Girls’ Prep Basketball: IGHSAU Releases Preseason Rankings

KILJ — The first edition of the IGHSAU basketball rankings have been released and one area team is in the poll.

Here’s a full look at the rankings:

Class 1A

1.) Newell-Fonda 26-1
2.) Algona Bishop Garrigan 25-2
3.) Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 24-1
4.) Springville 21-5
5.) North Linn 21-3
6.) MMCRU 21-3
7.) Burlington Notre Dame 19-2
8.) North Mahaska 15-4
9.) Westwood 19-5
10.) Storm Lake St. Mary’s 19-4
11.) St. Ansgar 22-2
12.) Maquoketa Valley 25-1
13.) Montezuma 23-2
14.) Kingsley-Pierson 23-2
15.) Stanton 20-3

Class 2A

1.) Dike-New Hartford 26-0
2.) Nodaway Valley 24-1
3.) Grundy Center 19-4
4.) Central Lyon 20-3
5.) Denver 18-5
6.) Panorama 19-5
7.) Cascade 15-7
8.) Sibley-Ocheyedan 16-6
9.) West Hancock 19-6
10.) Treynor 20-5
11.) Jesup 13-9
12.) West Fork 14-8
13.) South Central Calhoun 14-9
14.) Underwood 19-4
15.) North Union 15-7

Class 3A

1.) Unity Christian 25-2
2.) Ballard 24-1
3.) West Lyon 24-2
4.) Cherokee 23-1
5.) Clear Lake 19-2
6.) Estherville-Lincoln Central 18-6
7.) Center Point-Urbana 15-7
8.) Sergeant Bluff-Luton 13-9
9.) West Liberty 16-6
10.) West Marshall 13-8
11.) Roland-Story 17-5
12.) Des Moines Christian 20-4
13.) Davenport Assumption 8-12
14.) Vinton-Shellsburg 18-5
15.) Nevada 12-10

Class 4A

1.) Glenwood 21-4
2.) Indianola 18-5
3.) Central DeWitt 16-3
4.) Cedar Rapids Xavier 10-7
5.) Dallas Center-Grimes 21-3
6.) Bishop Heelan 17-6
7.) North Scott 16-3
8.) Solon 17-6
9.) Winterset 14-9
10.) Grinnell 16-8
11.) Mason City 7-13
12.) Spencer 15-8
13.) Benton Community 15-8
14.) North Polk 15-8
15.) Waverly-Shell Rock 21-3

Class 5A

1.) Johnston 18-2
2.) Waterloo West 19-2
3.) Cedar Falls 17-4
4.) Iowa City High 10-5
5.) Southeast Polk 15-4
6.) Des Moines Roosevelt 10-2
7.) West Des Moines Valley 10-7
8.) Iowa City West 14-4
9.) Ankeny Centennial 16-3
10.) Cedar Rapids Washington 13-4
11.) Dowling Catholic 11-7
12.) Waukee Northwest 0-0
13.) Sioux City East 18-5
14.) Pleasant Valley 10-9
15.) Bettendorf 10-4

College Football: Iowa State’s Hall a Doak Walker Semifinalist

Ames — Iowa State running back Breece Hall has been named a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award.

The award is presented annually to the nation’s best running back.

Hall has been the offensive lynchpin for the Cyclone offense, rushing for 1,172 yards and 16 touchdowns.

He’s in the midst of the second longest streak in NCAA history for rushing touchdowns in consecutive games.

He’ll look to keep that going with a road date at Oklahoma on Saturday.

Kick from Norman is set for 11:00 a.m.

