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The fifth Principal Charity Classic returns to the Glen Oaks Country Club June 1st through the 5th in West Des Moines, Iowa and marks the 11th year that the Champions Tour has been in central Iowa. The 2010 winner of the Principal Charity Classic Nick Price graces our annual front cover as he returns to the stop on the tour that has been recognized as one of the player’s favorite venues on the Champions Tour. The 2011 tournament is quickly shaping up to be an incredible field with 25 of the tours top 30 money winners already committed to this week-long bash.

Jamie Alt and his staff have taken the momentum of this annual golf fest and again assembled household names that have walked the fairways of Glen Oaks for years. Jay Haas, Fuzzy Zoeller, Ben Crenshaw, Tom Kite, “The Walrus “ Craig Stadler, Nick Price and Fred Funk are just a few of the favorites along with Bernhard Langer, Corey Pavin and Paul Azinger. They will all be welcomed by deep galleries expressing appreciation for these aged 50 and older icons of the game that have discovered the elusive fountain of youth while tearing it up on the Champions Tour.

The 2010 Principal Charity Classic was truly memorable with worldwide hall of famer Nick Price hoisting the trophy as he continues to be an ambassador to worldwide golf. As was Seve Ballesteros, who we just lost this month and who was a great friend to many on the Champions Tour. I absolutely love the Champions Tour and my half century plus on the planet may have something to do with my man love for these guys, but holy Toledo can these guys play golf! If you have never attended the Principal Charity Classic it is a must do for any Iowa golf fan regardless of your age.We Iowan’s are very spoiled when it comes to golf from a price and course perspective. Combine the availability of courses and pricing with this Champions Tour event in June and the John Deere Classic in the Quad Cities this July, which are all within easy driving distance, and Iowa may be one of America’s

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The Iowa Sports Connection is published once per month with copies available by subscription. The magazine can also be found at all Casey’s General Stores across the state in addition to a few select locations in Iowa. All stories and pictures produced by ISC staff © 2011 Iowa Sports Connection. All rights reserved. Stories, pictures and other content produced by contributors © 2011 their respective owners, with limited reprint rights reserved by the Iowa Sports Connection. The Iowa Sports Connection logo is trademark ™ Iowa Sports Connection.

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Contributing Writers: Maggie Sutton, Aaron Gernes, Mike Ferlazzo, Ashley Lewis, Kristopher Mattoon, Chris Nelson DO

Cover: Nick Price lets a drive fly! Photo courtesy of the Principal Charity Classic.

ProseFrom the Pub

The Price is Right at the 2011 Principal Charity Classic!

best kept secrets in the golf world.

The collegiate golf from NCAA D-I University of Iowa to NAIA Grandview University to D-III Central College has improved dramatically on the men’s and women’s side as every school in the state has raised the bar. This

success is also evident in the high school

programs across Iowa in every class and again on the boys and girls side of the sport. The IPGA and IGA have grass roots programs across the state that feed these high schools. Our improvement across Iowa can be traced to these programs located at all of the great club houses across Iowa and to the teaching pros that run these youth programs.

This is our 3rd largest edition of the year and it is a testament to the love that Iowans have for the great game of golf. I encourage you to initiate your children to the game at an early age and if you have not gotten the bug make certain to make 2011 the year that you tee it up as all of our golf course partners need your support with the spring and 2010 that they endured!

I thank you again for picking up our 13th anniversary golf issue of the Iowa Sports Connection. Be sure to log on to our website “iowasportsconnection.com” edition of “On the Tee” digital magazine and remember to listen and watch “On the Tee” every Wednesday night from 6-8 PM. The radio show is on “ESPN 1700 the Champ” our flagship and airs across Iowa with our affiliates from Sioux City to the Quad Cities. The TV broadcast in central Iowa is on WHO-TV 13.2 and Mediacom 113 and 246 and KCRG 9.2 and Mediacom 109 in northeast Iowa and streams on “iowasportsconnection.com” and “iowagolf.com”. Have a great month, hit em straight and we will see you at “The Principal Charity Classic.” As always, God Bless America!

Team of the Month: Cedar Rapids Blue Devils WhiteThe Cedar Rapids Blue Devils White team has put together an impressive softball resume—and they’re not even in middle school yet. Turn to page 4 to read about this month’s Qwest Team of the Month.

Iowa High School State Track ReviewRunners ran their hardest, records fell and champions were crowned at the 2011 Iowa High School Track and Field State Championships. Turn to page 8 to see the boys champions and page 9 for the girls.

Mike Rickord ISC Publisher

Principal Charity Classic PreviewCentral Iowa’s featured golf tournament welcomes the Champions Tour to Des Moines. Read our breakdown on page 19 of what to watch for at this year’s tournament.

Brett Moffitt Charging Through NASCAR RanksGrimes, Iowa native Brett Moffitt is quickly making a name for himself in the NASCAR K&N East Series and collected a win at his home track, the Iowa Speedway, May 21. Read our profile of Moffitt on page 34 and recap of the race on page 35.

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Qwest Team of the Month: Cedar Rapids Blue Devils White

The Cedar Rapids Blue Devils are no strangers to success. This month’s team of the month, the Cedar Rapids Blue Devils 12U White team, represents that fact very well. Last season, the team’s summer was highlighted by winning the10-and-up ASA North National Tournament. This season, the girls are competing in 12U tournaments. The team consists of 13 11-year-olds and one 12-year-old. The Blue Devils 12U White team is 15-4. Two of those losses came against 14U teams. Brad Holub, one of the coaches of the 12U Blue Devils White team, says that his team’s goal is to win an ASA or USSSA tournament, but just as every other Blue Devils team, he’s preparing the players to start for high school varsity teams as eighth graders. The Blue Devils stress fundamental training above all else. They’re also focused on maintaining a winning program. The approach works. Six former Blue Devils players have played or are playing for Division I softball programs and more have gone on to play at Division III softball programs and other levels. The organization has five teams: the10U Li’l Devils, 10U Royal, 12U White, 12U Royal & 14U. The organization was started in 1990 by Glenn Johnson and Larry Yoder, currently head coach and assistant coach at Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids. The fact that the two went straight from the Blue Devils to coaching college softball speaks volumes for the Cedar Rapids Blue Devils as a whole and how much respect the organization has earned from the community over the years. For more information visit: www.crbluedevils.com.

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The Cedar Rapids Blue Devils White team poses with its plaque after winning the 2010 ASA 10U Northern National Tournament. The team is 15-4 this season and plays in 12U tournaments.

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It’s Youth Sports Summer Camps Season!Eduardo Tamez Staff Writer; Tim Weideman Editor

For many kids, summer break is a time for relaxation. While we at the Iowa Sports Connection agree that these kids deserve the time off from school, it’s also important to remember that summer is the season when youths can improve their athletic skills. Many local universities and colleges hold summer sports camps for kids to help them achieve this goal. Here is a rundown on summer camps for the month of June. Drake UniversityWomen’s Basketball Bulldog CampJune 4-5: Junior High Skills Camp; Grade 6-9 June 13-16: Big Dog Camp; Grade K-6 June 17: Shooting Camp; Grade 3-12 For more information visit: www.bulldogbasketball.comMen’s Basketball Bulldog CampJune 13-16: Day Camp One; Ages 6-14June 19-22: Individual Skills CampJune 27-30: Day Camp Two; Ages 6-9 and 10-14For more information visit: www.drakehoops.com FootballJune 13-16: Bullpup Youth Camp; Grades 3-6 June 13-16: Bulldog Youth Camp; Grades 7-9 June 13-17: Elite Quarterback and Receiver Academy; Grades 6-12 For more information visit: www.drakefootballcamps.comMen’s SoccerJune 17-19: Boys Shooting, Finishing and Goalkeeping Camp; Ages 10-15For more information visit: www.bulldogsocceracademy.com

University of IowaMen’s Basketball June 26-30: Youth Camp; Ages 10 to HS seniorsFor more information visit: www.iowasportscamps.com Women’s basketballJune 13-14: Girls Elite BasketballJune 16-18: Girls Fundamental Basketball; Grades 5-12For more information visit: www.iowasportscamps.com FootballJune 12-14: Football Three Day Camp; Grades 9-12 For more information visit: www.iowasportscamps.com Iowa State UniversityMen’s BasketballJune 7-8 and 13-14: Fred Hoidberg Shooting Academy; Grades 2-12 June 20-23: Day Camps; Grades K-9 For more information visit: www.hoibergbasketballcamps.com Women’s BasketballJune 12-14: Position Camp; Grades 5-12 June 15-17 Day Camp; Grades K-5For more information visit: www.istatewomensbasketball.com Women’s SoccerJune 13-16: Day Camp One; Ages 5-12June 17-19: Residential One; Grades 7 and upFor more information visit: www.cyclonesoccercamp.com FootballJune 16-18: Individual Non-Padded Camp; Grades 5-8 For more information visit: www.

iowastatefootballcamps.com VolleyballJune 13-16: Junior Cyclone; Grades 5-8 June 17-19: All Skills Cardinal; Grades 8 and upFor more information visit: www.cyclonevolleyballcamps.comUniversity of Northern IowaFootballJune 5: 7-on-7 CampJune 5: Lineman CampJune 19-20: All-Positions CampFor more information visit: www.unifootballcamps.comMen’s BasketballJune 3-5: Big Man/Guard Camp; Ages 9-18June 13-16: Individual Day Camp; Ages 6-14June 18-19: Team Camps; Levels Freshman-VarsityFor more information visit: www.unimensbasketballcamps.comWomen’s BasketballJune 20: Advanced Skills Camp; Ages 9-12June 21-23: Skill Development Camp; Grades 1-8June 27: Team Camp Shoot-out; Levels Freshman-VarsityFor more information visit: www.uniwomensbasketballcamps.comVolleyballJune 13-14: Junior High Camp; Grades 7-8June 15-17: Panther Youth Day Camp; Grades 3-6June 15: Libero Camp; Grades 9-12June 17: Little Panther Day Camp; Grades K-2For more information visit: www.univolleyballcamps.com

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2011 Boy’s State Track Champions

The 2011 Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships were held May 19-21 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Listed below are the team and individual boys champions.

