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HighHigh SchoolSchool FallFall SportsSports Preview All incentives applied. Low APR and other offers with approved credit. Prices and payments plus tax, title license and doc fee (TTL). With approved credit. Not responsible for typographical errors. Prose CONTENTS from the Pub Nerves, Steele Drive Cyclones to Triple-OT Victory Over Iowa Hawkeyes! Volume 13 Issue 7 The front cover of this 13th annual have this annual intrastate rivalry to Iowa-Iowa State cover of the Iowa energize the state each fall and with 4 Pee Wee Profiles Sports Connection this ISU win the level of features Steele Jantz as he competitiveness for the MidAmerican Energy Team of the Month: Team Iowa willed Iowa State to victory 2012 contest in Iowa Team Iowa took the gold medal in the inaugural USSSA Midwest Junior at Stadium in an incredible City! Games baseball tournament. Read about their journey to victory on page 4. triple-overtime victory I love college football and over the Iowa Hawkeyes, in Iowa we have are very handing the Iowa State fortunate with the 2 D-I Cyclones bragging rights programs, UNI, the Iowa and the Cy-Hawk trophy Conference with the D-III 8 Prep Connection for a year. I consider this programs across the intrastate rivalry the state, D-II Upper Iowa, High School Fall Sports Previews contest that kicks off and my favorite the NAIA Mike Rickord ISC Publisher Tony Atzeni takes a look at the top teams and individuals returning in the unofficial start of the schools that play from this year in volleyball on page 13. He previews boy’s cross country (p. football season every year. Sioux City to the Quad 10), girl’s cross country (p. 12) and girl’s swimming (p. 14) too. This game is discussed Cities. I am blessed to all year round in all 99 counties as it is still have a son playing the great game the crème de la crème of the football of college football for the Morningside world in our great state each season Mustangs a perennial power in NAIA 18 Collegiate Corner and rightfully so. This 2011 battle fresh off a victory on Saturday the featured youngsters on both sidelines 10th over the other NAIA power Iowa State Stuns Iowa in Triple-Overtime, 44-41 that played high school football in Northwestern College in Orange Paul Rhoads had his team ready and Steele Jantz led the Cyclones to the great state of Iowa. The families City. I assure you the crowd was only a thrilling triple-overtime victory over arch rival Iowa. The win is huge of these young men, regardless of 10,000 last week but the energy and for the Cyclones and Rhoads. whether they got in the game, are passion was just as intense as the bursting with pride as all young Iowans action in Ames just hours earlier as it when they start playing youth football is at all small college games. and dream of pulling on the Hawk or The Iowa high school football season Cyclone jersey and participating in has reached week number five of the 27 Minor but Major the biggest game in the state. This season for many teams as I type this Titans Bring Indoor Football to Cedar Rapids motivation carries them on Friday column on September 15th. That is nights as they put on the pads for remarkable but it is the reality of the There’s a new game in town. The Cedar Rapids Titans, new members their high schools. It’s a thrill for the new playoff system and realignment of the Indoor Football League, will bring the sport to eastern Iowa next folks back home watching on TV or of the schedules across all classes. I year. in the stands to see their high school for one certainly feel that the season represented on this pivotal Saturday starts much too early, however, in Iowa sports folk lore for generations it’s kicked off and I absolutely love to come. watching our award winning team This game was incredible and lived cover all of the games from 8-man to up to the pageantry, partying, school 4-A as we roll out the 13th season of STAFF pride, and year-round buzz make this “Friday Night Live” the states most game the flagship for the football comprehensive multi-media coverage season every year for sports fans of Iowa high school football. 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The magazine is also Cover: Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Steele Jantz looks to pass against the Iowa Hawkeyes.. Photo by Sam Taylor/Impact Imagery since that devastating attack on in a digital format housed on the front September 11, 2001. I know as a page of iowasportsconnection.com proud American and Iowan that our as we continue to develop multimedia 2928 Ingersoll Ave. • Des Moines, IA 50312 state bonded together on that date options to follow active Iowans “From and on the sports side of the history, the Pee Wees to the Preps to the PH: (515) 283-1933 • FAX: (515) 283-1646 which is very insignificant, I recall the Pros” and “From the Missouri to the [email protected] Iowa-Iowa State game being moved to Mississippi”! Have a Championship www.iowasportsconnection.com Thanksgiving week-end and it certainly Month! 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An Iowa team made a splash in regional youth baseball with only one out. The 12U Iowa this summer. Team Iowa took the 12U title at the inaugural Team Iowa came USSSA Midwest Junior Games, which were played Aug. Team poses through in the with its gold 13-14 in Waukegan, Ill. clutch, however, Team Iowa finished the round robin-style tournament retiring the final two medals from 3-1, defeating Team Illinois, which also finished 3-1, in a batters and kept its the inaugural weather-shortened game. championship quest USSSA Midwest Team Iowa was comprised of 7th and 8th grade players on the right track. from Cedar Rapids, Fairfield, Iowa City and Des Moines Junior Games, which were held traveling teams. Team Iowa gathers The team put its championship effort together after individual honors Aug. 13 and 14 just three practices and showed great sportsmanship Jarrid Clark in Waukegan, throughout the tournament. and Will Roddick of Ill. Team Iowa The entire tournament had to deal with rain but the Team Iowa claimed 12U age division was heavily affected. finished 3-1. 12U All-Tournament (Photo courtesy On Saturday, Team Iowa held a 4-3 lead over Team Team honors after Illinois after three innings in the game that decided the the tournament. of Troy Lee) tournament champion. Illinois took the lead in the top of Ethan Chipps the fourth inning but another period of rain made the field and Cam Baumann unplayable for the rest of the night. There had already competed in the strongest arm contest. Baumann finished Team Iowa 12U Roster (Traveling Team) been a four-hour rain delay prior to the second downpour. second overall with a throwing speed of 74 m.p.h. The win- Cam Baumann (Diamond Dreams) Because Team Iowa did not have a chance to bat in ner recorded a speed of 75 m.p.h. Chase Roth (Renegades) the bottom of the fourth inning, the game was reverted Drew Hill, Drew Beazely and Chris Miller competed in Colin Lacey (MBC) back to the last completed inning, making Iowa the USSSA the fastest runner contest. Miller finished third with a time Ethan Chipps (Ankeny Wildcats) Midwest Junior Games champion with the game’s final of 15.42 seconds, a mere 0.05 of a second behind the Gianni Chiodo (Knights) score 4-3. top time. Hunter Lee (Knights) Team Iowa faced strong teams that posed plenty of Nick Tarney, Jarred Wood and Rob McCarger com- Jarred Wood (CR Reds) challenges in the tournament, most notably Team Michi- peted in the home run derby. Jarrid Clark (Knights) gan on Sunday. Having lost its first game Sunday to Team Nick Tarney (Knights) Indiana, 5-1, Iowa couldn’t lose if it wanted a shot at the Game-by-game results Oviler Martin (Diamond Dreams) claiming the championship. Sat 2pm — Illinois 3 Iowa 4 Parker Ridge (CR Reds Grey) Team Iowa held the lead, 4-0, heading into the bot- Sun 11:20am — Indiana 5 Iowa 1 Pat Canby (Diamond Dreams) tom of the sixth inning, but a scrappy Michigan ball club Sun 1:00pm — Iowa 4 Michigan 3 Rob McCarger (Knights) was able to narrow the deficit to 4-3. Sun 4:20pm — Iowa 8 Wisconsin 0 William Rodruck (The Legends) The pressure was on as Michigan had the bases loaded
