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Triton golfers Quintero, Shah advance to nationals

ANKENY — Three Iowa Central women’s golfers finished in a tie for fourth individually here on Tuesday as the North Plains District Tournament concluded from Otter Creek Golf Course. Okira Quintero, Syeda Laiba Shah and Azul Orantez each shot matching rounds to place behind winner Meghan ...

Area athletes shine at MNW’s Jepson Relays

MANSON — A number of area squads competed in the Mike Jepson Relays here Tuesday night. St. Edmond scored a pair of relay victories, winning the sprint medley and distance medley relays. Carroll finished first overall ahead of Southeast Valley, as the host Cougars were third. Eagle Grove, East Sac County, South Central Calhoun, Pocahontas Area and the Gaels rounded out the final standings. Jack McElroy, on the track for the first time while also competing on the Gael golf team this spring, was part of both winning relays along with Grant Galles and Aaron Hindt. McElroy ran the ...

Dodger girls in action at ADM

ADEL — The Fort Dodge girls track and field team went up against several different strong teams here Tuesday night at the ADM Invitational. The Dodgers picked up four individual Top-6 finishes and were second in a relay. Ky’Mariana Mosley and Ava Osorio had third-place finishes in events, as Mosley scored bronze in the discus with a throw of 102-5 while Osorio did the same in the long jump at 15-4.25. “We’ve been running against some of the top teams in Class 4A most of the year,” FDSH head coach Todd Constable said. “ADM is the real deal, as they could compete with ...

Algona claims Wildcat title

HUMBOLDT — The St. Edmond girls track and field team jumped back into action here Monday night alongside several area squads at a meet hosted by Humboldt. Algona finished first, as the Wildcats were second. Webster City, Pocahontas Area, Southeast Valley, Hampton-Dumont/CAL, Estherville-LC and St. Edmond rounded out the team scoring. Leading the way for the Gaels was Naomi Valles, as she finished third in the 3,000 and was sixth in the 800. Grace Schlegel placed fourth in the 1,500, as Rihanna Myers was fifth in the discus. The 4x200 relay of Kenzie Nolte, Ava Bradley, Breckyn ...

Dodger duo places in Top-5

LAS VEGAS — Fort Dodge state medalists Dreshaun Ross and Knox Ayala both placed in the Top-5 at the United States Open Wrestling Championships in the Expo at World Market Center on Sunday. Ross, a four-time Dodger state champion and an Oklahoma State University recruit, was edged by Iowa State commit Coby Merrill in the U20 freestyle finals at 125 kg. Merrill is a California native and was the No. 2 seed in the bracket. Ross, the top seed and No. 1 heavyweight recruit in the nation, hadn’t lost to Merrill in their previous folkstyle meetings despite giving up over 50 pounds to ...

Gael girls win first dual

Ann Veneziano scored a runner-up finish here Monday to lead the St. Edmond girls golf team to a dual meet victory. Veneziano fired a 59, finishing just a shot back of Julia Rivas from Saydel for overall medalist honors at Lakeside Golf Course. Abby Webster and Ashlyn Swisher added 60s, as the Gaels were victorious over the Eagles, 242-262. “Really tough conditions with heavy winds, damp air and chilly temps,” SEHS head coach Maury Ruble said. “But four of our six girls carded season-low scores.” Irelyn Derrig added a 63, Kaci McGonegle had a 65 and Abby Tofolin finished ...