MASON CITY – Much like the theme in this series for over two decades now, the Fort Dodge football team continues to prove they aren’t going away anytime soon. The Dodgers played with an aggressive edge on Friday night in the season opener against arch rival Mason City, dominating in all ...
Offensively, Thomas Ehn and Matthew Crimmins had career nights last Friday in a commanding 50-32 victory for the St. Edmond football team over Glidden-Ralston. For Ehn and Crimmins, though, it all started on the first possession of the game, on the defensive side of the field. Ehn forced a ...
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 ...
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 – ...
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, ...
