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Hamburg's Thompson returns to 1A state tournament with championship goal
(Hamburg) -- Last year’s Class 1A runner-up makes a return trip to the boys state golf tournament early next week. Hamburg sophomore Keith Thompson will be back at the site of his coming out party when he plays Monday and Tuesday at the Ames Golf & Country Club. “I’m...
Essex star pitcher Burns taking talents to Southeast
(Essex) -- Another Burns sister is set to take her talents to the next level. Tori Burns recently committed and signed to pitch with Southeast Community College in Beatrice, Nebraska. Her decision follows the move from twin sister Brooke, who will play basketball for Des Moines Area Community College. “During...
Sidney boys golf making first state tournament trip
(Sidney) -- After a few years of near misses, the Sidney boys golf team is about to make its first-ever trip to the Class 1A State Tournament. The Cowboys fell 33 strokes shy of qualifying in 2021, missed state by six strokes in 2022 and didn't reach districts in 2023. They finally got over the hump in 2024.
Shenandoah schools consider unifying girls, boys sports under Mustangs nickname
(Shenandoah) -- Shenandoah school officials are exploring unifying their boys and girls sports teams under one mascot. During its regular meeting this week, the Shenandoah School Board heard a presentation from Activities Director Jon Weinrich regarding the potential change. Ever since girls' sports were introduced in the school district in the 1970s, Weinrich says they have used the Fillies nickname. Now, Weinrich tells KMA News the school district's leadership team is considering combining the school's boys' and girls' sports teams under the nickname of Mustangs.
Shenandoah's Spangler ready to compete at state golf tournament
(Shenandoah) -- The Shenandoah boys golf team will have representation at the state tournament for the first time since 2017 on Monday and Tuesday. Senior Jade Spangler — after a narrow miss as a junior — qualified earlier this week for the Class 2A state tournament. “It means...
UFR Podcast No. 1962: Jade Spangler, Heidi Jordan, Hudson McLaren
(KMAland) -- Upon Further Review Podcast No. 1962: Friday, May 17th. Should we talk about Scottie Scheffler? & more SPORTS!. State Golf Preview: Jade Spangler, Shenandoah. Iowa Western head softball coach Heidi Jordan. State Golf Preview: Hudson McLaren, Atlantic. Your browser does not support the audio element. Your browser does...
KMAland Boys Tennis (5/15): Shenandoah, Kuemper tennis season come to a finish
(KMAland) -- The Shenandoah and Kuemper Catholic boys tennis seasons came to an end in substate championships on Wednesday. Check out the rundown below. Shenandoah singles winners — Teagan Brunk, Luke Daoust. KMA Sports talked with Shenandoah head coach Brian Daoust after the dual. Find the full interview below.
KMAland Girls Golf (5/15): 6 individuals, Kuemper Catholic move on to state
(KMAland) -- Six individuals and the Kuemper Catholic team advanced to the state girls golf tournament on Wednesday. Check out the complete KMAland rundown below, including video with four state qualifiers at CAM. IOWA CLASS 1A REGION 1 FINAL AT LAKE CREEK, ST. MARY’S STORM LAKE. State team qualifiers:...
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