KMAQ Sports Update – Thursday, Nov 6

Yesterday was Day 3 of the Iowa High School State Volleyball Tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville, and all 5 classes held their semifinal contests, which means the championship matches are set, and all will be played today!

In Class 1A, it’s the top 2 seeds as top-ranked St. Ansgar downs Dunkerton in 3 sets and #2 Janesville does the same to North Tama. The 1A title match is at 7.

In Class 2A, defending state champion Denver is back for more as they get by Grundy Center 3 sets to 1. The Cyclones will face 3rd-seeded Hinton as they beat Dike-New Hartford, also 3 sets to 1. The 2A championship is set for 4:45.

In Class 3A, 5th-seeded Humboldt pulls the massive upset, taking down #1 Western Christian. That match went to a 5th set, where the Wildcats squeaked out a 15-13 win to keep their season alive. They will face the number 2 seed Davenport Assumption, who beat Kuemper Catholic 3 sets to 1 in the semis to advance. The 3A title match is at 2:30. 

In Class 4A, another 5 over 1 upset as North Scott, Eldridge beats Clear Creek Amana. This match also went to a 5th set, and the final score was once again 15-13. The Lady Lancers will take on the 2-seed Sioux Center, as they swept their semifinal matchup against 3rd-seed Pella. The 4A match will be played at 12:15.  

In Class 5A, top-seeded Waukee Northwest returns to the championship round for the third season in a row, where they’ll look to regain the title after winning it in 2023, and falling short last year. The Wolves rolled to their 20th consecutive sweep with a 3-0 win over No. 5 Ankeny. They will take on the 2-seed Ankeny Centennial after the Jaguars swept Valley, West Des Moines in the semis. The 5A title match will kick things off today at 10 AM. 

Last night the 14th ranked Iowa State women’s basketball team picked up an 85-58 win over Southern. The Cyclones were led by 29 points from Audi Crooks. 

Tonight 3 in-state men’s college basketball teams are in action as Drake plays host to Robert Morris University, Northern Iowa has their season opener as they host Cal State Northridge, and 16th ranked Iowa State entertains Grambling State.