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Dodgers compete in IAC girls meet

MARSHALLTOWN — The Fort Dodge girls track and field team got a small glimpse into what to expect at the upcoming state-qualifying meet by competing here Tuesday night in the Iowa Alliance Conference championships. The Dodgers placed eighth overall, as Ames claimed team honors. Des Moines ...

Southeast Valley boys do it again at TLC meet

POCAHONTAS — Just like they have done all season, the Southeast Valley boys track and field team struck gold at a meet on Tuesday. This time, it resulted in the Jaguars claiming the Twin Lakes Conference championship. Southeast Valley scored 170 points, using a strong late finish to the meet to hold off Sioux Central. Manson Northwest Webster was third followed by GTRA, East Sac County, Alta-Aurelia, South Central Calhoun, Pocahontas Area and Emmetsburg. The Jaguars won six events, including individual first-place finishes by Colin Johnson in the 100 hurdles and the 400 hurdles. ...

Hanson finds his comfort zone at Morningside

SIOUX CITY — Following his time at Southeast Valley High School, Sam Hanson envisioned himself as a starting pitcher in college. Safe to say he’s done just fine as the closer for the Morningside University baseball program. Hanson, a redshirt senior, has embraced his role out of the ...

FULL SPEED AHEAD

The Fort Dodge boys track and field squad gained some valuable momentum moving toward the postseason by winning five events inside Dodger Stadium here Tuesday night at the Iowa Alliance Conference championships. Ames took home team honors. Mason City was second, followed by Des Moines ...

Klein is first Triton in the big leagues

MINNEAPOLIS — Former Iowa Central standout John Klein had a familiar smile on his face this past weekend when he made history. Klein became the first ex-Triton to reach Major League Baseball’s highest level, entering into a game on Saturday for the Minnesota Twins. The 6-foot-5 native of ...

TRACK TO RECOVERY

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. — Izaih Clark knew the severity of the situation after his crash during Philadelphia SX. On the track he was in excruciating pain, and the best thing for him was to calm down before passing out from the pain. “I was in a moment of panic right when it happened,” ...