Alert Top Story ATHLETE OF THE WEEK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Wendt set exemplary example of what a student-athlete should be TJ Johnston Nov 15, 2026 8 hrs ago 0 Jack Wendt Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save TJ Johnston When it comes to student-athletes, Jack Wendt is in that “special” category – both on and off the field.kAm%96 p==6>2? w:89 $49@@= DE2?5@FE[ E9:D H66<’D pE9=6E6 @7 E96 (66< 7@C E96 s:DA2E49\pC8FD^"F25\r:EJ %:>6D[ :D 2? 6I6>A=2CJ 6I2>A=6 @7 E92E]k^AmkAm“y24< :D E96 EJA6 @7 A=2J6C 6G6CJ 4@249 H2?ED E@ 92G6[” D2:5 p==6>2? 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Provided Augustana football visits Carroll for season finale Augustana football visits Carroll for the final regular-season road game, entering 5-4 after a 37-0 win over Carthage, with kickoff set for 12 p.m.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Davenport North standout Donovan Holloway makes his mark on both sides of the ball Football, baseball and wrestling. Davenport North senior Donovan Holloway does it all, but his play on the gridiron has earned him the latest …
Western Big 6 basketball tip-off banquets planned The Rock Island/Milan Booster Club is once again hosting tip-off banquets for both girls' and boys' coaches and teams. Check out the times and…
Provided Miller and Jackson represent Augustana at CCIW SAAC retreat Augustana track and field athletes Amelia Miller and Bryce Jackson represented the Vikings at the CCIW SAAC retreat in Naperville, engaging in…
