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Grant Johnson and Taylor Birks, former Van Meter Jr-Sr High School standouts, played on Sunday, November 12 in NCAA D3 game

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Central Dutch Coach Joe Steinkamp (2024) | Central Dutch

Central Dutch Coach Joe Steinkamp (2024) | Central Dutch

On Sunday, November 12, former Van Meter Jr-Sr High School standouts Grant Johnson and Taylor Birks’ current college team, the Central Dutch, won 96-77 in their NCAA D3 game against the Principia Panthers.

The game took place in Dubuque, Iowa. This was the first matchup against the Principia Panthers this season.

The Central Dutch’s next game is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14 at 8 p.m. in Pella, Iowa.

Name: Grant Johnson
Position: Forward
Hometown: Van Meter
Height: 6′10″

Name: Taylor Birks
Hometown: Adel
Height: 6′8″

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