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			High School Wrestling State Tournament Changes

CEDAR FALLS , IA - Saturday, November 19, the Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association adopted changes for the State Wrestling Finals ticket distribution system. 

The State Wrestling Championship has been a sold out event for over 20 years and is the only IHSAA reserved ticket event.  All other state championship events are general admission only. The Board of Control believes that with other changes occurring to the state wrestling tournament format now is the time to automate the ticketing process for the finals.  The new process will allow schools and the public to choose the best available seats.

Under the new ticketing system, schools will have the first opportunity to purchase tickets either online or at the Wells Fargo Arena Box office.  The order limit will be 40 tickets. Following the sale of tickets to the schools, the general public will have an opportunity to purchase tickets online, at Wells Fargo Arena Box office, or at Dahl's Stores in Ames and Des Moines .  Order limit will be 6 tickets.

The Athletic Association sent complete information regarding the ticketing change for state wrestling finals

school administrators and to people who received wrestling finals tickets in 2011 the week of  November 21, 2011.

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Spielbauer Tabbed for District Academic Honor

Oskaloosa--After suffering several season-ending foot injuries, men’s basketball player Davis Spielbauer (Jr., Wapello, Wapello HS) is finally on the hardwood and already a great student, he is also finding success on the hardwood as he was honored for his all-around achievements Thursday.

The guard was named an all-District 5 College Division honoree as part of the Capitol One Academic All-American Men’s Basketball Team selected by CoSIDA.

The accolade recognizes student-athletes not only for their athletic prowess but also their successes academically.  Spielbauer owns a 3.84 Grade Point Average in biology and is averaging 8.2 points per game on a 14-11 (9-4 MCC) Statesmen squad.  The junior also averages 1.8 rebounds in addition to 24 assists, one block, and six steals.

Spielbauer is one of just five individuals honored within District 5's College division, which includes institutions within the NAIA ranks as well as Canadian universities and two-year schools.

To be eligible for the award, athletes must be of at least sophomore academic standing, be a starter or key reserve player (other playing requirements where applicable), maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or above on a 4.0 scale, and have attended the nominating institution for at least one full calendar year.

Stoutner Claims Season Record, Starters Lead Way Over Viterbo

La Crosse , Wis. --The Statesmen cagers kept pace in a hotly-contested Midwest Collegiate Conference with a 73-65 victory over Viterbo Wednesday.

William Penn (14-11, 9-4 MCC) remains in a tie with Ashford for second place as the team’s five starters scored every single point for the visitors.  Viterbo (10-15, 5-8 MCC) nearly accomplished the same feat with all but two of its points coming from the starting five.

Shooting just 34.3% in the first stanza (43.3% for VU), the navy and gold trailed 35-32 entering halftime.

A rejuvenated William Penn squad roared out of the locker room with a 12-2 run and was never really threatened in the second stanza, leading by as much as 15 points twice.

Taylor Stoutner (Jr., Keota, Keota HS) had a record-setting night, leading the Statesmen with 20 points on 6-of-12 shooting.  The junior knocked down four three-pointers in the first half (14 points at intermission), breaking the program’s single-season record with 104 trifectas.  The previous mark of 101 was held by Jacob Spielbauer during the 2006-2007 season.

Arman Rasul (Jr., Chicago , Ill. , Illinois-Chicago) added 18 points by going 8-of-12 from the field, while Alan Douglas (Sr., Champaign , Ill. , Lakeland CC) recorded a double-double of 16 points and ten rebounds.  It was his 11th double-double of the year.

Blake Walker (So., Rose Garden, Ga., Campbell HS) also reached double figures with 11 points.  Both he and Douglas improved greatly in the second stanza as they each struggled to just three points prior to halftime.  Walked also had a team-best four assists, while Douglas matched Stoutner with three steals.  Stoutner had both of his team’s two blocks as well.

Keith Steffeck (Jr., Marion, Marion HS) contributed eight points in the win.

A 39-32 rebounding edge (15-7 second-chance points) helped the Statesmen overcome a cold perimeter night (6-of-21).  Both teams committed 15 turnovers.

