Mount Pleasant — The Iowa Wesleyan baseball team split with Mount Mercy yesterday, dropping game one 10-0 and rebounding with a 2-0 win over the Mustangs in game two.

In game one, Mount Mercy used a seven run 6th inning to pull ahead and never look back.

Cauy Massner took the loss, working five innings allowing four hits and six runs, only two earned.

Phillip Guerrero had a single and a stolen bag to lead the Wesleyan offense.

In game two, Luis Ayesa twirled a complete game shutout helping the Tigers earn a 2-0 win.

Ayesa allowed just four hits, four walks while striking out 14 hitters.

Cristian Cordero and Jackson Van Roekel each had a run batted in as the Tigers only had three hits.

The split moved Wesleyan to 13-26 overall.

They’ll be in action next Tuesday when they take on Hannibal-LaGrange in Hannibal, Missouri.

Game one of the twinbill is set to start at 12:00 p.m.

Galena (Ill.) — Aubrey Duncan carded an 85 claiming medalist honors for the Iowa Wesleyan women’s golf team at the Clarke Invite in Galena, Illinois.

Duncan, a freshman from Columbus Junction, finished three strokes better than that of second place.

Former Mount Pleasant standout Michal Wohlleber finished tied for 10th, with Karli Kirchner not far behind in 12th.

The men were led by Brevin Wilson’s 75.

That score placed the Mount Pleasant alum in a tie for 6th overall.

Bailey Shellady carded an 80, with Trace White shooting an 81.

The men finished in a tie for 6th in the team race.

They’ll golf next on April 11th in the William Penn Invite, while the women’s team will take part in the Storm Spring Classic in Indianola on the 13th.

Ames — Iowa State quarterback Aidan Bouman is leaving the program.

Bouman, a four-star recruit from Buffalo, Minnesota, did not appear in any games in his first two seasons in Ames.

Bouman is the son of former NFL quarterback Todd Bouman.

The gunslinger from the Land of 10,000 Lakes will have three “ of eligibility when he lands on a new institution.

Ames — With the departure of Bouman, the quarterback room will be all Hunter Dekkers — who is ready to take over as Iowa State’s starting quarterback.

The former West Sioux standout appeared in seven games the past two years behind starter Brock Purdy. It is a spot Purdy has manned since October of 2018.

“I think for him, it’s a little different when you go in there and be the guy and get all the reps. He’s done a great job, asks great questions. He’s highly motivated.”

That’s Cyclone offensive coordinator Tom Manning who says Dekkers’ arm strength is obvious but now it is about running the offense.

“He has a strong arm, but there’s a lot more to playing quarterback than throwing the ball downfield. But Hunter has been really fun to be around.” 

The Cyclones open their season on September 3rd, when they take on Southeast Missouri State at Jack Trice Stadium.

KILJ — Today marks one of the best days of the year, as Major League Baseball opens up.

Regionally, the Cubs host the Brewers, the Royals welcome in the Guardians, the Cards entertain the Buccos while the Twins were scheduled to play Seattle, though that game has already been postponed.