Team ChampionsClass 4A - Cedar FallsClass 3A - GlenwoodClass 2A - St. Edmond (Fort Dodge)Class 1A - Madrid

Individual ChampionsClass/Name/Year/School/Time *New Record100-Meter DashClass 4A - James Harrington, 11, Cedar Falls - 10.86Class 3A - Riley McCarron, 11, Dubuque Wahlert - 11.36Class 2A - Aaron Arment, 12, West Marshall - 11.40Class 1A - Nick Efkamp, 12, Madrid - 11.41110-Meter HurdlesClass 4A - Kyle Dunn, 12, Linn-Mar - 14.82Class 3A - Brandon Moorman, 11, Mt. Pleasant - 14.94Class 2A - Jacoby Firkins, 12, Iowa City Regina - 15.21Class 1A - Nick Efkamp, 12, Madrid - 15.12 Wheelchair 100-Meter DashJon Litzkow, 10, Waterloo West - 20.41200-Meter DashClass 4A - James Harrington, 11, Cedar Falls - 21.16*Class 3A - Brandon Jasper, 12, Central Clinton - 22.03Class 2A - Aaron Arment, 12, West Marshall - 22.69Class 1A - Bryce Maschino, 12, Laurens-Marathon - 22.77400-Meter DashClass 4A - Kyle Dunn, 12, Linn-Mar - 47.56Class 3A - Michael Malloy, 11, Bishop Heelan - 48.34Class 2A - Neil Flattery, 11, St. EdmondClass 1A - Joe Roden, 12, West Harrison - 48.46400-Meter HurdlesClass 4A - Kyle Dunn, 12, Linn-Mar - 51.04Class 3A - Jackson Litterer, 12, Waverly-Shell Rock - 53.35

Class 2A - Jordan Van Roekel, 11, PCM-Monroe - 54.32Class 1A - Nick Efkamp, 12, Madrid - 52.85*Wheelchair 400 Meter RunJon Litzkow, 10, Waterloo West - 1:13.27*800 Meter Run Class 4A - Larry Lipscomb, 12, Johnston - 1:55.43Class 3A- Alec Baldwin, 12, Spirit Lake Park - 1:55.34Class 2A - Neil Flattery, 11, St. Edmond - 1:55.33Class 1A - Taylor Huseman, 12, Manson Northwest Webster - 1:57.161600 Meter RunClass 4A - Kevin Lewis, 12, Ottumwa - 4:14.20Class 3A - Ryan McMahon, 12, Algona - 4:19.59Class 2A - Nate Kolacia, 11, St. Edmond - 4:26.31Class 1A - Taylor Huseman, 12, Manson Northwest Webster - 4:22.973,200 Meter RunClass 4A - Kevin Lewis, 12, Ottumwa - 9:05.25*Class 3A - Johnny Fuller, 12, Glenwood - 9:16.90Class 2A - Mason Powers, 11, Gilbert - 9:51.58Class 1A - Conner Smock, 11, Lisbon - 9:36.16Shuttles Hurdle RelayClass 4A - Urbandale - 56.74Class 3A - Waverly-Shell Rock - 56.74*Class 2A - Collins-Maxwel-Baxter - 58.20*Class 1A - Madrid - 59.454x100 Meter RelayClass 4A - Cedar Falls - 42.07Class 3A - Central Clinton - 42.50Class 2A - West Marshall - 43.03 10Class 1A - Wapsie Valley - 44.184x200 Meter RelayClass 4A - Cedar Falls - 1:27.12Class 3A - Central Clinton - 1:28.40*Class 2A - West Marshall - 1:28.65Class 1A - Tri-County - 1:32.174x400 Meter RelayClass 4A - West Des Moines Valley - 3:18.70

Class 3A - Clear Creek-Amana - 3:21.77Class 2A - South Central Calhoun - 3:21.35Class 1A - West Harrison - 3:27.664x800 Meter RelayClass 4A - Cedar Rapids Prairie - 7:54.56Class 3A - Spirit Lake Park - 7:49.07*Class 2A - St. Edmond- 7:55.76Class 1A - BCLUW - 8:04.40Distance Medley RelayClass 4A - Marshalltown - 3:30.97Class 3A - Spirit Lake Park - 3:30.25Class 2A - St. Edmond - 3:34.08Class 1A - Manson Northwest Webster - 3:34.40Long JumpClass 4A - Kenny Gilmore, 12 Davenport Central - 23-01.75Class 3A - Riley McCarron, 11, Dubuque Wahlert - 22-05.00Class 2A - Caleb Freund, 12, Durant-Bennett - 21-08.75Class 1A - Nick Efkamp, 12, Madrid - 23-02.50 NWI*High JumpClass 4A - Tyler Donels, 11, Southeast Polk - 6-08.00Class 3A - Stephen Meyer, 11, Oelwein - 6-07.00Class 2A - Braydee Poore, 10, Mount Ayr - 6-04.00Class 1A - Jordan Cress, 12, Olin - 6-09.00DiscusClass 4A - Sam Jones, 12, Cedar Rapids Prairie - 184-06Class 3A - Justin Baker, 12, Bishop Heelan - 177-11Class 2A - Avery Meyers, 11, West Liberty - 178-05Class 1A - Tim Nemechek, 12, Central - 171-03Shot PutClass 4A - Chris LaMar, 11, Ames - 53-03.25Class 3A - Justin Baker, 12, Bishop Heelan - 59-04.75Class 2A - Ben Stutt, 12, Monticello - 56-06.25Class 1A - Eric Simmons, 12, Madrid - 58-11.00Wheelchair- Shot PutAlex Gudenkauf, 09, Dubuque Senior - 35-07.00

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2011 Girl’s State Track Champions

The 2011 Iowa High School State Track and Field Championships were held May 19-21 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Listed below are the team and individual boys champions.Team ChampionsClass 4A - Iowa City HighClass 3A - Dubuque Wahlert Class 2A - Logan-Magnolia Class 1A - GriswoldIndividual ChampionsClass/Name/Year/School/Time *New Record

100-Meter DashClass 4A - Erin Hawkins, 11, Des Moines Roosevelt - 12.35Class 3A - Rachel Peth, 12, Waverly-Shell Rock - 12.57Class 2A - Alex Gochenour, 12, Logan-Magnolia - 12.68 Class 1A - Caitlyn Stroud, 11, Corning - 12.81 100-Meter HurdlesClass 4A - Khanishah Williams, 12, Burlington - 14.93 Class 3A - Rachel Peth, 12, Waverly-Shell Rock - 14.86 Class 2A - Alex Gochenour, 12, Logan-Magnolia - 14.74 Class 1A - Emily Ruhser, 12, Central - 15.77 200-Meter DashClass 4A - Erin Hawkins, 11, Des Moines Roosevelt - 24.86 Class 3A - Rachel Peth, 12, Waverly-Shell Rock - 25.98 Class 2A - Alex Gochenour, 12, Logan-Magnolia - 24.88Class 1A - Emily Toennies, 10, Belle Plaine - 26.30400-Meter DashClass 4A - Shelby Houlihan, 12, Sioux City East - 55.52Class 3A - Maddie Irmen, 09, Davenport Assumption - 56.75

Class 2A - Marisa Evers, 11, Hudson - 57.18Class 1A - Emily Toennies, 10, Belle Plaine - 57.32400-Meter HurdlesClass 4A - Brooke Foreman, 11, Cedar Rapids Washington - 1:02.62 Class 3A - Holly Salzbrenner, 12, Mt Vernon/Lisbon - 1:03.08

Class 2A - Alex Gochenour, 12, Logan-Magnolia - 1:02.62*Class 1A - Rachel Northrup, 12, Griswold - 1:04.89

800 Meter Run Class 4A - Shelby Houlihan, 12, Sioux City East - 2:08.15 *Class 3A- Madison Waymire, 09, Dallas Center-Grimes - 2:14.84 Class 2A - Lindsey Kite, 10, Jesup - 2:17.71 Class 1A - Haley Manning, 10, Woodward-Granger - 2:16.40 1500 Meter RunClass 4A - Shelby Houlihan, 12, Sioux City East - 4:29.97*Class 3A - Alana Enabnit, 12, Clear Lake - 4:42.89 *Class 2A - Leah Seivert, 09, Sibley-Ocheyedan - 4:50.63 Class 1A - Andrea Toppin, 12, Ventura - 4:53.073,000 Meter RunClass 4A - Karissa Schweizer, 09, Dowling Catholic - 10:03.59 Class 3A - Alana Enabnit, 12, Clear Lake - 9:58.45 *Class 2A - Jodi Miller, 12, Sumner-Fredericksburg - 10:37.04Class 1A - Andrea Toppin, 12, Ventura - 10:35.544x100 Meter RelayClass 4A - Des Moines Roosevelt - 47.93 Class 3A - Davenport Assumption - 48.64 Class 2A - Western Christian - 49.81Class 1A - Manson-NW Webster - 50.51 4x200 Meter RelayClass 4A - Cedar Rapids Jefferson - 1:42.77Class 3A - Davenport Assumption - 1:43.71 Class 2A - Cascade - 1:44.57 Class 1A - Manson Northwest Webster - 1:47.274x400 Meter RelayClass 4A - Sioux City East - 3:54.14 Class 3A - Davenport Assumption - 3:56.56Class 2A - Western Christian - 3:57.82 Class 1A - Griswold - 4:01.26 4x800 Meter RelayClass 4A - West Des Moines 9:13.88*Class 3A - Dubuque Wahlert - 9:23.71 Class 2A - Western Christian - 9:38.03Class 1A - Griswold - 9:35.91Shuttles Hurdle Relay

Class 4A - Waukee - 1:03.44 *Class 3A - Waverly-Shell Rock - 1:06.40 Class 2A - West Fork - 1:05.29 *Class 1A - Central - 1:07.12Distance Medley RelayClass 4A - Cedar Falls - 4:06.11Class 3A - Dubuque Wahlert - 4:06.86 Class 2A - Gilbert - 4:11.41 Class 1A - Woodbine - 4:19.62 Sprint Medley RelayClass 4A - Des Moines Roosevelt - 1:46.65Class 3A - Dubuque Wahlert - 1:49.13Class 2A - Hudson - 1:49.95Class 1A - Belle Plaine - 1:50.66Long JumpClass 4A - McKennan Cronbaugh, 10, Iowa City West - 18-10.50 Class 3A - Rea Faber, 12, Clear Lake - 17-01.75 Class 2A - Karen Hutson, 12, Logan-Magnolia - 18-00.25Class 1A - Kaitlin Floerchinger, 12, Treynor - 17-08.50High JumpClass 4A - Khanishah Williams, 12, Burlington - 5-08.00Class 3A - Alexis Conaway, 09, MOC-Floyd Valley - 5-07.50*

Class 2A - Taylor Twedt, 11, West Fork - 5-06.00 Class 1A - Chaley Rath, 10, Treynor - 5-05.00 DiscusClass 4A - Amanda Piche, 12, Linn-Mar - 146-04Class 3A - Dakotah Goodell, 11, Williamsburg - 140-10*Class 2A - Lauren Smith, 12, North Fayette - 151-00 Class 1A - Kayla Hemann, 12, Saint Ansgar - 137-03 Shot PutClass 4A - Jadyn Spencer, 12, Waterloo West - 41-09.75Class 3A - Amanda Houston, 11, Fort Madison - 41-09.25Class 2A - Lauren Smith, 12, North Fayette - 40-09.00Class 1A - Nicole Dobernecker, 11, Charter Oak-Ute - 42-01.25*Wheelchair- Shot PutGerene Tekippe, 09, Dowling Catholic - 10-10.75

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“Together We’ll Go Far”

James Harrington (Jr., Cedar Falls): Drake Relays Outstanding Male Athlete James Harrington won the 100m Dash (:10.86), anchored the Cedar Falls 4x100m Relay Team (:42.07) and set a new 4A State Meet record in the 200m Dash (:21.16)

Girls Shuttle Hurdle Relay (Waukee): The team of Emma Drees (So.), Mallory Smith (Fr.), Alyssa Cunningham (Jr.)and Maddie Rouw (So.) not only won the Shuttle Hurdle title but set a new All-Time state record with a time of 1:03.44.