Next: The Statesmen host Iowa Wesleyan Saturday in MCC play at 3 p.m.

Burgey Dominates 1-2 Match, William Penn Falls 32-10 to Missouri Valley

Oskaloosa--The Statesmen grapplers came up short overall, losing 32-10 to #7 Missouri Valley Tuesday, but the home team did manage a great consolation prize as the match of the night was pretty one-sided in favor of the navy and gold.

#17 William Penn (2-6) won just three contests Tuesday, including claiming the highly-anticipated #1 vs. #2 showdown of Eric Burgey (So., Easton, Pa., Easton HS) and Shay Shive.

Burgey took Shive down early and often in the first period, flying out to a 6-2 lead after three minutes of action.

With the advantage well in hand, he was able to back off on the offensive end and cruise to an 8-3 victory.

Following consecutive Missouri Valley falls to open the meet, Tommy Kozak (So., Belleville , Mich. , Thiel) finally got the Statesmen on the board with a 5-1 win over Dylan Ykimoff at 141 pounds.

The hosts lost the four matches after Burgey’s triumph and trailed 28-6 entering 197 pounds.  While the Vikings (7-3) had the meet wrapped up, Chris Diaz (Sr., Montrose , Colo. , Olathe HS) was not about to hand his match over as well.  The senior scored his squad’s final points with a dominating 10-0 major decision over Taylor Di Trolio.

The heavyweight competition also went to Missouri Valley to close out the evening.

Next: The Statesmen travel to Sioux City Saturday to compete in the Briar Cliff Open.  Action begins at 9 a.m.

#7 Missouri Valley def. #17 William Penn, 32-10

125--Paulie Hansen (M) won by fall over Isaiah Mayorquin, 0:57 (6-0)
133--Brian Bitney (M) won by fall over Eric Van Wagoner, 6:37 (12-0)
141--Tommy Kozak (W) won by decision over Dylan Ykimoff, 5-1 (12-3)
149--Eric Burgey (W) won by decision over Shay Shive, 8-3 (12-6)
157--Gian Travarso (M) won by decision over Ishmael Rempson, 12-9 (15-6)
165--Nico Martinez (M) won by decision over Anthony Martinez, 11-7 (18-6)
174--Damon Jackson (M) won by major decision over Joe Sumner, 13-0 (22-6)
184--Josh Manu (M) won by fall over Kyle Soderblom, 2:42 (28-6)
197--Chris Diaz (W) won by major decision over Taylor Di Trolio, 10-0 (28-10)
285--Carl Lawrence (M) won by major decision over Kory Morrow, 15-6 (32-10)

Statesmen Receive One Vote in New Ranking

Oskaloosa--As hot as it has been all season, the William Penn men’s basketball team is again receiving a vote as the seventh NAIA Division II poll was released Monday.

William Penn (13-11, 8-4 MCC) is unofficially tied for 39th with one vote.  The program, which fell to a season-worst 6-9 record on New Year’s Eve, has been extraordinary in 2012 by winning seven of its last nine.  The navy and gold received one vote last week as well.

Northwood ( Fla. ) is a unanimous #1 with 374 points and all 14 first-place votes.  Oregon Tech, Davenport ( Mich. ), McPherson ( Kan. ), and Dordt round out the top five.

St. Ambrose is the lone Midwest Collegiate Conference squad in the top 25 at #19, while Ashford is unofficially 29th.

The state of Iowa is well represented with four more squads from the Great Plains Athletic Conference (#5 Dordt, #13 Northwestern, #15 Briar Cliff, and #35 Morningside) also in the poll.

The Statesmen travel to La Crosse , Wis. Wednesday to face Viterbo in MCC play at 7:30 p.m.

Stoutner Delivers from Deep to Snag First Accolade

Oskaloosa--Taylor Stoutner (Jr., Keota, Keota HS) was dynamite from downtown last week and his efforts earned him the Midwest Collegiate Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week award today.

Stoutner, a first-time honoree, guided the Statesmen (13-11, 8-4 MCC) to a 2-1 record last week, including wins over Waldorf and #25 Mount Mercy.

