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Another successful day for Tritons at Drake

DES MOINES — The Iowa Central men’s and women’s track and field program had another successful day here Friday at the Drake Relays. Competing against a number of four-year NCAA Div. I programs, the Tritons scored several Top-10 finishes, led by long jump winner Janae Dawes. Dawes, a sophomore, had a busy day for Iowa Central, competing in two relays in addition to the long jump. She went 19-7.5 on her first attempt of the university/college division, a mark that held up throughout the rest of the rounds. Abby Venhaus of Eastern Illinois was second, almost three inches back of ...

Dodger girls clipped at home

The Fort Dodge girls soccer team dropped a 2-1 decision to Des Moines East here Friday night at Dodger Stadium. Abby Hernandez tallied the lone Fort Dodge goal in the match. The senior has now scored four goals this year for the Dodgers, who honored seniors Hernandez, Eily Martinez, Aianna ...

RIAL READY TO MAKE HIS MARK

The tradition of Fort Dodge wrestling was built by champions like Mark Rial. Now, Rial will be in charge of a new era for the program as the Dodgers’ next head coach. Rial, a 1996 FDSH graduate, officially accepted the job on Thursday, pending board approval. He takes over for head coach ...

In 2026, we’re losing the plot far too often

We celebrate winning all the time in sports. Let’s talk a little about losing. The ultimate goal for every team or individual, of course, is to come out on top. No athlete or coach wants to settle for less than the best or fall short in their pursuit of victory. Drake Ayala is the ...

Pearson hired by new UNI coach Green

CEDAR FALLS — The state of men’s college basketball in Iowa was sent into a whirlwind earlier this year when Ben Jacobson left Northern Iowa for the head coaching position at Utah State. That move led to Kyle Green returning to the Panthers following an extended run at Iowa State working ...

Weather forces changes in Drake schedule

DES MOINES — With thunderstorms and rain headed for Drake Stadium, officials at the 116th running of the Drake Relays adjusted the schedule for Thursday’s action. One high school event, the boys discus, was moved to Saturday morning. Several competitions did take place, with a handful of area and Iowa Central athletes faring well. Triton standouts Abbigail Hutchinson and Chakib Cherkaoui Rhazouani competed in open distance events and placed in the Top-5. Hutchinson was fourth in the women’s 3,000-meter Steeplechase in a time of 10:51.00. Rhazouani was fifth in the men’s ...