San Francisco Pioneers

Cindy Haugejorde shoots for the Iowa Hawkeyes in the 1970s.

Cindy Haugejorde, Iowa’s first star, reflects on her journey and the evolution of women’s sports

By Angie Holmes / February 1, 2025

Haugejorde is proud of her role in Hawkeye history

Anita Ortega runs past Liz Galloway in a 1979 WBL matchup between the San Francisco Pioneers and Chicago Hustle

Anita Ortega: A Pioneer in more ways than one

By Natalie Heavren / September 25, 2022

From WBL star to the LAPD-Ortega blazed the trail on and off the court