The streak is over. Mount Vernon
@MustangFB1
over Class 3A No. 2 Solon by a score of 17-14 in a tremendous defensive high school football game. Congratulations to the Mustang players and coaches on a great game plan... this one was a long time coming.
@IHSAA
One of these guys was named first team all-state twice in football and is his HS's all-time leading scorer, ran on a state championship relay team in track, was an all-conference pitcher in baseball, and...wait for it...wrestled in the
@IHSAA
Iowa State Wrestling Tournament.
Big Mike Ryan was an exceedingly kind man that could make a friend anywhere. He loved Mom and he played catch daily with my brother and I. We should all be this good. He was 78.
I know it's not your style
@ryan_treyboy
, but this recent story is too good not to share today. I expect you to be in the vicinity the next time your mother and I are in need of assistance 😁.
Great work here...and Happy 27th Birthday. Love, Dad
And today marks the end of the road for
@lauren_ryan7
and sisters Emily, Sarah, & Libby in the
@IGHSAU
. Numerous school venues, rivalries, concessions, & 37 state tournaments have provided a dang good time for these
#IowaGirls
& their parents. So long
@MVCSDMustangs
and to all!
Hey sis, lets go to Fort Dodge next week.
@MVSBMadness
has qualified for the
@IGHSAU
softball tournament 7x and this sister act has been there for all of 'em. Emily(09), Sarah (09, 10), Libby (15, 16, 17), & Baby Lauren (19, 20).
If you see this mother of 9, grandmother of 5, sister of 8, aunt of 46, & great aunt of 73, please wish her a happy birthday. Oh...and she's the wonderfully beautiful wife of 1! Love you
@HeidiSueRyan
❤️
Dr. Ryan, I presume? Today daughter Sarah finalized a 9-year academic run culminating with a PhD in biostatistics. I've been trying to think of something funny regarding overcoming one's gene pool, but I'm so damn proud, I think I'll just let this news stand on its own.
Merry Christmas from the Ryan family. We are glad to know you and wish you all the very best. FYI, our annual card is a bit behind schedule as 2020 is a wedding year and I had to find a financing source for the cost of US postage.
Double legs and half nelsons. Back in the day all I ever wanted was to make the
@IHSAA
grand march. Four decades later, all five of these dudes did what Dad never did.
Crazy weekend to have a wedding & entertain 40+ out of state guests....but the community of Mount Vernon pulled us through w/rooms, venue & menu changes, alt power, disaster cleanup, and spiritual leadership. I present to you Mr and Mrs Gabriel Eyde....
When you are awarded your college degree on the blue oval!
Congratulations to daughter Libby on her
@DrakeUniversity
degree...awarded yesterday by
@drakepresident
in a special ceremony for those athletes competing this weekend for the Bulldogs.
@DrakeSoftball
Reporting today fr Colorado where I just met new granddaughter Addison who was born last night & is getting along famously. New parents Gabe & Sarah are also doing well. Grandma
@HeidiSueRyan
seen here in her element. Addison loves her new football 🏈!
A great honor today for my friend and longtime Mount Vernon Coach/Teacher Aaron Truitt
@Truitt16
as he was awarded the
@CornellRams
Alumni Coach of the Year. Your impact on Mount Vernon student athletes is significant. Well done.
Mustangs
@MV_Wrestling
were 65-12 victors over Wolves of Marion in 3rd Rd. Several good performances including a fall from
@5Hankryan
which marked his 100th career win. Western Dubuque is next up for Mount Vernon...should be a good one.
Had to fight through some adversity to be a part of this one....but
@lauren_ryan7
will be the 4th granddaughter of Iowa VB HOF'er Shirley Ryan to play in the
@IGHSAU
state volleyball tournament next week. On Mount Vernon!
I generally try to stay away fr negative tweeting, but calling off a HS wrestling meet due to pending weather 21 hrs before it starts leaves me disheveled. 5 matches...& well over 10% of the season lost forever. Today the restaurants & shopping centers will be full. We are soft.
