The top-seeded Spartans took a while to find their groove in the opening Class 5A quarterfinal match at Xtream Arena, but once they did, they rolled a young Waukee squad 25-23, 25-19, 25-15.

Key players: Stella Smith, Sr., MH, 135 kills, 61 blocks, 44 digs, 30 aces; Gabriella Ragins, Sr., MH, 167 kills, 65 blocks; Lauren Brohm, Sr., Setter, 382 assists ...

Longtime restaurant chef Eric Bartel is passionate about exceptional food, especially when it comes from South Dakota. His new Rapid City venture, Dakota Meat Company, brings top-quality beef and ...

Can a step back be the best way forward, at times? This week’s podcast tells you how. Still in doubt? Ask those in love and in war, whether a ‘pyrrhic victory’ is worth it or not. But what ...

A couple of strange position violations were called early against the Spartans, and they just shrugged them off. The Spartans trailed 12-4 early and again 18-9 in the third set and did nothing but ...

The Battle of Thermopylae is one of the most renowned battles in Greek history. It was fought between Greek cities and 300 Spartans against Persia in 480 BC. During one of the most famous conflicts in ...

They'll also look to do so in fresh, new uniforms by debuting their "Battle Red" look against the top NFC contender through the first half of the 2024 season. Let that heat talk 🔥 pic.twitter ...

After that, Jones grabbed Loveland by the helmet. "Little bro stay doing little ... The Wolverines beat the Spartans for the third season in a row. "It's an emotional game," Michigan State head ...

The San Jose State Spartans battle the Western Illinois Leathernecks on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET in the season opener for both teams. The matchup airs on MW Network.

The Michigan State Spartans battle the Monmouth Hawks on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET in the season opener for both teams. The matchup airs on B1G+. Watch men's college basketball, other ...

After the Spartans jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the ... at least to get the field position battle back in its favor. Charles Brantley has been great of late. He made a heck of a play to maybe ...

Can the Spartans deny the Hoosiers their date with history, at least for one week? (They, too get to play Purdue this month.) Five Free Press sports writers have some thoughts on the topic.