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High School Football

Algona stuns No. 4 Heelan

ALGONA — The Algona football team capped and wild day with an upset of No. 4 Bishop Heelan here Friday on Senior Night, 21-13. The school district received a threat early that closed the buildings for the entire day. After a sweep found no credible evidence, it was decided that the game ...

Dodgers look to lock up spot

SIOUX CITY — There are no foregone conclusions in football. The message Fort Dodge football coach Nik Moser is sending to his players this week is simple: take nothing for granted, and assume even less. “You only get nine guaranteed opportunities a year to do this,” Moser said. “The ...

Gaels test eight-man playoff water

For the first time since 2020, Dodger Stadium will host a state playoff game, as St. Edmond welcomes in No. 9 Fremont-Mills for eight-player action. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The Gaels (5-3 overall) earned the district runner-up spot thanks to a thrilling 24-20 victory over Kingsley-Pierson ...

No. 10 Cougars at home

MANSON — It took two weeks for the Manson Northwest Webster football team to get going, but they found exactly what they needed. The missing piece or formula isn’t completely defined, but a few tweaks and adjustments for the 10th-ranked Cougars (6-2 overall) earned them their second ...

Garrigan eyes another dome trip

ALGONA — Playing in late October has become the norm for top-ranked Bishop Garrigan. Another staple for the Golden Bears (8-0 overall) is playing in the UNI-Dome, something they’ve done for the past two seasons. The Golden Bears reached the semifinals last season, and were the state ...

Gaels earn home game for playoffs

St. Edmond solidified a first-round home playoff football game on Friday, as the Gaels will be making their second consecutive postseason appearance. Head coach Matt Dillon’s squad beat Kingsley-Pierson 24-20 on the road — their second straight victory, which officially punched their ...