Jim Leitner

Dubuque

Sports Editor at Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, Iowa)

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Prep baseball: Harris grateful for work of Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

3 days ago | telegraphherald.com | Jim Leitner

FARLEY, Iowa — Brett Harris felt both honored and humbled to play a part in shattering a Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation fund-raising record last June. Then, the Western Dubuque junior all-state catcher/pitcher experienced first-hand the foundation’s impact. Harris, diagnosed with a low-grade brain tumor in the spring of 2023, began a new targeted therapy shortly after the Food & Drug Administration finally approved the use of Ojemda last year.
USHL announces new look to regular-season schedule

3 days ago | telegraphherald.com | Jim Leitner

The Dubuque Fighting Saints on Tuesday afternoon unveiled a new-look regular-season schedule with a distinct college hockey feel to it, a heavier emphasis on in-conference games and an earlier conclusion. Dubuque will play 20 two-game series against the same opponents during the 62-game schedule, which opens with the USHL Fall Classic in Cranberry Township, Pa., in mid-September against two opponents to be announced next month.
Prep baseball: Harris grateful for work of Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

4 days ago | telegraphherald.com | Jim Leitner

FARLEY, Iowa -- Brett Harris felt both honored and humbled to play a part in shattering a Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation fund-raising record last June. Then, the Western Dubuque junior all-state catcher/pitcher experienced first-hand the foundation's impact.
College baseball: Senior grad Smith transfers to Northern Illinois

4 days ago | telegraphherald.com | Jim Leitner

Cole Smith looked forward to a senior year of helping the Bradley University baseball team return to its winning ways. But, quite unexpectedly, those plans changed when 17-year head coach Elvis Dominguez announced his retirement in late May. The former Dubuque Senior standout decided to keep his options open, entered the transfer portal and this weekend committed to play his final season of collegiate eligibility at Northern Illinois University.
Fighting Saints look to continue streak at NHL Draft this weekend

4 days ago | telegraphherald.com | Jim Leitner

Five former Dubuque Fighting Saints and a pair of affiliates list players could hear their names called this weekend at the NHL Draft. The draft takes place Friday and Saturday in Los Angeles. Last season, Dubuque saw six of its players selected in the seven-round draft for the second-highest haul among the 16 USHL teams, all of whom had at least one player chosen. USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program led the way with 14 current players or alumni selected.
Prep baseball: Wahlert remains No. 1 in pivotal week of season

4 days ago | telegraphherald.com | Jim Leitner

Dubuque Wahlert maintained its firm grip on the No. 1 spot in the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association poll on Monday. In the process, the Golden Eagles positioned themselves for another deep run in the Class 3A postseason. The Iowa High School Athletic Association relies heavily on the coaches’ rankings when determining postseason brackets, which will be announced this week. So, Wahlert will not have to leave the friendly confines of Petrakis Park for substate tournament play.
USHL announces new look to regular-season schedule

5 days ago | telegraphherald.com | Jim Leitner

The Dubuque Fighting Saints on Monday morning unveiled a new-look regular-season schedule with a distinct college hockey feel to it as well as an earlier conclusion. Dubuque will play 20 two-game series against the same opponent during the 62-game schedule, which opens with the USHL Fall Classic in Cranberry Township, Pa., in mid-September against two opponents to be announced next month and concludes with a pair of home games against defending Clark Cup champion Muskegon on April 3-4.
Prep baseball: Wahlert remains No. 1 in pivotal week of season

5 days ago | telegraphherald.com | Jim Leitner

Dubuque Wahlert maintained its firm grip on the No. 1 spot in the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association poll on Monday. In the process, the Golden Eagles positioned themselves for another deep run in the Class 3A postseason.
College baseball: Senior grad Smith transfers to Northern Illinois

5 days ago | telegraphherald.com | Jim Leitner

Cole Smith looked forward to a senior year of helping the Bradley University baseball team return to its winning ways. But, quite unexpectedly, those plans changed when 17-year head coach Elvis Dominquez announced his retirement in late May. The former Dubuque Senior standout decided to keep his options open, entered the transfer portal and this weekend committed to play his final season of collegiate eligibility at Northern Illinois University.
Western Dubuque's Nauman wins Nike national championship in mile

5 days ago | telegraphherald.com | Jim Leitner

Quentin Nauman added another national championship to his resume - this time at his future home track. The Western Dubuque rising senior won the mile run Sunday afternoon as part of the Nike Outdoor Nationals & USA Track & Field U20 Championships at the University of Oregon's historic Hayward Field. Nauman, who committed to run for the Ducks this spring, ran the race in 4:00.52 to edge Evan Noonan, of the Nike Elite Track Club, by just .01 second.