The junior averaged 24.0 points and 7.3 rebounds, including a career-high 32 points in last Saturday’s victory over Mount Mercy .  In that contest, Stoutner finished 10-of-22 (all from beyond the arc) to set single-game records for made and attempted three-pointers.

He finished 19-of-43 from the perimeter last week and is now just one trifecta shy of tying Jacob Spielbauer’s single-season record of 101 made three-pointers during the 2006-2007 campaign.  His 268 attempts (also set Saturday) demolished Spielbauer’s previous single-season three-point attempts mark (250).

For the year, Stoutner is averaging 15.7 points and 4.5 rebounds per matchup.  He has also posted 31 assists, five blocks, and 14 steals.  A 40.4% shooter overall, he is 37.3% from three-point land.

The award is the fourth in a row for the program (four total for the year).

William Penn Denies St. Ambrose Rally in 60-58 Win

Davenport--Katie Golomski (Fr., Milwaukee, St. Pius Xi HS) scored and Orielle Thomas (So., Waynesville, Mo., Waynesville HS) rebounded, but it was Sarah Martin (Jr., Anthem, Ariz., Boulder Creek HS) who was the eventual hero as the Lady Statesmen made program history with a 60-58 victory over St. Ambrose in Midwest Collegiate Conference action Thursday.

William Penn (8-14, 6-5 MCC) claimed its season-high fourth win in a row in beating the perennially-strong Queen Bees multiple times in a single year (79-74 in December) for the first time since beginning the sport in the fall of 1973.

St. Ambrose (9-11, 5-6 MCC) led for just 60 seconds in a cold-shooting matchup (WPU outshot SAU 32.8%-28.8%).

The navy and gold led 30-22 at halftime and then expanded that advantage to 12 twice, including a 44-32 margin at the 13:23 mark.

Unfortunately, William Penn could not put the Queen Bees away so easily.  St. Ambrose chipped away, finally evening the score at 58-58 with 43 seconds left on a three-pointer by Michelle Charvat.

The Lady Statesmen found their way to the top in the end, however, as Martin knocked down a long jumper with 12 seconds left on the clock.  The assist went to Susan Smith (Jr., Eugene , Ore. , Lane CC), one of her game-high five (tied) on the night.  St. Ambrose’s Katie Jensen missed a game-tying shot from the right wing as time expired.

Golomski guided all participants with 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting (6-of-10 3-PT), while Thomas also reached double figures with 13 points.  Thomas was more of a factor on the glass, though, pulling down a career-high 19 rebounds (seven offensive).  It is her 13th double-double of the season.

Thomas’ rebounding tally is the fourth-highest in school history and the most in a single game since Latasha Pendleton had 20 boards against Missouri Baptist on November 17, 2006.

Jessi Kreuser (Fr., Mendota Heights , Minn. , Henry Sibley HS) added nine points, while Vanessa Kieres (Fr., Chicago , Ill. , Regina Dominican HS) poured in eight.  Martin managed six off the bench.

William Penn overcame just 13 trips to the charity stripe (nine makes), while St. Ambrose had a much busier night at the line (20-of-26).

Next: The Lady Statesmen host Mount Mercy Saturday in MCC action at 1 p.m.

Statesmen Fail to Tie for League Lead in Heartbreaking 80-78 Loss

Davenport--The William Penn men’s basketball team can now only hope that it gets a chance to prove true the old adage of ‘third time is the charm’ after #22 St. Ambrose defeated the Statesmen 80-78 in Midwest Collegiate Conference action Thursday.

William Penn (12-11, 7-4 MCC), who had its four-game winning streak snapped, is now two games behind the 9-2 Fighting Bees (15-8 overall) and again tied with #25 Mount Mercy and Ashford for second place (seven games remaining).

The loss adds to a painful history of narrow MCC losses, but Thursday’s setback likely will hurt more than any other.  The Statesmen’s four MCC losses have come by a total of ten points (one, one, six, and two points).  The team fell 86-85 to St. Ambrose in December.