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Gilbert, Kuhrt Highlight Top Returning Volleyball Players in 2011 Tony Atzeni Radio Account Manager The 2011 Iowa high school volleyball and Natalie Vondrak (Sr., Bishop Heelan, Blake (Jr., IKM-Manning), Paige Donohoe (Jr., West season will soon get underway and back Sioux City) are all returning 2nd team all- Branch), Jenna Horstman (Sr., Pella Christian), Kendra after outstanding seasons last season state members. Korporal (Sr., Sumner-Fredericksburg), Lindsey individually are Megan Gilbert (Sr., Tripoli) Returning after being named to 3rd Peterson (So., West Fork), Tember Schechinge (Sr., and Morgan Kuhrt (Sr., Waverly-Shell team all-state members are Gabi French IKM-Manning) and Darsy Sunderman (So., Clarinda). Rock), both Elite IGCA All-State members. (Sr., Red Oak), Makenzie Harbaugh (Sr., In Class 1A along with Gilbert, back from 1st team Gilbert totaled 470 kills last season for West Delaware, Manchester), Lindsay accolades last season is Steph Rohe (Sr., Gehlen a 4.5 average per game and was involved Schulz (Sr., Carroll) and Jessie Sindliger Catholic, LeMars). Four return from 2nd team all-state at the net with 100 blocks on the season (Jr., Charles City). honors including Bailey Kirchoff (Jr., Tripoli), Karlie along with 175 digs. Gilbert was also Others to watch after being listed Schut (Sr., Iowa Christian Academy), Ashley Tinguely successful on nearly 92% of her serves on the honorable mention list are Casey (Holy Trinity Catholic, Fort Madison), and Whitney including 76 aces. Barney (Sr., Union, LaPorte City), Cassidy VanderMaten (Sr., Boyden-Hull). Kuhrt posted 424 kills for a 3.6 per Breon (Sr., Sergeant Bluff-Luton), Jenna The same number returns after 3rd team all-state game average while averaging 3.3 digs Casey (Sr., Hampton-Dumont), Alexis honors and are Sara Hoppenworth (Sr., Tripoli), Kari per game with 375 on the season in 118 Conaway (So., MOC-Floyd Valley), Amy Ihm Ludvigson (Sr., River Valley, Correctionville), Lindsey Morgan Kuhrt, Sr., games. Kuhrt had a 94% success rate (Sr., Dubuque Wahlert), Michele Lutz (Jr., Reinhardt (Sr., Holy Trinity Catholic, Fort Madison) and when serving and was fourth on the team Waverly-Shell Rock Clear Creek-Amana), Hannah Miller (Sr., Amber Timmins (Sr., Gehlen Catholic, LeMars). with 63 blocks. Marion) and Ellie Rauch Others to watch after being listed In Class 4A the individuals that return after being (Sr., Dubuque Wahlert). on the honorable mention list are named Iowa Girls Coaches Association All-State in In Class 2A there are four returning Jessica Balek (Sr., Newman Catholic, 2010 are Maddie Manning (Sr., Ankeny) and Olivia members of the all-state 1st team. Mason City), Katie Dentlinger (Sr., Coon Fairfield (Sr., Iowa City West) both 2nd team all-state They include Josie Brackey (Sr., Lake Rapids-Bayard), Brittney Hansen (So., members and Allie Hutchenson (Sr., Cedar Rapids Mills), Kalyn Ertz (Sr., Mediapolis), Janesville), Kelli Herrig (Jr., Marquette Kennedy) a 3rd team all-state member. Morgan Fjelstad (Sr., Lake Mills) and Catholic, Bellevue), Caila Raymond (Sr., Others to watch after being listed on the honorable Brooke Wolterstorff (Jr., Western Bedford), Rachel Sorenson (Jr., Stanton) mention list are Melissa Bartholomew (Sr., Newton), Christian, Hull). and Carmen Subbert (So., Stanton). Hannah Christenson (Sr., Council Bluffs Abe Lincoln), Back from the 2nd team are Kaity Last season Iowa City West won the Payton Crosser (Sr., Ottumwa), Carly DeMarque (Sr., Brouwer (Sr., Dike-New Hartford) Class 4A title and Mount Vernon the Lewis Central, Council Bluffs), Miranda Dusenberry (Jr., and Kellie Goedken (Sr., Sheldon) and Class 3A championship after winning Cedar Falls), Caroline Found (Sr., Iowa City West), Emily 3rd team members that return are the Class 2A title in 2009. Western Hermiston (Jr., North Scott (Eldridge), Morgan Hoeg Heather Hook (Jr., Grundy Center), Christian (Hull) won the Class 2A title, (Sr., Waukee), Erin Muir (Sr., Iowa City High), Audrey Samantha Meyers (Jr., Grundy Center), their fourth championship the past five Reeg (Jr., Dubuque Hempstead) and Alyssa Wing (Jr., Abbie Perez (Sr., Dike-New Hartford) Megan Gilbert, Sr., seasons. Tripoli won the Class 1A title Clinton). and Ashley Van Kooten (Sr., Pella Tripoli for the third consecutive season in 2010 In Class 3A Kuhrt is the only first team all-state Christian). and will once again have the target on member that returns. MacKenzie Bigbee (Sr., Others to watch after being listed on the honorable them this season. Williamsburg), Kinsey Caldwell (Sr., Waverly-Shell Rock) mention list are Tiana Bark (Sr., Camanche), Kaylee
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Chloe Miller (Jr., Pleasant Valley): Chloe Miller, a junior from Pleasant Valley high school, leads the state with 187 kills. She’s a large part of why Pleasant Valley is 13-4 and currently on a 10-match winning streak.
Tyler Shryock (Sr., Estherville-Lincoln Central): Whenever the Esterville-Lincoln Central defense makes a play, you can bet that senior Tyler Shryock isn’t far. Shryock leads the state with 71 tackles (24 solo).
Celsey and Brenna Conger (Srs., Pekin): Pekin’s girl’s cross country team is on a mission to win its third state title in three years. They hope to accomplish that with the help of twin-sister duo, Celsey and Brenna Conger, the No. 1 and No. 2-ranked runners in Class 1A, repsectively.
Blake Gimbel (Jr., Marshalltown): It’s no secret that the Bobcats of Marshalltown feature a prolific passing attack led by quarterback Blake Gimbel. The junior leads the entire state with 1,355 passing yards. He’s got 15 touchdowns to his name and has completed just under 60 percent of his passes.
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Last season, Cedar Rapids Prairie (4A), Lisbon) is now a senior and finished fourth last improved with Dubuque Wahlert (3A), Iowa City Regina (2A) and year. Also part of the top-ten is Daniel Huff (Sr., an experienced NUH-Cedar Falls (1A) won the Iowa high school Waverly-Shell Rock), Brien Nugent (Jr., Dubuque rosters and boy’s team cross country titles. Dowling Catholic Wahlert) and Nathan Carr (Sr., Grinnell). improvements (4A), Dubuque Wahlert (3A), Union) (LaPorte City) Five others make up a list of those that and top-ten (2A) and Pekin (1A) won the Iowa high school girls finished in the top-twenty and include Chandler finishes are team cross country championships. For Dowling Austin (So., Boone), Evan Jones (Jr., Pella), Isaac expected Catholic it was their fifth straight championship. Steffensmeier (Jr., Fort Madison), Lukas Mees by Central Looking at the top returning individuals in (Sr., Marion) and Nick Yeager (Sr., Boone). Lyon/George- each of the classes this season with the young Dubuque Wahlert should once again be a Little Rock, men and beginning in Class 4A Cole Decker contender for the top spot in the class along with Shenandoah (Sr., Dowling Catholic) is the top returning place Boone, Pella with their entire roster coming back and Gilbert. winner from the state meet with his fifth place and Decorah. In Class 1A, four of the top-ten in the finish. Brook Price (Jr., Iowa City High) is the only In Class 2A, Keith Byers is now a senior and class returns led by fourth place finisher Levi other top-ten finisher last season with his ninth is back for Spirit Lake after his runner-up finish Storjahann (Sr., BCLUW, Conrad). Bennett Moser place finish. On the list of six that had top-twenty to his own teammate Alec Baldwin last season (Sr., Wapello), Josh Sindelar (Jr., St. Albert, Council finishers are Ben Anderson (West Des Moines at the state meet. Three others had top-ten Bluffs) and Sloan Beninga (Sr., Dike-New Hartford) Valley), Matt Butler (Bettendorf), Chase Grabau finishes including Will Norris (Jr., Spirit Lake) all finished in the top-ten. (Linn-Mar, Marion), Etienne Nzoyisaba (Cedar who was fourth. Mason Powers (Sr., Gilbert) and Five others completed the top-twenty last Rapids Washington), Jason Thomas (Dowling Sean Skillean (Jr., Shenandoah) are the other season and return with hopes of top-ten finishes Catholic) and Jamie Zarate (Cedar Falls). members. which include Josh Gunderson (Sr., Riverside, While CR Prairie is back to defend, they will Only four others are back from the top-twenty Oakland), Mitch Bergan (Sr., Central, Elkader), have to fill many holes left due to graduation. list. Brennan Bogert (Jr., Iowa City Regina), Josh Laux Phillip (Pekin), Grant Van Der Linden (Sr., Dowling Catholic has nearly their whole runner- Lyons (Sr., South Winneshiek, Calmar), Caleb Belmond, Klemme) and Adam Dalton (Sr., up roster back and will be one of the favorites Bakker (Sr., Unity Christian, Orange City) and Nate Newman Catholic, Mason City). this season along with Cedar Falls. Cedar Rapids Kolacia (Sr., St. Edmond, Fort Dodge) make that Central (Elkader), BCLUW (Conrad), Northeast Washington, Iowa City High and Linn-Mar (Marion) list. (Goose Lake) and St. Albert (Council Bluffs) look also return a strong nucleus of talent and will be Iowa City Regina return their top three to be the teams that will battle for the title this part of the top-ten battle. runners which places them square in the team season with most of their rosters returning. In Class 3A, half of the top-ten returns led by race again but Spirit Lake is also right there after Others to watch are Riverside (Oakland), Dike- Zach Bucheit (Sr., Pella) with his third place state their runner-up finish last season. Unity Christian New Hartford, West Lyon (Inwood) and Nodaway meet finish. Conner Smock (Mount Vernon/ (Orange City) and Durant-Bennett look to be Valley (Greenfield).
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Name: Allen Lazard Name: Allison Orvis School: Urbandale Name: Angie McCardle School: Decorah Class: 4A Name: Wes Burnside School: Independence School: Union (LaPorte Class: 3A This J-Hawk is a true ball hawk. City) Senior Allison Orvis’ name is Sophomore Allen Lazard set Class: 3A Multi-sport athlete Angie one you’-re going to hear a lot a national high school record McCardle, a senior, can now during the girl’s high school Aug. 26 against Des Moines Senior running back Wes add football to her impressive swimming season. Orvis is Hoover when he returned three Burnside is Union of LaPorte list of athletic accolades. one of the top returners in interceptions for touchdowns. City’s work horse in the Reports out of Mustang the state, especially in her He’s already got five picks to his offensive backfield. The camp are that McCardle, who strongest event, the 200 name this season. Knights’ bruiser is averaging also plays softball, soccer, Individual Medley, in which over nine yards per carry. basketball and volleyball, has she’s the defending champion He’s tallied 609 yards on the quite the leg. and holds the current top time ground so far and has scored of 2:08.98. 10 times.