A few Ryan family pics taken today
@IHSAA
district wrestling. Frosh Mikey
@5m_ryan
was the 138 lb champion & Senior Henry
@5Hankryan
won the 170 lb title. Fun fact: Mustangs pushed nine (9) through today which is the most in school history tying the 1989 team.
2018: Sorry Joey, my dad likes putting stuff on Twitter. He'll leave soon and go try the popcorn🍿.
2022: Sorry Joey, my dad likes putting stuff on Twitter. He'll leave soon. I'm gonna tell him to meet us at the Dome 🏆.
@5Hankryan
@JoeyRhomberg
@MustangFB1
@IHSAA
Last night 138 Mikey
@5m_ryan
got the
@MV_Wrestling
engine started and 170 Henry
@5Hankryan
put the hammer down. Let's Ride!
Had about half of us there last night. We might have to ask
@IHSAA
for the wrestling family admission discount 💰 this weekend in Coralville.
Today, for the 8th time,
@HeidiSueRyan
and I
dropped a child off to begin their collegiate experience. I'd like to tell you there were no tears, but that would be a lie. High lunch marks for Gianni's Italian Beef downtown CR. Go get 'em
@5Hankryan
@KohawksFootball
@CoeCollege
Well, how about that?!
@MV_Wrestling
with a 3rd place finish at the 2023
@IHSAA
Class 2A State Wrestling Tournament. Congratulations to the wrestlers, coaches, and fans on a memorable season. These guys were damn tough all year.
Class 3A Quarterfinal final from Mount Vernon.
#2
ranked
@MustangFB1
over
#5
ranked Solon Spartans 17-0. A tremendous defensive effort in a driving rainstorm by the Mustangs at the historic Bellamy Bowl.
"Mom! Is my uniform clean?"
"Heidi, what's for supper?"
"Mom, my throat hurts."
"Heidi, where the hell are the pliers?"
"Grandma, will you play with me?"
HappyBirthday to the best launderer, cook, nurse, detective, & nurturer on the planet...
@HeidiSueRyan
!
Love ❤️, Dave & Fam
These four little sisters have grown up to play on 35
@IGHSAU
state tournaments incl all of MountVernon's state softball teams.
@lauren_ryan7
plays today. Which one is she?
It's a fun year w/2 on the wrestling mat for
@MV_Wrestling
. Senior Henry won the WaMaC 170 lb title today while Freshman Mikey set a family record w/his 3rd place 138 lb finish (no other Ryan finished this high in WaMaC as a frosh...Jake didn't have a shot as he was an EIHC guy)
What a thrill for our family to watch
@MVSBMadness
and youngest daughter
@lauren_ryan7
play on the last day. This team was very good and just a hooch away from the top. Much thanks to the
@IGHSAU
for having the courage to allow the young women of Iowa to play this summer!
What a pleasure it is to see the Independence, IA father & son combo of Ron Fank & Kyle Fank officiating together at the DNH duals...always giving back & moving the sport forward!
33 is demonstrated in many ways. It follows 32 and precedes 34. It equals 11x3. It's displayed on Rolling Rock beer labels. It's the # of miners trapped & rescued in Chile. It was worn by Boston Celtic Larry Bird. Today, 33 means I'd do it all over again
@HeidiSueRyan
❤️
Senior Day today for Libby & her last game at Ron Buel Field. It's been quite a ride. I'm going to miss watching one of the finest competitors I've ever known. The Ryan family feels great pride to be associated w/the families, coaches, and players of
@DrakeSoftball
&
@MVCsports
Classy tribute for the late Wyatt Schultz at the opening of the
@IHSAA
state wrestling tournament caught me emotionally off guard..."Let's keep wrestling on the move!"
