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Kratch opens tenure with Tritons

Colby Kratch is ready to see what his Iowa Central football team can do on the field. Kratch begins his first season leading the 15th-ranked Tritons here on Saturday when they host No. 13 Butler. Kickoff is set for noon. Kratch was hired during the offseason to replace Jesse Montalto, who led Iowa Central (0-0 overall) to eight consecutive bowl game victories. A former assistant at Iowa State under Matt Campbell, Kratch played at the junior college level before finishing his college career at Toledo. “This is going to be a really good Week 1 test,” Kratch said. “I know it is ...

Dodgers take care of business

MASON CITY – The Decker Sporting Goods trophy remains in the capable hands of the Fort Dodge football team. For the 21st time in the last 22 years, the Dodgers took care of business against their arch rival in a series that has remained lopsided this millennium. Senior quarterback Tru McBride accounted for four total touchdowns in Fort Dodge’s 36-6 road victory on Friday night. McBride threw for 243 yards and two scores – to Spencer Smith and Will McElroy – while McElroy added 127 rushing yards in the rout. The Wayne State (Neb.) College recruit – a three-year starter – ...

Garrigan extends streak to 24

KINGSLEY — The streak climbs to 24. Defending eight-man champion Bishop Garrigan (1-0 overall) cruised to a 49-6 victory over Kingsley-Pierson (0-2) to win their 24th straight regular season contest. CJ McGregor was the groundhog, running for 126 yards on 13 carries and four touchdowns. McGregor scored on runs of seven, eight, one and six. Carter Cink had 46 yards and an eight-yard touchdown. Wyatt Schaffer had 26 yards and a score and Titan Troyer had a two-yard touchdown. Garrigan for 297 yards on 37 carries. McGregor also led the defense with seven tackles. Madden Miller, ...

Jaguars pick up win over Cougars

Dodgers end 18-hole tournament drought

MASON CITY — It’s been a long time coming for the Fort Dodge boys golf team. For the first time in 24 seasons, the Dodger golf team captured a team title at an 18-hole Invitational. The Dodgers shot a 308 to capture the Dick Garth Invitational in Mason City on Friday. Mason City was ...

FRIDAY'S KNIGHTS

Thomas Ehn and Matthew Crimmins each had career games, leading the St. Edmond football team past Glidden-Ralston here Friday night at Dodger Stadium, 50-32. Ehn, a junior, threw seven touchdowns and Crimmins, also a junior, ran for 196 yards, as the Gaels (1-1 overall) avenged a heartbreaking ...