Sports, Saturday, January 22nd

By Nathan Bloechl · Saturday, January 22nd, 2022 at 6:45 am CDT

By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com

Boys’ Prep Basketball: Demons Escape with Win:

Washington 56, Mount Pleasant 45

Washington’s Ethan Patterson scored 18 points to lead the No. 4 (3A) Demons to a 56-45 win over Mount Pleasant last night in a hotly contested Southeast Conference showdown.

Washington used an 8-0 run to take a 39-32 lead and never looked back.

Kasen Bailey finished with 13 points for the Demons including the proverbial dagger for the Demons from three.

Payton Hagans had 13 to lead Mount Pleasant.

The Panthers get Central Lee today in a girl-boy doubleheader.

Washington improved to 13-1.

Other area finals:

  • WACO 49, Cardinal 45
  • West Burlington 54, Holy Trinity 34
  • Danville 54, Notre Dame 40
  • Pekin 45, Louisa-Muscatine 34
  • Wapello 53, Highland 41
  • Hillcrest Academy 62, Columbus 35
  • Fort Madison 82, Keokuk 42
  • Burlington 63, Fairfield 52

Girls’ Prep Basketball: Mount Pleasant Wins Against Washington:

Mount Pleasant 48, Washington 37 

Mount Pleasant used 17-6 run in the second quarter as the Panthers earned a 48-37 win over Washington last night.

Andrea Lopreato scored 21 points to lead Mount Pleasant.

Alex Murphy had 11 for the Demons.

Mount Pleasant is now 7-8.

Washington slumped to 1-13.

Other area finals:

  • Columbus 49, Hillcrest Academy 33
  • Mediapolis 57, Lone Tree 15
  • Louisa-Muscatine 34, Pekin 26
  • Highland 57, Wapello 17
  • Notre Dame 61, Danville 44
  • WACO 42, Cardinal 39
  • Holy Trinity 61, West Burlington 45

College Basketball: Wesleyan Women Roll Past Wilberforce:

Brittany West pumped in 27 points to lead the Iowa Wesleyan women to a 68-56 victory over Wilberforce last night.

Breanna Wendland chipped in with 12 while Kyla Moore added 11.

West and Moore both played the entirety of the game.

The win moved Wesleyan to 11-4 and 3-0 in conference play.

The Tigers will play once more in the Ruble Arena this weekend as they take on the Fightin’ Indians of Haskell Indian Nations University today at 5:00 p.m.

College Basketball: Wesleyan Men Bested:

A ten-point first half lead guided Wilberforce to a 72-60 win over the Wesleyan men last night.

Carver Locke had 13 points and six rebounds to pace the Tigers while former New London prep Alex Dentlinger had eight points.

Grant Swanson, also a former New London Tiger, had 11 points and eight rebounds off the Wesleyan bench.

Now 7-13, the Tigers will take on Haskell Indians Nations University today for their second game of the CAC Classic at Ruble Arena.

The game is set to start at 6 p.m.

Additional Volunteers Needed for Home Delivered Meals Routes

By Theresa Rose · Friday, January 21st, 2022 at 10:17 pm CDT

Milestones Area Agency on Aging is seeking volunteers to deliver meals in Mount Pleasant and Fairfield. Mt Pleasant volunteers have been diligent over many years in helping serve seniors through the home delivered meal program. They have covered delivery routes Monday thru Fridays for years…rain or snow.  However, routes have gotten larger so another daily route has been added, rather than start a waiting list.  Multiple volunteers are needed to help share and cover primarily a route on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but coverage for other days is also needed. Delivery time is approximately 10:30 -11:30 starting from the pickup point at First Presbyterian Church, Mt Pleasant And from the Community Center in Fairfield. Without additional volunteers from the community, They will need to reduce all route deliveries from 5 hot daily meals delivered Monday – Friday to 3 hot meals and 2 frozen meals, delivered M, W, F. Call Lorrie at 641-472-4403 in Fairfield for more information.”

Burlington Fire Report

By Theresa Rose · Friday, January 21st, 2022 at 10:02 pm CDT

At 2:28 am Friday January 21, 2022 the Burlington Fire Department responded to a
reported structure fire at 116 N. Marshall Street in Burlington. Air temperature was
negative 7 degrees. Upon arrival 4 minutes later, firefighters found flames and smoke
showing from a 2-unit apartment house. Occupants were in the process of evacuating the
house.
The 2-unit apartment house, owned by Charles McCabe, sustained extensive fire, smoke,
and water damage and is not insured. Damage estimates are still being assessed. Only one
apartment was occupied. The occupants, Jessica Beeler, Annabele Cable and six children,
were able to escape without injury. Police officers were able to keep them warm in squad
cars until other arrangements could be made. There is no renter’s insurance. The Red
Cross has been called for victim assistance.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Burlington Fire Department and is
not considered suspicious at this time.
Eleven Burlington firefighters responded to the fire and were assisted by firefighters from
West Burlington, Danville, and Mediapolis responding on mutual aid. Burlington Police,
Alliant Energy, and Superior Ambulance also assisted at the scene. Firefighters remained
on the scene until 6:25 am. There were no injuries

Vietnam War Vets to be Honored

By Theresa Rose · Friday, January 21st, 2022 at 4:27 pm CDT

March 29 marks an important, commemorative day for Vietnam War-era veterans, 48 years to the day after the war ended. National Vietnam War Veterans Day came about as the result of the passage of the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act that was signed into law by President Trump in 2017.  We commemorate those who fought in the Vietnam War on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29. There’s no doubt that the Vietnam War was one of the most brutal.  National Vietnam War Veterans Day was created to honor all the men and women who fought during its time. A special commemoration event will be held locally on March 29 at the Veterans Club in Mount Pleasant at 2 pm.