Oh thee, how I adore, this untamed spirit that is 24. Mustang then Bulldog and now a Cyclone...carving your path is something you own. Happy Birthday Libby Ryan! With great love and admiration, Dad
Shhhh...a quality team that no one votes for and no one knows about...
@MV_Wrestling
. 21 dual meet wins to date, a strong 3rd finish at WaMaC Championships, & now Class 2A Sectional 15 Champions 🏆.
@IHSAA
@IAwrestle
Lastly, I'd like to mention
@5m_ryan
Mikey Ryan's 4th place performance was remarkable w/four wins & two razor thin losses in weight class full of landmines, quality athletes, & grinding parity. 2024 2A 150lb bracket was one of the deeper brackets in Ryan family history
#prouddad
Things you may know about Libby: 2x All-Conf
@mvc
performer for
@DrakeSoftball
.
@CRGazetteSports
AOY fr yrs gone past. 17x letterwoman 4
@MVCSDMustangs
. What U don't know: sings like a lovely song bird, coaches like Lombardi, loves deeply, & today is her 23rd birthday! LoveU, Dad
Congratulations to son-in-law Shea Stamp
@SheaInIowa
who blew the first whistle for the
@IHSAA
State Wrestling Championships in Class 2A. One of the best in the business!
Another defensive battle.
@MustangFB1
is heading to the Class 3A
@IHSAA
finals with a 14-6 semifinal victory over the Humboldt. Mustangs held the Wildcats to 178 yds in offense.
It is -5° in Mount Vernon this morning, but today's smiling elementary school crosswalk guard is warming hearts. Happy Valentine's Day
@HeidiSueRyan
! Much ❤️, Dave
Holy Smokes!
@MV_Wrestling
and
@Solonwrestling
tied 36-36 all & both had 7 victories a piece. Mount Vernon wins on criteria F, less # of forfeits (Solon forfeited 106)....and HOF Coach Vance Light earns his 400th dual meet win in the process! Congratulations Mustangs!
The 23rd annual running of the Ryan family Thanksgiving 🦃 timed mile. Former winners: Paul 10x, Jake 10x, Trey 2x. There's a new sheriff in town in 2023 and we like to call him Hank
@5Hankryan
. Paul called in fr Denver, CO with a very fast 5:47, but you must be present to win.
Happy 20th Birthday to my daughter
@LibbyRyan1
"My wish, for you, is that life becomes all that you want it to...And while you are out there getting where you're getting to, I hope you know somebody loves you..." -Rascal Dad
Hey, hey sports fans...
#7
seed Mount Vernon takes down
#2
seed & East WaMaC Champ West Delaware 3-2 in 1st rd of 3A playoffs. Ethan Wood w/2 RBI double in 1st inning & Eric Lamb w/6th inning HR. Ryne Moeller w/Win & Nolan Jackson gets the Save both in relief of Maddox Rollinger.
19 never looked so good. Happy Birthday to one of the most thoughtful and conscientious humans on planet 🌎, my daughter
@lauren_ryan7
. Love you to the moon 🌒 and back...well, at least to Cedar Falls
@northerniowa
and back. -Dad
Big smiles 😊, effort ❤️, and smarts 📚 describes
@lauren_ryan7
, my extraordinary caregiving 🩺 daughter that consistently aspires to leave a trail of good. Today is her 20th birthday 🎂! Keep working and giving back 🕊️ Lois! Love, Dad
Brother-in-law buddy shot. Tip of the cap to family members
@SheaInIowa
(official) and
@5Hankryan
(wrestler) on their performances at the nation's finest high school sporting event, The
@IHSAA
State Wrestling Tournament.
Well, I'm a standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona
Such a fine sight to see
It's a girl, my Lord, in a flat-bed Ford
Slowin' down to take a look at me
Happy Birthday
@HeidiSueRyan
! Endless thanks & kisses to you for your support and commitment to our family.
Take it easy.
Thank you Maggie and Mom for coaching our four daughters. This is a wonderful legacy provided to us by two competitive and leading women that are supported by
@IGHSAU
@MVActivities
and
@MVStangsVball
alums everywhere.
