2007 Year In Review (sports)
Dodgers break through at state
Messenger photo by Judd Parker-
Fort Dodge players react after Wade Martin’s fielder’s choice plated the tying run and an error scored Tyler Leadley in the Dodgers state quarterfinal win over Ankeny.
State tournament magic blessed the Fort Dodge baseball program for the first time in 18 years this past summer.
A remarkable three-run comeback in the bottom of the seventh inning rallied the sixth-seeded Dodgers past CIML rival Ankeny, 5-4, in an instant classic that somehow, some way pushed head coach Matt Elsbecker’s squad in the Class 4A semifinals.
Principal Park looked like Ed McNeil Field South yesterday evening, and when pinch-runner Tanner Beck trotted home with the winning run on an error to seal a victory dipped in destiny, fans in attendance celebrated like the pride of Fort Dodge was all on the line.
The Dodger players and coaches did, too.
State Track Meet - Day 1
My Gallery
May 15 Spring Day
ICCC GRADUATAION
ICCC Dental Hygiene Pinning
Ella and Jiselle show off
Ella in jeans G-ma mary made
Mason City at FD Girls Soccer
Banner year for Triton softball
January 3, 2008
A tremendous season by the fifth-ranked Iowa Central softball team came to a disappointing end — one game short of their ultimate goal. » Full Story
Dodger golfers advance to state
January 3, 2008
Clutch performances from Austin Morrow — FDSH’s No. » Full Story
Dodgers break through at state
January 3, 2008
State tournament magic blessed the Fort Dodge baseball program for the first time in 18 years this past summer. » Full Story
Eagles finish with a flurry at state
January 3, 2008
The state softball tournament always produces memorable moments for athletes, and during this entire week, Southeast Webster-Grand created memories that it won’t soon forget. » Full Story
FDSH reaches state in soccer
January 3, 2008
Aaron Champagne couldn’t have picked a better way to begin his tenure as head coach of the Fort Dodge boys soccer program. » Full Story
Four area wrestlers grab gold
January 3, 2008
It was another banner year for Messenger-area wrestlers, as four individuals claimed state championships. » Full Story
Gael softball team captures first NCC title
January 3, 2008
The St. Edmond softball team earned a piece of their first ever North Central Conference championship with a 4-1 victory over Hampton-Dumont in their regular season finale at Rogers Park. » Full Story
Jorgensen, Voigts do it again
January 3, 2008
Southeast Webster-Grand’s Jennifer Jorgensen and Clarion-Goldfield’s Michelle Voigts love the big stage, and every time they step on it, they seem to improve on previous efforts. » Full Story
Meister earns 800th career victory
January 3, 2008
Gene Meister has a passion for baseball.
Even more than that, though, he loves being a part of a high school player’s development both as an athlete and a human being. » Full Story
Even more than that, though, he loves being a part of a high school player’s development both as an athlete and a human being. » Full Story
Moser retires as track coach
January 3, 2008
After a long and successful tenure at the helm of the Fort Dodge boys track team, head coach Sam Moser decided to step away from the program. » Full Story
Nagel signs with North Dakota State
January 3, 2008
St. Edmond senior Andy Nagel officially signed his letter of intent to play basketball for (Div. I) North Dakota State. » Full Story
St. Edmond boys earn 4x400 gold
January 3, 2008
It was a banner year for both the St. Edmond boys and girls track and field teams in 2007. » Full Story
Strong year for Mustangs on the field
January 3, 2008
The No. 10 Southern Cal football team saw their dreams of a Class 1A state championship come to an end with a 28-2 loss to top-ranked Council Bluffs St. » Full Story
Triton women golden
January 3, 2008
The Iowa Central women closed out their banner season by winning the NJCAA cross country title at the national meet, hosted by Rend Lake College.
The No. » Full Story
The No. » Full Story
Triton wrestlers go back-to-back
January 3, 2008
Behind a stellar all-around performance, the No. 1 Iowa Central wrestling squad concluded their season with a second consecutive NJCAA national title for the first time in program history. » Full Story
Tritons shine on the field
January 3, 2008
Head coach Kevin Twait was all smiles after his Triton football squad wrapped up their third straight season with a Graphic Edge Bowl victory, edging Harper 24-22. » Full Story
Trushcheff seventh at state
January 3, 2008
Jason Trushcheff wasn’t about to let the Fort Dodge wrestling team come home empty-handed from the state wrestling tournament. » Full Story
Vosberg tops 1A
January 3, 2008
Prairie Valley senior Aaron Vosberg capped off a decorated career in grand fashion by claiming the Class 1A state cross country title at Lakeside Golf Course. » Full Story