John Bohnenkamp

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Bulldogs hold on for win over Hawks

1 week ago | pencitycurrent.com | Shane Weirather |John Bohnenkamp

HAWKS BASEBALL Posted Saturday, June 21, 2025 2:13 am They’re a good team, kind of a measuring stick for us. We had some things get away from us, and they knew how to capitalize.” MEDIAPOLIS — Central Lee’s baseball team had opportunities for a couple of bigger innings than the Hawks were able to produce against Mediapolis, and it cost them. The 5-3 loss was about some missed chances against the No. 6 (Class 2A) Bulldogs, who won their 12th consecutive game. “Just not enough baserunners all...
HTC win starts busy week for Crusaders

1 week ago | pencitycurrent.com | Loren Menke |John Bohnenkamp

AREA SOFTBALL Posted Monday, June 16, 2025 11:04 pm There is some progress with this group,” Menke said. “Like they say, the postseason is when you want to be playing your best, and I think we keep taking steps toward that.” WEST POINT — The postseason might seem far off for the Holy Trinity softball team, given the regular-season schedule the Crusaders have to face this week. But Monday’s 7-5 win over Highland at South Park was one that HTC coach Loren Menke thinks could have a big impact on...
Grayhounds sweep Fort Madison

2 weeks ago | pencitycurrent.com | John Bohnenkamp

HOUND BASEBALL Posted Monday, June 9, 2025 10:30 pm BURLINGTON — The big innings went against Fort Madison High School’s baseball team in Monday’s doubleheader loss to Burlington at Community Field.
Lady Hawks move to 3-0

4 weeks ago | pencitycurrent.com | John Bohnenkamp

AREA SOFTBALL Posted Friday, May 30, 2025 12:09 am DONNELLSON — Last season’s run to the Class 3A regional final, and the fact that just about every player is back from that team, has led to plenty of optimism around Central Lee’s softball program. Optimism is one thing, pressure is another. Which is why coach Jason Hawk told his team in this opening week of the season to just relax. “They know we’ve got a good shot at doing something,” Hawk said after Thursday’s 6-1 win over Holy Trinity. “I...
Hellige signs with Division III Cornell

1 month ago | pencitycurrent.com | John Bohnenkamp

HTC SENIOR DAY Posted Tuesday, May 20, 2025 10:19 pm FORT MADISON - Cornell College’s men’s basketball program was the first to take an interest in Holy Trinity senior Luke Hellige.
Hounds sharp in regular season finale

1 month ago | pencitycurrent.com | Kevin Wellman |John Bohnenkamp

HOUND SOCCER Posted Saturday, May 17, 2025 6:59 am As far as soccer goes, they’re probably going to hate me. I’m going to push them hard. They’ll have some days to rest in there. But we’ve got to be ready — Mount Vernon is going to come after us.” FORT MADISON - Fort Madison’s 7-0 boys soccer win over Newton on Friday night had the Bloodhounds’ coaching staff wishing for an accelerated schedule. The dominating victory at the Baxter Sports Complex concluded the regular season for the...
Hawks get past sectionals; play at Pella Monday

1 month ago | pencitycurrent.com | Caleb Larson |John Bohnenkamp

CENTRAL LEE BOYS GOLF Posted Thursday, May 15, 2025 11:16 am Maybe one or two people don’t have the best day, but everyone else stepped up. Just like today, we went out there, guys did what they needed to do, and we got third.” WAPELLO — The score might not have been what the Central Lee boys golf team wanted, but it was good enough to get the Hawks one step closer to their goal of getting to the state meet. Central Lee finished third in Wednesday’s Class 2A sectional meet at Heritage Oaks...
Lady Hounds get prepped by Davenport North

1 month ago | pencitycurrent.com | Carrie Burken |John Bohnenkamp

LADY HOUNDS SOCCER Posted Thursday, May 15, 2025 10:23 pm So hopefully today's game motivates us to do more work in practice next week to get better at those things that we didn't look so great at.” FORT MADISON - Davenport North handed Fort Madison’s girls soccer team its second loss of the season and also provided the Bloodhounds with something to work on for the upcoming postseason. The 5-2 loss at the Baxter Sports Complex on Thursday night was an education for the Bloodhounds (12-2-2),...
Hounds avenge road loss to Panthers

1 month ago | pencitycurrent.com | Kevin Wellman |John Bohnenkamp

HOUND SOCCER Posted Monday, May 12, 2025 10:26 pm So, you know, the last few games have been good. But honestly, I want to say — and this is going to sound cliche — but we've been practicing pretty well. We've had the right attitudes in practice.” FORT MADISON - Fort Madison’s boys soccer team needed some momentum heading into the postseason, and there was no better way to do that than knock off the Southeast Conference regular-season champion. The Bloodhounds closed conference play with a...
Caitlin Clark returns to Iowa in Fever's preseason game against Brazil despite leg injury

1 month ago | argus-press.com | John Bohnenkamp

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, second from left, drives to the basket between Brazil guard Carina Martins, left, and forward Ayla McDowell (5) during the first half of an exhibition women's basketball game, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. Charlie Neibergall - FR172181 AP Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark reacts to a fan during the first half of an exhibition women's basketball game against Brazil, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa.