Larry Peterson

The leaders in the boys 400 meter hurdles at the Drake Relays Saturday clear the final hurdle. Shown from left are Gabe Funk of Lenox (fourth place), Tristan Rheingans of Central DeWitt (third), Aidan Jacobsen of Iowa City West (first) and Ryce Reynolds of Mount Ayr (second). Reynolds and Funk both improved their school records to 52.09 and 52.76, respectively. (Larry Peterson)

When I first got word that I might be needed to fill in for coverage of the Drake Relays last weekend, I was both excited and a bit apprehensive.

Historical Society Larry Peterson George Henry Orr was born on May 17, 1842 in Steuben County, New York.

The Panther Pit center circle from the former high school, donated by Jack Davis, is the focal point of the basketball display at Anson's Bar and Grill. (Larry Peterson)

Former stars share memories at local event By LARRY PETERSON Former Creston teammates from a 21-2 Hawkeye Eight championship team in 1961

I had a wonderful week of rubbing shoulders with greatness linked to Creston last week.

Marshall Long of Creston watches his putt roll toward the No. 6 cup during Tuesday's sectional tournament at Crestmoor Golf Club. Long led the Panthers with his round of 46-41 — 87. (Larry Peterson)

Creston's Lucas Rushing returns a shot at the net as teammate Gavin Millslagle covers the baseline during Wednesday's district action in Red Oak. Rushing and Millslagle won their op;ening match before falling in the quarterfinals. (Larry Peterson)

Southwestern track and field coach Scott Vicker (center) is taking Jedd Weinkoetz (left) and Chase Oates (right) to the National Junior College Athletic Association track and field championships in Monroe, Louisiana. Weinkoetz will compete in the javelin throw Saturday morning and Oates runs in the 3,000-meter steeplechase Friday afternoon. (Larry Peterson)

CEDAR FALLS — University of Northern Iowa golfer Rylie Driskell of Creston has been featured in the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete spotlight.