Sports, Friday, November 19th

Prep Football: Day One Finals of State Championships:

8-Player

#2 CAM 42, #3 Easton Valley 40

  • Lane Spieker (CAM): 465 total yards and five touchdowns

Class A

#1 West Hancock 19, #2 Grundy Center 14

  • Matthew Francis (WH): 25 carries, 119 yards, 1 TD

Class 1A

#1 Van Meter 17, #6 West Sioux 14

  • Dalten Van Pelt (VM): 26 carries, 122 yards

Class 4A

#4 Lewis Central 32, #2 Cedar Rapids Xavier 24 (3 OT)

  • Braylon Kammrad (LC): 14-of-26, 121 yards, 2 TDs

Prep Football: Day Two Schedule:

Class 2A

#3 Southeast Valley vs #5 West Lyon

Class 3A

#1 Harlan Community vs #3 Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley

Class 5A

#3 Ankeny vs #2 Southeast Polk

All games can be watched online on the IHSAA.com website.

Girls’ Prep Basketball: IGHSAU Releases Preseason Rankings:

The first edition of the IGHSAU basketball rankings have been released and one area team is in the poll.

Here’s a full look at the rankings:

Class 1A

1.) Newell-Fonda 26-1
2.) Algona Bishop Garrigan 25-2
3.) Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 24-1
4.) Springville 21-5
5.) North Linn 21-3
6.) MMCRU 21-3
7.) Burlington Notre Dame 19-2
8.) North Mahaska 15-4
9.) Westwood 19-5
10.) Storm Lake St. Mary’s 19-4
11.) St. Ansgar 22-2
12.) Maquoketa Valley 25-1
13.) Montezuma 23-2
14.) Kingsley-Pierson 23-2
15.) Stanton 20-3

Class 2A

1.) Dike-New Hartford 26-0
2.) Nodaway Valley 24-1
3.) Grundy Center 19-4
4.) Central Lyon 20-3
5.) Denver 18-5
6.) Panorama 19-5
7.) Cascade 15-7
8.) Sibley-Ocheyedan 16-6
9.) West Hancock 19-6
10.) Treynor 20-5
11.) Jesup 13-9
12.) West Fork 14-8
13.) South Central Calhoun 14-9
14.) Underwood 19-4
15.) North Union 15-7

Class 3A

1.) Unity Christian 25-2
2.) Ballard 24-1
3.) West Lyon 24-2
4.) Cherokee 23-1
5.) Clear Lake 19-2
6.) Estherville-Lincoln Central 18-6
7.) Center Point-Urbana 15-7
8.) Sergeant Bluff-Luton 13-9
9.) West Liberty 16-6
10.) West Marshall 13-8
11.) Roland-Story 17-5
12.) Des Moines Christian 20-4
13.) Davenport Assumption 8-12
14.) Vinton-Shellsburg 18-5
15.) Nevada 12-10

Class 4A

1.) Glenwood 21-4
2.) Indianola 18-5
3.) Central DeWitt 16-3
4.) Cedar Rapids Xavier 10-7
5.) Dallas Center-Grimes 21-3
6.) Bishop Heelan 17-6
7.) North Scott 16-3
8.) Solon 17-6
9.) Winterset 14-9
10.) Grinnell 16-8
11.) Mason City 7-13
12.) Spencer 15-8
13.) Benton Community 15-8
14.) North Polk 15-8
15.) Waverly-Shell Rock 21-3

Class 5A

1.) Johnston 18-2
2.) Waterloo West 19-2
3.) Cedar Falls 17-4
4.) Iowa City High 10-5
5.) Southeast Polk 15-4
6.) Des Moines Roosevelt 10-2
7.) West Des Moines Valley 10-7
8.) Iowa City West 14-4
9.) Ankeny Centennial 16-3
10.) Cedar Rapids Washington 13-4
11.) Dowling Catholic 11-7
12.) Waukee Northwest 0-0
13.) Sioux City East 18-5
14.) Pleasant Valley 10-9
15.) Bettendorf 10-4

College Football: Iowa State’s Hall a Doak Walker Semifinalist:

Iowa State running back Breece Hall has been named a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award.

The award is presented annually to the nation’s best running back.

Hall has been the offensive lynchpin for the Cyclone offense, rushing for 1,172 yards and 16 touchdowns.

