Grand View's Jordan Brunkow looks to take a shot during Thursday's game against second-ranked William Penn in Des Moines. Brunkow scored a game-high 29 points to lead the Vikings to a 73-69 win in overtime. (Photo courtesy of Grand View) For much of his college basketball career, Jordan Brunkow has been a role player at Grand View, providing a little bit … [Read more...] about Grand View’s Brunkow named NAIA Division I player of the week
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Fifield wins Ankeny Fanatic College Football Bowl Contest
Dori Fifield received a $50 gift card to the Yankee Clipper for winning the Ankeny Fanatic College Football Bowl Contest. (Photo by Dan Holm) Dori Fifield is the winner of the Ankeny Fanatic College Football Bowl Contest. Fifield correctly picked 13 of the 20 games and finished with 147 points. Blaine Hawkins was the runner-up with 132 … [Read more...] about Fifield wins Ankeny Fanatic College Football Bowl Contest
William Jewell earns first league win on Harp’s 3 FTs with 1.9 seconds left
William Jewell point guard Byron Harp, shown here during a game at Truman State on Dec. 1, made three free throws with 1.9 seconds left to give the Cardinals an 81-80 victory over Drury on Thursday. (Photo courtesy of William Jewell) Byron Harp didn't feel any pressure when he stepped to the charity stripe with 1.9 seconds left in Thursday's game against … [Read more...] about William Jewell earns first league win on Harp’s 3 FTs with 1.9 seconds left
Creighton’s Winters becomes a three-time all-American
Creighton's Jaali Winters prepares to serve the ball during the Bluejays' victory over Marquette in the Big East Championship final on Nov. 24 at D.J. Sokol Arena in Omaha. (Photo by Dan Holm) Creighton volleyball star Jaali Winters has been named a third-team all-American for the second time in her illustrious career. Winters, a former Ankeny … [Read more...] about Creighton’s Winters becomes a three-time all-American
Two-time B1G Player of the Year Lindaman headed to Florida
Kendyl Lindaman has decided to move from Dinkytown to Gainesville. One of the best collegiate softball players in the country, Lindaman announced her decision on Friday to transfer to the University of Florida. The former Ankeny Centennial catcher had previously submitted her name into a national transfer database, signaling her intention to transfer away … [Read more...] about Two-time B1G Player of the Year Lindaman headed to Florida