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Jeff Capel, Pitt Excited to Return to Greensboro, Battle Iowa State in First Round
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Panthers are again in Greensboro. Pitt returns to North Carolina one week after the ACC Event contained in the Greensboro Coliseum and superior to the Quarterfinals earlier than shedding to Duke. This time Iowa State and the NCAA Event await, contemporary off of a one-point, First 4 victory in opposition to Mississippi State (60-59) to clinch a spot within the Spherical of 64.
“Excited to be again in Greensboro,” head coach Jeff Capel stated. “Excited to be a part of the Massive Dance. It’s been a heck of every week for us already after a very emotional and hard-fought sport in Dayton in opposition to Mississippi State crew, and we’re excited to play in opposition to an excellent Iowa State crew.”
Capel addressed Federiko Federiko’s standing as day-to-day with a knee damage after lacking the Mississippi State win. Federiko didn’t costume for follow Thursday however took gentle pictures.
Jeff Capel described Federiko as day-to-day. He’s in sweats at follow right this moment however taking some gentle pictures. pic.twitter.com/K5WsndsBJO
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The Cyclones haven’t performed since March 10, falling to Kansas by 13 factors within the Massive 12 Event. Pitt, however, seems to be to construct momentum after securing one of many program’s greatest wins in latest historical past. The expertise might additionally create a way of calmness for the Panthers in comparison with different groups not experiencing the atmosphere and ambiance of March Insanity.
Hopefully it’ll,” Capel stated. “We have now a sport below our belt already, so hopefully the nerves shall be out. Clearly, for a few of our guys, it was their first time. Even for the blokes which were right here, excluding Nelly, this was their first-time form of possibly in a lead function within the NCAA match. Even if in case you have been right here, even if in case you have performed in it, if you get on the market for the primary time in one other season, it’s anxious. You’re anxious.
“We have now that below our belt. Hopefully, we will nonetheless have the identical pleasure. I do know we’ll have that, however we will settle in just a little bit faster.”
In preparation for Iowa State, Capel pointed to their efforts on the defensive finish. The Cyclones permit solely 62.8 factors per sport whereas the Panthers common over 75 factors every time on the ground.
“They’re excellent defensively,” Capel stated. “They’re very bodily. They’re very disciplined. They play with nice power. They’re unbelievably related on that aspect of the basketball. You possibly can inform that’s their id and that’s what they hold their hat on.”
The assembly marks the second time Pitt and Iowa State face off – Pitt gained 81-65 in 1981 – whereas Capel is 6-1 all-time in his teaching profession in opposition to the Cyclones.
“They rotate effectively. They defend the basketball effectively,” Capel stated. “Their ball display protection, their bigs are athletic. They’re energetic, simply the physicality during which they play with. That’s what makes them one of many higher defensive groups within the nation.”
Capel stated the Panthers are lucky to have an additional day of relaxation and never be taking part in on Thursday, the alternative of Texas A&M Corpus Christi who performed earlier than Pitt on Tuesday.
Blake Hinson will take the ground for the primary time in opposition to Iowa State since leaving this system previous to the 2021-22 season and never taking part in the 12 months earlier than on account of a medical situation. Capel has not addressed any specifics with Hinson relating to his former program.
“I actually haven’t. You understand, it’s attention-grabbing. I don’t assume younger individuals are as emotional about these items as we possibly adults are. They’re in a position to transfer on very, in a short time and switch the web page,” Capel stated. “So for us it’s Pitt in opposition to Iowa State. It’s not Blake in opposition to Iowa State or Iowa State in opposition to Blake.”
Enjoying within the Spherical of 64 for the primary time in seven years, the Panthers stay centered on the duty at hand quite than reflecting on what they achieved. Capel is aware of the time will come when the truth of Pitt’s achievements will stay in focus, sitting again to understand the expansion and improvement to place the Panthers again on the map of the nationwide match stage.
“If you end up within the midst of it and you might be nonetheless going, you concentrate on the subsequent factor that’s in entrance of you,” Capel stated. “One of many issues I’ve talked about is correct now now we have to take away all of the rearview mirrors. We’re simply trying straight out the entrance and what’s forward of us. After we’re completed, and hopefully it’s some time earlier than we’re completed, then we’ll have time to look behind us and speak about what we’ve achieved.”
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Latest Iowa high school volleyball rankings reveal regional pairings
It was an important date around the state for volleyball teams in Iowa, as the latest rankings were released and regional pairings in all five classes were revealed.
The two come into play once regionals reach the championship round, as the higher-ranked team will serve as the host for those games.
