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COLLEGE SWIM & DIVE | IOWA

SEEKING THE ROSES

Iowa diver Makayla Hughbanks finds solace in the sky

ETHAN PETRIK Iowa Hawkeyes Beat Reporter
Dec 24, 2024
Dec 24, 2024 Updated Jan 13, 2025
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Iowa senior Makayla Hughbanks continued striving for excellence, but learned to "seek the roses" too after a championship career at Bettendorf. Along the way, she found solace in the sky. (Ethan Petrik/Quad-City Times) Photos: Chris Zoeller/Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier; UI Athletics

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Makayla Hughbanks poses for a photo in front of a Cessna 172 Skyhawk as she works towards her pilot's license.
Photo Courtesy of Iowa Athletics

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Iowa Swimming and Diving vs Iowa State — Iowa’s Makayla Hughbanks competes in the 3 meter diving event during the Iowa Corn CyHawk meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, December 13, 2024.
Stephen Mally/UI Athletics

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Makayla Hughbanks takes a selfie during a flight as part of her ongoing pursuit of a private pilot's license.
Photo Courtesy of Iowa Athletics

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Iowa Hawkeyes’ Makayla Hughbanks competes at the 3-Meter Dive during their dual at the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center in Iowa City, Iowa, on Friday, December 13, 2024.
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Makayla Hughbanks 1 — University of Iowa diver Makayla Hughbanks of Bettendorf makes an attempt on the three-meter board during a meet at University of Northern Iowa on Friday, Oct. 4 at Cedar Falls.
CHRIS ZOELLER,Courier Staff Photographer

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Makayla Hughbanks 2 — University of Iowa diver Makayla Hughbanks of Bettendorf makes an attempt on the three-meter board during a meet at University of Northern Iowa on Friday, Oct. 4 at Cedar Falls.
CHRIS ZOELLER,Courier Staff Photographer

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CHRIS ZOELLER,Courier Staff Photographer

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CHRIS ZOELLER,Courier Staff Photographer

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CHRIS ZOELLER,Courier Staff Photographer

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3 takeaways from Iowa women’s loss to Tennessee: Turnovers doom Hawkeyes

3 takeaways from Iowa women’s loss to Tennessee: Turnovers doom Hawkeyes

The Iowa women's basketball team could not overcome 30 turnovers as the Hawkeyes suffered their first loss of the 2024-25 season in Saturday's…

3 Takeaways from Iowa men’s loss to Michigan: Hawkeyes dig too deep a deficit

3 Takeaways from Iowa men’s loss to Michigan: Hawkeyes dig too deep a deficit

The Iowa men's basketball team dropped its first true road game of 2024-25, falling to Michigan in the Hawkeyes' second Big Ten game of the se…

What is Iowa looking for in its future quarterback?

What is Iowa looking for in its future quarterback?

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and general manager Tyler Barnes discussed the Hawkeyes' ideal quarterback and their approach to the transfer por…

Why the Iowa women found a ‘different way to win’ early in the post-Caitlin Clark era

Why the Iowa women found a ‘different way to win’ early in the post-Caitlin Clark era

Iowa women's basketball found a "different way to win" and decided to hang its hat on defense. It led to an all-time best start for new head c…

Kirk Ferentz talks future at Iowa after 26th season as head coach, college football’s state

Kirk Ferentz talks future at Iowa after 26th season as head coach, college football’s state

After 26 years as the head coach of the Iowa football program, the same thing continues to bring Kirk Ferentz back for more despite the ever-e…

5 Recruits to know in Iowa’s 2025 signing class: An eventful signing day lands versatile DB

5 Recruits to know in Iowa’s 2025 signing class: An eventful signing day lands versatile DB

Two legacy recruits, a prototypical Iowa lineman, the top player in the state of Iowa and an alligator hunter headline Iowa's 2025 signing class.

Will Iowa State stop Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo in Big 12 Championship?

Will Iowa State stop Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo in Big 12 Championship?

Iowa State and Iowa beat reporters Ben Hutchens and Ethan Petrik discuss the matchup challenge Arizona State presents Iowa State the Big 12 Ch…

Where does Iowa’s 2025 signing class rank on early signing day?

Where does Iowa’s 2025 signing class rank on early signing day?

The Iowa football program announced 15 high school signees during early signing day on Wednesday's start to the college football early signing day.

