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Gaels test eight-man playoff water

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For the first time since 2020, Dodger Stadium will host a state playoff game, as St. Edmond welcomes in No. 9 Fremont-Mills for eight-player action. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The Gaels (5-3 overall) earned the district runner-up spot thanks to a thrilling 24-20 victory over Kingsley-Pierson ...

No. 10 Cougars at home

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MANSON — It took two weeks for the Manson Northwest Webster football team to get going, but they found exactly what they needed. The missing piece or formula isn’t completely defined, but a few tweaks and adjustments for the 10th-ranked Cougars (6-2 overall) earned them their second ...

Area runners load state field

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Tyra Schupbach continued her strong fall, punching a ticket to the Class 1A state cross country championships with a win in Emmetsburg on Thursday. Schupbach, a senior for West Bend-Mallard, ran a season-best 19:02 to claim the title at a state-qualifying race. Joining her from the area at ...

Garrigan eyes another dome trip

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ALGONA — Playing in late October has become the norm for top-ranked Bishop Garrigan. Another staple for the Golden Bears (8-0 overall) is playing in the UNI-Dome, something they’ve done for the past two seasons. The Golden Bears reached the semifinals last season, and were the state ...

Cruise Control

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The duo of senior Ava Underberg and freshman Eden Horn dominated at the net, lifting St. Edmond to a sweep of AGWSR here Wednesday night in Class 1A postseason volleyball action. Underberg recorded 12 kills and two blocks while Horn tallied 13 kills, five blocks and three aces as the Gaels ...

Dodgers run at qualifying meet in Marshalltown

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MARSHALLTOWN — The Fort Dodge cross country teams ran at a Class 4A state-qualifying meet on Wednesday. Junior Jayce Point turned in the top performance for the Dodger boys, placing 41st. Point finished in 17:50.0 Freshman Jones Hensley was right behind in 43rd place in a time of ...