Linn-Mar High School - Marion, Iowa

Lions, Warriors shine at Musky Classic

MUSCATINE —  The eighth-ranked Linn-Mar Lions and the sixth-ranked Cedar Rapids Washington Warriors won both of their matches at the Muscatine Classic soccer tournament Saturday.

Linn-Mar topped Ankeny, 2-0, on goals by Hunter Wong and Bobby Charlton. Ben Johnson, Noah Ajram and Andrew Brundell collected assists. Jared Belin pitched a shutout in goal.

The Lions defeated Pleasant Valley, 4-1, in their other contest. Daniel Luzindya had two goals. Johnson and Leroy Enzugusi also scored. Johnson picked up three assists. Wong, Jack Ramsey and Darrin Eby also had assists.

Washington blanked Dowling Catholic, 1-0, on a goal by Alex Kennedy and an assist from Augie Bergstrom. The Warriors also blanked Muscatine, 1-0, in a PK Shootout.

Sommer twins commit to Wartburg

The multi-talented Sommer twins - Katie and Kristie - have committed to Wartburg College to play basketball and softball, Katie Sommer told the Metro Sports Report Friday afternoon.

"We just committed to Wartburg!," she reported in an e-mail.

Katie Sommer was a first team all-state selection in softball last summer and was a third team all-state pick in basketball this winter. She also was named first team all-Metro and first team all-Mississippi Valley Conference in basketball.

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Hanse will pitch for Bowling Green

Andrew Hanse has been assigned to Bowling Green in the Class A Midwest League, the club has announced.

Hanse, a pitcher, graduated from Linn-Mar High School and pitched at the University of Iowa. He compiled a 3-2 record and 2.75 ERA for Hudson Valley and Bowling Green in the Tampa Bay organization last year.

Belin will play soccer at Briar Cliff

Linn-Mar goalkeeper Jared Belin plans to continue his soccer career at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City next year.

Belin received Honorable Mention All-State last season as a junior when he allowed only 19 goals in 18 games and made 88 saves.

His CRSA club soccer team has won four state titles in the last seven years, including the most recent championship.

Briar Cliff is an NAIA school in Sioux City.