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Steamwheelers kicker Kyle Kaplan delivers walk-off win over Iowa
It all came down to the right leg of Quad City Steamwheelers kicker. Kyle Kaplan.. In the final 5:30, Kaplan hit back to back season long field goals of 49 and 53 yards as time expired, securing the 57-55 win over the Iowa Barnstormers.. The walk-off by Kaplan helped the Wheelers get back to .500 […]
Riverdale’s Mattea Wuest wins TV6 Spotlight Athlete of the Week
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Riverdale track star Mattea Wuest was voted Spotlight Athlete of the Week after winning Sectional Titles in the 800, the 4x800 and the 4x400. “Mattea has worked so hard, she is so dedicated, she comes to practice ready to run and stays after practice, she is one of the hardest workers I’ve ever coached, and so dedicated to the sport. She is a fantastic leader, she goes above and beyond, she’s just great. We’re gonna miss her” said head coach Ami Henricksen.
Bettendorf police officers raise money for Special Olympics with torch run
BETTENDORF, Iowa — The Bettendorf Police Department honored Special Olympic athletes with a torch run on Monday, May 20. Approximately 25 officers accompanied by friends and family carried the Special Olympics Flame of Hope for six miles to raise money and awareness for the cause. The run started at the department in Bettendorf and ended at Rookie’s Sports Bar on Brady Street in Davenport.
Davenport Schools Students Honored At Iowa State Track Championships
Let’s give a round of applause to our incredible DCSD student-athletes for their outstanding performances at the 2024 State Track Championships! Way to represent Davenport! You’ve made your district and community proud!. Idris Thomas | 1st | Boys High Jump. Nolan Dempsey | 2nd | Boys Discus Throw.
UT Tyler softball wins its’ opening game of the 2024 NCAA Division II World Series in walk-off fashion
LONGWOOD, Florida (KETK) — UT Tyler softball, back in the NCAA Division II World Series for the third-straight year, won its’ opening game of this year’s World Series in walk-off fashion Sunday. Freshman Makayla Garcia hit a grounder through the left side of the infield and Courtney Plocheck slid into home to score the game-winning […]
Kwik Star Criterium Champions Return
DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 21, 2024) — “Each year, past champions return to the Kwik Star Criterium, and this year is no different. Last year’s Pro Men’s first-place finisher, Drew Dillman of Texas Roadhouse is returning announced John Harrington with the Kwik Star Criterium. “The Kwik Star/Snake...
Baseball Recap: Tyler Jones can't quite lead Monmouth-Roseville over Rockridge
It was a good run, but Monmouth-Roseville unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell 7-2 to the Rockridge Rockets. The loss continues a trend for Monmouth-Roseville in their matchups with Rockridge: they've now lost four in a row. Monmouth-Roseville got a good showing from...
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