#IowaGirls
-Dave & Heidi Ryan
Happy 19th birthday today to our sixth child, third son, & first UNI Panther
@gumby_paul
. Keep giving, keep working, & keep smiling and success will follow. Love, Dad
Tough day for my UNI son
@gumby_paul
. Was booted out of dorm (Rider Hall) and terminated from dining center employment (Piazza fka Redeker). Old man has similar story under diff circumstances (Bender Hall & Towers Dining circa 1987).
At your earliest convenience, I would ask that you politely turn your television dial to the deuce....ESPN2 that is. Battle of the Bulldogs. Georgia vs
@DrakeSoftball
in the
@NCAAsoftball
Minneapolis Regional
Best birthday wishes to
@HeidiSueRyan
, the finest giver & clothes washer in the territory. Your loving ❤️ commitment to community & family are significant & appreciated by all. I'd like to say you won't have to deal w/stray socks or dirty u/w today but we know that's impossible
Great story here on
@jacko_cochrane
. Strong, smart, grounded, NFL Football Player.
Iowan Jack Cochrane strives to make the most of his NFL opportunity with the Kansas City Chiefs via
@presscitizen
It's been a long time coming. Today
@MV_Wrestling
won it's 1st traditional Wrestling Championship 🏆 in the exceedingly tough WaMaC since joining league 15 yrs ago. 5 Gold, 1 Silver: 106 Perrault🥇 (also named OW), 138 Jaspers 🥈, 144 Jaspers🥇, 150 Ryan🥇, 157 Hird🥇, 285 Wood🥇
Congratulations to the wrestlers, coaches, and fans of
@MV_Wrestling
. This is the 2024 Class 2A Runner-ups at the
@IHSAA
State Wrestling Championships 🥈. This accomplishment marks the highest finish by a Mount Vernon team at the traditional state tournament in school history.
Big day for
@MV_Wrestling
who pushed nine (9), count 'em, nine (9), through to the
@IHSAA
Class 2A State Wrestling Tournament today in Independence. MV over Indee in a close District race. Hot Dog was a B+ & popcorn was a solid A-. Independence HS was a great host as always.
The 22nd consecutive running of the Thanksgiving "Ryan Timed Mile" is in the books. Paul won for the 10th yr in a row (5:42). Henry, Mikey, Jacob, & upstart 5th grade racer Brody rounded out top five. Son-in-law Shea blew his hammy in post race touch FB game.
It's all smiles for
@MV_GirlsWrestle
& Libby's coaches!
#4
seed Libby Dix with the quarterfinal fall and into the semifinals tomorrow. It was her 3rd pin of day! 2 Mustang medals are in the barn (Swart & Dix). Gracie Pinckney also alive on backside & competing Friday for a 3rd
Hey now, it's my daughter's 22nd birthday...so everybody sing, "When it's Libby's Libby's Libby's on the label label label you will like it like it like it on the table table table!" My apologies if that tune gets stuck in your head the rest of the day. Love you Libby, Dad
Today's famous birthdays include Jack Brickhouse, Neil Diamond, John Belushi & Tristan Wirfs, but none more special to me than the industrious & calm family engineer
@ryan_treyboy
who turns 24 on this, the 24th of January, in the year 2020. Happy Golden birthday Son! Love, Dad
Ketchum to Baker to Ryan. Booth with the downfield block. Touchdown Mount Vernon! Several lead changes and the craziest finish you'll ever see. Mount Vernon 35 West Delaware 33.
You just got to believe.
#7
seed Mount Vernon stays alive in Class 3A playoffs w/workmanlike 9-4 victory over
#3
Waverly-SR. Nolan Jackson effective & gets W in relief of Rollinger. MV had several timely hits. Frosh Mikey Ryan & Kyle Jaspers both w/2 hits. Ryan also had 2 RBI's.