Quarterback Cade McNamara enters transfer portal after two years at Iowa

Quarterback Cade McNamara enters transfer portal after two years at Iowa

Less than two weeks since reaffirming his commitment to Iowa, quarterback Cade McNamara announced his decision to enter the transfer portal af…

3 Takeaways from Iowa men’s basketball win over Northwestern: Hawks give Cats déjà vu

3 Takeaways from Iowa men’s basketball win over Northwestern: Hawks give Cats déjà vu

Iowa ran a similar play to another recent last-second win over Northwestern when the Hawkeyes stunned the Wildcats to open Big Ten play with a…

The latest on Lucy Olsen as Iowa women ready for battle of unbeatens in Champions Classic

The latest on Lucy Olsen as Iowa women ready for battle of unbeatens in Champions Classic

Iowa leading scorer Lucy Olsen could return in time for the Hawkeyes matchup against Tennessee on Saturday after sustaining a cut on her knee …

The stat Iowa's Payton Sandfort can't forget, plus an injury update and scouting Northwestern

The stat Iowa's Payton Sandfort can't forget, plus an injury update and scouting Northwestern

Iowa men's basketball readies for its Big Ten conference opener against Northwestern. The Hawkeyes hope to shake off their recent tough luck i…

CyHawk Talk: Has Iowa State's football program surpassed Iowa's?

CyHawk Talk: Has Iowa State's football program surpassed Iowa's?

Beat reporters Ben Hutchens and Ethan Petrik discuss Iowa State's first 10-win season, the Cyclones advancing to the Big 12 Championship and i…

3 burning questions for Iowa football: When does Ferentz walk away?

3 burning questions for Iowa football: When does Ferentz walk away?

With the 2024 regular season wrapped up, the Iowa football program and fanbase face three big questions heading into bowl season and beyond.

Iowa running back declares for the NFL Draft in heartfelt, grateful Instagram post

Iowa running back declares for the NFL Draft in heartfelt, grateful Instagram post

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson penned a grateful letter to Hawkeye fans, his coaches and teammates to announce his decision to declare for th…

How Nebraska’s coin toss antics and three other key moments turned the tide for Iowa

How Nebraska’s coin toss antics and three other key moments turned the tide for Iowa

Nebraska's refusal to exchange pleasantries and three second-half plays allowed Iowa to come away with its ninth win over the Huskers in the l…

5 Takeaways from Iowa’s thrilling last second win over Nebraska

5 Takeaways from Iowa’s thrilling last second win over Nebraska

The Iowa football team managed another last-second win over Nebraska, 13-10, to claim the Heroes Trophy on Friday. The Hawkeyes (8-4, 6-3 Big …

Drew Stevens wins it for Iowa on last-second kick, Hawkeyes down Nebraska again

Drew Stevens wins it for Iowa on last-second kick, Hawkeyes down Nebraska again

For the second time in two years, Iowa earned a victory on a last-second field goal to claim a victory in the Heroes Game against Nebraska.

Iowa, Nebraska release availability reports ahead of Week 14

Iowa, Nebraska release availability reports ahead of Week 14

Brendan Sullivan official active against Nebraska as Iowa takes on Nebraska without top cornerback, offensive lineman and quarterback Cade McN…

3 Takeaways as Iowa women survive Rhode Island, win Thanksgiving throwdown

3 Takeaways as Iowa women survive Rhode Island, win Thanksgiving throwdown

Iowa assistant coach Raina Harmon best described the Hawkeyes' win over Rhode Island in the first game of the Cancun Challenge on Thursday as …

How did Iowa’s defensive line celebrate Thanksgiving?

How did Iowa’s defensive line celebrate Thanksgiving?

A smorgasbord of Thanksgiving delights, including Kelvin Bell's sweet potato pie, were on the menu when Yahya Black hosted his defensive line …

Iowa readies for Nebraska, Ferentz says Huskers ‘turning the corner’ under second-year coach

Iowa readies for Nebraska, Ferentz says Huskers ‘turning the corner’ under second-year coach

Iowa rounds out its regular season against Nebraska which brings confidence, a veteran defense and a youthful, high-powered offense to Kinnick…

3 Takeaways from Iowa’s win over USC Upstate: Brock Harding plays better than his dad cooks

3 Takeaways from Iowa’s win over USC Upstate: Brock Harding plays better than his dad cooks

Brock Harding recorded a double-double, a budding star went down and a veteran made the most of an opportunity during Iowa's win over USC Upst…

Ferentz does not want QB rotation as Iowa takes on Nebraska in regular season finale

Ferentz does not want QB rotation as Iowa takes on Nebraska in regular season finale

Although Cade McNamara and Brendan Sullivan returned to practice on Monday and Tuesday, Kirk Ferentz said he hopes to roll with one quarterbac…

3 Burning questions after Iowa’s win over Maryland in Jackson Stratton’s first start

3 Burning questions after Iowa’s win over Maryland in Jackson Stratton’s first start

After Iowa's win over Maryland, uncertain reigns at quarterback and questions swirl regarding what version of Nebraska the Hawkeyes will face …

Jackson Stratton named starter, cornerback absent from Iowa's final depth chart

Jackson Stratton named starter, cornerback absent from Iowa's final depth chart

Iowa released its depth chart for the regular season finale against Nebraska on Black Friday. A shakeup at quarterback and the left cornerback…

Did Logan Jones actually surprise teammates with post announcing his return to Iowa?

Did Logan Jones actually surprise teammates with post announcing his return to Iowa?