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Iowa High School Girls Cross Country Preview Tony Atzeni Radio Accounts Manager
Last season, Cedar Rapids Prairie (4A), Dubuque Completing the top-ten returners in 3A are Gabi Meirick Bethany Larson, Jesup Wahlert (3A), Iowa City Regina (2A) and NUH-Cedar Falls (So., Pella), Ali Krogman (Sr., Atlantic), Erica Grubbs (Sr., with Sammie Sproul and (1A) won the Iowa high school boys team cross country Davenport Assumption) and Madison Weekly (Jr., Benton, Roland-Story with Sarah titles. Dowling Catholic (4A), Dubuque Wahlert (3A), Union) Van Horne). Six others return from the top-twenty. Included Lunn and Humboldt with (LaPorte City) (2A) and Pekin (1A) won the Iowa high school on that list are Kamille Kornemann (Garner-Hayfield/ Sam Larson and Kallie girls team cross country championships. For Dowling West Hancock/Ventura), Dakota Tell (Western Dubuque, Kollmorgan to name just Catholic it was their fifth straight championship. Epworth), Lauren Rusch (Dubuque Wahlert), Carlie Cooper a few. Looking at the top returners individuals in each of the (Glenwood), Shana Kelly (Decorah) and Cierra Guerrero In Class 1A, where classes this season and starting with the young ladies and (Spencer). it is not unusual to see in Class 4A where Allison Gregg (Jr., Cedar Falls) finished The state champion Golden Eagles return six of their someone from Northeast second the Shelby Houlihan last season. Seven of the top seven members led by Lauren Rusch and her 15th place (Goose Lake) at the ten are back including Karrisa Schweizer (So., Dowling finish. Shana Kelly will lead runner-up Decorah while Bishop top of the charts the last five years, look for much the Catholic), Carolyn Newhouse (Sr., Linn-Mar, Marion), Heelan (Sioux City) returns four led by Carson Leiting. Other same to happen again with the return of individual state Mahnee Watts (Jr., Bettendorf), Mickey Malmgren (So., teams to watch are Davenport Assumption led by Grubbs champion Emily Franks, now a junior. Seven others are also Pleasant Valley), Kate Kaster (Sr., Clinton) and Maddie and Williamsburg with Natasha Bruer with many of last back after top-ten finishes which include two member of Reynolds (So., Pleasant Valley) who finished fifth through season’s top-ten also back in the mix. state champion Pekin and Celsey and Brenna Conger who tenth at the state meet. The fact that the rest of the Seven of the top ten also returns in Class 2A this finished 2nd and 3rd at the state meet. Sarah Lampe (Jr., top-25 from Class 4A return makes this a deep and season led by individual champion Lauren Benzing (Jr., Marquette Catholic, Bellevue) finished 5th and completing experienced class. Solon) and runner-up Leah Seivert (So., Sibley-Ocheydan). the top-ten returners from 7th through 10th are Audrey Those back from that top-twenty list are Meg In fourth and fifth respectfully and back are Arden Betzer Griffin (Sr., Prince of Peace, Clinton), Tiffany Shepherd (Jr., Richardson (Iowa City High), Nicole Criner (West Des (Sr., Springville/Central City) and Sadie Timms (So., Gilbert). Corning), Lauren Sharp (Jr., Dike-New Hartford) and Megan Moines Valley), Molly Levielle (Iowa City West), Megan Brittany Frush (Sr., Union, La Porte City), Cassandra Deist (So., Audubon). Add nine more to the list when you Nickles (Bettendorf), Brooklynn Kascel (Linn-Mar, Marion), Stuflick (Jr., Danville/New London) and Kayla Byl (Sr., Unity extend returners from the top-twenty. Venessa Miller (Dowling Catholic), Maddie Kleve (Johnston), Christian, Orange City) are also top-ten returners. Add The nine from the top-twenty list are Abbey Murphy MacKenzie Eland (Burlington), Lydia Saggau (West Des eight more to the list of those back from the top-twenty (Earlham), Mariah Casey (Northeast, Goose Lake), Ashtyn Moines Valley) and Ashley Norem (Urbandale). last season. Alfers (Tri-Center, Neola), Jaclyn Rittgers (Prairie Valley, Dowling Catholic return six of their top seven runners The eight to watch are Magan McCusker (Iowa Gowrie), Karli Roozeboom (Lynnville-Sully), Jenny Kuennen while runner-up Iowa City high have five back led by Meg City Regina), Sammie Sproul (Jesup), Lorenas Temple (Turkey Valley, Jackson Junction), Erin Reedy (Bishop Richardson who finished 11th. Pleasant Valley returns their (Camanche), Mallory Carr (Solon), Kallie Kollmorgan Garrigan, Algona), Katie Knoblock (Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn) top-four runners after their 3rd place finish and Cedar Falls (Humboldt), Emily Scharn (East Sac County), K. J. Veldman and Ella Feldman (Lone Tree). has six of their seven back after finishing fourth in the team (Spirit Lake) and Sam Larson (Humboldt). Easy to say that Pekin will be a strong pick for another race. Urbandale, Iowa City West and Linn-Mar (Marion) will Union will try to defend with Frush and runner-up title. Look for runner-up Earlham to battle for a top-five also contend for top-ten finishes again. Unity Christian with Byl. Iowa City Regina will return five finish again led by Abbey and Hannah Murphy. Tri-Center In Class 3A, seven of the top-ten individual place winners from their roster led by Magan McCusker who finished (Neola) lost their top runner but the rest of the team return led by state champion Anna Holdiman (Jr., Waverly- 11th. Solon returns all but one from their roster led by is back led by Ashtyn Alfers and Michelle Mumm. Many Shell Rock). Also back is runner-up finisher Madison Benzing and Mallory Carr who was 16th overall. Other others look once again to finish in the top-ten including Waymire (So., Dallas Center-Grimes) and Kelsey Kirchoff teams to watch are Humboldt led by Kallie Kollmorgan, Lynnville-Sully, Marquette Catholic, Griswold and Panorama (Jr., Denver-Tripoli) who was fourth last season at state. Spirit Lake Park with K. J. Feldman, Sioux Center and (Panora) to name a few. Watch Friday Night Live on T.V. on WHO-TV 13.2 and coming this Fall to 9.2
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Iowa Sports Connection Prep Student AthleteConnection of the Month High School: Ames Class: 2012 GPA: 4.0 Maddie Bro Sport: Swimming
Academic Achievements/Honors: 4.0 Honor Roll 12 consecutive semesters, 2-time USA Swimming Scholastic All-American, 4 CIML “Lamp of Knowledge” Awards, Ames High Academic Letter Winner, 2010 ITEC Winner - Graphic/Promotional Division, Grades 10-12.
Athletic Honors: 6-time Iowa High School State Champion, 3-time High School All-Amercan and 12-time All State Team Qualifier, 6-time USA Swimming National Qualifier, Iowa High School Swimming Coaches Association “2010 Star Athlete of the Year,” Iowa Swimming Inc. “2010 Outstanding Senior Swimmer of the Year,” Holder of 2 High School State Records and 8 Club State records.
What is your favorite sports memory? Breaking the 100 Backstroke State Record at the 2010 High School State Meet, and then jumping into the pool at the end of the meet after winning Ames High’s first swimming Team Title.
Favorite Movie? A League of Their Own
What’s the best part about being back in school? I have many of my favorite teachers again this year. I’m glad for the assignments. Honestly, I’m happy to use my brain again!
What inspires you? Trying to reach my potential. I enjoy working hard in practice every day in order to achieve my goals at my championship meets when swimming for Ames High and Central Iowa Aquatics.
If you won an unlimited gift card to any store or restaurant of your choice, what would it be? Why? I would shop on Speedo.com. I have a rather large swimsuit collection that I’d like to add to.
College Plans? I plan to swim at the collegiate level, Division I. I’ll be taking my official visits this fall and will make my decision after that.
