Dodgers win district title
—Messenger photo by Dana Recker
Fort Dodge’s Dan Bowser (left) and David Knight compete in district tennis action at Dodger Courts on Thursday. Bowser and Knight qualified for the state meet.
The Fort Dodge boys tennis team claimed first place honors at a Class 2A district meet here Thursday.
The Dodgers received state berths from the top-seeded doubles duo of David Knight and Stephen Bowser, which finished a perfect 3-0 on the day.
Brian Rasmussen also qualified for state as an individual.
‘‘David and Stephen obviously played great,’’ said FDSH head coach Kris Lien. ‘‘They had a goal of making it to state since the beginning of the season and decided to start playing their best tennis late in the year.
“When they play to their potential, they’re awfully hard to beat. We fully expect them to make some noise down in Cedar Rapids.’’
Fort Dodge’s other doubles tandem of Matt Carlson and James Wu was defeated in their opening round match.
Rasmussen was the lone individual state qualifier for the Dodgers. The No.
1A title for Gael boys
The St. Edmond boys tennis team moved a step closer to state with a solid showing at a Class 1A district meet here Thursday.
The Gaels’ No. 1 doubles tandem of Bryan Huss and John Engler notched wins in all three of their matches.
Dodgers head to Cedar Falls
CEDAR FALLS — Both the Fort Dodge boys and girls track teams will look to make some noise at the district meet here this evening.
Action is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.
Tritons open regional play
MASON CITY — The 12th-ranked Iowa Central baseball team comes into the regional tournament with the No. 2 seed and is hoping to continue their postseason streak.
» Full StoryDodger boys lose to Ames
The wheels came off for the Fort Dodge boys soccer team late in the contest here against Ames who trounced the Dodgers 7-2 Thursday on Senior Night.
» Full StoryDodger girls win at the nets
RUNNELLS — The Fort Dodge girls tennis team topped Southeast Polk 7-4 in their regular season finale here Thursday.
Amy Knight, Kristen Harrell, Amy Campbell and Sadie Underwood all earned singles wins for the Dodgers (6-3 overall).
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