All five No. 1 squads remained the same, as Ankeny Centennial (Class 5A), Cedar Rapids Xavier (4A), Mount Vernon (3A), Denver (2A) and Ankeny Christian (1A) held serve.
New teams to the Top-15 include Iowa City West in 5A, Ballard in 4A, Wapsie Valley in 2A and Stanton in 1A. The entire 3A poll remained the same while Sidney made one of the biggest climbs, moving to ninth from 12th in 1A.
Regional play for 1A and 2A begins Oct. 21 with 3A, 4A and 5A starting Oct. 22. The state tournament is scheduled for Nov. 4-7 in Coralville from the Xtream Arena. Complete regional pairings can be found on Bound.
Class 5A
1. Ankeny Centennial; 2. Pleasant Valley; 3. Ankeny; 4. West Des Moines Dowling; 5. Indianola; 6. Waukee Northwest; 7. Cedar Falls; 8. Cedar Rapids Prairie; 9. Waukee; 10. Iowa City Liberty; 11. West Des Moines Valley; 12. Sioux City East; 13. Iowa City West; 14. Iowa City High; 15. Linn-Mar.
Class 4A
1. Cedar Rapids Xavier; 2. Sioux City Bishop Heelan; 3. North Scott; 4. Clear Creek-Amana; 5. Lewis Central; 6. Pella; 7. Glenwood; 8. Carlisle; 9. Marion; 10. Adel-ADM; 11. Norwalk; 12. Sergeant Bluff-Luton; 13. MOC-Floyd Valley; 14. Ballard; 15. Grinnell.
Class 3A
1. Mount Vernon; 2. Western Christian; 3. West Delaware; 4. Dubuque Wahlert; 5. Davenport Assumption; 6. Sioux Center; 7. Carroll Kuemper; 8. Mid-Prairie; 9. Cherokee; 10. Wilton; 11. Solon; 12. Anamosa; 13. Roland-Story; 14. Clarinda; 15. Nevada.
Class 2A
1. Denver; 2. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont; 3. Dyersville Beckman; 4. Dike-New Hartford; 5. Aplington-Parkersburg; 6. South Hardin; 7. Boyden-Hull; 8. Pella Christian; 9. Iowa City Regina; 10. Hinton; 11. Grundy Center; 12. Sumner-Fredericksburg; 13. Wapsie Valley; 14. West Burlington; 15. Shenandoah.
Class 1A
1. Ankeny Christian; 2. Holy Trinity; 3. Saint Ansgar; 4. Riverside; 5. BCLUW; 6. Janesville; 7. North Tama; 8. Don Bosco; 9. Sidney; 10. River Valley; 11. Akron-Westfield; 12. Stanton; 13. Fremont-Mills; 14. Southwest Valley; 15. Gladbrook-Reinbeck.
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Iowa high school football computer rankings (10/10/2024)
Week 6 of the 2024 Iowa high school football season has wrapped up, and High School on SI is continuing its weekly computer rankings for the season.
The Dowling Maroons kept their top five placing in this week’s 5A Iowa computer rankings after a thrilling 41-35 victory over Ankeny Centennial. They face a strong Urbandale team on Friday, to keep their momentum going.
The top of the 5A computer rankings stay the same this week as the Bettendorf Bulldogs take home another win, this time defeating Kennedy 33-14. The Bulldogs look forward to Friday, where they will travel to Davenport Central in hopes to hold their place in the standings.
SBLive’s formula was created using its linear algebra-based ranking algorithm inspired by the Colley Bias-Free Ranking Method. Colley’s Method was created by Wes Colley, Ph.D., an astrophysicist at the University of Alabama at Huntsville. He devised his algorithm to help address the subjectivity and controversy regarding BCS college football selections in the 1990s and early 2000s, using a method that used no subjective variables.
- FAQ: SBLive High School Football Computer Rankings
Here are SBLive’s latest Iowa football computer rankings, as of Oct. 7, 2024:
IOWA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COMPUTER RANKINGS
CLASS 5A | CLASS 4A
CLASS 3A | CLASS 2A
CLASS 1A | CLASS A
CLASS 8 MAN
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Grinnell window manufacturer announces plans to lay off 152 workers in November
JELD-WEN, a manufacturer of windows and doors in Grinnell, has announced it will be laying off 152 workers effective Nov. 7.
The announcement was made on Iowa’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) site.
The company, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, was founded in 1960 and has 18,000 employees, with operating facilities in 16 countries in North America and Europe with 2023 sales of $4.3 billion, according to the company’s website.
JELD-WEN did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday.
Earlier this year, JELD-WEN announced the closing of its Hawkins, Wisconsin facility, affecting 338 employees, and in Vista, California, resulting in the loss of 110 jobs.
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