Cummins wins conference honors for fourth year

Posted 10/22/26

MANLY — North Union’s Alexis Cummins earned first-team all-conference honors for the fourth straight year as the senior placed 15th at the 2026 Top of Iowa West meet in Manly last …

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Cummins wins conference honors for fourth year

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Cummins wins conference honors for fourth year

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Iowa Lakes women split games at Daryl Madison Classic

Iowa Lakes picks up Monday win over the Dordt JV

Five Warriors earn TOI West All-Conference honors

Brechwald earns league honors