Bluffs Sports Weekly

Todd Studer

Bluffs Sports Weekly, presented by Waldstein Plumbing, is your go-to source for everything local sports. From Friday night lights to buzzer-beaters and big-time rivalries, we break down the biggest moments, standout athletes, and storylines that matter to our community. Each week, we bring energy, insight, and straight talk you won’t get anywhere else. If it’s happening in the Bluffs, we’re talking about it. Powered by Waldstein Plumbing and built for die-hard local fans.

Episodes

  1. Apr 9

    St. Albert Soccer EXPLODES + Bluffs Sports Heat Up

    Double-digit wins. Hat tricks. And a breakout freshman performance that turned heads. This week on Bluffs Sports Weekly, the spring season explodes out of the gate with dominant soccer wins and strong performances across the board. High School Soccer St. Albert girls open with back-to-back dominant wins, including a 10-0 shutoutFreshman Stella Sims scores four goals in a breakout performanceSt. Albert boys roll behind a hat trick from Morgan YoungTJ girls open with a 10-0 statement winLewis Central boys bounce back with a 9-0 shutout over ALTrack & Field St. Albert shines at the Rod Smith InvitationalMultiple relay wins highlight team depthStrong individual performances across sprint and distance eventsReiver Track & Field Iowa Western competes against top Division I talent in TexasSection wins and strong finishes across sprint and field eventsReiver Baseball Split against Indian Hills in a competitive doubleheaderStrong performances from Kaden Anderson and Justin RompreReavers continue building momentum early in the seasonReiver Softball Games postponed, team remains strong heading into a busy upcoming weekAthlete of the Week St. Albert freshman Stella Sims scores four goals in a breakout performanceThe season is just getting started, and the energy is already high across the Bluffs. Covering:Abraham Lincoln | Thomas Jefferson | Lewis Central | St. AlbertIowa Western | Iowa School for the Deaf | Heartland Christian Presented by Waldstein PlumbingBuilt on integrity. Backing local athletics. Like, subscribe, and follow for weekly coverage of Council Bluffs sports.

    14 min
  2. Apr 2

    Big Performances Across Bluffs + Record-Breaking Weekend

    A sweep in the throws. School records falling. And another strong week for Iowa Western athletics. This week on Bluffs Sports Weekly, standout performances continue to build momentum across Council Bluffs and beyond. Track & Field TJ’s Brenaya Jarman sweeps both throwing events at the LC meetStrong finishes across AL, Lewis Central and St. AlbertMultiple standout performances across sprint, distance and field eventsSoccer Rankings Two local programs land inside the Iowa Girls preseason top 10St. Albert and Trainer ranked in Class 1ALewis Central cracks the Class 2A top 10Reiver Softball 4–2 road trip pushes Iowa Western past 29 winsBig offensive production led by Lauren BlackStrong outings from Sadie Plummer and Logan Brown in the circleReiver Baseball 3–1 week at homeWalk-off win highlights the seriesConsistent production from Justin Rompre and the lineupReiver Track & Field Two school records set at the Dutch InvitationalElizabeth Iwusi wins the steeplechase in record timeMultiple national qualifying marks across eventsGolf Iowa Western men open spring season in OklahomaStrong individual finish from Sam WahmanAthlete of the Week TJ sophomore Brenaya Jarman sweeps shot put and discus to open the outdoor seasonAnother week of progress, performance and momentum across the Bluffs. Covering:Abraham Lincoln | Thomas Jefferson | Lewis Central | St. AlbertIowa Western | Iowa School for the Deaf | Heartland Christian Presented by Waldstein PlumbingBuilt on integrity. Backing local athletics. Like, subscribe, and follow for weekly coverage of Council Bluffs sports.

    17 min
  3. Mar 6

    St. Albert’s Title Defense Lives On + Treynor Advances | Bluffs Sports Weekly

    🏀 St. Albert keeps its state title hopes alive, Treynor breaks through in Class 2A, and the road to the Iowa Boys State Tournament is officially set. On this episode of Bluffs Sports Weekly, we recap a packed week of postseason basketball across southwest Iowa. This week’s highlights include: • St. Albert vs Exira-EHK – The defending Class 1A champion Saintes return to Des Moines and survive a tough quarterfinal to keep their title defense alive.• Treynor vs Central Lyon – The Cardinals power their way to the rim and earn their first state tournament win since the 2019 championship run.• State tournament recap – Results and storylines from the Iowa Girls State Basketball Tournament across Classes 1A–5A.• Boys postseason action – Waukee eliminates Lewis Central and Abraham Lincoln in Class 4A substate play.• Player of the Week – St. Albert’s Avah Underwood earns the honor after a dominant all-around performance.• Coach’s Spotlight – Thomas Jefferson head coach Donnie Johnson shares why high school sports are about more than wins and losses.• Boys State Tournament preview – A look at the upcoming Iowa Boys State Basketball Tournament brackets and key matchups.• College Hoops – Iowa Western’s season comes to an end in postseason play. Bluffs Sports Weekly is your home for local high school sports coverage from Council Bluffs and southwest Iowa. 👍 Like the video if you support local athletics📺 Subscribe for weekly highlights and coverage from around the Bluffs Presented by Waldstein Plumbing

    40 min
  4. Feb 27

    District Momentum Shift, Regional Run & State Medals Return to Council Bluffs | Bluff Sports Weekly

    A district win that flipped the script. A regional run in Class 1A. State medals coming back to Council Bluffs. This week on Bluff Sports Weekly: 🏀 Lewis Central boys grab a 59-39 district win behind 20 from Charles Shaban and a defensive effort that forced 18 turnovers.🏀 St. Albert boys close a strong 19-6 season.🏀 TJ boys battle through a tough 4A opener.🏀 St. Albert girls roll through regional play with dominant wins to advance.🏀 Lewis Central girls make a postseason push in Class 4A.🏀 Abraham Lincoln and TJ girls wrap their seasons with hard-earned experience. 🤼‍♂️ State Wrestling at Wells Fargo Arena:• Weston Porter and Xander Mans finish as state runners-up for Lewis Central• Paxton Blanchard takes 4th• Owen Duik places 6th• Trenton Byers earns back-to-back state medals for Abraham Lincoln• Sam Raymond places 6th for St. Albert 🏊 Championship season in the pool as Council Bluffs swimmers compete under the Lewis Central Metro Co-Op banner. 🏆 Player of the Week presented by Castle & Associates:Trenton Byers, Abraham Lincoln – back-to-back state medalist at 144 pounds. Plus, Craig Carlson sits down with Todd Studer to talk about the vision behind Bluff Sports Weekly and how the community can help shape the future of local sports coverage. This is postseason season. Regional finals. District advancement. Championship moments stacking up. 📍 Covering Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Lewis Central, St. Albert, Iowa School for the Deaf, Iowa Western and Heartland Christian. Subscribe for weekly coverage of Council Bluffs athletics. #BluffSportsWeekly #CouncilBluffs #IowaHighSchoolSports #Postseason #StateWrestling #IowaBasketball

    17 min

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Bluffs Sports Weekly, presented by Waldstein Plumbing, is your go-to source for everything local sports. From Friday night lights to buzzer-beaters and big-time rivalries, we break down the biggest moments, standout athletes, and storylines that matter to our community. Each week, we bring energy, insight, and straight talk you won’t get anywhere else. If it’s happening in the Bluffs, we’re talking about it. Powered by Waldstein Plumbing and built for die-hard local fans.