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Talented Swimmers Return for 2011 High School Girls Swimming Tony Atzeni Radio Accounts Mananger The 2011 Iowa high school girls swimming Rachael Savannah Butler, Jr., Iowa City West (10th) season is underway and throughout the year the Scherme, Sr., Iowa Sports Connection will update the individual Bettendorf (4th) 200 Freestyle and team event leaders. We will also post the power Autumn McKenna Lynch, So., Dowling Catholic (2nd) rankings, all posted by the Iowa High School Swim Roepsch, Jr., Lilian Zhu, So., Iowa City West (4th) Coaches Association (IHSSCA). Dubuque Senior Mikalah Smith, Sr., West Des Moines Valley (6th) Once again this season the name you will hear (5th) Hannah Newell, So., Ames (8th) a ton about is Maddie Bro of the state champion Aftin Phyfe, Jr., Anne Whalen, Jr., Mason City (9th) Ames Little Cyclones. Bro won the 50 freestyle, 100 Council Bluffs Jenny Brown, So., Waukee backstroke and was part of the 400 freestyle relay Abe Lincoln and 200 medley relay championship teams. Taylor (9th) 200 Individual Medley Flummerfelt, now a junior teammate tied Bro for the Hannah Newell, Allison Orvis, Sr., Decorah (Champion) 50 title and was also a member of the relay teams So., Ames Gabbie Stecker, Jr., Pleasant Valley (3rd) and was runner-up in the 100 freestyle. (10th) Katharine Ross, Jr., Des Moines North/Hoover Allison Orvis of Decorah is also back as a (5th) returning champion, claiming the 200 medley title 100 Rebecca Alves, Sr., Bettendorf (6th) as a junior in 2010. Orvis also finished second in the Backstroke Ellen Colville, Sr., Newton (7th) Ames head coach Jay Bro instructs backstroke. The Carroll Tigers won the 200 freestyle Maddie Bro, Autumn Roepsch, Jr., Dubuque Senior (8th) his daughter, Maddie, at a swim meet relay title last season and return three-quarters of Sr., Ames Sydney Sorenson, So., Ames (9th) last year. Maddie Bro is one of the top that team with Mary Halverson, Abbey Fordyce and (Champion) Kelsey Abbas, Sr., Cedar Falls (10th) returning swimmers this year. Jennifer Lux. Allison Orvis, Sr., Others to watch with 2010 state meet top-ten Decorah (2nd) 500 Freestyle finishes: Clare Slagel, Sr., McKenna Lynch, So., Dowling Catholic (2nd) Dubuque Hempstead (3rd) Gabbie Stecker, Jr., Pleasant Valley (3rd) 50 Freestyle Kelsey Abbas, Sr., Cedar Falls (4th) Mikalah Smith, Sr., West Des Moines Valley (4th) Abbie Bro, Sr., Ames (Co-Champion) Lilian Zhu, So., Iowa City West (6th) Jenny Brown, So., Waukee (5th) Taylor Flummerfelt, Jr., Ames (Co-Champion) Anne Whalen, Jr., Mason City (7th) Clare Slagel, Sr., Dubuque Hempstead (7th) Emma Sougstad, Sr., Mason City (3rd) Rebecca Alves, Sr., Bettendorf (8th) Ellen Colville, Sr., Newton (8th) Mary Halverson, Sr., Carroll (6th) Kaitlyn Wistey, So., West Des Moines Valley (9th) McKenna Pierce, So., Indianola (10th) Alex Flatness, Sr., Ankeny (8th) Lexie Hawkins, So., Keokuk (10th) Abbey Fordyce, Jr., Carroll (10th) 1-Meter Diving 100 Breaststroke Sarah Kemp, Sr., Ames (5th) 100 Freestyle Katharine Ross, Jr., Des Moines North/Hoover (4th) Ashlyn Clingman, Jr., West Des Moines Valley (6th) Taylor Flummerfelt, Jr., Ames (2nd) Brittany Pursce, So., Des Moines Lincoln (5th) Sam Wagner, Sr., Linn-Mar (Marion) (9th) Alex Flatness, Sr., Ankeny (3rd) Emilie Berg, Sr., Linn-Mar (Marion) (9th)
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Most importantly, Rhoads gave The Cyclones Cyclone fans what they’ve been waiting for weren’t supposed since 2007 — a win against Iowa. to do much of Rhoads believed in his team and now anything in 2011, Cyclone Nation does too. mostly due to a After the game, Rhoads wasn’t able to put tremendously into words how it felt to defeat the Hawkeyes. tough schedule. Words weren’t necessary for anyone But on an who watched an excited Paul Rhoads lead afternoon in the student section and fans on the field in Ames, with the a chorus of whoops and hollers that were entire state probably heard from miles away. That and all fixated on what the high fives after the game probably spoke was happening for themselves. at Jack Trice Iowa State QB Steele Jantz scrambles toward the endzone. Jantz gave the “(In) high school, college you’ve got a student Stadium, the Hawkeyes fits with on the ground and through the air. Jantz led the Cyclones body and those students are out there early, Cyclones gave their to a triple overtime victory over Iowa. (Photo by Sam Taylor/Impact Imagery) camping out by the gates and they stand fan base reason up the whole game and support their fellow to believe in their many of the yards Jantz gained on the ground classmates,” Rhoads said. “They share in this team. kept Cyclone drives alive. rivalry. They share in this passion. It’s important “Our football team overcame unbelievable Though he’s only been in Iowa for a short for our kids to go over there and celebrate with adversity,” Rhoads said. “You don’t turn the ball time, the impact of the win is not lost on Jantz. them. It’s important for me to acknowledge over three times twice inside your ten (yard “I kind of got a sense of it before the game,” them, in my opinion.” line), miss two field goals against a football Jantz said. “If that wasn’t enough, definitely Rhoads also said it was hard to find the program like Iowa and win too many times, after the game brought home the message of words to tell his team in the locker room. He unless you have the resolve of the young men how important it is to everyone.” said his post-game speech probably wasn’t that I coach.” Like Rhoads, Jantz couldn’t find words for going to go viral on YouTube anytime soon. Rhoads was especially impressed with the how he felt when James White scampered into “It was probably a downer for the kids,” play of JUCO transfer quarterback, Steele the endzone for the game-winning touchdown. Rhoads said. “I couldn’t go there. There’s too Jantz. “You can’t describe that feeling,” Jantz said. many things that were emotionally packed into “Steele Jantz makes plays,” Rhoads said. “It’s not only happy for yourself but just the this game to go there. If I had tried to do that Jantz made plenty of plays against the team and all the fans there so it’s really an for them it would have been a mess, especially Hawkeyes. He completed 25-of-37 passes for indescribable feeling.” when you’re looking at 100-some kids and half 279 yards and four touchdowns. Many of the Again, perhaps it’s only necessary to look of them are balling because of what they just passes were completed after he scrambled to to the post-game celebration on the field. To gave up for you.” create time for his receivers to get open. borrow Neil Diamond’s words: Emotions were certainly high in the Iowa Jantz also had 16 carries for a net total of “Oh, sweet Caroline, good times never State locker room after the game. Most of 42 yards. While that doesn’t sound like much, seemed so good.” TACOLarge PIZZA $1199 Medium $10.99 Small $9.99 Not valid with any other offer. Good September 1 - 30, 2011. 18 Volume 13 Issue 7 Visit us on the web @ www.iowasportsconnection.com Collegiate Corner AIB Student Makes the Team at MLB All-Star Game FanFest Rodney J. Brown AIB Academic Project Assistant AIB College of Business student Tyler Ricklefs of networking possibilities. Boone was one of only 14 attraction managers hired That led Ricklefs to the I-Cubs, where he from colleges around the nation to work at Major met another student who had worked at the League Baseball’s All-Star FanFest, which preceded previous FanFest and who urged him to apply the 2011 MLB All-Star Game in Phoenix in July. with this year’s hosting team, the Arizona “It was the best experience of my life so far,” Diamondbacks. Ricklefs raved. “I didn’t have a good direct contact, so I Ricklefs has worked hard to turn his baseball just shot a random email,” Ricklefs said. “I enthusiasm (especially for his beloved but always- took a shot in the dark.” struggling Chicago Cubs) into the foundation of a Ricklefs’ first email was directed to a possible career. He’s serving in his second season human resources staffer listed on the as an Iowa Cubs stadium operations intern, and Diamondbacks’ website. When he received he recently completed his associate degree in no response, he emailed the vice president Sports and Event Management at AIB. He’s now of operations. The executive responded right studying at AIB for a bachelor’s degree in Business away, asking for a resume. A couple weeks Administration. later, Ricklefs was scheduling an interview. “I was attracted to AIB because of the sports “It was a phone interview, and I was major,” he said. “But the ‘Degree in 3’ is huge, too.” extremely nervous,” he recalled. “But in the In AIB’s “Degree in 3” program, students can end there was nothing to it. AIB College of Business student Tyler Ricklefs was one of 14 stu- complete both an associate and a bachelor’s degree “I got the job.” dents hired as attraction managers for Major League Baseball’s in three years, saving time and money in moving from Ricklefs’ duties were to co-manage the All-Star FanFest in Phoenix. (Photo provided by AIB) college to career. 120 volunteers operating the bunting and AIB also encourages students to build real-world pitching cages in the Phoenix Convention had to figure out what to do with them all.” work experience while they study at the college. Center. The volunteers worked three overlapping Mostly, he put them to work on crowd With the support of faculty and staff, students seek shifts throughout the day, but Ricklefs was on the management, playing catch with the kids waiting in opportunities that will build resumes and create clock the full day, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., throughout line. the four-day event. He also underwent a four-day “The biggest challenge was keeping the kids intensive training program that preceded FanFest. happy,” Ricklefs said. “It’s all about having fun at the At the time, Ricklefs was in the middle of summer FanFest.” courses at AIB. But because all his classes were Ricklefs managed to have a little fun himself online, he was able to keep up via his laptop. He viewing memorabilia from Cooperstown and taking caught a bit of teasing as the “weird kid” doing a few swings at the FanFest Home Run Derby. There homework in the corner, but he also put his education was a special bonus for the successful completion of to use. his job, too. “In some of our sports classes at AIB, we talk “The Diamondbacks gave us tickets to the All-Star about volunteers a lot because they make you. They game,” he said. “They’re a classy, classy organization. run your organization. They run your events,” he said. They took care of us from the beginning, and at the “If we didn’t have volunteers, we didn’t have a show. end of that long week, it was awesome that we got to We had nothing.” go to the game.” In working with the volunteers, Ricklefs had a Ricklefs also hopes to get some future dividends chance to develop his management style. from the valuable collection of “baseball cards” “Caring for my volunteers was my main approach,” he gathered at FanFest: MLB executive business he said. “I would walk around and ask, ‘Do you need cards. He made the most of his chance to meet and anything? Do you need anything?’” network with people who are working – and hiring – Often, what they needed was a little time off to go in sports. foraging for autographs from all the MLB legends Ricklefs is realistic about the challenge of breaking attending the FanFest. Ricklefs learned to balance into a career in sports, but he knows from personal those requests with the needs of his operation. experience that anything can happen if you’re willing “The first day, the second shift, we had fewer to swing for the fences. Tyler Ricklefs helped co-manage 120 volun- volunteers. That was a struggle for me to get people “People can find jobs in sports,” he said. “Even teers at the bunting and pitching stations in place and make it run smoothly,” Ricklefs said. “But though Iowa may not have as many opportunities as at the Phoenix Convention Center. (Photo as the days went on, I had more volunteers, so then I some other states, you can still find them.” provided by AIB)
