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Fort Dodge girls push soccer win streak to 3

WEBSTER CITY — The Fort Dodge girls soccer team continues to raise the bar. The Dodgers (5-7 overall) picked up their third consecutive victory, knocking off Webster City here on Thursday by a final of 4-1. “These girls have really studied the game — especially the defenders,” said ...

LAST CALL

DES MOINES — In his last high school race, Anthony Valles achieved what his head coach called perfection. Valles, a St. Edmond senior, placed seventh in the Class 1A 3,200-meter run here Thursday at the opening day of the state track and field championships from Drake Stadium. The time ...

FD's Daniel a finalist in 100

DES MOINES — Noah Daniel set a goal to qualify for the finals at the state track and field championships here this week in his final time competing as a Dodger. The University of Iowa football commit achieved that on Thursday inside Drake Stadium, advancing to the finals of the Class 4A ...

TOUGH TASK

The St. Edmond baseball team opened North Central Conference play here Wednesday night at Rogers Park with a rescheduled doubleheader vs. Humboldt. And while the Gaels left with a pair of losses, first-year head coach Jordan Miller saw several bright spots. Scores were 7-2 and 9-1 in favor ...

Busy week ahead for Jags

DES MOINES — The colors of Southeast Valley and Algona will be on display in several races here starting Thursday at the state track and field championships inside Drake Stadium. The Jaguar boys qualified in 11 events in Class 2A, as did the Bulldog boys in 3A. Algona has 10 events ...

Dodgers open with a sweep

WEST DES MOINES — The Fort Dodge baseball team opened the season with a sweep over Dowling here Wednesday night. Scores were 5-2 and 4-0. Tanner Peterson was strong on the mound in the opener, going the distance while allowing just five hits. He recorded five strikeouts on 98 pitches without issuing a walk. Tru McBride provided the big hit with a home run, finishing 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs scored and a walk. Will McElroy and Reggie Pederson both had two hits, as Cal Pederson reached base three times. Kolton Schiltz added an RBI. Fort Dodge scored four runs in the ...