Following a pair of game-tying free throws by Blake Walker (So., Rose Garden, Campbell HS) with just 15 seconds left, the home team brought the ball up the court, but seemed out of sorts as the seconds dwindled.

Unfortunately for the visitors, defending MCC Player of the Year Mike Kennedy was the last Fighting Bee to hold the ball.  Kennedy, with his back turned to the basket, quickly spun around and made a shot just in front of the three-point line with only a few seconds left.  He finished with 20 points.

The Statesmen were unable to come up with an answer as time expired.

Despite flying out of the gate (19-10 lead just 6:56 into the game), William Penn was fortunate to even have a chance late as it trailed most of the evening.  St. Ambrose led 50-37 at intermission and was still up by a dozen points near the midway point of the second stanza.

The visitors then began their rally, eventually going up by one with 1:58 left.  It was just not to be as the Fighting Bees finished with a 46.8%-39.4% shooting advantage.

Most of the other categories were fairly even or went to the Statesmen, though, including a 46-36 rebounding edge that resulted in a 21-8 margin in second-chance points.  The navy and gold were also 20-of-28 at the charity stripe (SAU was 15-of-25).

Taylor Stoutner (Jr., Keota, Keota HS) did most of his damage from the perimeter with all of his team’s six three-pointers.  He was also 5-of-5 from the line for a game-best 25 points.

Arman Rasul (Jr., Chicago , Ill. , Illinois-Chicago) was the most effective William Penn player, finishing 8-of-14 for 17 points, while Walker and Alan Douglas (Sr., Champaign , Ill. , Lakeland CC) both had double-doubles.

Walker posted 13 points (9-of-12 FT) and 11 rebounds (fifth double-double of the year) and Douglas managed 11 points and ten rebounds (tenth of the year).

Walker, the team’s most complete player, recorded team highs in assists (6) and steals (4) as well.

Next: The Statesmen host Mount Mercy Saturday in MCC action at 3 p.m.

Statesmen in Top Ten at Indiana Top-Tier Tourney

South Bend, Ind.--The William Penn men’s bowling team finally placed out of the top five, but another great top-ten finish at the Blue and Gold Classic over the weekend keeps the program as one of the nation’s best.

The Statesmen placed eighth out of 66 teams with 9,322 pins in nine regular games.  Lindenwood ( Mo. ) narrowly nipped Saginaw Valley State ( Mich. ) by just four pins for the team title with a 10,005-10,001 pin edge.

Aaron Lorincz of Saginaw Valley State was the top individual finisher with a 238.4 average (2,146 pins).

Drew Balta (So., Walford, Cedar Rapids Prairie HS) topped the navy and gold by placing 14th with a 220.0 average (1,980 pins).

Sean Rangel (Jr., Omaha , Neb. , Bellevue East HS) was also in the top 20 (16th) by averaging 219.3 pins.

Nick Atkinson (Sr., Frostburg, Md., Vincennes CC) was then next with a 215.8 average, while Cameron Foster (So., West Jordan, Utah, West Jordan HS) had a 207.2 clip.  Foster destroyed his own single-game school record (289) by scoring 297 in his final game.

The top foursome all started nine games of the event.

Alex Hoskins (Fr., Pocatello , Idaho , Century HS), Piet Schaeffer (So., Livingston , Scotland , The James Young HS), and Conan Mackey (Fr., Bray, Ireland , St. Kilian’s School) shared the final nine games for William Penn.

Hoskins posted a 174.8 mark in four games, while Schaeffer managed to knock down 174.7 pins in three games.  Mackey averaged 169.0 pins in two games.

Next: The Statesmen travel to La Crosse , Wis. Saturday and Sunday to compete in the Viterbo V-Hawk Invitational.

William Penn Fourth in First Post-Holiday Meet

South Bend , Ind. --The Lady Statesmen bowling team started its post-holiday season with a tremendous fourth-place performance at the Blue and Gold Classic over the weekend.

William Penn placed fourth out of 44 teams with 8,506 pins in nine regular games.  Wichita State ( Kan. ) slipped past Robert Morris ( Ill. ) by just one pin, 9,098-9,097.

Katie Sexton of Robert Morris was the top individual placer with a 225.6 average (2,030 pins).