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Iowa Corn CEO Talks Cy-Hawk Trophy on ISC Show Tim Weideman Editor if you’re talking about the old old one. Now, if you’re Iowa Corn CEO, Craig Floss, joined Tony Atzeni and what trophy is it (that) they’re going to hold? talking about the old new one… Mark Amadeo on the Iowa Sports Connection Show a couple hours before the big game to talk about the CF: Well, I can tell you right now is that it is a football TA: That’s the one. process of finding a new trophy, the interim trophy, trophy. We have listened to the fans. They said they what’s going to happen to the other trophy and what wanted a football and I can guarantee you today what CF: All right, the old new one. We have had Iowa Corn does for the state of Iowa. you see on the sidelines will be a football trophy. unbelievable offers on what we should do with that. Flossalso admitted to being an Iowa State grad, so And we think it has huge potential to do something while the interview took place before the game and, Mark Amadeo: Craig, one thing you found out is that could be very, very good. So we’re talking about a officially, Iowa Corn supports both schools, you know there’s a lot of people with a lot of passion in the Cy- lot of things. We’ve had offers to display it in different Floss was as excited as any Cyclone fan when they Hawk Series. You’ve had a lot of passion and a lot of venues around the state. We’ve had offers to pulled out a thrilling triple-overtime victory. input, most of what I hope has been positive. purchase it by corporations. Others have suggested we do something for charity, maybe for scholarships, Tony Atzeni: Craig, what’s going on today? CF: Tremendous passion and I really do appreciate something like that. Whatever we decide, ultimately, I that! We appreciate everyone letting us know what think the people will be pleased and it will definitely do Craig Floss: Well, first of all, it’s a great day up here. their feelings were. They thought we missed the mark. some good because it is a beautiful piece of art. Unbelievable crowd from early this morning, game we’ve listened and now we have a great process atmosphere, fantastic weather — it’s perfect. It’s where the people can give their input. You can go to TA: You know, when you talk about Iowa and Iowa going to be a great ball game. Iowacorncyhawkseries.com and click to share your State, this is farm country, and Hayden Fry made sure ideas. We’re going to be accepting ideas for the that everybody knew that America needed farmers TA: Yes it is. Hopefully they’ll be able to string four new, permanent Cy-Hawk trophy through the end of with the logo on the helmet. Talk about Iowa Corn and straight quarters together, unlike last week at Iowa. September. And then, once we have all those ideas their responsibility to the farmers in the state. Ames is going to be a perfect spot. It looks like one of collected, we’re going to put a panel of folks together those record crowds out there. How are the crowds — a high-profile panel of folks — that are going to help CF: Well, you know, it is our responsibility to represent treating you out there today? narrow that down to three, four, five, six selections. all of Iowa’s corn growers and represent agriculture Then we’re going to put it out online and folks will have generally. That’s why we’re here at this game. Both CF: Everybody is outstanding. I think the weather is the chance to vote on exactly which trophy they want Iowa and Iowa State are very important universities setting the stage for a perfect day. to be the permanent Cy-Hawk trophy. for this state and for farm families and the state as a whole. And what we’re here to do today is to promote, TA: It’ll be fun. Well, of course, with all the things about TA: So, what about the old trophy? Because, you know, talk about E85, all those things that corn does for the the trophy going on, I know we’re going to have a new to some people, they thought that was pretty cool economy. Our corn growers provide food, feed, fuel one. People of the state of Iowa are going to help with too? and fiber. And we think we do a great job of it. Twenty- that with the Iowa Corn Growers. Any idea what’s five percent of our economy here in Iowa is either going to happen today with that trophy? I know it’s CF: Yeah, for the most part, we haven’t heard a directly or in-directly tied to agriculture and that’s going to be on the University of Iowa sidelines, since whole lot about the old trophy and that’s really up to significant. So we’re here to help folks understand a they won last year, so they get to hold it there. But the universities to decide what was going to happen little bit about that and have fun while we’re doing it.
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Four Sneads for One Year at Central Shane Hallengren Central Sports Information
Snead isn’t the world’s most common name, but school record book in several offensive to serve. Having younger sister Sara on Central College’s campus it seems that you see it categoriesy. But when asked what at Central makes a good thing even everywhere. their favorite memory from playing to- better. Four siblings are current students and three are gether is,personal achievements pale. “I see Patsy on campus a lot” Sara prominent athletes. Seniors Nate and Jeremy are both “Our sophomore year was special,” says. They even attend the same first team all-Iowa Conference members of the Dutch says Nate. “Going 10-0 and winning the sociology class this fall. football team. Patsy is a sophomore who is active in conference was incredible.” Sara’s own path to Central, she campus ministries, and freshman Sara is a promising The Sneads football games provid insists, did not start because her member of the Dutch volleyball team. the opportunity to create memories siblings were already students. The influx of Sneads began in late 2007. Oldest with their family as well. Their parents “At first I didn’t want to come to brother Nate had just spent his first collegiate semes- come to every football game, as do Central at all. I didn’t want to follow ter at a larger Iowa school; he quickly realized that it their younger sisters. in their footsteps,” she says. But wasn’t the right environment for him. When he started Patsy, despite being the third-young- after spending so much time on looking for a school where he could compete for both est sibling, had the earliest Central campus, she realized that it “just felt the starting quarterback spot and a team champion- connection. During the summer of Central College’s two-time all-Iowa like home.” “I think it says a lot about ship, he quickly found Central. 2007, just after her freshman year of Conference quarterback, Nate Central,” says Nate. “I don’t think they As Nate was preparing to transfer, younger brother high school, she participated in a mis- Snead of Altoona, doesn’t miss all came here just because of me.” Jeremy was finishing his senior year at Southeast Polk sion trip to Mexico, where she she met his family when he’s on campus — Instead he credits the school’s High School. When his brother transferred, it caught trip organizer Joel Brummel. Brummel, three siblings also attend Central. professors, athletics, and community his attention. During the previous football season, Nate she learned, also served as Central’s (Photo courtesy of Central for being able to attract all four of and Jeremy’s high school football team had finished chaplain at Central College. She built College) them. second in their run for a state title. a friendship with Brummel that she Sara agrees, having quickly As wide receiver Jeremy walked off of the field after maintained throughout high school. earned a varsity position as an out- that last game, he had a sour taste in his mouth. He When her brothers began playing football in the fall side hitter for the perennially successful Central volley- struggled with fact that this would be the way his play- of 2008, Patsy suddenly had a reason to make regular ball team., The Snead parents suddenly have some fall ing career with his older brother ended. trips to the college. schedule conflicts as they choose between weekend “I remember after our last game I thought I’d never “Going to the football games was always really fun… volleyball tournaments and football games this fall. get the chance to [play with Nate] again,” explains because our whole family was here,” she says. “I’m not really sure how they’re going to handle Jeremy. “And then the chance came up.” Since becom- Patsy suddenly felt that she had an easy choice in pick- that,” says Sara. ing members of the Dutch football squad, the brothers ing a college. In true big brother fashion, Nate has come up with have made a heavy impact on the team. They helped “I felt like a Central student my whole senior year of a simple solution. lead Central to an Iowa Conference title and NCAA Divi- high school, because I was here so much,” she says. “They should probably just worry about football this sion III playoff berth as sophomores, then each earned Patsy has maintained her involvement with Central’s year,” he smiles. all-conference honors during their junior seasons. With campus ministries program, working to raise student a season left, the Snead name already streaks the awareness for global issues and finding opportunities
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The fifth-ranked Morningside Mustangs Roozeboom running it exciting it is to play in a game like this. took control in the second half and overcame in from the six-yard line “I think for a small college, it’s as good as it gets,” four turnovers to top the 14th ranked to give Northwestern Ryan said. “Full house, a lot of energy. It’s exciting.” Northwestern Red Raiders on the road, the 10-7 lead with 33 Achterhoff could not have agreed more. 21-10. seconds remaining. “It was an unbelievable night. Besides having great “What hurt us the most were penalties and In the second weather we had a great crowd and the fans were really turnovers,” said Morningside head coach Steve Ryan. half, Morningside was able to take control of the into the game,” Achterhoff said. “It felt like big time “To commit four turnovers and win is big, but it’s not game. Thanks in large part to an impressive 93-yard football on a smaller scale.” where you want to be. We need to play smart and be touchdown drive that ended with Jackupe finding Both teams certainly did not disappoint the prepared.” sophomore wide receiver Kyle Schuck for a 25-yard electrifying crowd and will now have to look on the With the Mustangs and Red Raiders picked to finish touchdown pass with 3:21 remaining in the third remaining schedule to see who will come out on top as first and second in the Great Plains Athletic Conference, quarter. Giving Morningside the 14-10 lead. the GPAC champion. this game had huge implications towards deciding the With 11:27 remaining in the game, the Mustangs Ryan talked about the importance being able to beat conference champion. Both teams came into the game were able to extend their lead and make it a two- a fellow NAIA powerhouse and how they are now in having won their season opener in blowout fashion. possession game. Following an interception by senior control of their own destiny. “I was pleased with how our special teams played, defensive back Ryan Klein, Morningside went on an “They’re highly ranked, they’re