Nick Efkamp (Sr., Madrid): With victories in the 100m Dash (:11.41), 110m Hurdles (:15.12), 400m Hurdles (:52.85) and the Long Jump (22-03.50), Efkamp helped the Madrid Tigers win the 1A State Championship.

Alec Baldwin (Sr., Spirt Lake Park): Baldwin anchored Spirt Lake Park’s winning 4x800m Relay (7:49.07) and later won the individual 800m Run with a time of 1:55.34.

Kylie Powell (So., Union (LaPorte City)): A member of the undefeated (14-0) LaPorte City Girls soccer team, with a No. 1 ranking heading into the 1A State Championship Tournament, Kylie Powell is having a tremendous season leading the state with 45 goals.

A quick look at some of the State’s best performances from the Missouri to the Mississippi

Reliable - Powell serves as one of Union’s “go-to” players when they’re in need of a goal.

Confident - She has always surrounded herself with the best coaches, assuring she has the talents to succeed when her team needs her.

Down-to-Earth - Powell is proud to be able to succeed alongside her friends.

Eager - As her stats show, Powell doesn’t shy away from an open net.

Supportive - Powell acknowledges her teammates for being a large part of her sucess.

Presented each month by Wells Fargo and the Iowa Sports Connection to a young Student-Athlete displaying exceptional qualities in both teamwork leadership on and off the field

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The Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association (IHSSCA) has released their latest regular season boys soccer rankings. Listed below are the rankings in all three classes.

IHSSCA Iowa High School Boys Soccer Rankings Posted: May 22nd

Class 3A1-West Des Moines Valley2-Dowling Catholic3-Iowa City High4-Johnston5-Cedar Rapids Washington6-Iowa City West7-Cedar Rapids Kennedy8-Pleasant Valley9-Ankeny10-Cedar Falls11-Waukee12-Bettendorf13-Sioux City North14-Ames15-Waterloo West Class 2A1-Cedar Rapids Xavier2-Decorah3-Grinnell4-Glenwood5-Denison-Schleswig6-Spirit Lake/Okoboji

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Iowa High School Boys Rankings and Statistical LeadersIowa High School Soccer Coaches Association

7-Spencer8-Pella9-A-D-M (Adel)10-Waverly-Shell Rock11-Norwalk12-Perry13-Marion14-Hudson15-Dubuque Wahlert Class 1A1-Iowa City Regina2-Solon3-St. Albert (Council Bluffs)4-Columbus Catholic (Waterloo)5-Beckman (Dyersville)6-Holy Trinity Catholic (Fort Madison)7-Nevada8-Davenport Assumption9-Albia10-Notre Dame/West Burlington11-Iowa Mennonite (Kalona)12-Kuemper Catholic (Carroll)13-Columbus (Columbus Junction)14-Tri-Center (Neola)15-Bondurant-Farrar

Goals Scoring LeadersClass 3A1-Garet Christianson, Sr., Cedar Rapids Kennedy - 252-Martin Chavarria, Fr., Marshalltown - 24

3-Brandon Visonnavong, Sr., West Des Moines Valley - 23

Class 2A1-Dylan Schrader, Sr., Knoxville - 302-Osvaldo Rodriguez, Jr., Perry – 263-Caleb Baker, Sr., Centerville - 24

Class 1A1-Marshall Koehn, Sr., Solon - 282-Austin McMahon, Sr., Tri-Center (Neola) - 232-Kevin Wessel, Sr., Nodaway Valley - 23

Assist LeadersClass 3A1-Gabe Christianson, Jr., Cedar Rapids Kennedy - 252-Austin Hayden, Sr., West Des Moines Valley - 173-Tyler Cruikshank, Jr., Marshalltown - 16

Class 2A1-Josh Brood, Sr., Clear Lake - 242-CJ Wright, Sr., Knoxville - 173-Dylan Schrader, Sr., Knoxville - 15

Class 1A1-Palden Choekyoung, Jr., NUH-Cedar Falls - 262-Derek Rockwell, Sr., Albia - 152-Gustavo Gaytan, Sr., Columbus (Columbus Junction) - 15

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Champions Across Iowa

After coming off a third-place

finish at the Drake Relays a few

weeks prior, Southeast Polk

junior Tyler Donels came into

State Track with an obvious

determination to claim the

boys Class 4A high jump title.

Donels notched the victory

with a winning jump of 6 feet,

8 inches.

Track & Field

Name: Tyler Donels

School: Southeast Polk

Class: 4ABurlington senior Khanishah

Williams was able to defend

her Class 4A high jump title

with a leap of 5 feet, 8 inches.

She wasn’t done there.

Williams was also able to

repeat as champion in the

100-meter hurdles.

Name: Khanishah Williams

School: Burlington

Class: 4ABishop Heelan (Sioux City)

senior Justin Baker entered

State Track in excellent form

as he claimed the Class 3A

shot put and discus titles.

Baker’s winning throw in the

shot put was 59 feet, 4.75

inches. He hurled the discus

177 feet, 11 inches to claim

that title.

Name: Justin Baker

School: Bishop Heelan

Class: 3A

Sophomore Agnes Sayeh of

Des Moines Roosevelt had a

stong performance at State

Track. Sayeh finished second to

Des Moines Roosevelt senior

Erin Hawkins in the 100- and

200-meter dashes and took

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Name: Agnes Sayeh

School: Des Moines North

Class: 4A

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Iowa High School Girls Rankings and Statistical Leaders

The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) has released their latest soccer rankings. Listed below are the rankings in all three classes.

IGHSAU Girls Soccer RankingsPosted: May 18th Class 3A1-Ankeny2-West Des Moines Valley3-Iowa City West4-Cedar Rapids Washington5-Dowling Catholic6-Johnston7-Bettendorf8-Cedar Rapids Kennedy9-Urbandale10-Linn-Mar (Marion)11-Ames12-Sioux City North13-Muscatine14-Fort Dodge15-Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson Class 2A1-Cedar Rapids Xavier2-Waukee3-Pleasant Valley4-Pella5-Glenwood

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6-Lewis Central (Council Bluffs)7-Des Moines Hoover8-Waverly-Shell Rock9-ADM (Adel)/Van Meter10-Independence/East Buchanan11-Indianola12-Spencer13-Sioux City East14-Grinnell15-North Scott (Eldridge) Class 1A

1-Union (LaPorte City)2-Davenport Assumption3-Columbus Catholic (Waterloo)4-Bishop Heelan (Sioux City)5-Dubuque Wahlert6-Nevada7-Solon8-Dallas Center-Grimes9-St. Albert (Council Bluffs)10-Gilbert11-Iowa City Regina12-Burlington-Notre Dame13-Beckman (Dyersville)14-Denver15-Bondurant-Farrar

Goals Scoring LeadersClass 3A1-Haley Larsen, Jr., Des Moines East - 181-Katherin Young, Sr., Ankeny - 18

3-Samantha Arnold, Fr., Council Bluffs Abe Lincoln - 17

Class 2A1-Kayla Armstrong, So., Cedar Rapids Xavier - 292-Tori Zasadny, Sr., Independence - 272-Kristin Kramer, Sr., Marion - 27

Class 1A1-Alison McKinnie, So., Solon - 462-Kylie Powell, So., Union (LaPorte City) - 453-Zoe Dutchik, Jr., Iowa City Regina - 27

Assist LeadersClass 3A1-Katie Moore, So., Bettendorf - 152-Ashlie Stokes, Sr., Sioux City North - 133-Hannah Cook, So., Des Moines East - 10

Class 2A1-Natalie Reeder, Sr., Independence - 162-Lyda Kennicker, Sr., Indpendence - 153-Tori Zasadny, Sr., Independence - 12

Class 1A1-Noel Mahood, Jr., Union (LaPorte City) - 191-Danielle Herdliska, Sr., Solon - 193-Zoe Dutchik, Jr., Iowa City Regina - 13

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Youth Movement: Union’s Kylie Powell a Young Soccer StarTim Weideman Editor

It isn’t common to find the best athletes in a high school sport competing in lower classes. Most people expect to find superior athletes in the more heavily populated towns. When it comes to Iowa high school girls soccer, however, one glance at the stat sheets and everyone can tell that at least one of the state’s top athletes comes plays for a small team from northeast Iowa. Kylie Powell plays for Class 1A Union (LaPorte City) Knights. The Knights are ranked No. 1 in the class and hold a 14-0 record heading into the post-season. But don’t dismiss Powell or the team’s success because it is in a lower class. The team has claimed victories over a number of opponents from the larger classes. Much of the credit can go to Powell, who, as of publication, led the state of Iowa (all classes) with 45 goals. That’s 11 more than her total last season. As a freshman, Powell earned a first-team all-state selection. Powell credits much of her success early in her high school career to starting soccer at a young age. Powell has been playing since the fourth grade and she began playing competitive soccer at 12 years old for club teams in the Cedar Rapids area. “Starting at a young age helped me with ball control, being able to learn things throughout the years and it’s a lot easier when you start younger because you learn more things as you get older,” says Powell. She adds that she believes it has helped put her ahead of the curve compared to others in terms of experience playing soccer. In fact, a number of Union’s players also started at an early age, which has contributed to the team’s success. Up to last year, Powell was also a member of an Iowa Olympic Development team for about four years. Powell says some of the benefits included the experience of playing in more tournaments, learning new styles of

coaching and meeting new people from all over Iowa. Through the ODP team, Powell was also able to go to China for two weeks last summer. Powell’s favorite part of the trip was visiting the Great Wall of China but the food, she says, was not as good. “It’s not like the Chinese food here,” says Powell. The team played about six games. They didn’t win any. Powell says the teams they played against were very good and older than the ODP team’s players. They played one team whose members were in their 20s. The players from Iowa were 15 to 16 years old. “It’s a tougher challenge,” Powell says about playing older opponents. “It makes you a better soccer player by playing against older people.” Powell has been used to playing in levels above her own age since she began. When she started in fourth grade, she played up for about three years and then moved back to her age group. Powell had to play in an older age group because they didn’t have a soccer team for her age. Playing with older kids has definitely paid off. “Once getting back to your own age group, it’s makes things seem a lot easier,” says Powell. One thing that is not so easy, however, is winning a state title. That’s Union’s goal for this season after it lost to Cedar Rapids Xavier, 2-1, in the finals last year. “We’re hoping and praying for a state championship this year,” says Powell.

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As the school year winds down and June approaches there is only one thing on the mind of high school soccer players in the state of Iowa. That is the State Tournament held at Cownie Soccer Complex in Des Moines. All teams will be preparing for their upcoming sub-state games that begin on Monday, May 23rd. Some of the projected favorites for the State Tournament in class 3-A are: Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Cedar Rapids Washington, Iowa City High, Iowa City West, Johnston, Dowling Catholic, and West Des Moines Valley.

