Prep Football: It’s Officially Playoff Football All Across Iowa and Here’s the Matchups for October 28th

By Slaten Swords · Saturday, October 21st, 2023 at 11:36 am CDT

IHSAA- The regular season for Class 3A, Class 4A, and Class 5A have officially come to end as of last night, meaning that playoff football has officially taken over Iowa. 8-Player, Class A, Class 1A, and Class 2A will be moving into the second round of postseason action. Here’s a look at some of our local teams.

8-Player

#1 Winfield-Mt. Union and #10 WACO have been placed into Pod A, but they will both have to win their second round matchup to face off against one another.

The Warriors have the tough assignment of driving up to play #7 Don Bosco, whose only loss of the season came against #6 Gladbrook-Reinbeck to begin the season. The Dons have won four state championships, but have not made it back to the UNI-Dome since 2020.

The Wolves will tango with Moravia, who comes into the contest having beat Lone Tree 45-33 in their first round matchup. The Mohawks have a high-octane offense that accounts for 51 points per game. Winfield-Mt. Union has them beat with six games scoring 60 or more points compared to Moravia’s three.

Both games will be covered by KILJ, with Winfield-Mt. Union on 1130 AM, 98.5 FM, and kilj.com and WACO on 105.5 FM and kilj.com.

Iowa Valley, another District 6 team, will travel to take on undefeated Clarksville in Pod D. Gladbrook-Reinbeck and Central City will rumble in an entertaining matchup.

Class 2A

#10 Mediapolis will get another home game as the Bulldogs will host Camanche in Pod D. Looking at similar opponents, Camanche defeated Anamosa by 15 points, while the Bulldogs snuck past Anamosa last Friday 28-21. Both teams handled West Burlington-Notre Dame with the Bulldogs winning 50-18 and the Storm winning 42-14.

The other matchup in Pod D is Jesup traveling to take on #4 Monticello.

Class 3A

District 4 produced three playoff teams in Fort Madison, Assumption, and last year’s runner-up Mt. Vernon.

In Pod B, The Bloodhounds will have the tough task of taking on #2 Solon, according to RPI. The Spartans have taken down top dogs in Williamsburg and Mt. Vernon on their way to an 8-1 campaign. Assumption will also hit the road to take on West Delaware. Assumption is Solon’s lone loss.

In Pod C, Mt. Vernon will host Independence and Humboldt will travel to face off against Williamsburg.

Two Vehicle Collision-Friday 10/20/23

By Allison Jacobs · Saturday, October 21st, 2023 at 8:50 am CDT

A two vehicle collision at the intersection of Walnut and Washington Streets in Mt. Pleasant around 6:00pm on Friday 10/20/23 resulted in injuries for both drivers.  The Mt. Pleasant Police Department reported that Kaye Johnson of Wayland failed to stop at the intersection and struck a vehicle operated by Samantha Ferch of Mt. Pleasant.  Sustained damage was estimated at $10,000 for each vehicle.

Johnson and Ferch were transported to the Henry County Health Center for treatment.

Citations are pending for several violations.

Neither driver had proof of liability insurance, Ferch’s driving status was suspended through the state of Iowa, and Johnson faces a citation for Failure to Obey Flashing Red Signal.

The intersection of Walnut and Washington Streets is a four way stop with flashing red lights.

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department was assisted in this investigation by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Henry County EMS and Newberry Towing.

 

Sports, October 21st

By Slaten Swords · Saturday, October 21st, 2023 at 6:30 am CDT

High School Football

#10 WACO hosted Baxter last night and after the Bolts struck quick with an 11-yard touchdown pass from Perrin Sulzle to Treyton Travis to open the game, the Warriors appeared to be in trouble. Reece Oswald calmed the concerns after rushing for a 47-yard touchdown to open the scoring for the Warriors. 

Hunter Hughes would capture his first of two interceptions of the night on the next drive, which led to a fourth and goal three-yard touchdown run for Oswald. The Bolts would score a touchdown in the second quarter, but their offense never seemed to click as the game went on. WACO would continue to score as the Warriors scored a touchdown on every drive except for one and converted all four of their fourth down attempts. 

