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High School Football

Lynx run past Humboldt

WEBSTER CITY — Two long, sustained drives in the second half were the difference here Friday night as the Webster City football team officially punched a ticket to the postseason. The Lynx knocked off long-time North Central Conference rival Humboldt to secure the district runner-up spot and ...

Bishop Garrigan rolls in 8-man opener

ALGONA — The return of playoff football to Conway Field was a welcome sight for Bishop Garrigan here Friday night, as the Golden Bears rolled over Janesville, 63-6, to advance in eight-player. Behind three quick scores in the first quarter, Bishop Garrigan (7-1 overall) continued to pile it ...

Emmetsburg advances in 1A

EMMETSBURG — Emmetsburg secured a spot in the next round of the Class 1A playoffs with a convincing 20-8 victory over Ridge View here Friday night. The E-Hawks scored a pair of touchdowns in the first quarter to take a 13-0 lead into the break. They added a third score after the intermission ...

Wolverines throttle Riceville, 64-26

WEST BEND — The West Bend-Mallard football team dominated Riceville here Friday night, 64-26. With the win, the Wolverines move into the second round of the eight-player playoffs. Pairings for those teams will be announced Saturday morning. Landon Montag had a video-game like performance ...

Area football roundup

Cougars fall at home MANSON — The Manson Northwest Webster football team saw their season come to an end here Friday night, falling to Dike-New Hartford, 51-6, in the first round of the Class 1A playoffs. The Cougars secured the home game thanks to a runner-up finish in the district race. ...

TOUGH ROAD

As Matt Dillon took in the conditions here Friday night inside Dodger Stadium, the St. Edmond head football coach knew his team was in trouble. One of the top passing attacks in eight-player, the Gaels were unable to overcome driving rain and constant winds, falling in the season finale to ...