Central Iowa is loaded with talent this year and it has produced some great games within conferences. West Des Moines Valley is heading into the state with an Iowa Conference title and a secure lock on the number one seed with only one loss to Pleasant Valley at the beginning of the season. Two-seeded Johnston took the CIML Conference beating Dowling Catholic in an exhilarating 2-1 overtime victory. Dowling Catholic goes into sub-state with only two in-state losses to Johnston and city rival West Des Moines Valley.

Dowling Catholic versus West Des Moines Valley provided a high scoring affair between both sides that entertained a crowd of over 2,500 people. Valley opened the match with two first half goals, giving them a comfortable lead heading into halftime. The second half provided a flurry of goals with Dowling Catholic equalizing the score at 2-2. West Des Moines Valley then secured the win tallying three late goals giving them the bragging rights and a 5-2 victory. These senior driven teams look to improve on their records in sub-state play in hope of a trip to the State Tournament and a shot the title.

While Iowa City West is the defending State Champions in class 3-A, the title is up for grabs. City West will have to get by Pleasant Valley for a trip to the State Tournament. Iowa City High will have to best Bettendorf in their sub-state bracket, and Cedar Rapids Kennedy will battle Cedar Falls. Number one ranked Cedar Rapids Xavier out of class 2-A look to repeat as state champions this year. However they will have to compete with likes of Decorah, Grinnell, and Glenwood who are coming into form approaching sub-state play. The favorite to take the title for class 1-A is two time defending champions Iowa City

Regina. With only two losses on this seasons’ campaign coming to teams out of class 3-A. Other contenders include Columbus Catholic out of Waterloo, and Holy Trinity from Fort Madison. You can catch all the action in all the classes at this years State Tournament on June 2-4 at Cownie Soccer Complex, or follow the live score updates at www.iowasportsconnection.com.

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Heart of an Athlete: Jarred PackardFellowship of Christian Athletes

Name: Jarred PackardHometown: Audubon, IASchool: Audubon High SchoolSports: Football mainly, but baseball is my next favorite, and I wrestled and participated in track during high school. I will play football as a freshman in college this coming fall. List your chosen attribute: Heart What is your personal definition of this word? Giving every play of every game, every second of every match, every step of every race, every throw of every meet, every shot of every game, every assignment and test of every class, every prayer, every promise, and every friendship everything you can possibly give. Hustle every play, and wear your heart on your sleeve. Be who you say you’re going to be, do what you say you’ll do, and never stop having faith- in self, in teammates, and especially in God. Having heart is never giving up. So “heart” has kind of an “umbrella” effect; “heart” includes “perseverance,” “courage,” “strength,” “leadership,” “integrity,” “honesty,” “trustworthiness,” and “compassion.” What are some of your favorite quotes from other people about this word?“I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.”- Michael JordanTo give anything less than your best is to sacrifice your gift. –Steve Prefontaine “The size of your heart--how much determination you have--is what matters. If you work hard enough

at whatever you do, you’ll be able to accomplish it, regardless of your size.” -Erica Routt What is your favorite Biblical passage that deals with this characteristic?“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1st Corinthians 10:31 Why did you choose that particular passage?I choose this passage because in the

grand scheme of things, God gave you everything you’re good at. I am very active in my school and I keep God as the top-priority in my life. God gets the glory, I’m just the vehicle for Him to shine through. Please give an application/example of this word in your life.I am always working to improve. I am in band and choir, 4 sports, and taking upper level math and science courses. I also participate in plays and musicals. I really just work on being the best I can be, and let God do the rest. How do you apply this word in your sport? Football really is all about heart. If you can keep your team motivated and

withstand the momentum swings, you’re always going to have a fighting chance. How did you first become involved in FCA?I was invited by a friend of mine. How active within FCA are you? I am one of the only seniors who attends FCA every week in Audubon. I am part of the Leadership Group within our FCA. What is your athletic experience? (Where?)I have played football for four years at Audubon High. I earned 3 Varsity letters and was First Team All-District Middle Linebacker my Junior year, Honorable Mention All-District Fullback my Senior year. I lettered all 4 years of wrestling. I will earn my fourth letter in both Track and Baseball this coming spring and summer.

I intend to play football for the Trine Thunder at Trine University in Angola, IN, this coming fall.

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The 2010 Principal Charity Classic was given the “Players Award” by the Champions Tour, ranking it the number one stop on the Champions Tour. This year’s tournament promises to be just as great if not better, for both the Tour Players and the fans. As of May 19, Pros such as Nick Price, Fuzzy Zoeller, Mark Calcavecchia, and Fred Couples have signed up to play, as well as celebrity guests Michael J. Fox and Steven Weber.

The Principal Charity Classic, presented by Wells Fargo, brings the PGA Champions Tour pro golf tournament to Des Moines. The tournament will be played at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines from June 1–5. Over the last four years, the tournament has raised $2.3 million for local children’s charities

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Hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, funds raised through the event will benefit FORE Our Kids, a group of five select charities that support Iowa’s children: Blank Children’s Hospital, Bravo Greater Des Moines, Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, United Way of Central Iowa, and Variety, The Children’s Charity of Iowa.

To benefit even more central Iowa kids, The Principal Charity Classic specifically sponsors Birdies for Charity, an additional fund-raising effort to supplement tournament-generated proceeds. One hundred percent of the funds generated through Birdies for Charity will go to participating charities. There will even be events for kids during the tournament, with a Drive, Chip and Putt event on Saturday, June 4 for all kids under 15. The contest will be broken into age divisions, and the winner in each division will advance to the Iowa PGA Regional competition later in the season. The event is free, and admission for one adult accompanying the Junior Golfer will

be free as well. The Junior golfer does need to register before the event on the Principal Charity Classic website. A University putting

challenge will also be held on Thursday, June 2 for UNI, Iowa, and Iowa State students. The Classic will also be hosting a concert from The Envy Corps, with opening acts Hanwell Band and Canby on Friday, June 3. The concert starts at 5:00 p.m. and is included in the price of the Friday tournament ticket. If you wear your college team colors on Thursday, June 2 in support of your favorite university, you can gain free admittance. On Sunday, June 5 in honor of the US Military, free admission will be granted for all U.S. Military and their immediate families who show their military issued I.D. Some spectator tips from the Principle Charity Classic are: Autographs are permissible, however items are limited to one per spectator on both Wednesday and Thursday of tournament week. Cameras are permitted on Wednesday and Thursday only. There will be numerous concession stands

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Michael J. Fox, Steven Weber Return to Principal Charity ClassicTracy Dirks Principal Charity Classic

The Principal Charity Classic presented by Wells Fargo brings more than PGA Champions Tour professionals and fans to the Des Moines area. This year, the tournament will also draw actor, author and speaker Michael J. Fox, along with actor Steven Weber. Both celebrities will play in The Principal Charity Classic Pro-Am on Wednesday, June 1, at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines, Iowa. “The Principal Charity Classic is more than a golf tournament. It’s an exciting event for the whole community,” said Jamie Alt, Tournament Director, The Principal Charity Classic. “The addition of Michael J. Fox and Steven Weber makes the tournament even more thrilling. We’re very much looking forward to their participation in the Pro-Am.” This is Fox’s second appearance at The Principal Charity Classic Pro-Am; he also played in the 2009 Pro-Am. Despite his busy schedule—his primary focus is The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, and he remains committed to his acting and writing careers—Fox says golf has turned into a big part of his life. “I’ve come to just love the game,” Fox said. When he plays with the pros, “it’s great to just be out there and see these guys play and have a front row seat. The way I justify taking up the space is that I think folks who have physical challenges may feel

better about taking a shot, taking a risk. I think it’s worth it.” Actor Steven Weber is also a returning guest at The Principal Charity Classic Pro-Am after playing in last year’s event. Weber starred in several popular television series, including “Wings,” “Once and Again” and “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.” His diverse career includes hit movies, Broadway plays and

screenwriting. Weber also has a direct tie to The Principal. He has been the

voice of the company’s television commercials for the last six years. The Principal Charity Classic Pro-Am is open to the public, and fans are encouraged to attend. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at www.principalcharityclassic.com or by calling the tournament office at (515) 279-4653. Children 15 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult.

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The Principal Charity Classic presented by Wells Fargo brings the PGA Champions Tour pro golf tournament to Des Moines. Voted the No. 1 stop by Champions Tour professionals, the tournament will be played at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines, Iowa, June 1 – June 5, 2011. Over the last four years, the tournament has raised $2.3 million for local children’s charities. In addition, according to a recent Iowa State University study, the

tournament brings $20.8 million in direct economic impact to the to the Greater Des Moines area. Hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, funds raised through the event will benefit FORE Our Kids, a group of five select charities that support Iowa’s children: Blank Children’s Hospital; Bravo Greater Des Moines; Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines; United Way of Central Iowa; and Variety, The

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For the second year in a row, Lake Panorama National is gearing up to host the annual tournament that brings Iowa’s top professional and amateur golfers together. The Brokers International Ltd. Iowa Open will be held August 19-21, with a pro-am tournament August 18. Troy Christensen, executive director of the Iowa PGA Section, said the 2010 Brokers International Ltd. Iowa Open was a huge success. “I am still hearing numerous positive comments from the players regarding the event. The Panora community truly embraced the event and we can’t wait to return to that atmosphere this August.” A contract between the Iowa Section PGA and Brokers International, Ltd. brings the tournament to Lake Panorama National for at least five years. The Panora insurance marketing company committed $25,000 annually to the event. Roger McCarty is the Brokers International, Ltd. founder and CEO. When the contract was signed in July 2009, he said the Brokers International Ltd. Iowa Open would be a “first class operation. We’re going to do it right, and do some things that haven’t been done before at this tournament.” Prize money for the 2010 tournament increased significantly. The total purse for the open division was $37,575, with more than $7,000 awarded in the senior division. The open division winner, Zack Vervaecke of Grimes, won $7,000. Now, McCarty has pledged the 2011 first place winner will receive $10,000. Additional payouts are yet to be determined, but are expected to

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be at least as generous as 2010. Prize money is dependant on entry fees as well as sponsor funding. John Dinnebier, LPN general manager and director of golf, said the increase in prize money enticed more players to participate in the 2010 tournament, and he’s expecting another big jump in the number of competitors this year. One reason Dinnebier expects the field to fill in 2011 is because of some changes in who can register. In the past, the 144-player field has been open only to professionals and amateurs who reside in Iowa, as well as golfers with Iowa ties. In 2011, the first 104 slots still will be reserved for Iowans. Another 40 slots will be open to out-of-state players. Once those 40 slots are taken, others interested will be placed on a waiting list. If the 104 slots reserved for Iowans aren’t filled by August 9, players on the waiting list will be allowed to register. “This is still an Iowa tournament, and we will be doing all we can to encourage our great Iowa

professionals and amateurs to come out and support it,” Dinnebier said. “At the same time, we want to make the tournament as exciting as possible for players, spectators and sponsors.” LeRoy Oxley of Panora served as tournament director in 2010 and returns in that capacity this year. “I heard lots of positive comments throughout the 2010 tournament,” Oxley said. “The pros were very complimentary of the course conditions and the help provided by the volunteers.” Admission to the tournament is free, and Oxley hopes to increase the number of spectators. “This tournament will feature some great golfers and we’re hoping more people come out and enjoy seeing them play,” he said. While the three-day tournament for professionals and amateurs is the main event, a pro-am tournament Aug. 18 also is planned. In 2010, 31 teams competed. Organizers hope to have the maximum of 34 teams for the 2011 tournament. It’s expected more than 200 volunteers will be needed to help with a variety of jobs related to the tournament. Volunteers will wear red shirts and a white cap or visor with the Iowa Open logo. Roxie Ruth and Kathy De Lucca are coordinating volunteers. To volunteer, contact Ruth at 515-987-3635 or De Lucca at 641-755-3116. More information is available online at www.iowaopen.com. This site includes player registration details, plus forms that can be downloaded for pro-am tournament registration and volunteer scheduling.

