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Efficient Phillips Receives Honorable Mention

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Oskaloosa–Alyssa Phillips (Jr., Gurnee, Ill., Communications) was the best shooter in the nation and she was rewarded for her accomplishments as the 2015-2016 NAIA Division I Women’s Basketball All-America teams were announced Thursday.

Phillips was named to the Honorable-Mention team, one of 43 players to receive that laurel.  Ten players each were honored on the first, second, and third squads.  It is the first national honor of her collegiate career.

Lindsey Burd of Campbellsville (Ky.) was named the WBCA-NAIA National Player of the Year, while Our Lady of the Lake’s (Texas) Christopher Minner earned WBCA-NAIA Coach of the Year honors.  Jon Lewis of national champion MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) was named as the NAIA Coach of the Year.

Phillips becomes the 18th All-American in program history and the first since the 2012-2013 campaign.  She helped William Penn to a 14-17 overall record, including a 10-12 mark in the Heart of America Athletic Conference.

Phillips led the entire nation in field-goal percentage at 60.4{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}, knocking down 174 of her 288 shots.  She also averaged team highs in points (14.0) and blocks (51) in addition to averaging 7.1 rebounds per game with 33 steals and 22 assists.

The forward ranked 16th in NAIA Division I in total blocks as well and 17th in blocks per game (1.6).

Her shooting percentage was third on the program’s single-season list, while her 180 free-throw attempts ranked fifth.

For the complete list of NAIA Division I All-Americans, click here

Story provided by Wade Steinlage

A Weekend Off For NASCAR’s Big Three

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For just the seventh time in twelve years, it’s an off-weekend for all three of NASCAR’s top series – Sprint Cup, X-FINITY and Camping World Trucks – as the sport pauses for the Easter holiday. Competition will resume with Sprint Cup and Camping World Truck Series races the weekend of April 2nd and 3rd at Martinsville Speedway. The X-FINITY Series does not return until Friday night, April 8th, at Texas Motor Speedway.

Roundtree, Burford Named All-Americans

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Oskaloosa–Steven Roundtree (Sr., Jacksonville, Fla., Physical Education) and Brady Burford (Sr., Chicago, Ill., Physical Education) both enjoyed exceptional seasons and were rewarded for their campaigns as the 2015-2016 NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball All-America teams were announced Thursday.

Roundtree was named to the Third Team; 10 players each were honored on the first, second, and third squads.  Burford was one of 51 individuals selected to the honorable-mention list.

Deondre McWhorter of Georgetown (Ky.) was named the NABC-NAIA National Player of the Year, while Biola’s Dave Holmquist earned NABC-NAIA Coach of the Year honors.  Josh Gamblin of national champion Mid-America Christian (Okla.) was named as the Rawlings-NAIA Coach of the Year.

The Statesmen duo, both of whom were first-team all-Heart of America Athletic Conference performers, becomes the 16th and 17th All-Americans in school history (14 under current coachJohn Henry).

The Heart Newcomer of the Year, Roundtree averaged 16.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game–both team highs.  The senior, who shot 52.4{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} from the field (35.3{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} 3-PT) and 72.6{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} from the line, also tallied 84 assists, a squad-best 57 steals, and 16 blocks.  He was in double figures in 32 games this year, including a campaign-high 29 points against Grand View on February 3.

Nationally, Roundtree ranked sixth in total rebounds, 11th in offensive rebounds per game (3.3), 13th in rebounds per game, and 20th in total steals.

Roundtree tied for first on WPU’s single-season list with 226 free-throw attempts and was second with 164 made free throws.  His 325 rebounds were fourth, while his 57 thefts tied for 10th as well.

Burford was also impressive in both scoring (16.0 points/game) and rebounding (7.4 rebounds/game).  He guided WPU with a 57.1{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} shooting mark (67.3{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} FT) in addition to 39 assists, 33 steals, and 23 blocks.  The senior reached double figures 31 times this winter, highlighted by a 32-point effort versus Peru State on March 4.

Burford ranked ninth in NAIA Division I in field-goal percentage and 15th with 3.2 offensive rebounds per game.