He’s in the midst of the second longest streak in NCAA history for rushing touchdowns in consecutive games.

He’ll look to keep that going with a road date at Oklahoma on Saturday.

Kick from Norman is set for 11:00 a.m.

Daily Jail Count

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:   ____11-19-2021_____

 

JAIL COUNT

 

 16_    Henry County Inmates

 

  60_     Out of County Contract Inmates              

 

  76 _    TOTAL

Jay R. Hamann

Jay R. Hamann, 85, of Burlington, and previously of Green Bay, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at his home.

He was born January 15, 1936 in Windom, Minnesota to Roy and Edna Finnern Hamann of Sioux Valley, MN.  On July 6, 1963, he married Nancy Dodds in Danville, Iowa.  A graduate of Sioux Valley High School, he also received Bachelor, Master, and PhD degrees from the University of Minnesota.

Jay worked at Collin’s Radio in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Honeywell in Minneapolis, MN; Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana; University of Colorado in Boulder, CO; University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN; and Schreiber Foods in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  He was active in the United Methodist Church and was instrumental in the startup of the New Hope United Methodist Church in De Pere, Wisconsin.  For 25 years, he was president of the Green Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Board.

Survivors include his wife Nancy of Burlington; son Byron of Princeton, New Jersey; sisters Judith Hintze of Windom, MN and Mary (Jim) Hansen of Edina, MN; brother John (Deloris) Hamann of Lake Park, Iowa; and nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Leonard Hintze.

According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and a private graveside service will be held at Long Creek Cemetery, rural Danville.  Memorials in honor of Jay may be directed to Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice; Special Needs Foundation of Des Moines County; and Friends of Geode State Park, New London, Iowa.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

 

Pearly Dale Watson (final arrangements)

Pearly Dale Watson, 85, of New London, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at his home. He was born December 15, 1935 in Missouri to Virgil Lee and Vica Mildred Johnson Watson. On November 22, 1954 he married Janet Robb; they divorced. He married Evelyn Settles Huston on April 7, 1990 in Burlington. He was a graduate of Livonia, Missouri High School.
He was employed at Cargill and Blue Bird in Mt. Pleasant and retired from Champion in Burlington after 34 years. He enjoyed woodworking, yardwork, and loved taking his beloved dog Patches for daily walks.
Besides his wife Evelyn, he is survived by two daughters, Carol Rose of New Braunfels, Texas and Lori (Scott) Baylor of Mt. Pleasant; two step sons Bryan (Amanda) Huston of McKenzie, Tennessee and Brad (Ginger) Huston of Danville, Iowa; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Jerry Watson and his brother Ray Watson.
According to his wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 19, 2021 at Elliott Chapel, New London with Pastor Brian Swafford officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 until the time of the service; the family will not be present. Inurnment will follow the service at Burge Cemetery, New London. A memorial has been established for
the Des Moines County Humane Society.  Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Daily Jail Count

 

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:   ____11-18-2021_____

 

JAIL COUNT

 

  16_    Henry County Inmates

 

 60_    Out of County Contract Inmates              

 

 76   Total

Prep Volleyball: IGCA Announces All-District Volleyball Teams

KILJ — The Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association has released their 2021 All-District volleyball teams and several area players have been recognized.

Starting with the two-time state champs, Notre Dame was represented by Gabby Deery and Jenna and Josie Bentz on the 1A Southeast All-District team.

Class 1A semifinalist Holy Trinity had three honorees on the All-District team, headlined by terrific seniors Anna Sobczak and Kassi Randolph.

Natalie Randolph, who was a 1A All-State Tournament team member, was also a 1A Southeast All-District team choice.

New London also had three selections.

Senior Aliyah Christensen and juniors Natalie Burden and Emma Nye were honored.

WACO was headlined by Grace Coble and Ella Kissel, while Winfield-Mount Union saw Bradie Buffington and Keetyn Townsley earn All-District honors.

Notre Dame head coach Mike Davis was the 1A Southeast All-District Coach of the Year.