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Hawkeyes Advance to NCAA Men’s Golf ChampionshipsNick Hegland University of Iowa Sports Information The University of Iowa’s men’s golf team earned a tie for fourth place at the NCAA Regional Golf Tournament, earning a trip to the NCAA Championships for the second time in three years. The Hawkeyes shot a final round score of 291 (+7) and ended the tournament with a three-round score of 865 (+13). The NCAA Championships will be held May 31-June 5 in Stillwater, Okla. “First of all, it’s going to help the confidence of this team,” said Iowa Coach Mark Hankins. “At the end of the day it was really six teams battling for five spots and we were in that group. Our guys hung in there. We shot a decent score again today and that was good enough.” “We knew coming in that this was going to be a tough regional,” added Hankins. “There were a lot of under ranked teams and the 10th seed was a good UNC-Charlotte squad. We’ve been fighting expectation for the last couple weeks, being ranked 14th in the country and playing against some great fields made us tough.” Michigan shot a nine-under par round of 275 to earn the regional title (841, -11), edging past Big Ten rival Illinois (843, -9). Alabama was third (847, -5) and Tennessee shared the fourth spot with Iowa. The Hawkeyes and Volunteers finished four strokes ahead of Stanford in earning the final two spots from the regional at the NCAA Championships. Junior Chris Brant shot an even par round of 71 for the second straight day to lead Iowa’s scoring. Brant finished the tournament with a score of 210 (-3) to earn a tie for seventh place in the individual standings. Junior Barrett Kelpin also shot even par for the second straight day, ending the event with a score of 217 (+4) and tied for 20th. Senior Brad Hopfinger tied for 31st with a three-day total of 221 (+8), one shot ahead of senior Vince India (222, +9), who tied for 34th. Junior Jed Dirksen tied for 45th with a score of 225 (+12). Lion Kim of Michigan and Luke Guthrie of Illinois shared medalist honors at 205 (-8). Brant was even after two holes before recording an eagle on the third hole, an up-hill par five. Brant reached the putting green in two and made a 35-foot putt. Brant

recorded bogeys on five and eight to shoot even on the front nine. He added a birdie on the 12th hole and had his only bogey on the back at 15. He recorded three straight pars to end the round, keeping the Hawkeyes ahead of Stanford in the team race. “I started off pretty well,” said Brant of his final round. “I made an eagle on three, which kick-started my round. I hit a nice drive down the right side, ripped a three-wood to about 35 feet and made the putt. That got me started, it was a nice bonus. I made a few mistakes after that, I felt like I left a few out there. The course played tough today. The wind kicked up and the greens were more firm. We did what we came here to do this week.” Playing in the final group for his team, Brant delivered with par on the final three holes. “I didn’t really know where we were at in the team race,” he admitted. “I had seen some scoreboards earlier in the round. I figured we had a couple shot cushion, but that didn’t change my strategy. I was just going to play the hole the way I know how to play it; I would have liked to roll in that last putt, but it worked out, it was good enough.” “Chris did a great job of staying in the present today,” described Hankins of Brant’s play. “He stuck to his guns, played the hole in front of him and continued to try and make birdies. I trust these guys and they trust each other. That trust grows every time we’re successful and today was a success.”Kelpin started his round with a birdie for the second straight day, but ended the front nine even after another birdie on five and two bogeys. He moved back under par with a birdie on 10 and was two under after another birdie on 12. A bogey followed on 13 and an errant tee shot on 16 caused a double bogey. He added a 15-foot birdie putt on 17 and recorded a solid par on 18 to end his day.

Hopfinger recorded a two-over 73 in the final round. He got off to a fast start with birdies on two and three, but had three bogeys and a double to close the front nine at plus three. Hopfinger had one of the strangest shots of the day on eight, where his tee shot landed on a bridge. He was able to hit a long iron off the wooden structure while recording a

bogey. A lost ball led to a double bogey on 10, but he responded with birdies on 11, 15, 16 and 17. A bogey on the final hole left him at two over for the day. India shot just one over on the front and moved back to even with a birdie on 10. He suffered three bogeys and a double on the back before just missing a birdie on the final hole. Dirksen was three over par on both the front and back while shooting his 77. “As far as the status of our team, this is what we expect to do,” said Hankins of Iowa’s return to the NCAA Championships. “We expect to go to NCAA Regionals. It’s always going to be a fight. It was until the last hole today and our guys came out on top. The NCAA’s will be 30 of the best teams in the country and we belong.” Brant says the trip to the national event is a well-deserved reward for the Hawkeyes. “We worked hard last year and played well,” noted Brant. “But we played a little bit better this year, which is a testament to how hard all of us have worked. We put in a lot of time. Last year left a really bitter taste in our mouths and we didn’t want that to happen again. We worked harder, and we made sure that didn’t happen again.” The NCAA Championships will be held at Oklahoma State’s Karsten Creek Golf Course and includes 54 holes of stroke play, followed by match play for the top eight. Iowa placed 17th in the nation at the 2009 championships in Toledo, Ohio.

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Despite a rain-shortened season, the AIB men’s and women’s golf teams finished a successful spring campaign, collecting one first-place finish apiece and a combined seven top-five finishes. “I was very pleased with the effort of both programs this spring,” said Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach Tony Giannetto. “From the start of the season, we continued to improve in many aspects of the game and it showed as both teams finished the season very strong. If anything, we were short on experience and I was proud to see Johnny Schwaller and Brittany Livengood step up as strong leaders for their teams.”

Women’s Spring Recap AIB started the 2011 spring campaign with a third-place finish at the Iowa Central Community College (ICCC) Invitational held at the Fort Dodge Country Club. Led by freshman Morgan Hansen (Dayton, Iowa/Southwest Webster) the Eagles fired a 410 while Hansen shot a 100 for sixth-place. Hansen was followed by sophomore Brittany Livengood (Eagle Grove, Iowa/Clarion-Goldfield) and sophomore Kristina Teig (Atlantic, Iowa/Atlantic) who each shot a 103, tying for 10th overall. Freshman Haylee Schefler (Sac City, Iowa/East Sac) and sophomore Kayla Routson (Norwalk, Iowa/Southeast Polk) rounded out the AIB team, shooting a 104 and 105 and finishing 15th and 16th respectively. At the Central College Spring Invitational held at the Bos Landen Golf Club, Livengood shot a two-round 204 to place 15th overall. No team scores were kept. Routson was the only other finisher for the Eagles, shooting a two-round total of 237 for 22nd place.

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In the third meet of the season, Livengood won the Ellsworth Community College Invitational with an 86, pacing the Eagles to a second-place finish at the Briggs Woods Country Club. Hansen finished 10th overall with a 93, followed by Routson in 14th with a 95. Rounding out the AIB finishers was Teig who shot a 96 for 16th overall and Schefler with a one-round total of 118 for 25th place. Hansen put a book-end on her top performances, finishing the season second at the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Invitational with a round-total of 88 and helping AIB secure its only first-place finish of the season. Held at the Highland Park Golf Course, Teig was the next finisher for the Eagles, shooting a 91 and tying for fourth overall. Livengood tied for seventh with a 96 while Schefler finished tied for 12th with a 105 and Routson finished tied for 17th with a 111.

Men’s Spring Recap The AIB men’s golf team opened the season with a fifth-place finish at the Simpson College Spring Invitational at the Indianola Country Club, shooting a 312 for 28 over par. The Eagles were led by junior Thomas Briegel (Davenport, Iowa/Ellsworth Community College) who was three over par with a 74, placing fifth.

Rounding out the AIB finishers were sophomore Johnny Schwaller (Coon Rapids, Iowa/Coon Rapids) who shot a 77 (+6) to finish T-26th, sophomore Andy Kuhr (Hamburg, Iowa/Hamburg) with a 78 (+7/T-31st), junior Bobby Brooks (Des Moines, Iowa/Valley) with a 79 (+8/T-38th), junior Kyle Andrews (Marshalltown, Iowa/Marshalltown) with an 82 (+11/T-63rd) and sophomore Max Schramm (Des Moines, Iowa/North) with an 83 (+12/T-68th). Next-up, the Eagles finished fourth at the Grand View University Viking Classic hosted at the Briarwood Golf Club, collecting a second top-five finish in as many meets. AIB finished the two-day event shooting a 645 (310-335) led by Brooks who placed sixth with a two-round total of 155 (75-80).

Schwaller finished 18th compiling a 159 (75-84) and Kuhr finished in 27th with a 163 (82-81). Briegel rounded out the AIB finishers with a 168 (78-90) for 35th place. In the third meet on the schedule, AIB shot a two-round total of 612 for a fifth-place finish at the Statesmen Spring Classic held at the Preserve Golf Course in Moravia, Iowa. Schwaller placed 11th with a one-over par 145 to lead the Eagles while Brooks finished 24th with a two-round total of 154. Briegel shot a 156 for 28th and Schramm fired a 157 for 31st. Rounding out the AIB golfers were Andrews with a 166 for 41st-place, Kuhr with a 169 for 44th-place, and Schleuger with a 175 for 47th-place. Saving the best for last, Brooks and Schwaller finished first and second, respectively, leading AIB to a first-place finish at the Marshalltown Community College Invitational. The Eagles concluded play at the Elmwood Country Club carding a 293, finishing seven strokes ahead of second-place Iowa Western. Brooks finished the day at three-under par with a 67 (35-32) while Schwaller was two shots behind at 69 (38-31). Rounding out the score for AIB was Briegel in 11th-place with a 76 (39-37) and Kuhr with an 83 (42-41) for 32nd-place finish. Andrews and Schleuger each finished with an 81, tied for 26th-place. “With a solid core returning and a group on outstanding newcomers, I am looking forward to watching the teams carry the momentum built this spring into the fall portion of the 2011-12 schedule,” noted Giannetto.