 

 

Daily Jail Count

By Theresa Rose · Friday, January 21st, 2022 at 3:19 pm CDT

In the interest of keeping Henry County residents informed, the Henry County Sheriff’s office has requested KILJ post the daily jail count. During the jail referendum campaign it was publicized that the jail would be able to house additional inmates from surrounding counties and this would generate revenue for Henry County.

Date:   ____1-21-2022_____

 

JAIL COUNT

 

24_    Henry County Inmates

 

40_    Out of County Contract Inmates

 

64   TOTAL

Prep Wrestling: Mount Pleasant Falls to Fairfield, WACO Sweeps; Other Prep Results

By Nathan Bloechl · Friday, January 21st, 2022 at 3:04 pm CDT

Fairfield 54, Mount Pleasant 21 

Mount Pleasant won three matches by forfeit, but only picked up one true win in yesterday’s Southeast Conference dual against Fairfield.

The Panthers lost 54-21.

Frank Tousignant was the lone victor for Mount Pleasant, winning 4-3 over Fairfield’s Cesar Smithburg.

Ella McNamee, Abby Blint and Gannon McNamee were the three winners via forfeit for the Panthers.

WACO Wins Two at New London

WACO had five double winners leading to dual wins over Highland and New London yesterday.

Louden Huisenga, a freshman for the Warriors, earned a fall and a forfeit at 145 to lead the way.

Jonah Clark, a top-ranked 220-pounder, won two matches by forfeit.

It’s been an odd year for New London, who individually have had a lot of success, but have not been able to come together in duals.

Still, the Tigers had five wrestlers go 2-0: Gavin Menke-Bailey, Josh Glendening, the Lopez brothers and 195-pounder Trent Wilkerson.

Columbus Sweeps Home Dual

Columbus Community/Winfield-Mount Union beat Van Buren County and Mediapolis en route to a perfect night at their home triangular.

Ty Scorpil went 2-0 with a fall and a forfeit to his name to pace the Wildcats.

Top-ranked 145-pounder Quinten Aney led Mediapolis with a 2-0 mark with a fall and a forfeit as well.

Mediapolis and Van Buren County tied at 36.

Notre Dame Steamrolls to Two Easy Wins

Class 2A’s third-ranked Notre Dame routed Cardinal 57-12 then blanked Pekin 72-0 picking up two easy wins yesterday at their home triangular.

The Nikes earned seven falls against Cardinal then rolled that momentum into the monster win over Pekin.

Notre Dame is now 17-0 on the year and 7-0 in Super Conference action.

They’ll wrestle at the prestigious Alburnett Tournament this weekend.

Prep Bowling: Panther Boys Rally for Win; Girls Roll

By Nathan Bloechl · Friday, January 21st, 2022 at 3:04 pm CDT

Mount Pleasant — The Mount Pleasant boys’ bowling team rallied for a 62 pin win over Fairfield yesterday at Iris Lanes.

Jonathan Fortin engineered the comeback with a series 382.

The win moved Mount Pleasant to 4-3.

In the girls duel, the Panthers easily handled Fairfield, rolling to a near 600 pin win.

Addie McGehearty turned in a series 351 while Bethany Drury aided the attack with a series 332.

They’re now 6-1.

Prep Basketball: Mount Pleasant Hosts No. 4 Washington

By Nathan Bloechl · Friday, January 21st, 2022 at 3:03 pm CDT

KILJ — The Mount Pleasant boys’ basketball team will get a huge test tonight when they welcome in the No. 4 ranked Washington Demons in a Southeast Conference clash.

The Demons, 12-1 on the year, have already earned wins over No. 5 Pella and No. 3 Ballard.

Their lone loss is to No. 1 Fort Madison.

Washington returns their usual cast of characters, who have haunted southeast Iowa over the last two years.

Ethan Patterson leads the team with 18.2 points per game while backcourt mate Kasen Bailey pours in 17 points per game.

Do-it-all lunch-pail forward Lucas Kroll adds 11 points and eight boards per game.

Mount Pleasant is still searching for some consistency on both ends. After winning two straight over Albia and Fairfield, the Panthers were tripped up by Oskaloosa on Tuesday.

Dewon Trent leads the team with 16 points and eight rebounds per game while Payton Hagans and Owen Vansickel have both settled in at about 10 points per game.

The Demons protected their home floor with the first matchup between the two schools in a 70-41 win.

Tonight’s game will begin at 7:30 p.m. and you can listen on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.

Nathan Bloechl and Kent Bennett will have the call.

Curt Watson’s group will be at Washington.

They’re coming off a Monday win over Holy Trinity and will tip at 7:30 p.m. as well.

Other area matchups tonight:

  • West Burlington at Holy Trinity
  • Highland at Wapello
  • Cardinal at WACO
  • Louisa-Muscatine at Pekin
  • Danville at Notre Dame
  • Van Buren County at New London
  • Lone Tree at Mediapolis
  • Hillcrest Academy at Columbus