By: Nathan Bloechl — sports@kilj.com
KILJ Sports Honors Memorial Day:
Happy Memorial Day and thank you to all of our area veterans for their service.
Today, of course, is a day to reflect and honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice.
With that, there is not much in the sports department today.
Looking at the rest of the week, KILJ will have coverage of the Mount Pleasant-Keokuk baseball doubleheader on Wednesday, with first pitch in game one beginning at 5:30 p.m,
Game two will follow shortly thereafter.
Prospect League: Bees Win Instant Classic:
The Burlington Bees scored six times in the 4th inning and five times in the 8th as they rolled to a 15-9 win over the Clinton Lumberkings at Community Field last night.
Mason Land, who plays collegiately at Chattahoochee Valley Community College, led the way with four hits — including two doubles — and four runs batted in.
Austin Simpson of Southeastern Community College — and formerly of Fairfield High School — chipped in with three hits of his own and three runs batted in.
Reece Wissinger was the winning pitcher out of the Bees bullpen hurling 1.1 innings of scoreless relief while striking out three.
The win improved the Bees to 2-2.
College Football: Former Quarterback Joins Hawkeye Staff:
(Via Radio Iowa)
Former quarterback Jason Manson has been named Director of Player Development for the Iowa football program. The announcement was made by head football coach Kirk Ferentz.
The Director of Player Development serves as a guide for student-athletes as they transition from high school to college, supporting their academic and football successes while creating a positive and memorable college experience. Former Hawkeye Sam Brincks has been the interim director for the role over last 10 months.
As a player at Iowa, Manson lettered in 2005 and 2006, playing both quarterback and wide receiver. His career totals include completing 42-85 pass attempts for 442 yards and one touchdown. He had 22 career rushing attempts for 93 yards and three pass receptions for 22 yards. Manson led Iowa to a double-overtime win at Syracuse in 2006 in his only start at quarterback.