For the complete list of NAIA Division I All-Americans, click here

Story provided by Wade Steinlage

Iowa House GOP: New Water Plan Coming, Won’t Use School Tax

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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican House leaders plan to introduce legislation that would fund water quality initiatives without the use of a sales tax set aside for education infrastructure. The proposal is an indication Gov. Terry Branstad’s proposal to merge the two efforts is dead this session. House lawmakers said Thursday the bill would use other revenue sources, and it could include money that typically goes to the general fund or dollars from a separate infrastructure fund. Ben Hammes, a Branstad spokesman, says the governor will work with lawmakers to find consensus and that he believes any water quality plan needs a long-term source of revenue.

Iowa Feature: The Drew Ott Saga

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We continue our Iowa Hawkeye Spring Practice coverage with one of the more glaring storylines in the offseason in the entire country.

Defensive lineman Drew Ott has had pro football scouts clamoring for the Nebraska native’s strength and football instincts. But his senior season at Iowa was cut short by a torn ACL in Iowa’s sixth game of the year against Illinois.

Ott has since appealed for an extra year of eligibility from the NCAA for a medical hardship. Head Coach Kirk Ferentz says there are encouraging precedents in recent history.

“We’ve had some encouraging news from some other cases, a basketball player from Temple had a case similar to Drew’s,” Ferentz explained. “Just learned actually yesterday about Case Keenum who is playing for the Rams right now, when he was at Houston he actually got a sixth year, redshirted one year, played three and then was injured in his fifth year and got a sixth year.”

The rules for the NCAA state that in order to receive an extra year of eligibility due to injury, the player in question cannot have appeared in 30{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} of the team’s games and cannot have played past the midway point of the season.

Ott played in six games, but participated in four games with a dislocated elbow that drastically decreased his time on the field.

While it remains to be seen what the NCAA will decide in Ott’s case, Ferentz knows that he’ll be ready either to rejoin Iowa’s camp or get ready for the NFL Draft.

“I think he’ll be ready in camp, be ready this summer,” says Ferentz. “He’s working at it really hard. For him the toughest part is not knowing. It’s like anything in life, if you don’t know where you’re going and what the future is, that’s always a tough thing to deal with.”

Ferentz also commented on how the injury and his unknown collegiate status has affected Ott’s draft stock.

“So the question they have, do we use a draft pick?” Ferentz explained. “Do we try to get him as a free agent, that type of thing? I think he’s a great investment. A heck of a football player and heck of a leader. If we get him back, that would add current leadership as well as a really good football player. But it could go either way, and we’re going to wish him well no matter what happens here.”

Ferentz and Ott both are hoping to hear the NCAA’s ruling soon for multiple reasons. The Iowa coach knows that time is running out for Ott to control his decision with the NFL Draft approaching.

“The clock is kind of ticking a little bit too because the NFL people are at some point going to make a move too,” Ferentz stated. “I would imagine they’d want to bring him in for physicals and those types of things. He got checked at the combine. He got an exemption for that. So that gave him a baseline. But if they’re going to ask a guy to join their team, they’re going to want to know where he is physically. We’re still probably a couple weeks away, but clock is running right now.”

Ott has said if the NCAA doesn’t give their ruling in the next two weeks, he will put his focus on the NFL Draft, which begins in Chicago on April 28.

We will have continuing coverage of the Drew Ott Saga, as well as Iowa Football Spring Practice right here on the Mahaska Zone Network throughout the next few weeks. You can also check out information on our website at radiokmzn.com and on our Facebook page “Mahaska Zone Network.”

 

 

Carrie Underwood Helps Her Husband Celebrate 1,00th Game In The NHL

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Carrie Underwood and her son, Isaiah, were at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Monday Night (3/21) to help Mike Fisher celebrate his 1,000th career game in the NHL. Before the puck dropped, the family took the ice as Fisher was presented with a silver hockey stick, a commemorative crystal and a gift from his Nashville Predators teammates to mark the milestone.

Heavyweights Rule King of America VI Presented By Chix Gear Entry List

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HUMBOLDT, Kan. (March 22) — If there’s a possible downside to the incredibly talent-rich field already pre-entered for this year’s King of America VI presented by Chix Gear, it’s that a lot of world-class names will not even get a whiff of the top 10.