Louden Huisenga totaled 174 yards and scored a rushing touchdown, a receiving touchdown, and a 52-yard kick return touchdown to open up the second half. Oswald finished with three touchdowns as Head Coach Chad Edeker talked about the adjustment his offense took to get Oswald more involved. Clayton Miller also finished with three total touchdowns. Coach Edeker talked about how this win will help his team’s confidence. 

#1 Winfield-Mt. Union dominated Belle Plaine last night, winning 64-8. Jake Edwards tossed for 146 yards and three touchdowns with Carter Loyd, Cam Buffington, and Abram Edwards each catching one. Additionally, Buffington rushed for 191 yards and three touchdowns in the winning effort. 

#10 Mediapolis moved on to the second round of playoffs after narrowly defeating Anamosa last night 28-21. 

The next round of matchups will be released today.

Columbus fell to Maquoketa Valley 57-21 last night to end their season. The Wildcats finished with a 6-3 record. 

Danville was eliminated from the playoffs by Wapsie Valley last night 43-6. The Bears finished the season with a 4-5 record. 

West Burlington-Notre Dame fell to Camanche 42-14. The Falcons ended the season with a 5-4 record.

Mt. Pleasant loss to Assumption last night 56-0. Assumption finished the season with a 7-2 record and qualified for the playoffs. 

In other Class 3A District 4 matchups, Mt. Vernon dominated Keokuk 56-7 last night and Fort Madison defeated Washington 21-7. The Mustangs finished with an 8-1 record and qualified for the playoffs, Fort Madison finished 6-3 and advanced to the playoffs, Keokuk collected a 4-5 record, and Washington went 2-7. 

Fairfield fell to Grinnell 49-0 last night. The Trojans ended the season with a 3-6 record. 

High School Volleyball

Burlington Notre Dame and Holy Trinity Catholic will square off in the Class 1A Region 8 semifinals on October 23rd at 7 pm. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 6:45 pm.

West Burlington will host Wilton on October 23rd at 7 pm.

Wapello will be competing against Don Bosco on October 23rd at 7 pm for a chance to advance to the regional championship. 

Cross Country

The state meet will be run at Fort Dodge with Class 1A and 4A running on October 27th and Class 2A and 3A competing on October 28th. 

College Football

#24 Iowa will take on Minnesota at home today at 2:30 pm. 

Iowa State University will enjoy their bye week.

For the Hawkeye broadcast, tune into KILJ 105.5 FM.

This Day in Sports History

1973 – Fred Dryer of the then Los Angeles Rams becomes the first player in NFL history to score two safeties in the same game.

1976 – New York Knicks retire their first number, #19, Willis Reed.

2007 – Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas sets an NFL record for most points scored in a game (no touchdowns) with 26 in a 38-36 win over the Texans at Reliant Stadium, Houston.

Local High School Football Scores (Week 9 and Playoffs)

By Slaten Swords · Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 10:35 pm CDT

Class 4A

Xavier 52, Burlington 7

Class 3A

Assumption 56, Mt. Pleasant 0

Fort Madison 21, Washington 7

Mt. Vernon 56, Keokuk 7

Grinnell 49, Fairfield 0

Class 2A

Mediapolis 28, Anamosa 21

Mid-Prairie 49, Northeast 18

Camanche 42, West Burlington-Notre Dame 14

Class A

Maquoketa Valley 57, Columbus 21

Wapsie Valley 43, Danville 6

8-Player

WACO 55, Baxter 20

Winfield-Mt. Union 64, Belle Plaine 8

Mary Jane Ross

By Allison Jacobs · Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 5:03 pm CDT

Mary Jane Ross, 93, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Iowa City and Burlington, died Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Park Place Elder Living in Mt. Peasant.

Mary was born December 22, 1929 in Burlington, Iowa. She was the daughter of John Thomas and Myrtle Marie (Hines) Ross the eldest of three girls: Joann (Royal) Timmerman now both deceased, and Barbara (David) Gibbs (David deceased) of Burlington, Iowa.