an excellent team,” we were very close to breaking big returns and blocking eight-play, 33-yard drive that concluded with a two-yard Ryan said. “We can control our own destiny and it gives kicks,” said Northwestern head coach Kyle Achterhoff. touchdown run by junior running back Fred Jones that us confidence for the rest of the year. “Our passing game is improving which will take pressure gave the Mustangs a decisive 21-10 lead. Ryan also discussed the importance of having the off the run game and defensively we played well with our “Our guys handled the flow of the game,” Ryan said. appropriate approach to maintain their one-game lead backs to the wall several times during the game. There “You have to be able to deal with the ups-and-downs. Our over Northwestern the rest of the way. are a lot of positives we can build on.” guys played physical. They hit, blocked and tackled.” “The players set a goal to go 1-0 every week. That’s Playing in front of 3,514 fans on a packed Korver Northwestern was not able to get anything going in kind of what our goal is,” Ryan said. “That’s the approach Field, the Mustangs were able to take advantage of a the second half and their last chance at a comeback we are taking.” Red Raider miscue to take the early lead. ended when the Red Raiders failed to convert on a While Achterhoff realizes the importance of losing to A Northwestern fumble by Taylor Johnson gave fourth-and-two play in Morningside’s 40-yard line. After Morningside, he pointed out that the team will be able to Morningside great field position on the 36-yard line. giving possession back to the Mustangs, Morningside learn from Saturday’s game. Sophomore quarterback Jordan Jacupke would find would run out the last three minutes of regulation. “We try to treat every game the same but obviously sophomore j-back Joel McCabe with 11:04 remaining “Our downfall was mental mistakes in the second this game was huge, almost like a playoff environment,” in the first quarter on a four-yard touchdown pass that half. Maybe that big game atmosphere got the best Achterhoff said. “The good thing for us is that it is an gave the Mustangs a 7-0 lead. of us but we just need to play our game and not get early season game, we can learn from mistakes and After that, the Red Raiders would score ten too emotional during the game,” Achterhoff said. “We bounce back next week.” unanswered points to go into the half with a 10-7 lead. learned a lot about ourselves Saturday night and I While there is still a lot of football to be played, A 47-yard field goal by junior kicker Mike O’Brien put believe we will be a better team because of the lessons Morningside is now on the driver’s seat to the GPAC the Red Raiders on the board, midway through the learned.” championship. second half. Then it was senior quarterback Jayme Ryan talked about the great atmosphere and how
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Simpson College Continues ‘Building for Champions’ Simpson College At Simpson, we have always believed that teams. Bill Buxton Stadium is seated at the heart of boasted a long championship tradition. The two “people make programs.” The caliber of our student- Simpson’s campus. It has seen many improvements major highlights came in the spring seasons athletes, coaches and teams is critical to the in it’s 40 plus years of athletic competitions. Most of 1997 and 1999 in the form of National success of athletics at Simpson College because notably, a stand alone concession stand was built Championships. quality people make quality programs. in the late 1990’s, and then the stadium received a To ensure successes like these continue into While we are proud of progress we are making new playing surface (Astro-Play) and resurfaced the the future, a Building For Champions project was with our athletic facilities and programs, we need track in the summer of 2001. The next improvement started for the softball complex. A new press box your help to remain competitive within the Iowa came in the summer of 2005 with the scoreboards was built in 2000, lights were added in 2006, and Conference (IIAC) and at the national NCAA Division being redone. A cement sidewalk encompassing the 2008 brought the addition of a new scoreboard. III level. It is your support that will allow us to track and cement plaza in front of the concession Most recently a new set of bleachers were added maintain our championship traditions. stand completed the newest enhancement during the to the first base line, and stadium seating is being The Building For Champions concept was summer of 2007. The latest improvement came in included in the new bleachers and behind home created to ensure our athletic facilities provide all the summer of 2009 and saw a new ticket booth and plate. the resources necessary for our athletes. Suitable arched gateway installed in the southeast entrance. Our next projects will include the renovation and appropriate facilities are crucial for the safety of our dugouts and the construction of greater and success of our current and future student- McBride Baseball Field is home to the Simpson storage options. Your support is needed to the athletes and well being of the whole student body. College baseball team. The baseball team traces its complete the Building For Champions project These facilities enhance: championship tradition to the spring of 1991. That at the softball complex and to help continue our spring the baseball team became the first Division III championship traditions. • Recruitment Iowa Conference school to make the College World • Retention Series. The Dick and Nancy Buxton Tennis Complex • Practice and preparation One of the premier facilities in the Iowa was renovated in 2007. Six all weather playing • Competition Conference, McBride Field saw the addition of a courts were installed and seating for 500 was new pressbox in 2000, lights in 2006 and a new added surrounding the complex. All new landscaping We look to create athletic venues that are scoreboard for the 2008 season. Most recently, then finished the first phase of this Building For functional and safe for athletes and fans. We want “stadium” seating has been added behind home plate Champions project. the appearance of our facilities to be something to give McBride Field a “Big League” feel for our With the success of this phase, we look to that represents our championship tradition and players. complete the Buxton Tennis Complex with a few creates excitement for all past, present and future Future plans for McBride Field include new home other additions. Lighting needs to be added for night athletes and fans of Simpson College. and visitor dugouts and the addition of more storage competitions and greater practice opportunities. for the team’s equipment. Your support is what we Along with extended the playing times, we would Bill Buxton Stadium is the home of the football need to continue our Building For Champion project need more storage options at the Buxton Tennis team and soccer teams, and it is also the home and our championship traditions. Complex. The completion of these renovations will site for the Kip Janvrin Open for the track and field The Simpson College softball complex has help us continue our championship traditions.
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The Drake Bulldogs and the Grand during overtime that proved to be the “That’s unacceptable for us, you can’t do that against View Vikings faced for only the second winning score. a good team,” Woodley said. time ever this past Saturday. After a “The last touchdown he threw….he fit that However, after some missed opportunities for the fantastic overtime thriller, this might be pass. I don’t think it would have fit in a small Vikings, most notably a goal-line stand by the Bulldogs the newest Iowa rivalry. refrigerator,” Woodley said. “We had three that ended with a blocked field goal, Grand View kept Down 21-14 in the fourth quarter, guys and he had one guy and he threaded fighting back and took the lead once again early in the senior quarterback Mike Piatkowski the needle on that baby. It’s hard to coach fourth quarter. found Nathan Paddock to force against that. Great play.” Charles found Davis yet again for their third hook-up overtime with eight seconds remaining. In front of 4,215 fans, this game certainly of the evening. The 23-yard pass gave the Vikings a Piatkowski would then find senior wide had its share of exciting plays throughout 21-14 lead. receiver Drew Blackmon in their first the night. “It was nice to see. They’ve been together for four possession of overtime and the Bulldogs “It was awesome. The atmosphere was years,” Woodley said. “It’s nice to have that combination.” would then recover a fumble from great, it was a big crowd,” Woodley said. “The It wasn’t until Piatkowski’s strike with eight seconds the Vikings to earn a 28-21 thrilling Drake fans are always quiet; they’re a good, remaining in the game that the Bulldogs were able to tie overtime victory at Drake Stadium. classy crowd.” up the score and eventually send it to overtime. With the win, the Bulldogs improved to 1-1 on the The Bulldogs got off to a terrific start, scoring on “We had a game plan all week,” Piatkowski said. “It year in their first home game of the season. The Vikings their first possession. Drake drove 68 yards on 13 just wasn’t executed until the first drive and the last dropped their record to 1-2 and have now lost two plays and fifth-year senior Patrick Cashmore capped drive.” straight non-conference games. off the drive with a five yard touchdown run with 8:51 “I’m proud of the guys for fighting and finishing,” Drake head coach Chris Creighton credited remaining in the first quarter. Creighton said. “In the offseason the guys talked about Piatkowski for rallying the Bulldogs to victory. Grand View struck back and took the lead on finishing everything: Finish every drill, finish every rep, “I really believe in Mike,” Creighton said. “I think he’s a consecutive drives in the second quarter. Senior finish the week. And obviously we did that. We finished.” winner. I credit Grand View and the job they did playing quarterback Greg Charles connected on a 14-yard Woodley was proud of the way his team hung tough and coaching. They should be very proud and I don’t touchdown strike to senior wide receiver Darrin Davis against the Bulldogs. While he acknowledges that this know why it ended up the way it did. I just hope they don’t to even the score at 7-7 with 10:33 remaining in the would have been a huge win for the program, Woodley hang their heads because they should be very proud.” second quarter. is focused on performing well in conference play. Piatkowski had a remarkable performance, finishing On their next drive, Charles found Davis again. This “It could have been a signature win for our program,” with 333 yards on 25-of-40 passing with three time for a 69-yard touchdown strike that saw Davis Woodley said. “But our main goal is to win our touchdowns and one interception. The interception elude several tackles near the sideline and gave the conference and make the playoffs.” came on the last play of first half on a Hail Mary pass. Vikings a 14-7 lead. The Vikings began ranked 25th in the NAIA poll Grand View head coach Mike Woodley, praised However, on the very next play from scrimmage from and were picked to finished second in the Mid-States Piatkowski’s performance. the Bulldogs, Piatkowski found Blackmon on a 70-yard Football Association. “They got a terrific quarterback. He picked us apart,” touchdown pass to even the game at 14-14 with 8:02 Woodley said. “He might be the best quarterback in that remaining. league (Pioneer League).” Woodley lamented the team’s blown assignment that Woodley marveled at Piatkowski’s touchdown pass led to the big play.