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Ziskovsky Adds to Family Legacy on Central Track Squad Central College senior heptathlete Jill Ziskovsky doesn’t have to look far for inspiration. Every afternoon as she makes her way to track practice at H.S. Kuyper Fieldhouse, she glances up at record board and is reminded of her family’s achievements. Besides the five schools records listed after her name, four of which she helped set this year, her mother, Deb (Worden) Ziskovsky, owns one of the oldest records on the board – the indoor 3,000 meter run, set in 1979. “It’s cool to be able to see her name up there every day,” said Ziskovsky. “I always knew about the impact of Central College on my parent’s lives. I remember seeing brownish faded pictures of them running for Central and I always looked forward to doing that myself.” And Deb Ziskovsky wasn’t the only relative to don the Central “C”. (Uncle) Alan Ziskovsky competed on Central’s wrestling squad, while (Aunt) Lynette Ziskovsky was a high jumper for the Dutch. Growing up with an active family, it seemed natural for Ziskovsky to take up the sport herself. “I have a lot of memories of my parents going out on runs together,” she said. “I remember we would sometimes drop one of them off a few miles out of town and they would run home. I got into doing 5ks with them as I got older and started cross country and track in middle school.” In high school, she competed in the 400-meter hurdles, 4x400 relay and long jump “almost every meet”, according to Ziskovsky. “(Former Central )Coach (Kevin) Sanger brought up the heptathlon to me when I was being recruited since I had some experience with different events,” said Ziskovsky. “I hadn’t heard of it before that but had an immediate interest.” At that point, her destiny as a college multi-eventer

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was all but decided. Since 2000, Central athletes have stood on the all-America podium for combined-event competitions 23 times, an impressive number for the college of roughly 1,700 students. Fast forward four years, and Ziskovsky has built an impressive résumé. She has a stack of all-league medals ranging from the 4x100 relay to the long jump to the pentathlon in addition to five all-American plaques, three of which came from performances in the indoor pentathlon and the outdoor heptathlon. Meanwhile, the Central women’s track and field team is in the midst of a banner season. The squad recorded a runner-up finish at the Iowa Conference championships in February, then went on to finish in a tie for 24th place two weeks later at the NCAA Division III national meet in Columbus, Ohio, due in large part to Ziskovsky’s contributions. She logged her second consecutive all-America performance in the heptathlon, placing fifth, as well as leading off Central’s fourth-place 4x400-meter relay team. All the while, Ziskovsky’s parents are still bleeding red and white. Of course, being a super fan isn’t hard to do for a successful athlete at your alma mater. It’s even easier when that athlete is your daughter. “My parents come to every meet they possibly can,” said Ziskovsky. “Sometimes I tell them not to come because they miss so much work for it. I can tell they really love track and that they miss it.” With the end of the season fast approaching, she is determined to make her last few meets count. Ziskovsky has qualified in four events at the NCAA outdoor championship meet later in May, including an automatic-qualifying mark in the heptathlon and the 4x400 relay, guaranteeing her and her teammates a spot in the field. “I definitely feel blessed with how much I’ve been able to accomplish here,” said Ziskovsky. “I never

thought something like this would have been possible a few years ago.” Just like her college decision, Ziskovsky will likely follow the family blueprint after graduation. “I want to keep running and stay fit,” she said. “I’ll probably get back to running some 5ks but I want to keep doing track events as long as I can. I’d like to pursue a career in writing, but hopefully with a sports background. Sports will always be a big part of my life.”

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Drake Wins First Official American Football Game in Africa

The Drake Bulldogs defeated a team of collegiate all-stars from Mexico’s CONADEIP Conference 17-7 Saturday in the Global Kilimanjaro Bowl, the first organized game of American football played on the continent of Africa. The game kicked off at 1:15 local time in Arusha (5:15 a.m. CDT) and concluded at 4 p.m. (8 a.m., CT). Trailing 7-3 after CONADEIP’s first scoring drive early in the fourth quarter, Drake rallied for two touchdowns in the final period behind freshman third-string quarterback Nick Ens (Grand Rapids, Mich.), who was replacing injured starter Mike Piatkowski (Wheaton, Ill.) and backup Tyler Castro (Aurora, Ill.). Ens led the Bulldogs on a touchdown drive immediately following the CONADEIP score to reclaim the lead, 10-7. He found wide receiver Joey Orlando (Park Ridge, Ill.) for a crucial first down, and then came back to him for an 11-yard touchdown pass. CONADEIP responded by driving to the Drake 2-yard line, but the Bulldogs’ defense stiffened and limited the threat to a potential game-tying field goal attempt, which was botched on a fumbled snap. The all-stars from Mexico reclaimed possession but with four minutes remaining fumbled at their own 19-yard line to set up Drake’s final scoring opportunity. Senior

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Patrick Cashmore (Kansas City, Mo.) ran it in from 2 yards out for a 17-7 lead that would hold up as the final score. CONADEIP’s final possession ended when Drake’s Matt Buckley (Oak Forest, Ill.) intercepted a pass attempt with 2:03 remaining, and the Bulldogs then took a knee to run out the clock. A low-scoring game through three quarters turned exciting in the fourth period as the teams scored all three of the game’s touchdowns in the final frame. The CONADEIP All-Stars closed the third quarter with a 49-yard pass play to the Drake 11-yard line and then scored the game’s first touchdown early in the fourth on a rushing play up the middle to take a 7-3 lead. Prior to that point, the game’s only points came via a 27-yard first-quarter field goal by Drake’s Billy Janssen (Round Lake Beach, Ill.). The first half saw each team turn the ball over by defensive takeaway (Drake recovered a fumble; CONADEIP intercepted two passes) and on downs (Drake was stopped on 4th-and-goal inside the 1; CONADEIP failed to execute a fake punt and botched a field-goal attempt). CONADEIP also was whisteled for a variety of penalties in the first half as neither team established a rhythm offensively.

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Dubuque Fighting Saints Win USHL Clark CupBrian Werger USHL; Iowa Sports Connection

It was a historic night in Dubuque, Iowa as the Clark Cup will make its home here for at least the next year as the Dubuque Fighting Saints won Game Four of the Clark Cup Final to win the best-of-five series 3-1 over the Green Bay Gamblers. “It’s awesome, coming out here as an expansion team with a bunch of players you don’t know – we played an awesome season and we deserved it,” said forward John Gaudreau. It was back-and-forth during the first period as both teams had quality chances but neither club could light the lamp. Dubuque went into the first intermission with a 13-10 shot advantage but the game was scoreless after 20 minutes of play. “A couple things that we said before the game was ‘refuse to be denied and you will break their will.’ It was a great environment on home ice, but Green Bay came hard and kept pushing, but we pushed right back,” said Head Coach Jim Montgomery. Not long into the second period, the offense came alive as C.J. Eick scored his second goal in as many nights to give the Gamblers a 1-0 lead just 33 seconds into the frame. It was the second consecutive night that Green Bay tallied the first goal of the game. It would be all Dubuque after that as Tyler Lundey scored his second goal in as many nights to pull the game even midway through the period. Three minutes later, captain T.J. Schlueter scored his first goal of the playoffs to put the Saints ahead 2-1. “I picked a very good time, but I got a great feed from Sooth and got that back door goal,” Schlueter. “Then I got a lucky one in the second period on a

ricochet off the boards. I am glad to have them and love to contribute and help the team win.” Early in the third period, Schlueter kept the hot hand as he netted a power play goal just 1:50 into the frame. John Doherty kept the momentum going as he put in an outstanding individual effort to bury his second goal of the playoffs. Gaudreau added an empty net goal late in the period and Shane Walsh netted a goal for good measure much to the pleasure of the standing room only crowd. “It is unbelievable. I don’t think I could have picked a better team or better group of guys that work harder, practice harder every day, and I can’t think of a better coach I have had ever in my life,” said goaltender Matt Morris. Morris made 37 saves, his highest total of the playoffs, to earn the win. He also garnered Clark Cup Playoff MVP honors as he posted a 9-2 record with a 1.53 GAA and a League playoff best .943 SV%. “It is a huge honor and I am very proud of it, but at the end of the day, the Clark Cup was the only

trophy that any of us wanted,” Morris said. It was the largest crowd to see a game in the history of Dubuque hockey as 3,480 fans packed the Mystique Ice Center and watched the home club win their third game in a row to capture the Clark Cup. The last time the USHL’s coveted prize took residence in Dubuque was 26 years ago, following the 1984-85 season when the original Dubuque Fighting Saints captured the trophy for the second time. “They were into it. I have never seen so many fans here at 6:00 already and they were loud with the ‘Let’s go Saints’ chants and it never stopped. They gave us so much energy,” Montgomery said.

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The Iowa Crush, Iowa’s premier team in the Independent Women’s Football league established women’s tackle football within the state in 2005. Comprised of 34 teams in North America, the IWFL is also made up of over 1,800 female athletes. Standing at 5’3” tall and weighing 115 pounds, Crush quarterback Jen McIntire is not someone normally associated with such a full-contact sport. Also the team manager, McIntire played basketball and ran cross-country and track in high school, but growing up in rural Iowa gave her a passionate love for football. She first heard about the Crush from a friend, who called her after seeing an ad in the Des Moines Register. “Your dream has come true man,” McIntire imitated over the phone, “somebody is starting up women’s professional tackle football!” Despite the apparent lack of publicity for the event, there were over 100 women at that first 2005 tryout, all vying for a spot on the women’s football team. Growing up, McIntire was always intrigued by football. “My dad used to take me to the Hawkeye games, and [I thought] this would be my dream to be out there on the field, you know, doing something like what they do. Everyone has those dreams, and I loved to throw a football, I was just fascinated by it.” Being a member of a women’s professional athletic team, especially for a sport dominated by men, many members of the Iowa Crush have overcome significant adversity. One such example comes from McIntire herself, recalling when she severely injured herself while playing. During last year’s football season, McIntire injured her hand during a game. After seeing an ortho surgeon, it was discovered that she had broken her hand, tearing her tendons and ripping the ligaments completely off her thumb. Although she had a game in

a week and a half, McIntire opted for surgery instead of wearing a hard cast. Eight days after a pin was placed in her hand, she was back on the field with her team, playing through the pain. After that game, the pin had to be ripped from her hand due to overuse. A cast was then placed on McIntire’s hand, which is how she finished out her season, taking one-handed snaps. “Maybe that first game I shouldn’t have been playing, but I didn’t, you know, want to give up on my team because we’re a big family and it’s hard to not be the person to step onto the field.” Whether or not it was right or McIntire to compete in that first game with a cast, the game was won and for the rest of the season, she only dropped six snaps using only her one hand. This kind of commitment can be seen throughout the league, McIntire’s teammate and Crush tight end and left back Jacque Brown lives in Omaha, Nebraska and commutes to practice in Des Moines every week. At the beginning of her first season when there were practices back to back days, Brown had to dedicate more time than some of the other athletes.“ I would drive down and sometimes I would stay, sometimes I would drive back and forth,” she recalls. “It was a lot of travel.”