Mary lost the use of her left leg in a bathing accident when she was but 5 years old, later half of that leg would be amputated and Mary would embrace her new freedom from crutches and wheelchairs.   She married Daniel Mason Woolley in 1946.  Together they would have four children and raise them in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado before returning to Iowa and divorcing. Her children are Daughter – Carolyn Ann Gross (John) of Iowa City, Iowa, now deceased; Son – Michael David Woolley of Glenwood Springs, Colorado; Son – Richard Lewis Woolley also of Colorado, now deceased and Daughter – Jeannine Marie Christner (Todd) of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa

Mary is also survived by eight grandchildren – Ted Detrick, Jason Gross, Kelly Wallace, Jennifer Garland, Heather Hammer, Christina Feehan, Danny Woolley, and Jordan Woolley. From these eight grandchildren Mary received 16 Great Grandchildren living in California, Colorado, Minnesota, Maryland, and Iowa. Mary is now a Great Great Grandmother to 4 little ones all living in the Mt. Pleasant area.    These are just the beginning of the next generation.

Mary loved children and spent most of her life caring for them.   Family photo albums were filled with not just her children and grandchildren’s pictures but all the children she cared for in her home daycare that she operated for 20+ years in Iowa City.  These children were all as much her family as any of her grandchildren.

In the late 1970s Mary had a born-again experience in her home.  From that day on she held Jesus as her Savior and told as many as would listen about Jesus and her experience.  Mary was a member of the Parkview Church in Iowa City, Iowa until she was unable to drive or find a ride.

A memorial service for Mary will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 28th at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant. Chaplain Gordon Hawkins of EveryStep Hospice will officiate. The family will be present to greet friends 1 hour prior to the service.

Those considering expressions of sympathy may direct memorials to EveryStep Hospice.

Online condolences may be directed to  www.kimzeyfh.com.

Senior at Burlington High in the Running for Massive Scholarship

By Yorke Prough · Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 9:54 am CDT

Burlington Community High School senior Adam Johnson has made it to the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation semi-finals!

Adam is among 1,514 semifinalists chosen out of more than 103,800 applicants for their outstanding leadership, academic achievements, and dedication to their community.

“Adam is an extraordinary young man who is involved in a wide variety of activities,” BHS Principal Monica Myers said. “We are very excited for him and happy to know his hard work and determination are being recognized by the Coca-Cola Scholarship Committee. Adam is an excellent example of the wonderful students we have at BHS.”

This means Adam is moving onto the next round of the selection process for a chance to receive a $20,000 college scholarship. Read more about the program here: https://drive.google.com/…/1i6PKJLlkkVD3zOwydQs…/view…

Way to go, Adam!

Free FAFSA Help!

By Yorke Prough · Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 9:39 am CDT

It is that time of year when highschool juniors and seniors start searching for the college of their dreams. One challenge that has to be hurdled first is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA.

While this may seem like rocket science to newcomers, the highschool won’t let you or your child fail. The Educational Opportunity Center will help students and parents complete their FAFSA Form on Thursday, November 2nd, from 5:00-7:00pm in the High School Media Center.

Students must bring their laptop, and parents need to accompany their child. You will need to set up your FSA ID prior to completing the FAFSA, and it takes up to one week for your information to be verified. Please bring SSNs, Date of Birth, Email addresses with cellphone, and 2022 taxes.

Thursday Morning Burglary Bandit Put Behind Bars

By Yorke Prough · Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 9:07 am CDT

Around 6:00am on Thursday, October 19th, concerned residents of Mt. Pleasant began calling the Police Department reporting that cars and property were being broken into.

It was soon discovered that firearms were taken from unlocked vehicles, along with a numerous variety of items. As a result of the investigation, along with help from outstanding citizens, a search warrant was executed at 211 E Monroe St apt 101 in Mt. Pleasant.

A 22-year-old male, Daigen Ross of Mt. Pleasant, and a 17-year-old female were taken into custody. Two firearms were located, both of which were confirmed stolen. Other items matching the stolen property were located.

Daigen Ross was charged with Burglary in the 2nd Degree with a firearm, Burglary in the 2nd Degree, and three counts of Burglary in the 3rd Degree. He was subsequently transported to the Henry County Jail.

The juvenile female was released to a family member and was charged with Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Equipment, Interference with official acts, and Criminal Mischief.

More charges are expected following this case. The Mt. Pleasant Police Department encourages people to lock their vehicles, especially if they have firearms in them.

There are two very specific items that were located because of these burglaries. If you are missing something, please call MPPD at 319 385 1450.