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Former Drake, Iowa High School Standout Named Troy Cross Country Coach AJ Harrison Drake Athletics Communication; Tim Weideman Editor Former Drake cross country and track star “The coaching staff at Drake have Casey McDermott has been named the cross been very supportive,” McDermott country coach at Troy University. said. “I’ve been able to take what I’ve “I’m enjoying my new experience at Troy,” learned from them to help guide my own commented McDermott. “I feel fortunate to coaching style. I truly appreciate the have the opportunity to coach as well as earn experiences the Drake coaching staff my master’s degree.” and faculty provided me.” In addition to serving as the cross country McDermott also holds the school- coach, McDermott will also be an assistant record in the steeplechase for the on the track and field coaching staff for the Bulldogs and was part of the school- Trojans. record distance medley relay team in “This is a tremendous coaching opportunity 2010. for Casey,” commented Drake head coach McDermott was also a standout Dan Hostager. “She’s a natural leader and multi-sport athlete at Newton High her work ethic, dedication, competitiveness, School. Her career track and field intelligence, compassion and determination highlights include a fourth-place finish made her an outstanding student-athlete in the 800-meter run, placing fifth in here at Drake. These traits will serve her well the1500-meter run and placing sixth in in her coaching career. She’s been through it 3000-meter run at the 2007 Iowa Class all with outstanding results and will be able to 4A state meet as a senior. McDermott communicate that to her team.” recorded personal bests and set school McDermott was a three-time track scholar- records in all three events. athlete and two-time cross-country scholar- McDermott also earned second team athlete during her time at Drake University. all-state honors in basketball as a senior. In 2010, she was named a U.S. Track and She was a three-time all-league selection Field and Cross Country Coaches Association in basketball and a four-time qualifier for Division I Track And Field All-Academic the Iowa Class 4A state cross country Former Drake Univeristy track and cross country runner, honoree and was awarded the Missouri meet. Casey McDermott competes at the 2011 Jim Duncan Valley Conference Commissioner’s Academic She was also a member of the Invitational in Des Moines. McDermott was named cross Excellence Award twice during her prestigious National Honor Society. country coach at Troy University in Troy, Alabama. McDer- career. mott was a high school standout at Newton High School. (Photo by Tim Weideman/Iowa Sports Connection)
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Big Offense Beckons Black Hawks Tim Harwood Waterloo Black Hawks Last winter, the Waterloo Black Hawks’ 24-29-7 back to it…everyone is working real hard in workouts Miami, was record was just enough to qualify for the United and on the ice to get ready for the season, so I think 7-10-2 in 20 States Hockey League playoffs before a quick we’re going to have a pretty good season.” appearances postseason exit. It was the club’s most difficult Hinostroza saw some extra ice time in August. as a rookie, year since 2005-2006; with 2.73 goals per game, Representing the United States as part of the U.S. with two Waterloo ranked 14th in the 16-team league, last Junior Select Team at the Ivan Hlinka Under-18 shutouts among squads reaching the postseason. The Hawks tournament in Slovakia, the 5’ 9” 17-year-old center and a 3.49 are expecting that the winter of 2011-2012 will be tied for second on the squad with four points in four goals-against much different. contests, including a game-winning overtime goal average. “I think we have the ability to score at a pace versus Russia. The Notre Dame recruit appeared in McAdam that we haven’t seen here in some time, and I’d be 50 games as a Black Hawks rookie with eight goals played in four surprised, and quite honestly disappointed, if we didn’t and 14 assists. contests off do that,” says tenth year Head Coach P.K. O’Handley. “Vinny is a resilient kid. He’s got a motor that goes of the Hawks’ With 16 players on the preseason roster who 150 miles per hour, and he’s got no fear for a little affiliate list, have appeared in USHL games, there will be healthy guy,” says O’Handley. “Those things will take him a long posting two Vince Hinostroza returns this year competition for playing time as Waterloo tries to way, including – I think – into the NHL. We expect him wins. Over the for the Black Hawks. Hinostroza bounce back in time for the community’s 50th to lead our team, even as a high school player.” summer, he competed on the U.S. Junior season of hockey. Regular turnover in the nation’s “The most important part of last year was committed to Select Team in August. (Photo by premier league for junior players – 16 to 20-year-olds definitely practicing with the older, bigger guys,” adds Penn State, Doug Huddleston/Waterloo Black preparing for the NCAA – provides the opportunity for Hinostroza. “It helped me get stronger on the ice and which will offer rapid turnarounds. just develop as a person, with older kids, becoming varsity hockey “I like our balance at every position...a mix of youth more mature.” for the first time in 2012-2013. and experience,” says O’Handley. “Our forwards are The Hawks hope Hinostroza can share that On the blue line, Ian McCoshen, Trevor Owens, way better [than at this time last year]. We’re fast, I experience with Cammarata, a similarly undersized and James Hansen each have spent a year with the think we’re tenacious, the way I like our team to play. I 16-year-old who was a scoring star last winter playing organization. The Hawks added additional experience think that is the biggest improvement.” prep hockey at Shattuck-St. Mary’s in Minnesota. by acquiring Peter Hand from the Chicago Steel. The Hawks lost seven of their top nine scorers Another newcomer from Minnesota, Cameranesi Waterloo’s top pick in the USHL Entry Draft was from last season, but third-year forwards Tyler is only slightly bigger but was selected in the fifth defenseman Ed Wittchow, who was also selected last Zepeda – the club’s top point producer last season round of the NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs. summer by the NHL’s Florida Panthers. – and Jamie Hill return. They are joined by veteran Papa at 5’ 7” scored one of the Hawks’ biggest goals As the Hawks try to qualify for the playoffs more Vince Hinostroza, NHL Draft Pick Tony Cameranesi, during his eight game stint with Waterloo, notching an convincingly this season, they will be doing it in number one overall USHL Futures Draft pick Taylor overtime winner against the archrival Cedar Rapids the league’s Western Division after an offseason Cammarata, and Ryan Papa, who was impressive in RoughRiders in the traditional Thanksgiving game realignment. The move for the league’s oldest team limited USHL action last winter as an affiliate player. between the teams. will emphasize matchups against the Hawks’ longest “It just seems like we got knocked out of the Behind the new and returning forwards, continuous rivals, the Sioux City Musketeers and Des playoffs pretty early last year,” says Hinostroza, a goaltenders Jay Williams and Eamon McAdam will Moines Buccaneers. Chicago-area native. “Everyone is really excited to get vie for the starting job. Williams, committed to
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26 Volume 13 Issue 7 Visit us on the web @ www.iowasportsconnection.com Minor But Major Titans Bring Indoor Football to Cedar Rapids Lauren Smith Staff Writer It was once said that the The team is still looking field with 8 players, the standard IFL game has Titans were even stronger than to recruit members, and will more of an emphasis on the running aspect the Greek gods. Now, they’re continue doing so until training than the AFL; it’s not uncommon for a running coming to Cedar Rapids. camp starts in February 2012. back to have a 100 yd game. The Indoor Football League “We’re continuing to look Also, the Indoor Football League is is adding it’s first team within for guys with good work ethic, built around principles to get players the state of Iowa, with former guys from D1, D2 colleges developmentally to the level of the NFL. general manager of the IFL team and guys that have had NFL Currently, there are three players in the NFL the La Crosse Spartans heading experience,” Kokalis stated. that came out of the Indoor Football League, up the organization. “Guys that can help us put a Including Iowan native Fred Jackson. Jackson “I think a Titan symbolizes a lot winning team together.” originally is from the Cedar Rapids area. He of what the people in the Cedar Despite the fact there are attended Coe College and is currently playing Rapids area have gone through since the floods currently only a few players signed on to the with the Buffalo Bills. of 2008.” Said Kokalis, in response to name Titans, Kokalis has big hopes for the franchise, Despite the fact the IFL is different from choice of the Cedar Rapids Titans. “They’ve both on and off the field. other football options, Kokalis added that been strong; they’ve continued to march on and “Obviously, our mission is to give back to he doesn’t want the Titans to replace other to not give up. […] The people of Cedar Rapids, the community. We want to be involved with football teams. they could have easily gone and hid, but they charitable foundations and nonprofits and give “I want people to go out and support the continues to march forward.” back as much as we can.” high school teams and the college teams and Although the Titans inaugural schedule On the field, the biggest goal for Kokalis their favorite NFL teams and any of the other won’t be released until late October or early is putting out a competitive product that is football options that are out there. Our goal is November, they are already beginning to sign going to compete for a division title. “Obviously, that when Feb comes around and people still on players to join the team. At press time, it’s a work in progress, and we’re going to do have that football itch, that’s where we come in three players have been confirmed as the everything we can to put that winning product and we give fans the opportunity to get to see a IFL’s newest players. They include former All- out there.” good quality product out there on the field.” American LB Wes McDermott from Morehead Formed as a result of a merger of the The Cedar Rapids Titans will begin their State, and OL Travis Miller, who had two years Intense Football League and United Football inagural season in Februrary of 2012, and playing experience with Kokalis and the La League in 2008, the Indoor Football League is a season tickets are already on sale. For more Crosse Spartans. Finishing off the list is kicker relatively new program. information, visit www.cedarrapidstitans.com. and Cedar Rapids native Mike Polaski. Polaski It varies from the National Football League For additional information regarding the attended Jefferson High School in Cedar and the Arena Football League, shedding some Indoor Football League, visit www.goifl.com. Rapids, and is a graduate of Wartburg College. different light onto the game. Played on a 50 yd
