Ethan Petrik

Iowa City

Sports Reporter at The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

Covering the Iowa Hawkeyes for @wcfcourier, @qctimes, @scj & @globegazette | Montana Til I Die | /ˈpē-trik/

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Iowa superstar returner Kaden Wetjen goes inside the feeling of scoring a return touchdown

8 hours ago | qctimes.com | Ethan Petrik

IOWA CITY — Kaden Wetjen settles into the landing spot of a punt or kick one moment. The next moment he finds himself in the end zone after sending thousands into a frenzy. Even as he watches the replay, the Iowa senior can hardly remember what exactly just took place. “It is usually right after the game, I see videos,” Wetjen said. “‘When the h— did that happen?
Iowa’s wide receivers are ‘not thinking’ — Why Tim Lester says that’s good

18 hours ago | qctimes.com | Ethan Petrik

IOWA CITY — Tim Lester described himself as “cautiously excited” during a press conference on Wednesday. The offensive coordinator said he likes where his offense is at as he enters his second year with the Iowa football program. “Spring has been productive,” Lester said. “Our guys have been chipping away, getting better.
How does Iowa’s Reece Vander Zee plan to build off strong debut season?

1 day ago | wcfcourier.com | Ethan Petrik

IOWA CITY — Two of Iowa’s touchdowns in a 40-0 win over Illinois State in the 2024 season opener did not surprise Zach Lutmer. The defensive back, then a redshirt freshman, became accustomed to the sight of Reece Vander Zee beating a defender for a jump ball. Afterall, Lutmer used to be the quarterback throwing it up for Vander Zee to go up and get when the two led Central Lyon/George-Little Rock to a Class 2A State championship in 2022.
Former Wake Forest quarterback transfers to Iowa

1 day ago | qctimes.com | Ethan Petrik

The Iowa football program bolstered its quarterback room with a transfer portal addition on Wednesday. Former Wake Forest quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski will join the Hawkeyes according to a report from On3's Hayes Fawcett on X, formerly known as Twitter. A three-star prospect out of Marietta, Georgia, Hecklinski committed to Wake Forest over offers from Central Florida, Georgia Southern and Eastern Kentucky.
Report: Iowa women bolster roster with Georgia Tech transfer guard

1 day ago | qctimes.com | Ethan Petrik

IOWA CITY — The Iowa women's basketball team landed its first transfer portal commitment of the 2025 offseason on Wednesday. According to a report from On3's Talia Goodman, Georgia Tech transfer Chazadi "Chit-Chat" Wright will join the Hawkeyes after one season with the Yellow Jackets. A four-star prospect in the 2024 ESPN HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings, Wright ranked as the No. 49 overall player in the 2024 class.
3 things to know about Iowa men's basketball's new chief of staff, director of player development

1 day ago | qctimes.com | Ethan Petrik

IOWA CITY — The Iowa men's basketball team announced two more additions to Ben McCollum's coaching staff on Wednesday. Jesse Shaw will serve as the Hawkeyes' chief of staff and Xavier Kurth will be the director of player development. The duo spent the 2024-25 season at Drake with McCollum before following him to Iowa City. “Jesse brings a loyalty to me personally and to the program that we’re at,” McCollum said. “He has had a lot of success in the JUCO ranks and at the Division II level.
Four-star offensive lineman commits to Iowa, gives Hawkeyes five in trenches in 2026 class (copy)

2 days ago | qctimes.com | Ethan Petrik

The Iowa football program picked up its ninth commitment in the 2026 recruiting cycle and fifth from an offensive lineman on Monday. Gene Riordan, a four-star interior offensive lineman from Hinsdale, Illinois, announced his commitment on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Blessed to announce I have committed to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of Iowa," Riordan said.
How does Iowa’s Reece Vander Zee plan to build off strong debut season?

2 days ago | qctimes.com | Ethan Petrik

IOWA CITY — Two of Iowa’s touchdowns in a 40-0 win over Illinois State in the 2024 season opener did not surprise Zach Lutmer. The defensive back, then a redshirt freshman, became accustomed to the sight of Reece Vander Zee beating a defender for a jump ball. Afterall, Lutmer used to be the quarterback throwing it up for Vander Zee to go up and get when the two led Central Lyon/George-Little Rock to a Class 2A State championship in 2022.
Iowa wrestling lands three-time Division III champ, Wartburg transfer

2 days ago | qctimes.com | Ethan Petrik

The Iowa wrestling program added a three-time Division III national champion via the transfer portal on Monday. Massoma Endene announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes in a post on Instagram captioned "God's Plan."Endene spent the previous three seasons at Wartburg College in Waverly and won the NCAA Division III title at 197 in all three seasons. He amassed a 76-1 career record as a Knight and recorded 33 pins. He also won the U23 Pan-American Championship in freestyle at 97 kg earlier this month.
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2 days ago | valleynewstoday.com | Ethan Petrik

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