Coe Athletics Director Steve Cook announced Wednesday that women’s wrestling will become the school’s 23rd NCAA sport. The Kohawks will begin competition for the 2026-27 season and will be led by former Coe All-American Kaleb Reeves.
Sophomore starter Jack Walsh pitched a complete game five-hitter with a season-high 13 strikeouts, helping second-seeded Coe to a 7-2 victory over No. 3 Luther in the American Rivers Conference baseball tournament Thursday at Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids.
The American Rivers Conference baseball tournament has been held at Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids since 2004. The plan is to keep it here but use Riverfront Stadium in Waterloo for seasons a scheduling conflict occurs with the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
Coe is the defending American Rivers Confernce baseball tournament champions. The Kohawks are the No. 2 seed in what promises to be a highly competitive tournament this season.
Coe’s Ryan Thoreson used to over think his approach at the plate. He has kept things simple and ranks among the Kohawks’ top hitters this season.
Coe head baseball coach and Athletics Director Steve Cook recalled the impact that the late Bill Quinby had on him, his program and Kohawk athletics. Quinby passed away Saturday at the age of 92.
Coe’s Jack Allison had some struggles at the plate recently. So, he started gameday with a 9 a.m. hitting session. It helped him go 3-for-4 with a double and two-run home run in an 11-6 loss to Buena Vista Friday at Bill Quinby Field at Daniels Park.
Coe’s Tyler Elliott has always been a key component in the outfield, but this season he has increased his production at the plate. He ranks among team leaders in multiple offensive categories, leading the Kohawks in RBIs, doubles and slugging percentage.
Coe opened the American Rivers Conference baseball tournament with a pitching gem and a shutout victory. The offense has erupted for 24 runs in the last two wins to reach the tournament title game.
Norse junior Nick Dufoe pitched on short rest and provided a quality start to help Luther claim its first conference tournament title and first automatic berth to the NCAA tournament since 2016.
Jack Greene thought his season was over after an elbow injury in March. He rested with hopes of a return. After two months and very limited throwing, he came back in dramatic fashion to get two wins and send Coe into the A-R-C championship
Coe’s T.J. Johnson did a little bit of everything in the Kohawks’ 7-3 victory over Central in the American Rivers Conference tournament Thursday at Mount Mercy.
Coe third baseman Jacob Henry decided to take advantage of an extra baseball season. He has played a key role in the Kohawks’ American Rivers Conference regular-season title with the conference tournament competition Thursday.
Kohawks split conference doubleheader with University of Dubuque
Kohawks are ranked 20th nationally in NCAA Division III, sport 22-3 record
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