Quest for four titles begins well for two 1-A wrestlers

The state high school wrestling tournament resumed this morning with the opening round matchups in class 1A.The limited parking and the headache just to get into the building didn’t deter wrestling fans. Nearly ever seat was claimed when competition began this...

Iowa walk-ons haven’t sewed up starting spots yet

Josh Kimm and Kurt Spurgeon went from former walk-ons to second half starters to spark Iowa to a win over Ohio State. But, Hawkeye coach Steve Alford says they haven’t nailed down a permanent place in the starting lineup just yet.He says they’ve earned a...

Drake and UNI win MVC games

College basketball last night. Drake erased a nine point second half deficit to down Illinois State 70-63 in Missouri Valley action. Senior guard David Newman had seven points and six rebounds as Drake snapped a four-game home losing streak. The victory was the second...

Class 2A opening round featured today in wrestling

In the opening round of Class 2A last night Maquoketa 119-pounder Derek Fuglsang made his fourth appearance at state but is looking for his first trip to the medal stand. He got off to a good start in the opening round. Fuglsang scored a takedown in overtime to edge...

Fans grapple with parking problems at State Wrestling Tournament

The state high school wrestling tournament opened in Des Moines with a new format. A fourth day was added and their will be more sessions this week. Alan Beste of the Iowa High School Athletic Association says it is part of a plan to alleviate congestion in and around...
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