The first crown jewel event for America’s elite dirt modified drivers is just a week away, and the popular Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., is gearing up the mega-event set for Thursday–Saturday, March 31-April 2.

Pre-entered drives as of March 22, 2016:

1. K6 Joe Adams, Enid, Okla.
2. 20 Trevor Anderson, Watertown, S.D.
3. 9 Kent Arment, Aberdeen, S.D.
4. 10 Austin Arneson, Fargo, N.D.
5. 2 Casey Arneson, Fargo, N.D.
6. 04jr Adam Ayotte, Saint Paul, Minn.
7. 6 Brock Bauman, Eureka, Ill.
8. 4 Cody Bauman, Eureka, Ill.
9. 99 Martin Bennett, Ankeny, Iowa
10. 99 Jett Big Eagle, Manor, Sask., Canada.
11. 1s Scott Bintz, Jamestown, N.D.
12. 71 Jim Body, Diamond, Mo.
13. 21 Austin Bonner, Elk City, Okla.
14. 11s Scotty Bough, Nevada, Mo.
15. 91 Phil Braun, Danube, Minn.
16. 17 Jeremy Chambers, Parsons, Kan.
17. 17 Lucas Conley, Spring Hill, Kan.
18. 71 Jason Cummins, New Richland, Minn.
19. 18 Tait Davenport, Paducah, Ky.
20. 75 Tad Davis, Mount Hope, Kan.
21. 65 Tyler Davis, Haysville, Kan.
22. 29D Brad Dierks, Clarence, Iowa.
23. 97 Cade Dillard, Robeline, La.
24. A1 Phil Dixon, Crosby, Texas.
25. 227 Chase Domer, Nevada, Mo.
26. 88D Matt Dotson, Hallsville, Mo.
27. 91 Joe Duvall, Claremore, Okla.
28. 60 Dan Ebert, Lake Shore, Minn.
29. 9E Don Eischens, Richmond, Minn.
30. 1x Cody Erickson, Uten, Minn.
31. 95 Keith Foss, Winona, Minn.
32. 87 Darron Fuqua, Mayetta, Kan.
33. 2G Kenny Gaddis, Hallsville, Texas.
34. 01 Joey Galloway, Emo, Ont., Canada.
35. 2x Brady Gerdes, Villard, Minn.
36. 19R Ryan Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa.
37. H24 William Heath, Kaiser, Mo.
38. 86D Dagan Heim, Rosemount, Minn.
39. 71 Philip Houston, Odessa, Texas.
40. 49 Chadd Howell, Waurika, Okla.
41. 12 Jason Hughes, Watts, Okla.
42. 37 Mike Jergens, Plover, Iowa.
43. 23K Ben Kates, Tonganoxie, Kan.
44. 4A Josh Lanterman, Derby, Kan.
45. 12 Lucas Lee, Paris, Tenn.
46. 30 Matt Leer, Bruce, Wis.
47. 42L Bud Longpine, Drummond, Okla.
48. 4M Bobby Malchus, Red Oak, Texas.
49. 62 Hunter Marriott, Brookfield, Mo.
50. 15* Ryan Mikkelson, Jamestown, N.D.
51. 8 Steve Miller, Rosanky, Texas
52. B29 Blonde Bomber Mitchell, Pea Ridge, Ark.
53. 42 Paul Niznik, Medford, Wis.
54. 14 Aaron Olson, Mekinock, N.D.
55. 1TPO Tyler Peterson, Hickson, N.D.
56. 9D8 Paden Phillips, Chanute, Kan.
57. 4 Dan Powers, Wichita, Kan.
58. 38c Jason Pursley, Hermitage, Mo.
59. 4R Dereck Ramirez, Woodward, Okla.
60. 123 Logan Robertson, Shamrock, Texas.
61. 9 Kevin Rutherford, Flower Mound, Texas.
62. 20 Rodney Sanders, Happy, Texas.
63. 13s Randy Sandvick, Killdeer, N.D.
64. 21x Travis Saurer, Elizabeth, Minn.
65. 69 Lucas Schott, Chatfield, Minn.
66. 1st Johnny Scott, Las Cruces, N.M.
67. 2s Stormy Scott, Las Cruces, N.M.
68. 29 Preston Seratt, Dyersburg, Tenn.
69. 5 Todd Shute, Des Moines, Iowa.
70. 18jr Chase Sigg, Iola, Kan.
71. 99 Jesse Sobbing, Malvern, Iowa.
72. 24s Mike Stearns, Hecla, S.D.
73. 8 Kyle Strickler, Mooresville, Kan.
74. 27T Robbie Test, Kaiser, Mo.
75. 52 Jason Thoennes, Garfield, Minn.
76. 20RT Ricky Thornton Jr., Chandler, Ariz.
77. 49 Bob Timm, Winona, Minn.
78. 49jr Jake Timm, Winona, Minn.
79. 111jr Keith Tourville, Webster, Wis.
80. 21T Lance Town, Wellsville, Kan.
81. 33z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa.
82. 4 Billy Vogel, West Fargo, N.D.
83. 90 Steve Wetzstein, West Concord, Minn.
84. 88 Chad Wheeler, Muskogee, Okla.
85. 89C Steve Whiteaker Jr., Corpus Christi, Texas.
86. 40 Jessy Willard, Mound City, Kan.

