High School Wrestling
The Wapello girls’ team competed in the Bellevue Invitational last night and finished in 9th place with 50.5 points out of 16 teams. Kenadee Helscher pinned her two opponents within the first round to nab 1st place in the 105-pound weight class, while Clara Ball battled Greenley Grell of Central DeWitt in the 115-pound weight class championship match, but ultimately fell by decision, 11-10, to claim 2nd place. The Wapello and Mt. Pleasant girls’ teams will wrestle at the West Liberty Invitational on Monday, November 24th.
The WACO girls’ team will travel to BGM for a tournament today.
The Mt. Pleasant, Mediapolis, and Van Buren County girls’ teams will compete at the Burlington Grayhound Invite today.
The Fairfield and Columbus/Winfield-Mt. Union girls’ teams will head to Wilton for a tournament today.
High School Basketball
The Winfield-Mt. Union girls’ team nearly made history in a 59-18 thrashing of New London last night. Madisen Kellogg tied the school record for points in a game as she went off for a 39 point-11 rebound double-double to start the season.
The New London girls’ team will travel to Louisa-Muscatine on December 1st at 6 pm.
The Winfield-Mt. Union girls’ team will hit the road to face off against Pekin on Tuesday, November 25th, at 7:30 pm.
The Fairfield girls’ team watched the game get away from them in the third quarter as the Trojans were outscored 21 to 6 in a 60-34 loss to Chariton last night. Fairfield will compete against Knoxville on Tuesday at 7:30 pm on the road.
West Burlington will take on Fort Madison today for a scrimmage.
Holy Trinity Catholic will scrimmage Keokuk today.
The Mt. Pleasant girls’ team will tip-off the season at Pella on Tuesday at 7 pm. KILJ 105.5 FM, kilj.com, will be on the call with the pregame show at 6:45 pm.
The Columbus girls’ team will host Louisa-Muscatine on Tuesday at 6 pm.
The WACO girls’ team will face off against Wapello at home on Tuesday at 6 pm.
The New London, Mediapolis, Columbus, and WACO boys’ teams will head to Hillcrest Academy on Monday, November 24th, for a jamboree.
The Mt. Pleasant and Central Lee boys’ teams will compete at the Mid-Prairie jamboree on Monday.
High School Bowling
The Mt. Pleasant girls’ team will travel to Keokuk on Tuesday, November 25th, at 6 pm.
Postseason High School Football
The 2025 football season is now officially in the books after the final three championship games were played yesterday and all of them turned into one-sided affairs.
The Class 2A championship belongs to Kuemper Catholic after their defense walled-up Van Meter last night in a 28-7 final. The Knights allowed only 57 rushing yards and forced four turnovers, while Jarin Hoffman rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns in the win. It’s the Knights second championship in program history.
In Class 3A, Nevada’s path to their first ever state title was far from easy, but the Cubs certainly made it seem that way as they roared past Bishop Heelan yesterday 27-6. Austin Waldera collected 173 rushing yards and a score in the victory.
Lastly, Dowling Catholic won the Class 5A championship 27-10 over Iowa City Liberty last night behind a strong defensive effort. The Maroons got 2.5 sacks, including a strip sack and recovery, from Ryan Bobo. Ian Middleton added 206 yards on the ground for a pair of touchdowns. Dowling Catholic grabbed their 11th state title.
Southeastern Community College
The women’s basketball team glided to a 57-46 victory over Spoon River College last night. Ariana Aguilar led the team with 15 points, as she also grabbed five offensive rebounds. The Blackhawks will continue their three-game homestand today against Neosho County Community College at 1 pm.
The men’s basketball team will travel to Moberly Area Community College tonight at 7 pm.
The men’s and women’s wrestling teams will duel Ellsworth Community College on Wednesday, December 3rd, at home.
College Football
Iowa will look to bounce back at home today at 2:30 pm against Michigan State. KILJ 105.5 FM will have the call.
Iowa State will host Kansas today at 11 am. KILJ 98.5 FM and AM 1130 will have the call.
College Basketball
The #19 Iowa women’s team will finish up the WBCA showcase tonight at 7 pm against Miami.
The Iowa men’s team will compete in the Acrisure Classic on Tuesday, November 25th, against Ole Miss at 8:30 pm.
The #12 Iowa State women’s team will host Mercyhurst tomorrow, November 23rd, at 1 pm.
The #16 Iowa State men’s team will play in the Players Era Men’s Championship tournament starting on Monday, November 24th, against #14 St. John’s at 3:30 pm.
This Day in Sports History
1950 – 7,021 fans see the Fort Wayne Pistons defeat the Minneapolis Lakers 19-18 at Minneapolis Auditorium; lowest ever NBA score of 37 combined points.
2008 – Patrick Roy’s #33 jersey is retired by the Montreal Canadiens.
2016 – The ‘Vegas Golden Knights’ is revealed as the Las Vegas NHL expansion team’s name.