Blake Hornstein

Rock Island

Hawkeye Headquarters Reporter at WHBF-TV (Rock Island,IL)

Hawkeye Headquarters Reporter at KLJB-TV (Rock Island, IL)

Hawkeye Headquarters Reporter at KGCW-TV (Rock Island, IL)

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Articles

‘My name always seems to be there at the end’: How Jay Higgins lets his on-field performance do the talking

6 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Blake Hornstein

by: Blake Hornstein Posted: Apr 18, 2025 / 06:56 PM CDT Updated: Apr 18, 2025 / 06:56 PM CDT Jay Higgins is accustomed to being overlooked. At the NFL scouting combine, Higgins finished last or near last in most measurable categories. Despite earning All-America honors twice at Iowa, he projects to hear his name called on the third day of the NFL Draft.
Scott Dochterman talks Hawkeyes in the NFL Draft

6 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Blake Hornstein

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‘I’m glad I came in as a walk-on’: Kaden Wetjen earns scholarship, ready to make bigger impact at receiver

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Blake Hornstein

In the 2024 Music City Bowl Kaden Wetjen capped off a special season with a 100-yard kick return. It would be the last day he’d pay for college. In his fifth year of college football, Wetjen had earned a scholarship. “Coach Ferentz called me after the game and he told me I earned it,” Wetjen said. “I told him I appreciated it and I’m ready to do work this year.”From community college, to walk-on, to best returner in the country.
‘When you have fun you can be at your best’: Moulton, Patterson ready to take next step

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Blake Hornstein

The Hawkeyes have 1,500 yards, 21 touchdowns or in other words a Kaleb Johnson-sized hole to replace in the backfield. The All-American will likely hear his name called in the NFL draft next week, and leaves behind both a legacy and a big oppportunity. Kamari Moulton and Jaziun Patterson watched Johnson’s ascension firsthand. Now it’s their turn to lead the charge. While the two saw marginal playing time in 2024 they took inspiration in watching Kaleb Johnson rise to the top of the sport.
‘I’ve done it differently this time around’: Stevens, Dakin look to build off success

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Blake Hornstein

While Iowa loses All-American long snapper Luke Elkin, the special teams unit is in a good spot. Drew Stevens and Rhys Dakin will handle kicking and punting duties and are coming off strong seasons. But handling success has been a real challenge for Iowa’s veteran kicker. Stevens’ sophomore campaign ended in an unceremonious slump, he was benched in Iowa’s regular season finale and never saw the field again that season.
Lucy Olsen selected 23rd overall by Washington Mystics

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Blake Hornstein

Former Iowa guard Lucy Olsen has been selected with the 23rd overall pick in the WNBA draft by the Washington Mystics. Olsen stepped into the point guard role at Iowa and delivered an impressive single season with the Hawkeyes. The Collegeville, Pennsylvania product averaged nearly 18 points per game and was recognized as an All-American.
‘I was always raised to give back’: Nanea Estrella wins Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Blake Hornstein

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti paid Iowa City a visit Monday morning to present the first ever Jackie Robinson Community and Impact Award. The national conference honor was presented to Iowa women’s wrestler Nanea Estrella after practice. Estrella, a native Hawaiian, watched her home state endure of one the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history. Lahaina, the town she went to high school in, was completely leveled in 2023.
Brendan Sullivan enters NCAA transfer portal

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Blake Hornstein

by: Blake Hornstein Posted: Apr 11, 2025 / 09:40 PM CDT Updated: Apr 11, 2025 / 09:40 PM CDT Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan has entered the transfer portal. After transferring to Iowa from Northwestern this past offseason, Sullivan started three games and appeared in nine. With the addition of Mark Gronowski, Sullivan would’ve been competing for a backup role.
Jaden Harrell finally gets his ‘one shot’

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Blake Hornstein

Just as Jack Campbell passed the baton to Jay Higgins, it’s time for another changing of the guard at linebacker. A position group that has been Iowa’s pillar of strength is now in the hands of Jaden Harrell. Harrell is a fifth-year player who’s seen limited action in his first four years of college football. Much like Jay Higgins, Harrell has been watching and waiting. He also chose not to enter the transfer portal to pursue an opportunity to play sooner.
Mark Gronowski reveals why he chose Iowa, recalls ‘greatest offensive game of all time’

2 weeks ago | ourquadcities.com | Blake Hornstein

After starting four seasons and winning two national championships at South Dakota State, Mark Gronowski had a choice to make. He could either declare for the NFL draft and try his chances in the NFL or play one last season of college football somewhere different. Both options would be a dream come true for the Naperville, Illinois native. When he entered the transfer portal Gronowski claims he missed over 100 phone calls.