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TOP BILLINGS

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The Fort Dodge and St. Edmond softball teams can qualify for state without leaving the comforts of home once again this summer. The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released regional pairings for all teams on Thursday. Currently ranked third in Class 4A, the Dodgers are the No. 1 seed ...

78th annual FD AM tees off

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Nearly 150 players will be in town this weekend for the 78th annual Fort Dodge Amateur golf tournament. Conditions are expected to be favorable weather-wise for Saturday’s opening round, with temperatures in the low-80s and a manageable breeze. That may change on Sunday, though, as the heat ...

LIVING FOR THE MOMENT

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Faith Shirbroun prefers to live for the now while not putting any thought towards the future when it comes to herself. But for the time being, it is impossible to ignore the mark the St. Edmond senior is leaving on the school’s softball record book. Shirbroun currently sits in first place ...

Gaels fall short

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CLEAR LAKE — The third-ranked (Class 1A) St. Edmond softball team was unable to exorcise their Clear Lake demons here Friday night. After taking an early lead on the No. 12 (3A) Lions, the Gaels were unable to avoid the big inning, as Clear Lake won to even the season series, 8-6. Rihanna ...

Middleton Classic to tee off Saturday

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MANSON — The 17th annual Middleton Classic will again be a headline event at this weekend’s Manson Greater Crater Days. Over 170 players are slated for action in the two-day, 36-hole competition, which is at the Manson Golf and Country Club. Each day will crown a winner, with the ...

Dodgers, Gaels ranked No. 3

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By DANA BECKER dbecker@messengernews.net The St. Edmond softball team moved up two spots in the latest rankings, climbing from fifth to third in Class 1A. The Gaels picked up a signature win over No. 9 (5A) Pleasant Valley this past weekend at the Jack North Tournament hosted by Waukee ...