Sanctioned by the United States Modified Touring Series, the show will once again feature a 100-lap finale that will see the winner going home with $12,000 while every other starter in Saturday’s main event will pocket at least $1,100.

Like last year, each competitor will run four heat races from four different starting positions-two on Thursday and two on Friday-with passing points combined for the best three of the four heats. The top 12 in overall points fromThursday and Friday will be locked into the first six rows of Saturday’s finale. The balance of the main event field will come from the “B” Main.

Heat race winners both nights will earn $100 with the overall hard charger of the heat races pocketing $200.

In addition to the fire-breathing machines of the USMTS, the King of America VI presented by Chix Gear will also feature the Iron Man Challenge for Out-Pace USRA B-Mods. They will run a complete show of heat races and main events each of the three days.

Premium three-day reserved seats are just $60 and available by calling (515) 832-7944. Single-day general admission tickets are $20 Thursday and Friday, and $25 on Saturday. General admission tickets will only be sold on the night of the races only.

The inaugural running of the extravaganza took place in 2011, and fans have been treated to three nights of extraordinary wheel-to-wheel action and thrilling finishes each year. Jason Hughes is the reigning King of America, Rodney Sanders wore the crown in 2014, Ryan Gustin won in 2013, Stormy Scott scored the victory in 2012 and Kelly Shryock claimed the inaugural title in 2011.

Saturday’s program will feature last-chance races and an “alphabet soup” of main events that will culminate with a stellar starting field for the 100-lap championship race that will start three-wide. Even if a driver has some tough luck during qualifying, he or she still has the chance to climb the ladder of qualifying events on Saturday to earn a spot in the finale.

There will be an open practice for all drivers on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. Admission to the grandstands is free and pit passes are $20.

Every lap of every race every day at the King of America VI presented by Chix Gear will be broadcast live via pay-per-view on www.RacinDirt.com.

The Humboldt Speedway is a located 0.1 mile west of US 169 at the Humboldt Exit, then 0.5 mile south, then 0.9 mile east on Georgia Rd. For more information, call 620-431-2470 or visit www.HumboldtSpeedway.com. For camping, ATV and/or golf cart permits call 620-473-3694.

Chix Gear Racewear is entering its second season as presenting sponsor of the event and is the Official Women’s Apparel of the USMTS. Chix Gear Racewear is available online at www.ChixGear.com or at their traveling boutique that shows up at several racing events across America. Make sure to like their Facebook page to get the first opportunity to purchase new apparel. You can also pick up signature Chix Gear apparel at the USMTS merchandise trailer.

This is a special event sanctioned by USMTS. No USMTS points will be awarded and a USMTS license is not required. All USMTS rules apply. For complete rules, visit www.USMTS.com/rules.

The entry fee is $250 if received or postmarked on or before March 13. The entry fee is $300 if received or postmarked after March 13 but on or before March 30. The entry fee is $400 on race day. Entry forms are available at www.USMTS.com/downloads/entry-forms.

To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, visit www.USMTS.com online or call 515-832-7944. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/USMTS, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/USMTSand Instagram at www.instagram.com/USMTS or subscribe to our YouTube channel atwww.youtube.com/USMTSTV.

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