KILJ — The Mount Pleasant cross country teams will be at Hillcrest Academy tonight for a monster invite — their final tune up before the Southeast Conference race.
The invite will feature:
Racing will get underway at Hillcrest at 5:00 p.m. tonight.
The Southeast Conference meet is set for October 14th.
Prep Football: Mount Pleasant Beaten, WACO Stays Perfect, New London Falls Again
Iowa City Liberty 56, Mount Pleasant 0
Liberty scored twice in the first four minutes of the game as the Lightning rolled to an easy 56-0 win over Mount Pleasant last Friday.
The win was the first at Liberty for James Harris, formerly of Washington High School.
Liberty opened the first quarter with 21 points and led 42-0 at the break before pulling their starters.
The second half was highlighted by a Liberty 94-yard interception return for a touchdown.
Mount Pleasant’s lone chance to score was on a 42-yard field goal by Owen Vansickel that was no good.
The Panthers fell to 1-5, Liberty — who’s played Class 4A’s toughest schedule — improved to 1-5.
Mount Pleasant will look to rebound next week against Burlington at Bracewell Stadium.
No. 6 (8P) WACO 55, Lone Tree 22
No. 6 WACO scored early and often as the Warriors dominated Lone Tree in a 55-22 win.
WACO snapped a six-game home losing streak to the Lions in the win and scored the second most points ever in the series.
The win kept the Warriors’ bid for a perfect season alive as they improved to 7-0.
They’ll have a show down with Winfield-Mount Union next week in Winfield.
The Wolves were off this week after Tri-County cancelled their season.
Iowa Valley 68, New London 32
Iowa Valley led 54-18 at half and never looked back as they put it in cruise control for a 68-32 win over New London last Friday.
The Tigers have lost three in a row for the first time under Mark McSorely.
New London tried to rally late in the 4th quarter, scoring twice but it was too little, too late.
New London fell to 2-3 with the loss.
Iowa Valley improved to 2-4.
New London will look to stop their skid when they travel to Lone Tree next week.
Kick is set for 7:00 p.m.
Other area finals:
College Football: Wesleyan Breaks Record, Central Dominates Wartburg, Other Finals:
Iowa Wesleyan broke a 30 year record in a 69-28 win over Crown, Saturday afternoon.
Freshman quarterback Gavin Esquivel threw for eight touchdowns, which broke the record held by Dustin Dewald set in 1991 at seven.
Esquivel finished 32-of-48 for 456 yards and eight scores, he was intercepted once.
Asaivien McWilliams led the Tigers with eight catches for 105 yards and three touchdowns.
Damien Tanelus, Shomari Wilson, Tony Brooks, Jaden Harris and Hezekiah Hunter all caught touchdowns, as well.
The win was the first at Mapleleaf Athletic Complex since September 29th, 2019.
Wesleyan, now 1-5, will be off this weekend before taking on Dickinson State on October 16th.
Other statewide finals:
College Football: Iowa State’s Purdy Named to Unitas List:
Iowa State senior Brock Purdy has been named a semifinalist for the 2021 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, given annually to the nation’s top upperclassmen quarterback.
Purdy is finishing off a record-setting career with the Cyclones, owning 27 school records in his brilliant four-year career at Iowa State.
Purdy has tossed a school-record 66 career touchdown passes and needs just 130 passing yards to become just the sixth Big 12 player to amass 10,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards in a career.
The Cyclones will enjoy a bye week this Saturday before taking on Kansas State in Manhattan on October 16th.
Prep Cross Country: Big Night at Hillcrest Today:
The Mount Pleasant cross country teams will be at Hillcrest Academy tonight for a monster invite — their final tune up before the Southeast Conference race.
The invite will feature:
Racing will get underway at Hillcrest at 5:00 p.m. tonight.
The Southeast Conference meet is set for October 14th.
Paul DeJaynes, 81, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell.
Paul was born June 8, 1940, in Denmark, Iowa, the son of Glendon and Goldie (Millizer) DeJaynes. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1960 and Open Bible College in Des Moines in 1967. On September 17, 1960, Paul was united in marriage to Janene Edwards in Des Moines. They lived in Des Moines for several years before moving to Belvidere, Illinois, where Paul served as an associate pastor at the Open Bible Church. They then moved to DeKalb, Illinois where he worked as a tool and die maker. Paul and Janene have made Mount Pleasant their home since June of 1979. Paul worked for his brother at DeJaynes’ Jewelers, where he was a watch maker and did jewelry repair for 30 years. He was a long-time member of the New London Christian Church and most recently was a member of the First Baptist Church where he was a member of the prayer group. Paul had a love for music, fishing, wood working, talking about God, spending time outdoors and being with family.
Paul is survived by his wife of 61 years, Janene of Mount Pleasant; two daughters, Diane DeJaynes of Burlington, Deb (Fred) Denly of Mount Pleasant; two grandchildren, Maxwell (Delanee) Denly, Ashton Denly; a sister JoAnn (Lowell) Whisler of Altoona; a brother Gary (Roberta) DeJaynes of Burlington; and a special family friend Renita Rasmus of Mount Union.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Arnold DeJaynes and Chalmer DeJaynes; a sister Glenda Steele and nephew Jason DeJaynes.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, October 11, 2021, at the First Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant. Pastor Steve English will officiate. Visitation will be held from 2:00-5:00 pm on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. A memorial fund has been established for the Mount Pleasant Christian School, New London Christian Church, and the First Baptist Church. The service will be live streamed at Powell Funeral Homes Facebook page and at our website, www.powellfuneralhomes.com. Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is caring for Paul and his family.
Daniel Kelley, 64, of Mount Pleasant, died Friday, October 1, 2021, at Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant.
Daniel was born June 7, 1957, in Danville, Illinois, the son of William E. and Mildred (Bates) Kelley. He spent his childhood and adolescent years in Media, Illinois. He graduated from Southern High School in Stronghurst, Illinois and received an Associates Degree in Agriculture from Southeastern Community College. Daniel was united in marriage to Kim Miller on August 8, 1981, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Burlington. The couple have made their home in Mount Pleasant since August, 1988. He was a dedicated worker at Hearth and Home for 30 years. Daniel participated in bowling leagues, enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Daniel is survived by his wife Kim of Mount Pleasant; three children, Stephanie Kelley Brown, Andrew (Jocelyn) Kelley and Tabatha Kelley all of Mount Pleasant; 15 grandchildren, a great grandchild; and a sister Patricia Kinney of Kingman, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral service will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be Monday, October 4, 2021, from 3:00-7:00 pm, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. A memorial fund has been established to assist with final expenses.