Even though McIntire notes that some people practice and play harder than others, it makes it no different from any other sport. “You get out of it what you put into it,” she stated. “It’s actually a professional sport where you have to work out to be good. It’s very intense [and] the level of competition is very high.” It’s no doubt that the Iowa Crush is a key asset in the

growing field of women’s athletics. A lot of the Midwest is geared towards men’s sports, but McIntire notes that football is developing all over the United States. However, there are multiple barriers that need to be broken in order for the Crush to develop into the athletic entity they wish to. “ A lot of people want to sit and drink beer and watch football, but the fields we have to rent are high school fields and that kind of hampers us from things.” In order for the Crush and other teams

in the Independent Women’s Football League to obtain their goals of being watched on television, there needs to be

more publicity. “Women’s athletics are growing, we just have to get it out more into the community and get the support from everybody.” Brown notes that she also believes that there is the potential for expansion. “If there was more advertising to get it out there, I know a lot of people are interested in it. I think it can be bigger than it is.”

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not really into the game. But they continued to keep the game close. And then the unthinkable happened. The D-League MVP, Curtis Stinson, brought the ball up the court with just shy of seven minutes left in the first quarter. Near the top of the key, he drove hard left, starting falling to the floor, and smacked the top of his head into Patrick Sullivan’s knee. Over 9,000 people in attendance held their breath. Both players remained down for several minutes, but

eventually both walked off the court under their own power. But Curtis Stinson, always a hustler, always a fighter, never fully recovered from the fall. The MVP and emotional leader of the team played just under 19 minutes of the entire game, and finished with five points, four assists, and two rebounds. Going into the fourth quarter, you could feel the nervousness of the crowd as

the Energy were outscored 27 to 19 in the third quarter, down seven. Then the Energy decided to pour it on. They completely owned the Vipers in the fourth, outscoring them 38 to 23. They couldn’t miss. They couldn’t do anything wrong. With Curtis Stinson injured, the Energy turned to Stefhon Hannah, easily the game’s MVP. Drive after drive,

“ONE MORE YEAR! ONE MORE YEAR!” As Coach Nick Nurse chanted a hopeful prediction for 2012, his Iowa Energy took the stage to receive their Championship trophy. The chants rang off the roof of Wells Fargo Arena, confetti flew from both ends of the court, and most of the crowd still could not believe what just happened. The Iowa Energy toughed out a gutsy performance to beat the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA D-League Final, 119-111. The Energy seemed to find ways to answer every basket the Vipers made. There were 18 lead changes in the first half alone, and although the Vipers were up by 11 at one point, in large part to draining 10 three pointers in the half, the Energy continued to claw their way back, getting points in the paint, and keeping the game close. The Energy never led in the first half by more than three points, but ended up going into the half up by one, 62-61. Matt Janning, starting forward for the Vipers, seemed a man possessed. Three times he ran down the court, stood still beyond the arch, and waited for the ball. Three times, he caught the ball, shot it, and hit nothing but the bottom of the net. Three times, he was barely guarded. If Janning wasn’t spotting up, Jon Scheyer and Jerel McNeal were going coast to coast without hardly any contention, straight to the hoop, for easy layups. It seemed as though the Energy were playing on wasted legs,

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basket after basket, free throw after free throw, Hannah kept the Energy in the game throughout the second half, finishing with 31 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals. Michael Haynes was a monster in the

paint, recording 21 points and eight

boards. Shy Ely finished with 17 points and was a perfect eight for eight from the free throw line, where the Energy finished the game 34 of 43, or just shy of 80 percent. The Energy wanted this game more. They seemed to learn their lesson from a tough Game 2 loss. Play the entire game. Don’t anticipate victory…earn it. Hustle. The Energy played with that message on Friday night, and came away with their first D-League Championship trophy. Congratulations to Curtis Stinson, the NBA D-League MVP. Congratulations to Coach Nurse, the NBA D-League Coach of the Year. And congratulations to the Iowa Energy, your NBA D-League Champions. In the words of Coach Nurse…one more year.

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Micro Sprint. The 2008 season was a successful one, as Casie achieved 3rd in points in the 500cc Outlaw Dirt Karts at English Creek Speedway, was 2nd in the Outlaw Dirt Kart Nationals, and 2nd in the Wisconsin State Dirt Track Championship. The following season of 2009, Casie jumped up to sprint car racing, and dove right into a 410. Her father, having run the 410 class with Casie’s brother, Tony, knew that the cost offset wasn’t that much different, and the payout was higher. So for cost effectiveness, the 410 was the route the Shillings went. Casie said it was a humbling experience to race with such accomplished drivers, some being her childhood favorites- such as Skip Jackson and Danny Lasoski. It was quite an adjustment to move from accomplished karter to learning the ropes in a 410- but Casie is thankful for the experience and all the learning that the season brought. Last season Casie bumped down into the 305 class, where she has adjusted to the lower horse power and is working on getting to know the track and work towards top 5 finishes. She and her team try to race as much as possible, but with sharing a trailer with her brother, Casie is mainly racing at Knoxville Raceway, hitting a few Midwest 305 Series races when able. Winning a few heat races, getting top 10 finishes in the features, and a top 10 points finish on the season are some of Casie’s priorities this season. Overall improvement is Casie’s main objective, coming off last season without feeling like she found her groove on the half-mile is

Racing has always been a family hobby for the Shillings, having Knoxville Raceway in your back yard makes attending races every weekend very easy to accomplish! Casie has been attending since she was just a baby- and has grown to look up to local racers such as her brother, Tony Shilling, Davey and Danny Heskin, Skip Jackson, and Joe Beaver. Living in Knoxville has allowed Casie to make racing a key part of her life, but also has made it possible to pursue other interests that a driver from out of town might not be able to. Casie played volleyball all through high school, and pursued her dream to become a hair stylist-and is now enjoying a busy career with Exsalonce Salon on the square uptown in Knoxville. As if Casie wasn’t busy enough, she and her fiancé, Seth Vernon, are planning their wedding for July 1st. Breaking into a male dominated sport can be difficult, but Casie has been doing it with ease since she was four years old. The 20 year old, Knoxville native began her racing career as a young kart driver up at the Newton Kart Club where she raced for a few years before the family took a few years off from racing. When Dan Ebright opened up English Creek Speedway in 2005, the family jumped right back into the racing scene, not skipping a beat. Casie began in a 125 cc Outlaw Dirt Kart, where she earned 3rd in points in her first season out. The following season of 2006, found Casie back at English Creek moving up a class into the 500 cc Oultaw Dirt Karts. She earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2006 with a 2nd place points finish, and 3rd in points in 2007 running a 600 cc

Knoxville Raceway Profile: Casie ShillingJoanne Cram Knoxvilleraceway.com Contributor

something she is working hard to move past. Casie’s family has been extremely supportive of all of her siblings’ dreams. She and her brother Tony are still actively racing, and her younger sisters, Cari and Caitlyn are pursing other sports this season and taking some time off racing. Casie is very thankful for all the opportunities she’s been given by her dad, Rick, and mom, Becky, who’s family run business, Shililng Excavating, are Casie’s primary sponsor. Casie’s crew which includes her parents, fiancé, and Chris Crook and Donny Simmons, are also big supporters and giver her great feedback.

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Brett Moffitt Rising in NASCAR RanksTim Weideman Editor

The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East is quite the step up from where Brett Moffitt, a native of Grimes, Iowa, began his racing career—racing go-karts. But Moffitt has gotten off on the right foot ever since his debut in the series in 2009. After stints with Andy Santerre Motorsports (2009) and Joe Gibbs Racing (2010), Moffitt finds himself driving for Michael Waltrip Racing, where he’s looking to have his best year yet in the series. After four races this season, Moffitt has two wins and a second-place finish. He led every lap en route to winning the season-opener April 2 at Greenville Pickens. Two weeks later, an accident resulted in a 24th-place finish April 17 at South Boston. Moffitt rebounded the next week by finishing second at Richmond. Undoubtedly for Moffitt, one of the season’s early highlights, and perhaps a highlight of his NASCAR career, came May 22 when he won at the Iowa Speedway. Moffitt was the first Iowan to win a race at the track. Moffitt can now say he’s won a race at his home track but he’s always loved having the opportunity to race there. “Having the Iowa Speedway is amazing,” says Moffitt. “It’s a lot of fun being able to (race) in front of my home crowd. All the fans in Iowa always pack in there for (the K&N) race. It’s a lot of fun, not only having a big crowd, but a big crowd that’s cheering for me. It’s cool seeing when I’m passing people everyone’s up on their feet.”

So far on pace to have his best year in the K&N Pro Series, Moffitt may find a more permanent home with a team, rather than bounce around like he has done in the past. “The higher up you go, the more weeded-out it kind of gets,” says Moffitt. He adds that the better drivers perform, the more likely it is that they’ll stick around longer and that the team will sign them on for longer periods of time. “It’s all about initially finding your home of where you fit in best and where not only it’s that the company has a place for you down the road, but where you can see yourself, you know, driving for that organization down the road,” says Moffitt. Moffitt is waiting to see how this season goes before thinking about moving to a bigger series, such as the Nationwide Series. Moffitt’s early success has him in a tight battle for top spot in the points standings, which could lead to a

championship—and maybe a promotion. “Hopefully if we keep the results up like we’ve been doing, you know, keep running up front and extremely strong every weekend, hopefully they’ll have that opening come about hopefully by the end of the year, maybe into next year,” says Moffitt.

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Iowa-Native Moffitt Takes Checkered Flag in K&N East/West Challenge; Stenhouse Picks Up First Nationwide Series WinTim Weideman Editor

The first weekend of racing action at the Iowa Speedway was full of milestones to remember. Grimes, Iowa native Brett Moffitt became the first Iowan to win a race at the speedway when he took the checkered flag first in the Pork ‘Be Inspired’ 175 NASCAR K&N Series combination event. Moffitt battled with Matt DiBenedetto until a cut tire on lap 85 cost DiBenedetto his chance at winning. Moffitt led 138 of the 175 laps. On Sunday, the NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers took to the track and showed the fans why many of the drivers love the track. Side-by-side battles for position were common throughout the race. Though NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski made the trip across the country from Charlotte, North Carolina to Newton, Iowa to compete in the race, it was Nationwide Series regular Ricky Stenhouse Jr. who celebrated in victory lane. Stenhouse passed Edwards after a restart for a caution on lap 232. The win was Stenhouse’s first in the Nationwide Series. Below are the top 15 finishers from each race.