According to Connor Colby, the Iowa offensive line knew center Logan Jones would return. Their confidence did not stop the Council Bluffs nati…

Former Iowa women’s hoops coach Lisa Bluder details life in retirement, new venture

Former Iowa women’s hoops coach Lisa Bluder details life in retirement, new venture

Former Iowa women's basketball Coach Lisa Bluder wants to help the Hawkeyes reach bright future ahead, signs on as ambassador for AI-powered c…

MAC defensive lineman commits to Iowa out of transfer portal

MAC defensive lineman commits to Iowa out of transfer portal

Central Michigan transfer defensive lineman commits to Iowa over reported interest from Nebraska.

Former Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder signs with AI film company as brand ambassador

Former Iowa women's basketball head coach Lisa Bluder was announced as an ambassador for app geared towards helping youth basketball coaches t…

Sergeant Bluff-Luton alum Daniel Wright takes ‘adventurous’ path to Iowa

Sergeant Bluff-Luton alum Daniel Wright takes ‘adventurous’ path to Iowa

Wisconsin, Iowa Western, Houston — Daniel Wright took an 'adventurous' route to Iowa, but the Sergeant Bluff-Luton alum would not change a thi…

SEC Bias? What bowl matchup against Missouri means to Iowa

SEC Bias? What bowl matchup against Missouri means to Iowa

As online discourse regarding the SEC dominated the first weekend of the college football playoff, Iowa remains insulated from any discussions…

Iowa’s backfield in good hands against Missouri despite Kaleb Johnson’s exit

Iowa’s backfield in good hands against Missouri despite Kaleb Johnson’s exit

With Kamari Moulton and Jaziun Patterson in following Kaleb Johnson's exit, Iowa backfield is in good hands in the 2024 Music City Bowl agains…

Veteran college football coach expects former boss Bill Belichick to turn North Carolina around

Veteran college football coach expects former boss Bill Belichick to turn North Carolina around

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz expects former Cleveland Browns boss Bill Belichick to find success at North Carolina following move to college a…

3 Takeaways from Iowa women’s basketball: Hawkeye freshmen show off

3 Takeaways from Iowa women’s basketball: Hawkeye freshmen show off

Iowa women's basketball recorded its first Big Ten win under first-year head coach Jan Jensen with a dominant performance against Purdue in Io…

Brendan Sullivan remains consistent amid Iowa’s search for quarterback in portal

Brendan Sullivan remains consistent amid Iowa’s search for quarterback in portal

Brendan Sullivan did not change his approach despite Iowa's aggressive approach to the quarterback position during the winter transfer portal …

Music City Bowl updates: Iowa to be without starting center, others against Missouri

Music City Bowl updates: Iowa to be without starting center, others against Missouri

Iowa will be without four contributors in Music City Bowl. Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz praises Hawkeyes, draws parallel between two prog…

How Kirk Ferentz, Eli Drinkwitz agree on bowl games ahead of Music City Clash

How Kirk Ferentz, Eli Drinkwitz agree on bowl games ahead of Music City Clash

Using the word opportunity a combined 16 times during their press conferences Sunday, Iowa and Missouri head coaches Kirk Ferentz and Eli Drin…

5 Takeaways from Iowa’s bowl loss: Get Kaden Wetjen on scholarship

5 Takeaways from Iowa’s bowl loss: Get Kaden Wetjen on scholarship

Kaden Wetjen made his case for a scholarship, Kamari Moulton showed glimpses of the backfield's future and Iowa struggled in key ways in Music…

Hawkeyes un-Iowa-like in bowl loss to Missouri, drops ninth straight against ranked foe

Hawkeyes un-Iowa-like in bowl loss to Missouri, drops ninth straight against ranked foe

Iowa landed on the wrong side of Kirk Ferentz's "three keys" in Monday's loss to No. 19 Missouri in the 2024 Music City Bowl, capping the seas…

Decision to punt, breakdown in secondary, interception loom in Iowa’s second-half meltdown

Decision to punt, breakdown in secondary, interception loom in Iowa’s second-half meltdown

Kirk Ferentz will not second guess it, but a decision to punt may have been the deciding factor in Monday's Music City Bowl. Plus, three other…

3 Takeaways for Iowa men’s basketball: Hawks bucked by Badgers’ size, shooting

3 Takeaways for Iowa men’s basketball: Hawks bucked by Badgers’ size, shooting

Wisconsin set records in made threes and points in the Kohl Center as the Badgers routed Iowa in men's basketball action on Friday night.

Iowa lands South Dakota State transfer defensive lineman

Iowa lands South Dakota State transfer defensive lineman

A South Dakota State transfer defensive lineman committed to Iowa on Saturday with three years of eligibility remaining.

What to watch for as Iowa hosts Indiana in men’s basketball on Saturday

What to watch for as Iowa hosts Indiana in men’s basketball on Saturday

Iowa can earn a Quad 2 win with a victory over Indiana and 7-foot star center Oumar Ballo on Saturday. The Hoosiers beat the Hawkeyes in one m…

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