of 157.
Brevin Wilson is in eighth with a 159.
Action rolls on at Burlington Golf Club all throughout the day.
Sharon (Goddard) Gillis
Sharon (Goddard) Gillis, 79, of Mount Pleasant, IA, joined her husband Ron and her parents in Heaven on Monday, May 2,2022. She is survived by her children, Bradley (Renee) Gillis of Mount Pleasant, IA; Cary Gillis of New London, IA; and Darin Gillis of Mt. Pleasant, IA; 8 grandchildren, Kristin (Tello) Chavez, Melinda Ray, and Shelby (Austin) Allen, Heidi (Gavin) Kennedy, Holly (Jason) Reyes, Heather, Hagin, and Harper Gillis; 6 great-grandchildren; a sister Donna Cook and brother Danny (Cookie) Goddard; and other loving family.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 6, 2022, from 1-7 pm at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel with family greeting friends from 5-7 pm. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. The family has established a memorial fund in her memory. The service will be Livestreamed at Powell Funeral Homes Facebook page and at powellfuneralhomes.com.
Sharon Lee was born September 22, 1942, in Mt Pleasant, IA, the daughter of Darrell and Phyllis (Gentile) Goddard. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1961 and married Ronald Gillis on May 26, 1963, in Mt Pleasant, IA, and together had 3 children. Sharon devoted her life to serving others and had a huge heart for children. She volunteered with the Mount Pleasant Marching Band for years and worked in the high school music office. Throughout her life, she served in many schools throughout the area, as a secretary and paraeducator. Sharon enjoyed gardening and knew the name of every flower; she loved music, marching bands, plays, watching sports, and caring for her many dogs over the years, most recently her little girls – Sophie and Daisy. More than anything, she loved her people fiercely, engaging in their lives in every way she found. “Shanee” as her family (and many friends) knew her, rarely missed a game, event, or any opportunity to show up for those she loved. She had a contagious laughter and lit up whenever she was in the presence of her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. She was devoted to the Lord and gave generously to those in need.
Living in her hometown all her life, Shanee didn’t know a stranger and all who knew her, felt her genuine care and kindness through the ways she invested in them. She brought so much joy and laughter wherever she was, and this world was beyond blessed to have been touched by her beautiful and devoted heart. No one is loved quite like our Shanee, and we will greatly miss her presence in our lives as we carry countless, irreplaceable memories in our hearts until we see her again.
James Craig “Swede” Martin
James Craig “Swede” Martin, 71, of New London, passed away at home on April 30, 2022. Born January 5, 1951, in Fort Madison, he was the son of Merlin and Louise Boecker Martin. He married Jeanette Brown on January 27, 1971 in Kahoka, Missouri and she died November 27, 1992. He then married Jean Hill and they later divorced. He attended Mount Pleasant schools and worked in the construction field. He was a hard worker, who also enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, NASCAR and spending time with his children, grandchildren and family.
Survivors include his sons, Eric (Luann) and Jared (Missy) both of New London; grandchildren, Jaci Zippe, Kyler, Brady, Rylan, Brianna and Easton Martin and Zoe and Zane Long, step-grandchildren, Lexie Little and Boden Glaha; great grandchildren, JoJo and Cub Zippe; sisters, Gloria (Bob) Wagaman of Michigan, Yvonne (Nathan) Kerr of Morning Sun, brothers in law, Donny Messer of Washington and Doyle Dunn of Mount Pleasant. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two sisters, Patty Dunn and Linda Messer, and two brothers, Johnny and Tommy Martin.
Swede donated his body to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program and there will be no formal services at Elliott Chapel, New London. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
Slow Down, Move Over This Mother’s Day Weekend
Mother’s Day is May 8, and if you’re hitting the roads to celebrate, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 7, including Iowa, is reminding everyone to slow down and abide by posted speed limits and move over for emergency vehicles. Nationally in 2020, 30% of all crash fatalities were related to speeding. According to NHTSA, a road with a speed limit of 65 mph or greater is more than twice as likely to result in a fatal crash than with a speed limit of 45 or 50 mph and nearly five times as likely with a speed limit of 40 mph or below. Speeding significantly reduces the driver’s ability to slow a vehicle when necessary or to steer safely around an unexpected curve, another vehicle, or hazardous object in the roadway. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hopes that drivers keep their mothers in mind when visiting over the weekend.
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented yesterday on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Secretary Naig is quoted saying “Despite another cold, wet week that slowed fieldwork, planting has begun in some areas of the state. Looking ahead, short-term temperature outlooks suggest a shift toward much needed warmer weather but, unfortunately, with a wetter storm track.” The weekly report is also available on the USDA’s website at nass.usda.gov. Despite rain and cold conditions, Iowa farmers made progress planting corn and soybeans with 2.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 1, 2022, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities also included tillage, applying anhydrous and nitrogen, planting oats, and limited spraying.
Prep Track: Drake Relays Finals
Des Moines — The Drake Relays closed up on Saturday from the Blue Oval in Des Moines and it was a great showing for southeast Iowa.
New London junior Kade Benjamin finished 4th in the high jump, Friday.
The bouncy Tiger cleared 6’7′ as his sights get set on a 1A state field that could be his for the taking.
His teammate Carter Allen ended his trip with a 10th place finish in the shot put.
Allen’s best throw Friday was 50 feet, 9.5 inches.
On Saturday, New London’s 4×100 relay team of Boden Pickle, Joel Lacy, Reean Seberg and Josh Catala finished 57th.
That team went 44.68.
Mount Pleasant finished 48th in the same event, running 44.50.
Comprising Mount Pleasant’s group was Colton Huston, Will Davidson, Morgan Van Nyhuis and Avin Truong.
WACO junior Simeon Reichenbach ended his Drake Relays trip with a 28th place finish in the 110m hurdles.
The all-state running back, who led WACO to the state quarterfinals, ran 15.92.
In relay action from Mediapolis, the distance medley team of Cole Lipper, Kadin Salek, Anthony Isley and Logan Rosas finished 20th.
The Bulldog quartet ran 3:38.24.
That same group placed 11th in the 4×400, as well.
They ran a huge seasons best of 3:25.88