Category Archives: Sports
Sports stories from across Western Iowa.

Viking Girls XC Adds a Strong Freshman to Strong Line-Up
(Avoca, IA) -- AHSTW will only have girls compete in cross country this year -- but its a strong girls team, ranked #12 in the 1A Pre-Season according to the Iowa Track Coaches. Two young runners made...
Chris Varney Aug 26, 2024

Southwest Iowa Coaches Show Season Preview
Chris Varney was live at the Atlantic Pizza Ranch for the first annual Southwest Iowa Football Coaches Show Preview Show. In case you missed it, the video is here. Enjoy!
Western Iowa Today Aug 24, 2024

High School Football Scoreboard -- Friday, August 23
Atlantic 48, Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson 30 Boyer Valley 54, Moravia 21 Murray 74, Melcher Dallas 26 Baxter 58, Springville 49 Belle Plaine 46, Clarksville 20 Iowa Valley 76, BGM 67 Cal-Wheat 46, ...
Chris Varney Aug 24, 2024

Atlantic's Potent Rushing Attack Leads to a 48-30 Win over Council Bluffs, Jefferson
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Trojans, led by Head Coach Joe Brummer, delivered their pre-season promise to focus on running the football with a 48-30 victory over Council Bluffs, Jefferson, in a Week Zero ...
Tom Robinson Aug 23, 2024

Pre-Season High School Volleyball Rankings
(Area) -- The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has released its Pre-Season Volleyball Rankings. In Class 1A, Riverside is ranked #8 -- the Bulldogs went 27-11 last season and only lose two senior...
Chris Varney Aug 23, 2024

Atlantic Opens Football Season With Some Newcomers on Defense
(Atlantic) Atlantic and Council Bluffs, Jefferson opens the season in a week 0 game tonight. The Trojans will have a lot of new faces on defense. The Trojans must find a replacement for Colton Becker,...
Tom Robinson Aug 23, 2024

Eagle Football is Flying High Again This Season
(Underwood, IA) -- After two straight trips to the Dome did not yield a state title, Underwood hopes the third time is the charm in 2024. Eagles Head Coach Nate Mechaelsen does lose a lot of talent of...
Chris Varney Aug 23, 2024

Self Imposed Suspension Means Ferentz Will Miss Hawkeye Opener
(Iowa City, IA) -- For the first time in his career, Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz will have to miss a football game. The Hawkeye program was told that they had a Level 2 violation in the recruiting of...
Chris Varney Aug 22, 2024

Cyclones Have a Super Sophomore at Tight End
(Ames, IA) -- Iowa St. Head Coach Matt Campbell has clearly established the fact that receiver is the greatest strength for the Cyclones coming into the season. Senior wideouts Jayden Higgins and Jayl...
Chris Varney Aug 22, 2024

Iowa Head Football Coach Reportedly Suspended for Season Opener for Recruiting Violation
(Iowa City) Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz and wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr will reportedly be suspended for one game due to a recruiting violation related to the pursuit of quarterback Cade McN...
Tom Robinson Aug 22, 2024







