Iowa Grandstand Sports
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Schwieger scores 14 as Northern Iowa defeats Evansville 62-48

Panther men’s basketball earns fourth straight MVC win. EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Ben Schwieger scored 14 points as Northern Iowa beat Evansville 62-48 on Sunday. Schwieger had eight rebounds and three steals for the Panthers (12-3, 4-0 Missouri Valley Conference). AJ Casey finished with 17 points for the Purple Aces (4-12, 0-5). Connor Turnbull added Continue reading
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Stirtz scores 27 points, No. 25 Iowa holds off a comeback try by UCLA in 2nd half for a 74-61 win

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) drives around UCLA guard Skyy Clark (55) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) JOHN BOHNENKAMP | Associated PressIOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored 27 points and No. 25 Iowa held off a second-half Continue reading
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Twins Sign Former All-Star Orlando Arcia to Minor League Deal

Grant Mona | Roundtable Sports The Minnesota Twins finished with a 70-92 record last season, landing in fourth place in the AL Central after a year that saw the organization make sweeping changes at the trade deadline. Now, the front office is looking to add experienced depth to their roster as they head into 2026. Minnesota agreed Continue reading
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H.S. Top-10 Boys Basketball Rankings (No. 4 Edition)

Iowa Prep Illustrated | Iowa Grandstand Sports released its FOURTH Iowa Boys High School Basketball Rankings for the 2025-2026 season. Record reflected are through Saturday, Jan. 3. Class 1A Current Ranking Team | Record Prv. Ranking 1. Fort Dodge St. Edmonds (5-0) 1 2. MMCRU (7-0) 2 3. Coon Rapids-Bayard (7-0) 3 4. Burlington Notre Continue reading
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H.S. Scoreboard | Jan. 3

Iowa Prep Illustrated / Iowa Grandstand Sports will provide weekly high school Basketball & Wrestling scores. Please report your results via email or by text message: Our email is: jbiagrandstand@yahoo.com and our phone is: 712-661-8004. We’ll post scores for schools from the Lakes, Missouri River, Siouxland, Twin Lakes, War Eagle, and Western Valley Conference. Rankings Continue reading
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Momcilovic’s 8 3-pointers, Jefferson’s triple-double lead No. 3 Iowa State past Mountaineers 80-59

Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts after making a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ZANDER WHITE | Associated Press AMES, Iowa (AP) — Milan Momcilovic made eight 3-pointers and scored 26 points, Joshua Jefferson Continue reading
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Drake Women Notch Program’s 1,000 All-Time Victory

Aalsma nearly replicates career effort with 29 points as Bulldogs fend of SIU. DES MOINES, Iowa – Abbie Aalsma picked up in the new year right where she left off in the old and helped keep the Drake women’s basketball team unbeaten in Missouri Valley Conference play. Coming off a career-high 30-point performance in a win at UIC Continue reading
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H.S. Scoreboard | January 2

Iowa Prep Illustrated / Iowa Grandstand Sports will provide weekly high school Basketball & Wrestling scores. Please report your results via email or by text message: Our email is: jbiagrandstand@yahoo.com and our phone is: 712-661-8004. We’ll post scores for schools from the Lakes, Missouri River, Siouxland, Twin Lakes, War Eagle, and Western Valley Conference. Rankings Continue reading
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Twins kick off 2026 by acquiring first baseman Wagaman from Marlins

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins acquired first baseman Eric Wagaman from the Miami Marlins on Friday for minor league pitcher Kade Bragg. Wagaman batted .250 with 28 doubles, nine home runs and 53 RBIs in 140 games as a rookie last season for the Marlins, finishing strong with a team-leading .328 average over 61 Continue reading
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Chit Chat Wright scores 24, Hannah Stuelke adds double-double, No. 14 Iowa women beat No. 20 Nebraska

Iowa guard Chit-Chat Wright (11) shoots the ball against Nebraska guard Claire Johnson (5) Jan. 1, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (PHOTO: Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen) IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Chit-Chat Wright scored 24 points, Hannah Stuelke made 7 of 11 from the field and finished with 21 points and 10 Continue reading