Samantha Powell (Jr., Herriman , Utah , Bingham HS) guided the navy and gold in sixth place with a 203.9 average (1,835 pins).

Breanne Underwood (Sr., Treynor, Treynor HS) also placed in the top 20 (14th) with a 194.2 average.

Kelsey Johnson (Fr., Montgomery, Ill., Oswego East HS) was just outside the top 20 (21st) with a 192.3 clip, while Jessica Ganem (Jr., Austin, Texas, Leander HS) was impressive in her Lady Statesmen debut with a 188.6 mark.

The foursome all started nine games.

Jessica Fuja (Fr., Roselle , Ill. , Lake Park HS), Kirstin Newberry (So., Holland , Mich. , West Ottawa HS), and Abigayle Wempen (Jr., Titonka, North Iowa HS) split the final nine games.

Fuja averaged 175.3 pins in three games, Newberry had a 164.0 mark in three games, and Wempen owned a 159.0 average in three games.

Next: The Lady Statesmen travel to La Crosse , Wis. Saturday and Sunday to compete in the Viterbo V-Hawk Invitational.

William Penn Rolls to Fourth-Straight Win

Forest City --The Statesmen basketball team had little issue getting past Waldorf Monday, winning 88-75 in Midwest Collegiate Conference action.

William Penn (12-10, 7-3 MCC), who received its first national vote of the year in today’s poll, never trailed in picking up its fourth victory in a row.  With losses by both Ashford and Mount Mercy , the Statesmen are all alone in second place, one game behind 8-2 St. Ambrose.

All of the visitors’ five starters were in double figures, scoring all but six points for the team.  Blake Walker (So., Rose Garden, Campbell HS) led with a game-high 20 points and also notched seven rebounds and a contest-high seven assists.  He stole three passes as well.

A 51.2%-41.2% shooting edge was followed up with a 6-1 advantage in three-pointers made and a 72.7%-52.9% advantage at the charity stripe.  Both teams collected 37 rebounds, highlighted by nine from Taylor Stoutner (Jr., Keota, Keota HS).

Arman Rasul (Jr., Chicago, Ill., Illinois-Chicago) was next with 19 points, while Stoutner and Alan Douglas (Sr., Champaign, Ill., Lakeland CC) had 15 points each.

Keith Steffeck (Jr., Marion, Marion HS) contributed 13 points as well.  Davis Spielbauer (Jr., Wapello, Wapello HS) scored the other six points for the navy and gold off the bench.

William Penn earned 16 points off just 12 Waldorf turnovers (15 turnovers for the Statesmen).

Next: The Statesmen travel to Davenport Thursday to face St. Ambrose in MCC action at 7:30 p.m.

Harrison, Woods Picked for BSN All-America Teams

Oskaloosa--Following standout campaigns this fall, Damon Harrison (Sr., Lake Charles , La. , Lake Charles Boston HS) and Mason Woods (Jr., Williamsburg , Williamsburg HS) have been named NAIA All-Americans by Beyond Sports College Network.

The defensive tackle and offensive center both collected Third-Team recognition from BSN, which promotes small college athletics (NCAA FCS, Division II, III, and NAIA).  BSN honored four teams (including honorable mentions) on offense, defense, and special teams.

The awards are the first for both players in their careers and the 32nd and 33rd All-America laurels for the William Penn football program.

Each was named to the MSFA Midwest League’s first team after leading the Statesmen to a 9-2 record (5-2 MWL) and a #16 ranking at season’s end.

Harrison guided his team with 60 tackles (25 solos, 35 assists), including a team-best 8.5 for loss.  He also had three sacks and two forced fumbles.

Woods headlined an offensive line that helped produce the NAIA’s most potent rushing offense with 3,634 yards (330.4 avg.).  William Penn posted a total of 4,510 yards (410.0 avg) and scored 377 points, including 42 touchdowns on the ground.

Quarterback Jimmy Coy of Saint Xavier ( Ill. ) was named BSN Offensive Player of the Year, while Morningside defensive back Colby Henderson was the Defensive POY award winner.