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28 Volume 13 Issue 7 Pit Pass Close Finish an Understatement in AMA Pro Racing Flat Track Championship Knoxville Raceway Release The much-anticipated return to Iowa’s Dick Ford/KK Motorcycle Supply) when Eddie Knoxville Raceway was entirely worth the Adkins Racing’s Jeff Carver hit the ground wait, resulting in an AMA Pro Racing Harley- in Turn 2, bringing out the red flag. While Davidson Insurance Flat Track Championship Mees and Johnson picked up where they left main event that was decided by a stunning, off for the remaining eight-lap sprint to the virtually unheard-of win margin of .0004 of finish, a mechanical problem ended the young a second. Following a finish so close that Australian Gough’s dream night. Halbert was Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport road transponders originally displayed a .000 dead left to cruise safely home in third. race champion James Rispoli (ANT Racing/ heat, official timing software was required to The closest finish of the year has tightened STAR School/NationalGuard.com/ RLJ) got bring up an additional decimal point. In the the points race yet further and resulted in a started by grabbing the holeshot. Upstart end, just four ten-thousandths of a second significant shift in dynamics: For the first time in series rookie Brian Bauman (Rod Lake Racing/ separated winner Jared Mees (Rogers Lake 2011, Halbert -- who clinched the 2011 Expert Brown’s Cycles) wrested it away from Rispoli on Racing/Blue Springs Harley-Davidson) from Singles Championship at Round 15 -- has been Lap 2, however, kicking off a two-way battle for Zanotti Racing’s Jake Johnson. forced to surrender his lead in the combined the lead. “I saw Jake spin up off the last turn, and I Harley-Davidson Insurance Grand National While Bauman and Rispoli fought for the just went high,” said Mees, referencing a slight Championship. Mees has taken control with point, RLT Racing/Lancaster Harley-Davidson’s bobble Johnson exhibited after leading out of a four-point advantage over Halbert, while Shayna Texter had the crowd buzzing with her the final corner. “I realized I could win this and Johnson lurks just five points behind Halbert in charge up from a slow start. Texter caught just ran it as hard as I could around the outside, third. In a nod to the skills of the championship’s the lead pair and powered her way into the and it worked.” top three, the lead trio commanded not only frontrunner’s position on Lap 7, but Bauman “I was trying to guard the inside, and I did,” the main-event podium, but the earlier Dash for wasn’t prepared to let it go. said Johnson, “but he came around on the Cash top tiers as well. Texter and Bauman exchanged the lead outside. It was close; I [wasn’t] sure he beat Fasthog.com’s Bryan Smith rebounded from several times as they raced off to a small me.” The race’s final results were ratified after a disappointing Labor Day weekend with a solid advantage, but in the end it was Texter who confirming them with Timing and Scoring’s fourth-place finish. Universal City Kawasaki would not be denied, taking victory by .357 of back-up decoder. Motorsport’s JD Beach returned from his road a second. Rispoli dropped from third to sixth Johnson and Mees were waging a private race adventures to earn fifth at Knoxville, his on the last lap, handing the final podium spot battle for the win in the race’s closing laps, best outing yet on the potent Kawasaki. to Woody Kyle Racing‘s Michael Toon. Series with Sammy Halbert (Kings Kustoms/White’s The evening’s earlier Motorcycle- points-leader Mikey Martin (Weirbach Racing) Harley-Davidson) holding third. Far from in Superstore.com Pro Singles main event earned fourth, followed across the line by Foard the clear, however, Halbert was being hunted had the crowd on their feet throughout Racing’s Jason Isennock. by a fast-closing Luke Gough (Digger 57/ the sixteen-lap race, which 2011 AMA Pro
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Flooding in North Dakota brought the winner of 206, earning a $1,855 check. Jim Currell of of the 2011 Brokers International Ltd. Iowa Open Boone was the amateur senior division winner to Lake Panorama National Aug. 19-21. Tim Ailes with a three-day score of 220. of Lewis Center, Ohio, won the tournament with The total purse for professionals competing a three-day total of 201 — 15 strokes below par. in both the open and senior divisions totaled Ailes shot 66 Friday and again Sunday, with more than $60,000. All players who made the a 69 on Saturday, to earn a $10,000 check. cut for Sunday’s round received a check. Roger McCarty, CEO of Brokers International, For the first time since 1998, the tournament Ltd. presented the check, which was an increase had a full field of 144 players. The entry deadline of $2,500 over the first place prize a year ago. was still three weeks away when the roster was During his presentation, McCarty announced complete. he will again increase the 2012 top prize to One reason the field filled so quickly was $25,000. That’s in addition to the $25,000 because the Iowa Section PGA board decided to annual contribution the Panora insurance open it to 40 out-of-state players. In the past, it marketing company has pledged in a contract was limited to players living in Iowa or with Iowa with the Iowa Section PGA that brings the ties. tournament to Lake Panorama National at least Troy Christensen, executive director of the through 2014. Tim Ailes of Lewis Center, Ohio, is shown with Iowa Section PGA, praised local tournament Ailes is a frequent player on the Dakotas Tour, John Dinnebier, Lake Panorama National general organizers. “The thing I’ve heard the most is where this summer he has won once, placed manager, and Roger McCarty, CEO of Brokers In- how much the Panora community supports this second three times, and been in the top 15 ternational Ltd. Ailes received a trophy and a check event,” he said. “With Brokers International, another seven times. He had planned to play at for $10,000 for his score of 15-under-par in the the Iowa PGA, the Lake Panorama National the Minot Country Club this weekend but the Brokers International Ltd. Iowa Open held at Lake staff, and local volunteers, we have a perfect Panorama National Aug. 19-21. (Photo courtesy of event was cancelled due to flooding. Iowa Open) partnership to make this the premier golf “When that tournament was cancelled, I tournament in Iowa.” looked around for somewhere else to play and Ailes praised the condition and layout of discovered the Iowa Open,” Ailes said. “I’m really Steven Ihm of Peosta was the low amateur in the Lake Panorama National golf course, and happy it worked out this way.” the open division, finishing three strokes under thanked tournament organizers and volunteers. Brady Schnell of Milford took second place, par. Ihm will join the University of Iowa men’s golf “The support here was awesome,” he said. finishing two strokes behind Ailes. Judd Gibb of team for the 2011-2012 academic year. Ailes said he will return to the Dakotas Tour West Des Moines took third place at 11 strokes Kevin DeNike of Davenport won the to complete this year’s schedule, and plans to under par. professional senior division with a final score attend the PGA Q-School this fall.
30 Volume 13 Issue 7 Visit us on the web @ www.iowasportsconnection.com Health & Fitness Injuries to the Clavicle and AC Joint Nicholas Honkamp, MD Des Moines Othopaedic Surgeons, P.C. Injuries to the clavicle, or collarbone, comprise Most of these fractures result in minimal displacement over one-third of all shoulder injuries in children or angulation of the two bony ends. These fractures are and adolescents. Most clavicle injuries result from treated in a sling for 6-8 weeks to allow the fracture to traumatic causes. The most common injuries include heal (Fig 1A and 1B). Fractures that have significant a fracture to the clavicle or a dislocation of the end of displacement where the two bony ends are not near the clavicle, called a shoulder separation. This article each other may require surgery to better align the will summarize the diagnosis and treatment of these fractured ends. The healing time may slightly less in common injuries these fractures with the improved alignment afforded by surgery (Fig 2A and 2B). Fig. 1A Anatomy If a direct blow occurs at the end of the clavicle The clavicle is a curved or “S” shaped bone that where it meets the shoulder blade, an AC joint injury starts at the sternum and extends out towards the or shoulder separation may occur. A shoulder shoulder where it connects to the shoulder blade separation occurs when the strong ligaments holding or acromion. The connection of the clavicle to the the collarbone to the shoulder blade bone are torn or sternum is called the sternoclavicular (SC) joint and stretched. This typically occurs when an athlete falls is uncommon place of injury. The connection of the on the “tip” of their shoulder or the bony end of the clavicle to the shoulder blade or acromion is called the shoulder. Many of these injuries cause only partial acromioclavicular (AC) joint, and is a common place of tearing or stretching of the AC joint ligaments. These Fig. 1B injury. generally heal well also with sling treatment for 6-8 A common misconception is that the collarbone is weeks. However, the ligaments can be completely torn straight. The collar bone is actually curved in an “S” which results in complete separation of the end of the shape, starting out further anterior or forward at the clavicle from the shoulder blade. This typically causes a sternum, and bending slightly posterior toward the spine noticeable deformity of the shoulder with the end of the to the most posterior shoulder blade. The clavicle is collarbone being very prominent. These injuries may extremely important as it is the only connection between require surgery to repair the AC joint ligaments and the central skeleton (chest) and the peripheral skeleton realign the clavicle to the shoulder blade. This surgery (the arm). There are very strong ligaments that bind requires a healing time of 3-4 months. the clavicle to the sternum and the shoulder blade. It Fig. 2A thus acts as a strut connecting the two aforementioned Summary areas, which places it at risk of injury to direct contact in Injuries to the collarbone and AC joint are its mid-portion. unfortunately very common. Fortunately, most heal well without surgical treatment, although displaced fractures Diagnosis and Treatment or AC joint separations may require surgical treatment. The most common injury is a fracture of the clavicle Dr. Honkamp specializes in sports medicine, including in its mid-portion, or shaft of the bone. Because of its shoulder and knee injuries. Dr. Honkamp is also skilled strong connections via ligaments at either end, the in joint replacements. To reach Dr. Honkamp at Des clavicle is susceptible to fractures in its mid-portion Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons or to schedule an Fig. 2B (much like a long board placed between two sawhorses. appointment please calls 515-224-5205.
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