Pork ‘Be Inspired’ 175 NASCAR K&N Series Top 15Finish/Start/Car No./Driver/Team *Rookie1 2 00 Brett Moffitt AdEasel/MWR Toyota

2 23 18 Max Gresham Live Oak Plantation Toyota3 10 7 Eddie MacDonald Grimm Construction Chevrolet 4 34 26 Greg Pursley Gene Price Motorsports Ford5 7 17 David Mayhew MMI Services/Ron’s Rear Ends/KHI Chevrolet 6 6 2 Ryan Gifford Toyota Racing Development Toyota7 26 61 Brett Thompson Rich Thompson Trucking Chevrolet8 9 14 Coleman Pressley Kingsford Toyota9 14 6 Darrell Wallace, Jr. U.S. Army Toyota10 13 3 Dylan Kwasniewski *

Rockstar/Royal Purple Ford11 19 9 Chase Elliott * HendrickCars.com Chevrolet12 12 03 Cody Hodgson * Ocala Gran Prix Dodge13 11 75 Jason Bowles Fuel Doctor USA Toyota14 22 20 Eric Holmes NAPA Toyota15 28 06 Luis Martinez, Jr. King Taco/Sunrise Ford/Lucas Oil Ford

John Deere Dealers 250 presented by Pioneer NASCAR Nationwide Series Top 15Finish/Start/Car No./Driver/Team *Rookie1 8 6 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Ford Blackwell Angus Beef 2 4 60 Carl Edwards Ford Polaris Off-Road Vehicles3 10 22 Brad Keselowski Dodge Discount Tire4 5 32 Reed Sorenson Chevrolet Dollar General5 6 2 Elliott Sadler Chevrolet OneMain Financial 6 14 09 Kenny Wallace Toyota American Ethanol/

Iowa Corn/Big River Resources 7 2 18 Michael McDowell Toyota Pizza Ranch8 9 31 Justin Allgaier Chevrolet Brandt9 13 30 James Buescher Chevrolet Fraternal Order of Eagles10 3 33 Austin Dillon Chevrolet Rheem Heating, Cooling & Water Heating 11 17 66 Steve Wallace Toyota 5-Hour Energy12 1 20 Drew Herring Toyota Sport Clips13 19 62 Michael Annett Toyota Pilot Flying J14 22 51 Jeremy Clements Chevrolet RepairableVehicles.com 15 24 70 Scott Wimmer Chevrolet Foretravel Motorcoach

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Grimes, Iowa native Brett Moffitt (00) runs alongside Matt DiBenedetto (15) on a caution lap during the Pork ‘Be Inspired’ 175 May 21 at the Iowa Speedway. Moffitt was the first Iowan to win a race at the track.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. does a burn-out to celebrate his winning of the John Deere Dealers 250 May 22 at the Iowa Speedway. The win was Stenhouse Jr.’s first in the NASCAR Nationwide series.

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The idea behind the Hawkeye Dirt Tour started innocently enough. A handful of the RaceRPM.com crew (primarily known for their web casts of the IMCA Super Nationals) wanted to put together a special event or two for the modified drivers and fans in Iowa. Since the largest field of open wheels in Iowa is the IMCA sanctioned modified, the group called IMCA to see what needed to be done to make these couple of events take place under their umbrella. After a series of meetings with Brett Root (Vice President of Operations for IMCA), the group developed the idea of creating an Iowa-based modified tour. In just a few short months, the Hawkeye Dirt Tour was born. This tour is designed for the weekly racing world. From the raceday purse structure to how the eventschedule is laid out, weekly racing was always kept in mind. The goal is to develop a summer-long party each year that everyone will want to be associated with. Thegroup wants the drivers, track promotes, and the fans to drive away from each event dreaming of the nextevent.

Hawkeye Dirt Tour Opening Weekend RecapBenton County Speedway (Vinton, Iowa)HDT 2011 OPENER: May 10, 2011 It was a classic battle of the veteran versus the young gun when the 2011 HDT season kicked on at the Benton County Speedway. The young gun Mitch Morris held the lead early until the veteran Vern Jackson wrestled the lead away and eventually took the win.2011 HDT OPENER TOP 10:

1. Vern Jackson, 2. Mitch Morris, 3. Ryan Dolan, 4. Kellen Chadwick, 5. Mark Elliott, 6. Richie Gustin, 7. Rich Smith, 8. Scott Hogan, 9. Mike Burbridge, 10. Ronn Lauritzen.Hawkeye Dirt Tour ScheduleTuesday, June 14 – Cedar County

Raceway - Cedar County ClashThursday, June 23 – Cresco Speedway - Mighty Howard Co. FairThursday, June 30 – Lee County Speedway - Liberty CupMonday, July 4 – Algona Raceway - Firecracker 30Thursday, July 21 – Hancock County Spdwy – Prelude to 1,000 StarsWednesday, August 3 – Buena Vista Raceway - HDT at the BeaverFriday-Saturday, September 16-17 – Farley Speedway - Yankee Dirt Track ClassicFriday, September 23 – Marshalltown Spdwy - Havoc on the Hgihbanks 1Saturday, September 24 – Marshalltown Spdwy - Havoc on the Highbanks 2

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Dwight Competing in 25 Events for Summer Iowa Games’ 25th Anniversary

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Father Time catches up with everybody, but that doesn’t mean life has to pass you by. Those aren’t Tim Dwight’s exact words, but that is his message. It’s been his message ever since Dwight retired from the NFL as a receiver and return specialist following the 2007 season. When Dwight isn’t working in the solar energy business, the former City High and University of Iowa star in football and track is busy searching for new ways to stay active. His latest endeavor will be to compete in 25 events at the Summer Iowa Games in July to mark its 25-year anniversary. Among the events on Dwight’s to-do list are a 5-kilometer run, the 200-meter dash, archery, table tennis and free-throw shooting, among others. By participating in so many events, Dwight, 35, wants to spread awareness about the importance of being physically fit. “One thing we’re sort of missing out on in our society nowadays is being athletic in general and taking part in activities that promote health, that promote tradition, promote competition and teamwork,” Dwight said. This also is another unique way for Dwight to challenge himself physically now that he’s retired from playing football. And for his competitors, it’ll be a chance to compete against one of the best and most well-known athletes this state has ever produced.

Some of the events, such as the 200, will cater to Dwight’s strengths. He won the race four times in high school and has been clocked in under 21 seconds. Dwight’s goal now is to break 23 seconds, which most people in their mid-30s would only dream of doing. But on the other hand, shooting free throws is hardly one of Dwight’s strengths. And yet he looks forward to giving it a shot, no pun intended. He described himself as being about a 50 percent free-throw shooter on a good day. “I’m going to try and be as competitive as possible,” Dwight said. “But I’ve got to start training for this come June.” Retired City High track and field coach John Raffensperger has known Dwight long enough to know that if anybody can handle such an extensive workload, it’s Dwight. “You never want to put anything past him, not being able to do something,” Raffensperger said. “You just put a challenge out there for him, and he’ll rise to the occasion if he can.”“And even if he can’t, he’ll still do it.” Since retiring from the NFL, Dwight has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and competed in triathlons and other road races. The Iowa Games provided one of the first stages for Dwight to showcase his immense talent. He was still a few years from becoming a star in both football and track and field when

the Iowa Games started in 1987.Dwight broke 11 seconds in the 100-meter dash for the first time while competing in the Iowa Games before his freshman year of high school. He also competed in the 200 and the 400 at the Iowa Games. He has stayed involved with the Iowa Games over the years, including running in a relay race about a decade ago with former Northern Iowa star hurdler and current Iowa assistant track coach Joey Woody. But unlike Dwight, who played 10 seasons in the NFL, most of the competitors in the Iowa games aren’t celebrities.They’re just ordinary folks who enjoy the opportunity to compete on a big stage once a year. They’re people whose playing days are behind them but who still have a burning desire to keep playing. “It gives motivation for people once they’re outside of high school or college to keep pursuing a sport or an activity that they fully enjoy,” Dwight said. “And they can practice it throughout the year and compete against other participants. “I think it’s very important to keep these kinds of activities involved in the community. It brings people together. It’s a great venue.” It’s a great venue that will be even better this summer because of Dwight’s presence.

Pat Harty Iowa City Press Citizen

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Strength Training in the Young Athlete

Parents and coaches of young athletes often ask, “When is it safe to start strength training?” Strength training in young athletes has become a hot topic due to increasing demands in younger age groups.

Numerous facilities and programs are now in place specifically to provide strength and conditioning for young athletes. Many youth are becoming more sport specialized at an earlier age which predisposes them to overuse injuries. “Specialized” athletes also tend to be involved

in multiple teams, which can also increase the risk of injury. The push for strength and conditioning is to help improve performance and prevent injuries. The question for younger athletes is whether strength training is safe, helpful or harmful. Strength training is the use of resistance to increase the muscle’s ability to exert a force. Strength training can be achieved with free weights, weight machines or exercises using the athlete’s own body weight. Strength training is distinctly different from body building and power lifting. The benefits of strength training are to increase strength and endurance. Strength training can also protect an athlete from injury and improve athletic performance. Strength training will strengthen bones and boost metabolism. It also helps lead to improved self esteem and promote a healthier lifestyle. An appropriate strength

and fitness program will include cross training, nutrition, hydration and appropriate rest. Strength training can be started as early as age 8. It is important for the young athlete to have the balance to perform the strength training activities. The athlete also needs to have the maturity to follow directions. Appropriate coaching is also a must for proper form and technique. A common misconception in strength training of the young athlete is that preadolescent athletes cannot benefit from strength training because of insufficient circulating levels of androgens. Androgens are hormones that influence growth and development. Puberty is associated with a significant increase in the production of androgens. The onset of puberty varies greatly in children and can range from age 13 to 18 in boys and age 11 through 16 in girls. Prior to reaching puberty, young athletes involved in strength training will not see a significant increase in muscle hypertrophy or size. Strength training in athletes that have not reached puberty results in an increase in the nerve activation of muscle, which results in an increase in muscle adaptation and coordination. This in turn leads to an increase in athletic performance and also helps with the body’s ability to protect itself from injury. After puberty when an athlete reaches adolescence, strength training will cause muscle hypertrophy which means that the actual size of the muscle will increase. Another misconception is that strength training is dangerous in the young athlete. Again, it is important to distinguish strength training from power lifting. In an immature athlete, power lifting heavy weights can lead to problems in the growth plates of growing

bones, including the low back. Growth plates are areas of cartilage within bones that allow for growth of the bone. Repetitive stress against a

growth plate can lead to a growth plate injury, possible stunting the growth of the bone. Improper training and excessive loading of the immature skeletal system can lead to injuries but needs to be distinguished from a supervised strength training program that demands proper supervision, form and technique. Studies show that supervised strength training is no riskier than sports in causing a growth plate injury. Heavy overhead lifting and squats in an immature athlete can lead to stress fractures in the low back. Supervised strength training, however, can prevent low back injuries, especially when it is focused on core abdominal strength. In summary, strength training is appropriate for the young athlete. Proper strength training will increase muscle adaptation and coordination and help improve athletic performance as well as protecting the athlete from injury. Power lifting and body building are not the same as strength training and should be discouraged in the immature athlete. The most important aspect of a strength training program is proper supervision, stressing good form and technique as well as outlining realistic goals. A proper strength training program will increase strength and endurance, improve performance and help promote a healthier lifestyle for the young athlete. Dr. Davick practice emphasizes the care of sports injuries. Dr. Davick volunteers as a team physician for local school and Simpson College. To reach Dr. Davick or to schedule an appointment please phone 515-224-5218.

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